Empowering Data Excellence in Life Sciences
Online Event – Tuesday, February 11, 2025 | Now available on demand
What You'll Learn
- How to build a compliant, secure data foundation—covering data integrity, governance, and AI-readiness—so your organization can adopt advanced analytics in regulated environments.
- Where intelligent automation and RPA streamline GxP workflows, reduce human error, and support continuous compliance and audit readiness.
- Practical AI use cases across clinical trials, regulatory compliance, GMP manufacturing, and safety & pharmacovigilance that drive measurable business outcomes.
- How strategic technology partnerships accelerate innovation and help minimize regulatory burden with next-generation cloud compliance solutions.
- Forward-looking strategies and emerging trends to keep your organization resilient and competitive across an evolving life sciences landscape.
Overview
Data excellence has become the cornerstone of life sciences innovation, compliance, and operational efficiency. This event, Empowering Data Excellence in Life Sciences, brings together leading experts, industry pioneers, and strategic technology partners to explore the latest advancements in data integrity, intelligent automation, artificial intelligence, and strategic collaborations.
Through engaging sessions and actionable insights, attendees learn how to optimize workflows, drive measurable business outcomes, and confidently embrace the future of life sciences. From leveraging AI in clinical trials and manufacturing to implementing governance frameworks that ensure compliance, this event is designed to empower organizations to turn data into a strategic advantage.
Why this matters. In regulated life sciences, data is only an advantage when it is trustworthy. The fastest path to AI and automation isn't more tools—it's a foundation of data integrity, governance, and continuous compliance that keeps validated systems audit-ready as they evolve. The summit panels connect that foundation to real outcomes across clinical, manufacturing, regulatory, and safety operations.
Why Watch
This virtual event is a must-watch for professionals in the life sciences industry who want to:
- Stay Ahead of the Curve: Gain insights into cutting-edge technologies, including AI and intelligent automation, that are driving innovation in the life sciences sector.
- Enhance Compliance and Efficiency: Learn best practices for maintaining data integrity, streamlining workflows, and ensuring audit-readiness in highly regulated environments.
- Explore Real-World Applications: Discover domain-specific use cases and success stories demonstrating how organizations achieve transformative outcomes.
- Prepare for the Future: Get inspired by forward-thinking strategies and emerging trends that will help your organization stay resilient and competitive in an ever-changing landscape.
Watch on demand to uncover how data excellence can fuel your organization's innovation, compliance, and growth, positioning you at the forefront of the life sciences revolution.
Agenda
Opening Remarks | Mark Ohrvall, Vice President of Delivery Operations, formerly CISO at Eli Lilly
Session 1: Building the Foundation – Data Integrity, AI Readiness, and Governance
Description:
This session explores the critical elements of a robust data strategy, emphasizing the importance of data integrity and governance in creating a foundation for AI-driven transformation. Learn how to prepare your organization’s data for advanced analytics while ensuring compliance in regulated environments.
Topics Covered:
- Establishing a compliant and secure data ecosystem.
- Hybrid and multimodal data management to create a single source of truth.
- AI-readiness: Structuring data for seamless integration with advanced tools.
- Best practices for implementing governance frameworks that ensure compliance.
- Proactive audit readiness and cybersecurity measures.
Panelist:
Moderator: Lisa Om, VP Marketing & Communications
SMEs
- Michael Crispin, Vice President, Information Technology, Cardurion Pharmaceuticals
- Rathina Govindaswamy, VP of Digital Cloud and AI, USDM Life Sciences
- Nathan McBride, CIO, Xilio Therapeutics
- John Petrakis, Chief AI Officer, USDM Life Sciences
- Brian Rankin, Head of Cybersecurity Services, USDM Life Sciences
Session 2: Streamlining Intelligent Workflow Optimization
Description:
Learn how cutting-edge technologies like robotic process automation (RPA) and AI are revolutionizing life sciences workflows. This session focuses on improving operational efficiency, reducing human error, and ensuring continuous compliance across the entire value chain.
Topics Covered:
- Strategies for balancing business demands with innovation.
- Reducing human error and ensuring compliance through intelligent automation.
- GxP-compliant automation tools and their applications.
- The role of AI in audit readiness and automated monitoring.
- Real-world case studies and examples of GxP workflow optimization.
Panelist:
Moderator: Lisa Om, VP Marketing & Communications
SMEs
- Anil Bharwani, Head of Data, Digital, & Technology (DDT) Los Angeles, Takeda
- Hovsep Kirikian, VP of Strategy & Operations, USDM Life Sciences
- Mark Ohrvall, Vice President of Delivery Operations, USDM Life Sciences, formerly CISO at Eli Lilly
- Laurett Rivera, Principal Consultant, USDM Life Sciences
Session 3: From Potential to Impact – AI Use Cases and Business Outcomes
Description:
Explore how AI is driving measurable business outcomes in the life sciences sector. From clinical trials to supply chain optimization, this session highlights practical AI applications that enhance quality, accelerate time-to-market, and improve decision-making.
Topics Covered:
- Clinical Trials: Using AI to optimize clinical trial data management and integration.
- Regulatory Compliance: NLP tools for document review and automated audits.
- GMP Manufacturing: AI-driven optimization paperless manufacturing.
- Safety & PV: AI in adverse event reporting to cultivate higher quality operations.
Panelist:
Moderator: Riju Khetarpal, Fractional Growth Advisor
SMEs
- Richard Graves, President, Co-founder & COO, Sorcero
- Shweta Maniar, Global Director, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Google
- Gabe Peterson, Life Sciences Data, Informatics, and Technology Executive
- John Petrakis, Chief AI Offer, USDM Life Sciences
Session 4: Strategic Alliances – Technology Partners Driving Radical Innovation
Description:
This panel discussion brings together leading technology partners to share insights on how strategic collaborations foster radical innovation in life sciences. Learn how partnerships accelerate the adoption of transformative technologies and optimize operations.
Topics Covered:
- Frameworks for evaluating and engaging technology partners.
- Guidance for leveraging technology partnerships to minimize regulatory burdens.
- Next-generation cloud compliance solutions to harness the value of your data.
- Insights into future trends and technologies shaping the industry.
Panelist:
Moderator: Riju Khetarpal, Fractional Growth Advisor
- Shweta Maniar, Global Director, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Google
- Akhil Rachamadugu, Director, Life Sciences, ServiceNow
- Manu Vohra, Managing Director, Global Life Sciences at Box
- Rene Zoelfl, Global Advisor Life Science, PTC
Closing Remarks | Riju Khetarpal, Fractional Growth Advisor
Who Should Watch
Industry / Company Type
- Pharma
- BioPharma
- Biotechnology
- Medical Device
- CRO / CMO
- Any regulated life sciences organization
Relevant Roles / Job Titles
IT Titles
- Chief Information Officer (CIO) / Chief Technology Officer (CTO) / Chief Systems Office (CSO)
- Head of Cloud Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Security
- VP of IT / Director of IT / Associate Director of IT / Manager of IT
- VP/Director of IT Infrastructure
- Director/Manager of GxP Applications
- Director/Manager of R&D Applications
- Cloud Architect/Cloud Developers
- Cloud Engineer / Computer Systems Validation Engineer / Validation Engineer
Quality Titles
- Chief Compliance Officer (Healthcare)
- Head of Quality Assurance
- VP/Director/Manager of Quality Assurance (QA)
- Systems Compliance, QA Regulatory Affairs
- VP/Director of Quality Engineering
- VP/Director of Document Control
Regulatory Titles
- Head/VP/Director/Manager of Regulatory Affairs
- Head/VP/Director/Manager Regulatory Operations
- Head/VP/Director/Manager of Compliance
Other Titles
- VP/Director/Manager of Clinical Operations
- VP/Director/Manager of Translational Research
- VP/Director/Manager R&D
- VP/Director/Manager of Research Operations
- VP/Director/Manager Labs
FAQ: USDM Life Sciences Summit 2025
What is the USDM Life Sciences Summit 2025 about?
The summit, Empowering Data Excellence in Life Sciences, is a virtual event built around four expert panels that explore data integrity, intelligent automation, AI use cases, and strategic technology alliances. The throughline is how regulated organizations can turn data into a compliant, strategic advantage.
Is the summit available to watch on demand?
Yes. The event originally streamed online on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, and is now available to watch on demand so you can revisit the sessions most relevant to your team's priorities.
What topics do the sessions cover?
Session 1 covers data integrity, AI readiness, and governance; Session 2 focuses on intelligent workflow optimization with RPA and AI; Session 3 explores AI use cases across clinical trials, regulatory compliance, GMP manufacturing, and safety & pharmacovigilance; and Session 4 brings technology partners together to discuss strategic alliances and next-generation cloud compliance.
Who should watch this event?
It's aimed at IT, quality, and regulatory leaders—across pharma, biopharma, biotechnology, medical device, and CRO/CMO organizations—who are responsible for data strategy, GxP systems, validation, and compliance in regulated environments.
How does USDM help organizations apply these ideas?
USDM helps regulated life sciences organizations build a compliant data foundation and keep validated systems audit-ready through approaches like USDM Cloud Assurance, governance frameworks, and risk-based Computer Software Assurance (CSA). Contact us to discuss how to apply the summit themes to your roadmap.
Watch the USDM Life Sciences Summit 2025 on demand. Explore all four expert panels and see how data integrity, intelligent automation, and AI come together to power compliant innovation. Want to put these ideas to work in your organization? Talk to a USDM expert to map your data, governance, and continuous-compliance strategy.