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DPHARM: Disruptive Innovations

Date: Sep 15, 2026 - Sep 16, 2026

Location: Boston, MA

Day One: Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Showing Events in 1 Track from 07:00am to 08:05am
Registration
7:00AM - 8:00AM
Registration
8:00AM - 8:05AM
DPHARM Opens
Showing Events in 1 Track from 08:05am to 08:25am
Patient Keynote
8:05AM - 8:25AM
Patient Keynote
Keynote Guest Patient Speaker:
Victoria Gray, Advocate and First CRISPR Gene Therapy Recipient for SCD, NA
Moderated with:
Charlotte Moser, MD, PhD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer, Parexel
Showing Events in 1 Track from 08:25am to 09:35am
Day One – Morning General Session
8:25AM - 8:55AM
Expanding Your Global Footprint for Clinical Research: Readiness to Pivot
Moderator:
Janelle Sabo, PharmD, SVP, Clinical Research Capabilities, Eli Lilly and Company
Panelists:
Nikki Amaratunge, VP, Clinical Development Operations, Head of Clinical Site Management, AbbVie
Marta Arias-Salgado, VP, Global Head GCTO Regions and Regional Operations, Merck Research Labs
David Carruthers, VP, BioPharmaceuticals and Global Head of Clinical Operations, AstraZeneca
Melika Davis, SVP, Global Head, Clinical Operations, BeOne Medicines
Peyton Howell, MHA, Chief Executive Officer, Parexel
8:55AM - 9:25AM
AI Powered Real-Time Industry Collaboration @DPHARM: Merck Unveils New Strategy for Driving Automation in Clinical Trial Operations
Speaker:
Donald Thampy, Executive Director, Head of Clinical Data Integration, Merck
9:25AM - 9:35AM
Clinical Trials 2035: Faster, Smarter, and Ready for a Changing World
Speaker:
Gaurav Agrawal, MBA, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company
Showing Events in 1 Track from 09:35am to 10:15am
Keynote Fireside
9:35AM - 10:15AM
Staying Ahead of the Geopolitical Landscape on the Future of Clinical Research
Speaker:
Scott Gottlieb, MD, 23rd Commissioner, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Janelle Sabo, PharmD, SVP, Clinical Research Capabilities, Eli Lilly and Company
Showing Events in 1 Track from 10:15am to 10:55am
Networking Refreshment Break
10:15AM - 10:55AM
Networking Refreshment Break
Showing Events in 1 Track from 11:00am to 12:30pm
4 Track Choices: Innovative Sources & Solutions to Support Patient Enabled Trial Technologies and Services
11:00AM - 12:30PM
Innovative Sources & Solutions to Support Patient Enabled Trial Technologies and Services in 4 Track Choices
 
Showing 3 of 4 Tracks
from 11:00am to 12:30pm
 
Track A. Patient Centric Clinical Trial Services
 
Track Chair:
Christie Fry, Director, Patient-Centric Trial Design Clinical Acceleration and Performance, AbbVie
11:00AM - 11:15AM
The 3rd Generation of Patient Recruitment: Citeline Proprietary Data + RWD + Last Mile
Speaker:
Matt Holms, MBA, VP, Commercial, Patient Engagement & Recruitment, Citeline
11:15AM - 11:25AM
Reaching the Right Patients by Unlocking the Power of Data
Speakers:
Robert McChane, MBA, Vice President, Marketing and Patient Acquisition, AutoCruitment
Jill Pellegrino, CEO, AutoCruitment
11:25AM - 11:35AM
The Genomic Advantage: Fueling Faster Drug Development
Speaker:
Mahmoud Husseini, VP, Head of Biopharma Partnerships, GeneDx
11:35AM - 11:45AM
Enhancing Clinical Trial Design and Implementation with Lab Data
Speaker:
Michael Pearlman, Sr. Manager, Patient Recruitment Services, Labcorp
11:45AM - 11:55AM
Delivering Clinical Trials Wherever Patients Live
Speaker:
Todd McGrath, Chief Operating Officer & General Manager, Home Trial Support, MRN
11:55AM - 12:05PM
Reimagining Pre-Screening: A Patient-Centric Approach for Better Recruitment ROI
Speaker:
Brian Weiss, CEO, Carebox
12:05PM - 12:15PM
Creating Trial-Ready Communities Through Trust
Speaker:
Sarah McKeown-Cannon, SVP and Head of Clinical Research, Heartbeat Clinical Research
12:15PM - 12:25PM
AI and Other Trends Impacting Clinical Research Workforce Development
Speaker:
Keri Mattox, Chief Business Officer, Parexel
12:25PM - 12:30PM
The Intersection of Modern Technology & Patient Kindness
Speaker:
Paul Diercksen, Vice President of Business Development, Mural Health
Track B. New Frontiers in Digital Tech Solutions
 
Track Chair:
Doug Schantz, SVP, Clinical Operations, AskBio
11:00AM - 11:15AM
Unlocking Clinical Innovation Through Intelligent Agents
Speaker:
Andrew Mackinnon, SVP & Executive General Manager, Medable
11:15AM - 11:25AM
Smarter Automation for Clinical and Regulatory Content
Speaker:
Jenn Embury, Director Clinical and Regulatory Innovation, Astrix
11:25AM - 11:35AM
eCOA Evolution: From Static Tools to Dynamic Patient Partnerships
Speaker:
Kyle Hogan, CEO, Datacubed Health
11:35AM - 11:45AM
Using AI Teammates for Scalable Trial Execution
Speaker:
Ram Yalamanchili, Chief Executive Officer, Tilda Research
11:45AM - 11:55AM
Deploying Virtual Assistants to Scale Effectiveness Across Your Organization
Speaker:
Laura Acosta, Vice President of Product Management, eClinical Division, Anju Software
11:55AM - 12:05PM
Driving Site Performance and Proactive Compliance Management
Speaker:
Racquel Ingram, Programme Lead, Teckro
12:05PM - 12:15PM
How to Minimize Bias Risk with AI in Pivotal Study Data
Speaker:
Todd Rudo, MD, EVP, Chief Medical Officer, Clario
12:15PM - 12:25PM
Remote Patient Monitoring in Clinical Trials: Connecting Sites and Operations to Participants
Speakers:
Marla Cunningham, Director, Scientific Affairs - Cardiology, Clario
Mariel Fabro, Head of Product, Vivalink
12:25PM - 12:30PM
Self Care Solutions for Connected Clinical Trials
Speaker:
Grégoire Cosendai, Ing. Dipl. EPFL Elect., PhD, Category Lead Connected Devices, Ypsomed AG
Track C. Automating And Accelerating Clinical Trials
 
Track Chair:
Sean Lynch, Innovative Capabilities Head, Innovative Trial Operations, Novartis
11:00AM - 11:15AM
The New Data Stack for Modern Clinical Trials
Speaker:
Salam Ammus, Head of Clinical Data Strategy, Systems, Reporting and Analytics | GBDS, BMS
Raj Indupuri, MBA, CEO, eClinical Solutions
11:15AM - 11:25AM
De-risking Clinical Trials with Real-Time Adherence Monitoring
Speaker:
Innes Meldrum, CEO, AdhereTech
11:25AM - 11:35AM
How AI is Accelerating Clinical Development
Speaker:
Scott Chetham, PhD, Co-Founder & CEO, Faro
11:35AM - 11:45AM
The Final Rose: Love at First Site
Moderator:
Chris Venezia, CEO, ProofPilot
Panelists:
Patrick Floody, MBA, VP and Head of Global Clinical Trial Services, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc
Gretchen Goller, Head, Recruitment and Retention, Pfizer
Lauren Mitteer, MEd, CCRP, Clinical Research Program Manager, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Dennis Salotti, MS, MBA, Executive Director & Head, Clinical Outsourcing & Innovation, Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Adrienne Walstrum, MSc, Senior Director, Global Trial Optimization, Merck
11:45AM - 11:55AM
AI Case Studies Demonstrating the Impact of Admin-Free Clinical Trials
Speakers:
Amber Hill, PhD, Founder and CEO, Research Grid
11:55AM - 12:05PM
Data-driven Site and Investigator Identification Early in Trial Feasibility: Accelerating Outreach
Speaker:
Ariel Katz, CEO and Co-founder, H1
12:05PM - 12:15PM
How AI-Powered Protocol Design Influences Outcomes
Speakers:
Mette Andersen, General Manager, Data, Analytics & Insights Solutions, WCG
12:15PM - 12:25PM
Transforming Clinical Procurement
Speaker:
Matt McLoughlin, Senior Vice President, Compliance and Categories, Scientist.com
12:25PM - 12:30PM
The Human Element of Patient Engagement in Rare Diseases
Speakers:
Scott Dixon, Chief Commercial Officer, mdgroup
Track D. The Future of Clinical Trials
 
Track Chair:
Mary Brantner, Senior Director, Clinical Program Optimization and Innovation, Insmed Incorporated
11:00AM - 11:15AM
Addressing Social Determinants of Health for Greater Patient Access
Speaker:
Leah Broder, MPH, Senior Vice President, Socially Determined
Jeff Huntsman, Chief Commercial Officer, EmVenio Research
11:15AM - 11:25AM
Bridging the Sponsor-site Transparency Gap in Startup
Speaker:
Kate Yawman, Director, Product Management, Advarra
11:25AM - 11:35AM
Quantifying the Value of Innovation
Speaker:
Walter Boyle, MS, Vice President, Patient Data Solutions, Cytel
11:35AM - 11:45AM
Efficient, Effective, and Effortless Patient Recruitment
Speaker:
Nicole Keidel, Sr. Advisor, Growth & Strategic Partnerships, Evernorth Health Services
11:45AM - 11:55AM
The Impact of Community Practice-Based Researchers on Retention in GLP-1 Trials
Speaker:
Faith Holmes, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Elligo Health Research
11:55AM - 12:05PM
Frontier Sites and the Capacity Gap – Digitization is the Solution
Speakers:
Andrea Bastek, PhD, VP of Market Solutions, Florence Healthcare
Heather Manley, MS, LPC, Site Director, Clinvest Research
12:05PM - 12:15PM
AI Maturity in Clinical Development: Where Are We, and What's Next?
Speaker:
Charlie Paterson, Partner and Clinical Trials Expert, PA Consulting
12:15PM - 12:25PM
Aligning Protocol Design with Real-World Clinical Practice to Drive Trial Success
Speaker:
Tracy Orht, Director, Clinical Operations, Clinical Research Solutions, Optum Life Sciences
12:25PM - 12:30PM
Why Centralization is Essential for Modern Study Designs
Speaker:
Eileen Moran, Executive Director, Evidence Development Operations, UBC
Showing Events in 1 Track from 12:40pm to 01:05pm
Leadership Keynote
12:40PM - 1:05PM
Leading with Integrity and Fostering a Culture of Innovation Where All Can Thrive
Speaker:
Ken Frazier, Former Chairman and CEO, Merck and Co., Inc., Chairman, Health Assurance Initiatives, General Catalyst
Moderated with:
Jennifer Sheller, MPH, SVP, Head of Global Clinical Trial Operations, Global Clinical Development, Merck & Co., Inc.
Showing Events in 1 Track from 01:05pm to 02:05pm
Networking Luncheon and Facilitated Roundtables
1:05PM - 2:05PM
Networking Luncheon and Facilitated Roundtables
 
Showing 3 of 5 Tracks
from 01:10pm to 02:00pm
 
Showing Events in 1 Track from 02:10pm to 03:10pm
Pharma Reporting on Innovation From the Trenches
2:10PM - 3:10PM
Pharma Reporting on Innovation From the Trenches
 
Showing 3 of 4 Tracks
from 02:10pm to 03:10pm
 
Track A. Deploying AI/LLM to Drive Quality, Safety and Cost Reduction
 
Track Chair:
Vivian Cheng Larsen, Associate Patient Recruitment & Retention Strategy Director, Exelixis
2:10PM - 2:25PM
MINDMED | Using Large Language Models (LLMs) for Greater Oversight in CNS Clinical Trials
Speaker:
Todd Solomon, PhD, Senior Director, Global Clinical Development, CNS and Digital Medicine, MindMed
Moderated with:
Hassan Kadhim, Head of Business Engagement, Clinical Operations and Clinical Development, Vertex Pharmaceuticals
2:25PM - 2:40PM
AMGEN | Amgen’s Custom-Built AI Tool for Advancing Clinical Trial Operations
Speaker:
Angela DeLuca, MBA, PMP, Associate Vice President, Head of Global Study Operations, Amgen
2:40PM - 2:55PM
PFIZER | An Evaluation Framework for Generative AI in Drug Development to Ensure Safety and Quality
Speakers:
Venky Iyer, Director, Clinical Data and Information Services, Pfizer
Sheraz Khan, PhD, Director, Data Science,, Pfizer
2:55PM - 3:10PM
GENMAB | GenSignal: A Solution to Accelerate Safety Surveillance
Speaker:
Azia Tariq, MPH, Senior Manager, Clinical Trial Analytics & Visualization, Genmab
Track B. Protocol Amendment Reductions, AI, GenAi, Predictive Analytics, E2E Forecasting for Trial Acceleration/Monitoring
 
Track Chair:
Barry Nelson, Patient Advocate, Lived-Experienced Expert
2:10PM - 2:25PM
ROCHE | Optimizing Protocol Change Management
Speaker:
Liz Thompson, Global Development Leader, Senior Clinical Development Scientist, Roche
2:25PM - 2:40PM
VERTEX | Deploying Predictive Analytics and GenAI Solutions across the Clinical Trial Lifecycle to Improve Speed and Predictability
Speaker:
Taylor Uttley, MS, Senior Director, Head of Strategy & Operations, Data Strategy & Solutions, Vertex Pharmaceuticals
2:40PM - 2:55PM
GILEAD | Designing, Planning and Monitoring Performance at Scale for Clinical Trials Using AI
Speakers:
Yi Hong, PhD, Associate Director, Gilead Science
Nicole Sheetz, PharmD, Senior Director, Design & Innovation, Global Development, Gilead
2:55PM - 3:10PM
MODERNA | Accelerating Trial Activation and Study Timelines: Innovative Approaches
Speaker:
Sylvia Marecki, PhD, Senior Director, Head of Portfolio Reporting and Analytics, Moderna
Track C. Next-GEN EDC/CDMS Platforms; EHR Data and Ex-US DCT Adoption for Patient Recruitment
 
Track Chair:
Sabina Kineen, Patient Advocate, Fabry Support & Information Group
2:10PM - 2:25PM
PFIZER | Implementing the NextGen EDC/CDMS Platform: Advancing Data Analysis Capabilities
Speaker:
Demetris Zambas, VP, Global Head of Data Monitoring and Management, Pfizer
Moderated with:
Doug Schantz, SVP, Clinical Operations, AskBio
2:25PM - 2:40PM
SANOFI | Leveraging EHR Data at Scale to Accelerate Patient Recruitment
Speaker:
Nadir Ammour, DDS, MBA, Global Lead, Clinical Innovation & External Partnerships, Sanofi
2:40PM - 2:55PM
PFIZER | Scaling DCT Adoption in Ex-US Regions
Speaker:
Jeremy Price, Senior Director Clinical Innovations, Head of Decentralized Clinical Trials, Pfizer
2:55PM - 3:10PM
DAIICHI SANKYO | Metrics, Dashboards, Analytics - Where Do I Start?
Speakers:
Yusuf Ghadiali, Executive Director, Global Clinical Operations & Planning, Daiichi Sankyo
Track D. The Power of Patient Insights, Novel Prescreening ID Mechanisms, Change Management, Site Adoption Barriers, and Strategies for Digital Biomarker Adoption
 
Track Chair:
Patrick Gee Sr, PhD, JLC, Patient Advocate, Founder & Chief Executive Hope Dealer, iAdvocate, Inc
2:10PM - 2:25PM
REGENERON | The Power of Systemic Patient Insights to Inform Trial Design and Address Patient Burden
Speaker:
Tara Gipp, Director Global Trial Optimization, Patient Engagement, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc
2:25PM - 2:40PM
BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM | Addressing Site Innovation Adoption Barriers with Change Management
Speaker:
Wouter Daniëls, MSc, Patient & Site Engagement Lead, Boehringer Ingelheim
2:40PM - 2:55PM
BIOGEN | Deploying Novel Prescreening ID Mechanisms to Drive Impactful Patient Recruitment
Speakers:
Jenn Curry, Head, Patient Engagement Capabilities, Biogen
Anna Osinski, Associate Director, Patient Centricity and Engagment Development Unit Lead, Biogen
2:55PM - 3:10PM
BAYER | The Future Adoption of Digital Biomarkers through Proactive Engagement
Speaker:
Julien Kroll, Strategic Lead, Digital Health and Real World Science, Bayer
Showing Events in 1 Track from 03:10pm to 03:50pm
Afternoon Networking Break
3:10PM - 3:50PM
Afternoon Networking Break
Graciously Hosted By:
Showing Events in 1 Track from 03:50pm to 04:50pm
Pharma and Solution Provider Collaborations on Advancing Clinical Trials
3:50PM - 4:50PM
Pharma and Solution Provider Collaborations on Advancing Clinical Trials
Showing Events in 3 Tracks from 03:50pm to 04:50pm
Track A. Innovative Joint Collaborations
Track Chair:
Anthony K. Taylor, DHSc, MSPharm, Director, Clinical Patient and Site Insights, AbbVie
3:50PM - 4:10PM
PARADIGM HEALTH AND NEW YORK CANCER & BLOOD SPECIALISTS | Improving Patient Screening Precision with AI-enhanced Clinical Trial Matching Technology and EHR Source Data
Speakers:
Paul Kluetz, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Paradigm Health
Justas Lauzadis, PhD, Chief Research Officer, New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
4:10PM - 4:30PM
SIMULATIONS PLUS, NOVARTIS AND UNITED THERAPEUTICS | The Role of Simulation in Competency Assurance at Scale
Moderator:
Jenna Rouse, Global Head, Clinical Operations, Simulations Plus
Panelists:
Sean Lynch, Innovative Capabilities Head, Innovative Trial Operations, Novartis
Brad Stefanovic, Head of Clinical Innovation, Pro-ficiency, a Simulations Plus company
Mary Lou Tomson, Senior Director, Clinical Operations, United Therapeutics
4:30PM - 4:50PM
ZS AND OTSUKA | Reimagining Clinical Feasibility with Agentic Intelligence
Speakers:
Andrew Johnston, Strategy Insights & Planning Manager, ZS
Sharma Ramanathan, Principal, ZS
Jeremy Zhang, Sr Director, Head of Data Science Solutions, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies
Track B. Innovative Joint Collaborations
Track Chair:
Dennis Salotti, MS, MBA, Executive Director & Head, Clinical Outsourcing & Innovation, Jazz Pharmaceuticals
3:50PM - 4:10PM
CELONIS AND MERCK | Beyond the Blind Spots: How Merck is Forging a New Vision for R&D Transformation
Speakers:
Shaurya Aggarwal, Industry Principal Life Sciences & Pharma, Celonis
Kathryn Watson Friel, Director, Global Business Solutions - Digital, Merck
Donald Thampy, Executive Director, Head of Clinical Data Integration, Merck
4:10PM - 4:30PM
CARE ACCESS AND ELI LILLY AND COMPANY | The New Front Door to Research: Community Engagement that Enables Radically Improved Access to Trials
Speaker:
Mike Franklin, Vice President of Community Based Research, Eli Lilly and Company
Ralph Passarella, Co-founder, Care Access
4:30PM - 4:50PM
TRIALBEE AND BMS | From Click to Clinic: Reinventing the Last Mile of Patient Recruitment for BMSClinicalTrials.com
Speakers:
Amy Fesmire-Baus, Associate Director, Patient Engagement and Recruitment - ICN Pillar Lead, BMS
Matt Walz, CEO, Trialbee
Track C. Innovative Joint Collaborations
Track Chair:
Valerie Reynaert, VP, Head of Global Clinical Operations, Immunocore
3:50PM - 4:10PM
MEDIDATA AND CLICK THERAPEUTICS | Optimizing Outcomes with Software-Enhanced Drugs
Speakers:
Josh Brouillette, Managing Director - Digital Therapeutics, Medidata
Steven Lee, Director of Strategy, Click Therapeutics
4:10PM - 4:30PM
WALGREENS AND PFIZER | Redefining Patient Engagement: Community as the Cornerstone of Clinical Trials
Speakers:
Joe O'Rourke, Head of Commercial Development, Walgreens Clinical Trials
Kendra Taylor, PhD, Director, Clinical Trial Capability Advancement, Pfizer
Showing Events in 1 Track from 05:00pm to 06:25pm
DPHARM Idol Disrupt 2025
5:00PM - 6:25PM
DPHARM Idol Disrupt 2025
DPHARM Idol 2024 Winner Where They Are a Year Later:
Brandon Li, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Power
Moderator of Judges:
Sean Lynch, Innovative Capabilities Head, Innovative Trial Operations, Novartis
DPHARM Idol Disrupt Judges:
Mohammed Ali, R&D Head of Business Performance & Analytics, CMO Office, Astellas
Esther Dyson, Author, "Term Limits"
Rozanno Gonzales, MS, Clinical Innovation and Technology Leader, Genentech
Bill Illis, Head, Technology and Collaboration, Novartis
Hassan Kadhim, Head of Business Engagement, Clinical Operations and Clinical Development, Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Julien Kroll, Strategic Lead, Digital Health and Real World Science, Bayer
Sarah Krüg, Executive Director / CEO, Cancer101 / Health Collaboratory
Yvonne McLean Florence, MDiv, Patient Advocate and 2023 Elevate Ambassador, National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
Siân Ratcliffe, PhD, SVP, Head of Quantitative Sciences & Development Operations, Biogen
Doug Schantz, SVP, Clinical Operations, AskBio
Gina Schweizer, MS, MBA, Vice President, Head of Strategy, Operations and Analysis & Reporting, Genmab
Mark Travers, PhD, MBA, Former VP, Head Global Clinical Trial Operations, Regions and Regional Operations, Merck & Co., Inc.
Donna Usiskin, Chief Strategy Officer, New Enterprise Ventures
Presenting Companies:
Showing Events in 1 Track from 06:30pm to 07:30pm
Grand Reception
6:30PM - 7:30PM
DPHARM Tailgate Networking Reception
Thanks to Our Tailgate Sponsors:
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