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PharmaTalkRadio is an internet radio podcast platform organized and supported by the Conference Forum to give easy and free access to industry professionals, patient advocacy and students in medicine development. PharmaTalkRadio features industry insiders on the latest strategies, business models, and new innovations to advance clinical research with emphasis on clinical trials, patient- centricity, drug delivery, Immuno-oncology, digital, mobile and other technologies as well as leadership topics and emerging biotech challenges. Also featured on PharmaTalkRadio are podcasts covering a wide range of topics from Conference Forum events.
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- 1 weeks ago24 min
Unlocking Unstructured Data with AI for Optimized Protocol Development
In this podcast, Mike Eckrote, SVP, Strategic Solutions at Advarra, talks about how artificial intelligence is being used to pull insights out of structured and unstructured data sources to help sponsors avoid protocol amendments and delays. More specifically, Mike discusses: How Advarra is leveraging past IRB data sources to identify common causes of site burden, study delays and amendments What questions sponsors should be asking of AI vendors, to pick the correct partner How sponsors have responded to the insights surfaced by this technology Why sponsors must adapt to a flexibility mindset in order to truly make changes with downstream impact
- May 8, 202623 min
Bridging Access Gaps: Sponsor-Led Enablement of Research-Naïve Sites to Expand Patient Reach
Tapping into research-naïve sites offers a strategic opportunity to expand patient access. That’s exactly what Endo did when faced with challenges activating sites for their orthopedic study. This case study shares how Endo enabled a new site through hands-on mentorship, infrastructure support, and trust-building— resulting in sustainable partnerships and broader patient reach.How naïve sites can help address access and enrollment bottlenecksHow to support inexperienced sites with the right sponsor-led infrastructureWhat it takes to shift internal expectations and foster lasting site partnershipsSpeakers:Carrie Lewis Executive Director, Clinical Program Optimization, EndoSuzy Montayne Site Relationship Manager, EndoTerry Oehler, DPM Founder & CEO, Colorado Clinical Research
- May 8, 202621 min
Building Trust-Driven Partnerships: AstraZeneca’s Concierge Approach to Accelerating Site Activation and Enrollment
AstraZeneca’s US Site Engagement Leads will share how they are reimagining sponsor-site relationships through a trust-first, high-engagement operating model that emphasizes flexibility, responsiveness, and co-creation. This session will showcase how their embedded approach to collaboration has enabled faster site activation, stronger recruitment performance, and improved data delivery—backed by real metrics and lessons learned from a three-year initiative. Key topics include:How continuous site feedback loops and flexibility with SOPs improved startup timelinesMetrics from a recent study showing impact: 30% faster budget negotiations, 27% reduced activation times, 68% of recruitment from 42% of sitesTools and tactics used to build consistency, transparency, and trust across studiesLessons learned and how the program has scaled globallySpeakers:Shannon Edwards Site Engagement Lead, AstraZenecaTina Nghiem Site Engagement Lead, AstraZeneca
- May 8, 202643 min
Eli Lilly on Site Enablement: Co-Designing Solutions with Sites
A case study highlighting how Eli Lilly partnered with clinical sites to co-design practical, site-centric solutions that enhanced trial execution and operational efficiency.Fireside Guest: Shafaat Ali Khan Clinical Research Lead (CRL) Director – Investigator Engagement, Eli Lilly & CoModerator: Jyoti Angal, PhD Director, Clinical Research, Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
- May 8, 202620 min
What a Strategic Partnership Looks Like in Practice: Inside the Takeda–Basil Collaboration That Delivered Tenfold Enrollment
This case study highlights how Basil Clinical Research and Takeda’s first-time partnership became the top global recruiter, exceeding enrollment goals by tenfold through proactive assessments, early collaboration, and inclusive design. Learn how Takeda’s shift from transactional to strategic, long-term partnerships made this success possible.Identifying and partnering with highpotential sitesIncorporating site feedback and early collaboration to improve trial executionBuilding trust and fostering long-term site relationshipsKey actions that led to exceptional enrollment and trial efficiencySpeakers:Brandon Doyle, MBA Associate Director, Study Site Engagement, Takeda Mark Rapp, MD Principal Investigator, Basil Clinical Research
- May 5, 202629 min
Using Digital Technologies to Enhance Patient Experience and Better Manage Supply Chain
In this panel discussion from the 2025 PODD: Partnership Opportunities in Drug Delivery Conference, pharma executives and drug delivery experts address: Integrating connectivity into drug delivery devices as a way to improve patient engagement and adherenceHow pharma can use drug delivery device data with predictive analytics to forecast demand and optimize productionEnabling patient-centric design and innovation by analyzing device usage dataTo learn more about the PODD Conference, please visit PODDConference.com.
- May 5, 202628 min
Ensuring Sustainability Throughout Drug and Device Development
In this panel discussion from the 2025 PODD: Partnership Opportunities in Drug Delivery Conference, pharma executives and drug delivery experts address how the biopharma and drug delivery industries actively move to embed sustainability into core principles, products and processes. Specifically:How pharma and suppliers can improve sustainabilityCreating designs with lower carbon footprints relative to fabrication and materialsCircular recycling modelsTo learn more about the PODD Conference, please visit PODDConference.com.
- May 5, 202629 min
Utilizing AI to Facilitate Combination Product Development
In this panel discussion from the 2025 PODD: Partnership Opportunities in Drug Delivery Conference, pharma executives discuss specific examples of AI/ML usage by pharma companies through the combination product development process from iteration to commercialization as well as a discussion on how this field will evolve in the coming years.To learn more about the PODD Conference, please visit PODDConference.com.
About PharmaTalkRadio
PharmaTalkRadio is an internet radio podcast platform organized and supported by the Conference Forum to give easy and free access to industry professionals, patient advocacy and students in medicine development. PharmaTalkRadio features industry insiders on the latest strategies, business models, and new innovations to advance clinical research with emphasis on clinical trials, patient- centricity, drug delivery, Immuno-oncology, digital, mobile and other technologies as well as leadership topics and emerging biotech challenges. Also featured on PharmaTalkRadio are podcasts covering a wide range of topics from Conference Forum events.
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