A modern balancing act: Harmonizing digital, data and traditional ways of working
The Lens: Life Sciences Reinvention in Focus
Release Date: 11/03/2023
2025 Highlights Powering the Path to 2026
The Lens: Life Sciences Reinvention in Focus
Join Tom Lehmann and Petra Jantzer, Accenture’s Global Life Sciences Lead, as they cover the highlights of 2025 and look forward to 2026. What’s coming next for biopharma? Tune in for the trends and insights that will shape the future.
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Reinventing Merck's Modern Lab: from pipettes to AI
The Lens: Life Sciences Reinvention in Focus
Join Roy Helmy, Associate VP at Merck, as he explores what it takes to reinvent the lab from the ground up. From AI to end-to-end digital transformation of lab operations, Roy shares actionable insights on overcoming resistance and fostering collaboration, and why learning from failure is key to innovation.
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Innovation Centers Powering Takeda's Digital Future
The Lens: Life Sciences Reinvention in Focus
In this episode, host Tom Lehmann speaks with Sanjay Patel, Global Head of Innovation Capability Solutions & Services at Takeda, regarding how global collaboration and innovative leadership are reshaping the biotech landscape. Sanjay shares insights into the five-hub network he’s building to strengthen Takeda’s data, AI, and product-engineering capabilities through Innovation Capability Centers (ICCs). He discusses the impact of AI and emerging technologies, including Takeda’s internal GenAI assistant “MyAibou,” and how thoughtfully designed workspaces are helping overcome...
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Marketing Pharma’s Future with GenAI and Purpose
The Lens: Life Sciences Reinvention in Focus
Discover how digital innovation and Gen AI are reshaping pharma with Anvita Karara. Explore how patient-centricity, personalization, and responsible AI are driving better health outcomes and transforming engagement at scale.
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Tech Trends 2025: Accelerating Autonomy with the Cognitive Digital Brain
The Lens: Life Sciences Reinvention in Focus
An episode with Tracy Ring, Accenture’s Chief Data Officer and Global Generative AI Lead for Life Sciences explores how advanced AI, cognitive digital brains, and agentic systems are transforming business efficiency, trust, and customer interactions.
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Tech Trends 2025: A partnership between AI and workforce
The Lens: Life Sciences Reinvention in Focus
A discussion with David Hole, Global Life Sciences T&O lead about how GenAI is transforming the life sciences workforce, emphasizing the need for new skills, ethical considerations, and the balance between democratization and governance.
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Looking Ahead: Balancing Innovation with Human Insights
The Lens: Life Sciences Reinvention in Focus
Matt Studney, from Merck’s Research Laboratories Information Technology discusses AI's growing role in pharma and the need for responsible implementation to enhance health outcomes.
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Augmenting Cell & Gene Therapy with Digital Solutions
The Lens: Life Sciences Reinvention in Focus
Explore how Genentech’s digital cell and gene therapy innovation scales life-saving treatments. From virtual journeys to secure supply chains, learn about the tech and collaborations bringing new therapies safely to patients worldwide.
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Driving Digital in Biopharma Podcast Reinvented
The Lens: Life Sciences Reinvention in Focus
Just like the life sciences industry, the Driving Digital in Biopharma series has evolved. In each episode, we'll explore the way the industry is being reimagined and reinvented. If you're passionate about the future of medicines and medical technologies, improving patient outcomes and pushing the limits of innovation, The Lens is your essential listen.
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Tech + AI & Data = Innovative medicine for patients
The Lens: Life Sciences Reinvention in Focus
In this insightful episode of Driving Digital in Biopharma, host Tom Lehmann explores with Áine Hanly, Chief Technology Officer at Vir Biotechnology, the transformative role of data and technology in drug development and manufacturing. Áine delves into the advancements in data accessibility and automation, such as single-cell manipulation and high throughput processes, which have notably shortened cycle times and boosted efficiency. She also discusses the innovative use of the Vir AI tool Daisy for antibody design and optimization, which speeds up the process and enhances manufacturability....
info_outlineIn this episode of Driving Digital in Biopharma, Accenture host, Tom Lehmann, speaks to Chris Braithwaite, Global Head of Drug Development, Digital and IT Novartis. Achieving digital transformation requires a delicate balance between traditional methods, rapidly emerging technology, and human decision-making. Chris encourages a shift in perspective and a focus on change management, emphasizing that working in a human+machine mode does not entail eliminating human roles. Instead, it involves developing comfort and knowledge regarding data and technology to enhance human potential and increase role effectiveness. By embracing digital tools and leveraging data, organizations can empower themselves to make informed decisions, drive adoption, and ultimately improve patient care.