
Realizing the Next Generation of Pharma and Biotech R&D
Discovery and development of medicines is resource intensive and extremely costly, taking over 10 years on average, with an estimated spend of $2.6 billion to bring a new drug to market. Recent reports suggest 70% of Pharma companies anticipate that smart technologies will positively enhance early discovery, R&D and quality operations, improving overall lab efficiency, productivity and accelerating time-to-market.
Diminishing returns from R&D investments, increasing costs and pressure to diversify product pipelines is forcing Pharma and Biotech organizations to evolve and embrace the next generation of data-centric, technology-driven, smart connected labs of the future.
However, a combination of strategy, vision, infrastructure, mindset and talent is a prerequisite to drive these types of results and ensure the successful integration and implementation of digitally optimized, connected smart labs of the future.
This event will provide you with the necessary tools to:
- Reassess digitalization fundamentals strategies to optimize lab efficiency, flexibility, agility, capacity, speed and quality to accelerate early discovery
- Move from manual to automated workflows by implementing and streamlining digital transition at scale, resulting in autonomous end-to-end laboratory automation
- Cultivate best practice data standards and procedures for enhanced data capture, analysis and re-use, optimizing scientific collaboration, knowledge sharing and decision-making
- Develop talent and foster a digital mindset, guiding stakeholders through cultural change, and transition towards digitally optimized lab processes and tools
- Balance resources, infrastructure and external partners by identifying and building relationships with key individuals and organisations, to expedite the journey towards the next generation of smart labs
Expert Smart Labs Speakers Include:

Moiz Diwan, Director, Head of Enabling Technology Group, Abbvie

Andreas Steinle, Digital Transformation Lead, Roche Pharmaceuticals

David Fuller, CEO & Co-Founder, Artificial

Tuyen Nguyen, Senior Scientist, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals

Viral Vyas, Director, IT for Global BioSpecimen and Imaging Management, Bristol Myers Squibb

Len Blackwell, Associate Director, Analytical Development & Strategic Analytics, Biogen

Cindy Novak-DeLaurell, Senior Manager, Lab Computing Systems, Bristol Myers Squibb

Dean Mulyk, Sr Manager, Product Management, Lab Automation, Thermo Fisher Scientific

Vijay Nair, Director, R&D IT – Cell Therapy and Early Clinical Development, Bristol Myers Squibb

Mary Belfast, Senior Scientist, Automation Manager, Teva Pharmaceuticals
Smart Labs, Automation & Technology - Agenda
Tuesday 24 May 2022
07:55 – 08:00 Opening Remarks from AMG World
08:00 – 09:00 Developing the Next Generation of Agile, Dynamic, Data-Driven Smart Labs
Panelists:
Moiz Diwan, Director, Head of Enabling Technology Group, Abbvie
Andreas Steinle, Digital Transformation Lead, Roche Pharmaceuticals
Viral Vyas, Director, IT for Global BioSpecimen and Imaging Management, Bristol Myers Squibb
Mary Belfast, Senior Scientist, Automation Manager, Teva Pharmaceuticals
09:05 – 09:35 Unlocking the Intrinsic Value of Analytical Instrument Data through Data Science
Presenter:
Andreas Steinle, Digital Transformation Lead, Roche Pharmaceuticals
09:40 – 10:00 Technology Demonstrations
10:00 – 10:30 Networking Break and Virtual Exhibition
10:30 – 11:00 Turning Scientific Data into Knowledge: Leveraging the Future Possibilities of the Data-
Centric, Technology-Driven Smart Lab Environment
11:05 – 11:35 Combining ML/AI with Advanced Data Capabilities to Automate Dynamic Data-Driven Workflows
Presenters: David Fuller, CEO & Co-Founder, Artificial & Dean Mulyk, Sr Manager, Product Management, Lab Automation, Thermo Fisher Scientific
11:40 – 12:15 Networking Lunch and Virtual Exhibition
12:15 – 12:45 Embracing the Technologically Optimized Future of Pharma Experimentation, Discovery and R&D
12:50 – 13:50 Taking a Unified Approach to Digitally Transforming Scientific Discovery, Research and
Development: Balancing Strategy, Technology, Talent and Partnerships
Panelists:
Vijay Nair, Director, R&D IT – Cell Therapy and Early Clinical Development, Bristol Myers Squibb
Steven Laflin, Senior Advisor – Capital, HSE, Automation, Next Gen Lab Tech, Eli Lilly
Len Blackwell, Associate Director, Analytical Development & Strategic Analytics, Biogen
Cindy Novak-DeLaurell, Senior Manager, Lab Computing Systems, Bristol Myers Squibb
Tuyen Nguyen, Senior Scientist, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
13:50 Close of the conference
Who should attend:
Smart Labs, Automation & Technology US 2021 is designed for VP’s, Directors, Heads and Managers from:
- Automation / Robotics
- R&D
- Lab IT/ Research IT
- Informatics
- Technology & Innovation
- Quality Assurance / Quality Control
- Laboratory Operations & Strategy
- Regulation, Compliance & Validation
- Data & Analytics
- Industry 4.0 / Lab 4.0
- Emerging Technology / Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML)
Our sponsors include technology, service & solution providers specializing in:
- Laboratory Automation / Lab Digitalization
- Robotics
- Informatics
- Data & Analytics
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML)
- Cloud Computing
- IoT Hardware, Software, Platforms, Infrastructure
- Cyber Security
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Recent disruption has continued to re-shape the conventional approach to networking, creating an opportunity to continue business within a virtual setting.
Our attendees are actively working through their operational and transformational challenges, but they also require support from dedicated solution providers who can offer guidance, expertise and technology to help solve unique business problems.
It is critical that the vendor community continues to support their customers through open discussions and information exchange; as well as nurture existing relationships and building a pipeline of new and valuable leads.
For more information on how we are uniquely placed to help you shape and deliver your message to your target audience, contact us now!
Simon Wright
Commercial Director
Simon.wright@amg-world.co.uk