The Lens: Life Sciences Reinvention in Focus

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Tune in to industry innovators sharing real experiences – turning digital potential into a competitive advantage and improving patient outcomes. Previously known as Driving Digital in Biopharma.

  1. 11/10/2025

    Reinventing Merck's Modern Lab: from pipettes to AI

    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.

    34 min

  2. 08/27/2025

    Innovation Centers Powering Takeda's Digital Future

    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 return-to-office fatigue. Tune in for candid lessons on scaling innovation, breaking silos, and keeping curiosity at the core—plus how patient-centered solutions like the "For You, With You: IBD" app are changing lives.

    38 min

  3. 07/08/2025

    Marketing Pharma's Future with GenAI and Purpose

    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.

    39 min

  4. 05/07/2025

    Tech Trends 2025: Accelerating Autonomy with the Cognitive Digital Brain

    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.

    27 min
  5. Tech Trends 2025: A partnership between AI and workforce

    05/05/2025

    Tech Trends 2025: A partnership between AI and workforce

    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.

    22 min

  6. 01/25/2025

    Looking Ahead: Balancing Innovation with Human Insights

    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.

    37 min

  7. 11/22/2024

    Augmenting Cell & Gene Therapy with Digital Solutions

    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.

    46 min

  8. 11/08/2024

    Driving Digital in Biopharma Podcast Reinvented

    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.

    2 min
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