Implement AI in Core R&D Processes to Increase Operational Efficiency

Power Skills

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AI promises transformative value across pharmaceutical R&D, from modeling therapeutics to enhancing finance, operations, and compliance. Yet it’s far from a plug-and-play solution. Fragmented data, biological complexity, and regulatory constraints demand a more nuanced, trust-driven approach where AI supports, rather than replaces, human expertise.

Join us for an insightful session with Andrew Heggie, global pharma leader based in Switzerland, with 19 years of experience across R&D, licensing, commercialization, and risk management. Drawing on his experience across the full R&D-to-commercialization lifecycle, Andrew will explore how project managers can integrate AI into core processes to identify inefficiencies, align workflows, and surface hidden risks.

He will also share a practical example of an NLP-based tool that detects cross-functional signals at the project-management level—enabling smarter collaboration between Finance, Operations, and Quality.

In this webinar, you will learn how to
  • Embed AI into core R&D and project-management processes to enhance operational efficiency
  • Identify hidden inefficiencies and risks through data-driven insights
  • Foster collaboration between Finance, Operations, and Quality using NLP-based tools
  • Integrate AI responsibly while maintaining compliance and scientific integrity

Speakers


Andrew Heggie, PhD

Global Pharma Leader, Switzerland
Andrew Heggie, is a global pharma leader with 19 years of experience across R&D, licensing, commercialization, and risk management. Formerly at Novartis, Switzerland he was Director of Internal Audit R&D, Strategy & Growth. At Novartis, he led internal audits, due diligence and strategic advisory work that guided high-impact decisions across research, development, BD&L, and regulatory affairs. A PhD-trained scientist from Imperial College London, Andrew has held senior roles at Novartis, STADA, and Eli Lilly. He specializes in evidence-based decision-making, complex due diligence, and governance frameworks that drive innovation and compliance across the pharma value chain.

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Information

Type of category: Professional Development & Learning 🟧

Type of activity: Power Skills

Date: 12 11 2025

Hour: 18:00 to 19:00

Location: Online Event

# of PDUs: 1

Price

Members: Free

Non members and Guests: Free

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