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Monday, June 16
 

2:15pm EDT

Setting the Bar High: Facilitating Quality and Acceptability of Decision-Grade Real-world Evidence
Monday June 16, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
TBD
Component Type: Session
Level: Intermediate

This session will discuss regulatory guidance and frameworks on data quality and feasibility assessments of RWD sources to support RWE study proposals for health authority and HTA engagements. It will include information about how to leverage diverse sources of targeted RWD to support and improve the evolution of new therapies and indications for product safety, outcomes, reduction in label use, and help HC professionals and industry to create a knowledge base for use of RWD.

Learning Objectives

Examine the challenges and value of real-world data (RWD) in regulatory decision-making; review guidance on data quality and feasibility of RWD for real-world evidence (RWE) studies in health authority interactions; explore strategies to integrate RWD into dossier data for regulatory alignment; identify challenges in standardizing data collection and sharing across industry, regulators, and academia for global acceptance.

Chair

Mehmet Burcu, PhD, MS, FISPE

Speaker

How can Real-World Data Support Evidence, Safety, Regulatory Use and Global Acceptance?
Laura Lasiter, PhD


Speakers
avatar for Mehmet Burcu

Mehmet Burcu

Senior Director, Epidemiology, Merck & Co., Inc., United States
Dr. Mehmet Burcu is a Senior Director in the Department of Epidemiology at Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, United States. He currently leads a team of epidemiologists to support clinical development and regulatory decision making in Oncology. He has expertise in large, automated database... Read More →
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Laura Lasiter

Regulatory Affairs Director- Digital Health, Astrazeneca, United States
Monday June 16, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
TBD Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Allen Y. Lew Place, NW Washington, DC 20001-3614 USA
  03: Data-Tech, Session

3:45pm EDT

Efficient Data Exchange: Drivers for End-to-End Standards Adoption
Monday June 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
TBD
Component Type: Session
Level: Intermediate

Internal solutions for translation between regulatory frameworks to assure right use of control vocabularies to exchange data as structured components of submissions to Health Authorities, CMOs, CROs.

Learning Objectives

Analyze how regulatory digital data from divergent sources must meet varying ICH and Regulatory Authority standards; Identify gaps in applying external regulatory standards to internal industry data; Examine specific examples of gaps, such as enhanced granularity and differing regulatory frameworks (e.g., IDMP, XEVMPD, GSRS).

Chair

David Sidney Ross, MBA, MSc, PMP, RAC

Speakers
avatar for David Ross

David Ross

Senior Director, Regulatory Data and Submissions, AstraZeneca, United States
David Ross has led enterprise projects at AstraZeneca and Abbott Labs. He implemented enterprise solutions at AZ for cross-functional CSR Initiative, led the PQ/CMC pilot for AZ, developed roles for Early Clinical Authoring and leads Clinical Study Start up improvements in alignment... Read More →
Monday June 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
TBD Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Allen Y. Lew Place, NW Washington, DC 20001-3614 USA
  03: Data-Tech, Session
 
Tuesday, June 17
 

8:30am EDT

Realizing Value Through Responsible AI in Clinical Trials
Tuesday June 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
TBD
Component Type: Session
Level: Intermediate

Leveraging expertise from industry, this session will explore how responsible AI frameworks can maximize value in clinical research by ensuring ethical, transparent, and accountable AI use.

Learning Objectives

Recognize a set of responsible principles for AI in drug development; Demonstrate the ability to drive innovation and strategic advantage in AI-driven clinical trials; Propose how organizations can lead with integrity and trust in their AI applications.

Chair

Stephen Pyke, MSc

Speakers
avatar for Stephen Pyke

Stephen Pyke

Chief Clinical Data and Digital Officer, Parexel, United Kingdom
Stephen is responsible for leading and directing Parexel’s enterprise patient data strategy. He is also leading the development of Parexel's AI strategy. Stephen trained as a statistician, and began his career in academia (London), where he held various research and teaching positions... Read More →
Tuesday June 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
TBD Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Allen Y. Lew Place, NW Washington, DC 20001-3614 USA
  03: Data-Tech, Session

10:30am EDT

Innovation Reimagined: How Intelligent Automation is Redefining Research and Development Excellence
Tuesday June 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
TBD
Component Type: Session
Level: Advanced

This session will explore how Intelligent Automation (IA) and AI are transforming R&D and Regulatory Affairs by automating document-heavy processes and driving data-driven decisions. Through real-world use cases presented by industry sponsors, attendees will learn how IA and AI are being applied to improve efficiencies, reduce timelines, and optimize regulatory outcomes.

Learning Objectives

Understand AI applications in drug discovery, clinical trials, regulatory, manufacturing, and pharmacovigilance; Explore practical use cases of AI in Regulatory Operations; Discuss advancing fit-for-purpose, risk-based frameworks for AI and global regulatory alignment.

Chair

Venkatraman Balasubramanian, PhD, MBA

Speaker

AI Innovation in Drug Development: Cutting-Edge Use Cases and Regulatory Insights
Kevin Bugin, PhD, MS, RAC


Speakers
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Venkatraman Balasubramanian

Healthcare and Life Sciences Strategic Advisor, VB Insights, LLC
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Kevin Bugin

Head of Global Regulatory Policy and Intelligence, Amgen
Tuesday June 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
TBD Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Allen Y. Lew Place, NW Washington, DC 20001-3614 USA
  03: Data-Tech, Session

1:45pm EDT

Reliable AI in Biomedical Settings: A Framework for Trust and Innovation in an Evolving Landscape
Tuesday June 17, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
TBD
Component Type: Session
Level: Intermediate

With AI-based technologies used across biomedical settings, this session will share considerations and proven examples on selecting the right AI strategy, assuring AI suitability and reliability, and staying onside of regulatory expectations.

Learning Objectives

Know what to consider when selecting AI strategies and methods for use in biomedical settings. Have a framework for evaluating and determining the suitability and readiness of AI (for example, large language models) for a specific application. Understand necessary inputs and approaches to navigating an evolving regulatory landscape for the application of AI solutions in biomedical settings.

Chair

Luk Arbuckle, MS, MSc

Speaker

Not all AI is Equal: Value of Purpose-Tuned Models for High Quality Research
Troy Astorino


Speakers
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Luk Arbuckle

Global AI Practice Leader, IQVIA Applied AI Science
avatar for Troy Astorino

Troy Astorino

CTO, PicnicHealth, United States
Troy Astorino, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of PicnicHealth, holds degrees in Aerospace Engineering and Physics from MIT. At PicnicHealth, Troy spearheads the development of technologies transforming unstructured medical records into research datasets. His team has pioneered... Read More →
Tuesday June 17, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
TBD Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Allen Y. Lew Place, NW Washington, DC 20001-3614 USA
  03: Data-Tech, Session

4:00pm EDT

How Do We Get from Here to There: Putting Real-World Data Quality Assessments into Practice
Tuesday June 17, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
TBD
Component Type: Session
Level: Advanced

This panel will explore available regulatory guidance for Real-World Data (RWD) quality assessments and how available implementing tools and frameworks may be applied for different types of RWD and use cases to help drug developers meet regulator expectations.

Learning Objectives

Understand expectations for real-world data (RWD) quality assessments in studies intended for regulatory submissions; Identify available tools and frameworks for implementing RWD quality assessments; Incorporate RWD quality assessments into internal workflows using practical approaches discussed in the session.

Chair

Eleanor Caplan, PharmD, PhD

Speakers
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Eleanor Caplan

Senior Principal Scientist, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
Tuesday June 17, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
TBD Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Allen Y. Lew Place, NW Washington, DC 20001-3614 USA
  03: Data-Tech, Session
 
Wednesday, June 18
 

8:30am EDT

Transforming the Protocol from a Document-Centric to a Data-Centric World Enabling Study Execution Efficiencies and Regulatory Review
Wednesday June 18, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
TBD
Component Type: Session
Level: Basic

This session will provide an update on recent industry initiatives to transform towards a data-centric protocol, demonstrate real use cases leveraging digital protocol information, and share thoughts on how to prepare for the change required.

Learning Objectives

Understand how various digital protocol collaborations are working together including ICH M11, Transcelerate/CDISC Digital Data Flow, and the HL7 Vulcan Unified Digital Protocol; Demonstrate the digital protocol in action from design through regulatory review; Prepare for the implementation and change management required to realize the benefits of a digital protocol.

Chair

Chris Decker, MS

Speaker

Transforming the Study Protocol from a Document-Centric to a Data-Centric World to Enable AI, Drive Automation, and Design Be
Chris Decker, MS

Preparing for ICH M11: Am I Prepared?
Robert DiCicco, PharmD


Speakers
avatar for Chris Decker

Chris Decker

President and Chief Executive Officer, CDISC, United States
Chris is recognized industry wide as a leading technology and standards expert for designing, developing, and implementing complex process and technology solutions. He brings years of experience serving in various executive-level positions across software development, clinical research... Read More →
avatar for Robert DiCicco

Robert DiCicco

Vice President, Portfolio Management, TransCelerate Biopharma Inc., United States
Rob DiCicco is the Vice President, Portfolio Management at TransCelerate Biopharma, Inc. Rob joined TransCelerate from IBM Watson Health where he was the Deputy Chief Health Officer. At IBM he worked closely with software designers and developers to inform product roadmaps. Rob also... Read More →
Wednesday June 18, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
TBD Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Allen Y. Lew Place, NW Washington, DC 20001-3614 USA
  03: Data-Tech, Session

10:30am EDT

Regulatory and HTA Considerations When Using External Evidence to Support Single Arm Trials During Global Drug Development
Wednesday June 18, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
TBD
Component Type: Session
Level: Basic

Single Arm Trials (SATs) are an important tool for drug development. The session while focusing on EMA and FDA guidance documents on SATs, will discuss how external information can support the needs and expectations of regulators and HTA globally.

Learning Objectives

Identify the appropriate settings and considerations for using external evidence in designing single-arm trials; Discuss strategies for advancing global drug development with single-arm trials, addressing differing perspectives among regulators and between regulators and HTA representatives.

Chair

Solange Corriol-Rohou, DrMed, MD, PhD

Speakers
avatar for Solange Corriol-Rohou

Solange Corriol-Rohou

Senior Director, Global Regulatory Affairs & Policy, R&D, Europe, AstraZeneca
Pulmonologist and immuno-allergist by training, Solange joined AstraZeneca R&D in 2004 and is currently Sr. Global Policy Director, with responsibilities in the Respiratory/Infection, Oncology and Vaccine/Immune therapies franchises. Over the past 20 years, moving from the French... Read More →
Wednesday June 18, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
TBD Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Allen Y. Lew Place, NW Washington, DC 20001-3614 USA
  03: Data-Tech, Session

1:45pm EDT

ICH Pharmaceutical Quality Knowledge Management Platform Global Regulatory Assessment and Industry-Vision to Reality
Wednesday June 18, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
TBD
Component Type: Session
Level: Intermediate

ICH is advancing a global technology platform for multi-region collaborative review for CMC Post Approval submissions and inspections. Industry and regulators will discuss the platform’s governance, security, financing, and operations and outlook.

Learning Objectives

Explain the drivers, purpose, and plan for the ICH hosted PQKM Collaboration Platform in your organization; Describe the platform operating framework under ICH including goveranance and operation for regulators and industry participants; Discuss the initiative’s lessons learned and expectations by industry and regulators.

Chair

David C. Isom

Speakers
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David Isom

Senior Director, Global Regulatory Policy and Intelligence, Pfizer Global Produc, Pfizer Inc
Wednesday June 18, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
TBD Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Allen Y. Lew Place, NW Washington, DC 20001-3614 USA
  03: Data-Tech, Session

1:45pm EDT

Post-Marketing Safety Management in Asia Using Real-World Data: Changes and Regulatory Harmonization with the US and Europe
Wednesday June 18, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
TBD
Component Type: Session
Level: Intermediate

As Asia’s post-marketing surveillance evolves with the use of RWD, aligning these changes with US and European frameworks is essential. This session will cover Asia’s regulatory shifts and provide insights for global harmonization efforts.

Learning Objectives

Evaluate how the integration of RWD into post-marketing surveillance has improved safety monitoring and formulate strategies for applying these practices within your own organization's regulatory and safety frameworks; Analyze case studies on PMS in Asia to propose actionable approaches for implementing database-driven RMP systems in your organization, enhancing selective safety measures.

Chair

Juyoung Shin, PharmD, MPH

Speakers
avatar for Juyoung Shin

Juyoung Shin

Professor, College of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Korea, Republic of
Dr. Ju-Young Shin is the Chair Professor of Biohealth Regulatory Science at the School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU). She serves as an associate editor for SCIE journals such as Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety and Epidemiology and Health. She earned her B.S. in... Read More →
Wednesday June 18, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
TBD Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Allen Y. Lew Place, NW Washington, DC 20001-3614 USA
  03: Data-Tech, Session

1:45pm EDT

Techquity in Digital Trials: Tech, Data, and Operationalizing Equity in Clinical Research
Wednesday June 18, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
TBD
Component Type: Session
Level: Intermediate

Industry leaders explore how biopharma is leveraging data foundations and technological advancements, including AI/ML, to improve access and representation in clinical trials, moving from DEI planning to tangible progress in clinical research.

Learning Objectives

Identify key areas where tech and analytics facilitate health equity advancement, focusing on achievable, tech-enabled outcomes; Illustrate concrete use cases where tech and data can support equitable clinical research, such as community outreach, recruitment, and measurement against diversity action plans; Discuss non-technical success factors needed to wholly support data-driven tech

Chair

Katrina Rice, MS

Speakers
avatar for Katrina Rice

Katrina Rice

Chief Delivery Officer, Data Services, eClinical Solutions, United States
Katrina Rice is an accomplished Chief Delivery Officer with an impressive career that spans over 20 years and includes advancement into increasingly demanding leadership roles. With a solid history of leading business transformations and managing global portfolios, she is as much... Read More →
Wednesday June 18, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
TBD Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Allen Y. Lew Place, NW Washington, DC 20001-3614 USA
  03: Data-Tech, Session

4:00pm EDT

Privacy-Preserving Data Access and Collaboration for RWE Generation Across Locations: Advances, Opportunities, and Challenges
Wednesday June 18, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
TBD
Component Type: Session
Level: Intermediate

Data privacy has been a long-standing challenge for RWD sharing and evidence generation across geography. This session will discuss privacy-preserving approaches that enable data access, sharing and collaboration in industry, academia and regulatory

Learning Objectives

Outline privacy-preserving approaches for accessing and sharing real-world data (RWD); Share use cases leveraging various applications (e.g., federated learning networks, synthetic data) in industry, academia and regulatory for RWE generation; Examine regulatory perspectives, methodological challenges and identify future development needs.

Chair

Echo Wang, DrPH, MPH

Speakers
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Echo Wang

Director, Outcome Research, Merck Co., United States
Wednesday June 18, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
TBD Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Allen Y. Lew Place, NW Washington, DC 20001-3614 USA
  03: Data-Tech, Session
 
Thursday, June 19
 

9:00am EDT

How AI is Transforming the Area of Data Standards and Access to Source Data
Thursday June 19, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
TBD
Component Type: Session
Level: Intermediate

The use of generative AI (genAI) is already shown to be useful in content generation. The use of genAI to accelerate development and maintainance of data standards and data transformation is rapidly evolving as it will be shown in this session.

Learning Objectives

Describe the current landscape of AI applications for developing, maintaining, and utilizing data standards to accelerate access to source data in electronic health records (EHRs) and registries; Evaluate how AI is currently shaping data standardization and transformation and anticipate its future impact on the landscape.

Chair

Jesper Kjær, MS

Speakers
avatar for Jesper Kjaer

Jesper Kjaer

Global Director for Public, Private Partnerships, Strat Ops, Global Med Affairs, Novo Nordisk
Global Director for Public, Private Partnerships at Novo Nordisk, Global Medical Affaris. Former Director of Data Analytics Centre at the Danish Medicines Agency and co-chair of HMA / EMA Big Data Steering Group. 20 years for life science experience in academia and industry. Been... Read More →
Thursday June 19, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
TBD Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Allen Y. Lew Place, NW Washington, DC 20001-3614 USA
  03: Data-Tech, Session
 
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