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Fireside Chat—Risk‑Proportionate AI: From Models to Measurable Operations
- Date: April 16, 2026
- Time: 1pm EST
- Location: Virtual
AI initiatives in clinical trial development rarely stall because the models are weak—they stall because accountability, governance, and workflow integration are unclear. In this fireside chat, we’ll walk through a practical, risk‑proportionate approach to operationalizing AI: how to embed agents and augmented AI activities into existing SOPs and processes with clear ownership, auditable controls, and fit‑for‑purpose guardrails—without redesigning everything.
Session highlights:
- Why AI initiatives stall (overemphasis on models, underinvestment in integration) and how risk‑proportionate design prevents common failure modes
- Operating model and roles: who oversees agents, who maintains inputs, and how risk profiles translate into permissions and guardrails
- Governance and lifecycle management: SOP/workflow patterns for oversight, change control, and keeping implementations inspection-ready
- Practical integration patterns to plug AI into current SOPs for value now, not after a full process overhaul
Brian Barnes
Webinar Leader
Director, Risk Management Strategy, Global Clinical Development Operations BioNTech
Brian Barnes is Director of Risk Management Strategy, Global Clinical Development Operations at BioNTech, with over 20 years of experience in clinical operations across sponsor, vendor, and technology environments. He specializes in developing risk-based monitoring strategies and implementing advanced analytics to optimize centralized monitoring and sponsor oversight. Brian leads initiatives that integrate AI-driven methodologies into clinical operations, enhancing operational decision-making and supporting scalable, efficient global development programs.
Nechama Katan
Webinar Leader
Founder
Wicked Problem Wizards
Nechama Katan helps organizations define, drive and deliver data focused technology projects. With a deep understanding of data management, technology integration and project lifecycles, she successfully guides teams from defining business needs and impact through business integration. She previously served as Director of Innovative Data Analytics at a large pharmaceutical organization. She holds an M.S. in Mathematics from the Courant Institute at NYU and an M.S. in Statistics from Columbia University
On-Demand Webinars
Past Webinars, Available On Demand
Beyond the Buzz: Practical Applications of GEN AI and Agentic AI in Life Sciences
- Date: February 26, 2026
- Time: 1pm EST
- Location: Virtual
Do you work with AI applications like Copilot and ever wonder what’s behind the scenes? Attend this webinar to learn about what LLM, text2sql and Llama really mean. You’ll gain clarity around the applications and technical paradigms of GEN AI and Agentic AI. And, walk away with an understanding for how specific AI models are being deployed to solve complex challenges and power innovation.
- GEN AI and Agentic AI demystified and caveats explained
- Understand the impact of varying models on the AI journey
- Hear about GEN AI and applications like Claude, Gemini and Copilot and when to use them
- Learn about top use cases across the life science value chain
Harini Gopalakrishnan
Webinar Leader
Harini Gopalakrishnan is a life sciences technology strategist with deep expertise in AI, data platforms, and digital transformation within the pharmaceutical/bio tech industry. Currently she is the CEO and founder of TheHGFactor, providing advisory services & GTM strategy for life sciences. She is also the Fractional Industry GM for Vespa.ai. She previously served as Global CTO for Life Sciences at Snowflake and has held leadership roles at AWS, Sanofi, and Cognizant, where she led innovation across genomics, clinical informatics, and real-world evidence. She blends technical depth with industry insight, shaping go-to-market and AI solutions for pharma and was awarded the Gartner “Best Use of Emerging Technology in Life Sciences” for her AI-based RWE platform at Sanofi. Harini holds a Master’s degree in Bioinformatics and an undergraduate degree in Computer Science Engineering. She is a member of the Forbes Technology Council.
Roadmap for Designing Practical AI Analytics
- Date: January 27, 2026
- Time: 1pm EST
- Location: Virtual
Join this webinar to obtain a clear walkthrough of the essential steps for delivering usable Ai driven analytics. This session outlines the foundational pieces and decision points that move teams from problem statement to implementation with confidence and clarity.
- Understand essential steps from defining the problem to delivering usable AI driven analytics
- Learn the key questions that ensure GenAI and agentic systems solve the right problem in the right way
- Review methods to ensure your outputs are reliable, relevant and fit for purpose
- Learn the critical checkpoints that ensure your analytics are ready for real decisions, from framing the question to operational deployment
Nechama Katan
Webinar Leader
Nechama Katan helps organizations define, drive and deliver data focused technology projects. With a deep understanding of data management, technology integration and project lifecycles, she successfully guides teams from defining business needs and impact through business integration. She previously served as Director of Innovative Data Analytics at a large pharmaceutical organization. She holds an M.S. in Mathematics from the Courant Institute at NYU and an M.S. in Statistics from Columbia University
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AnalytiCon?
AnalytiCon is a new gathering for leaders advancing analytics across life sciences. The event brings together industry, research, and technology experts for two days of strategic discussions, practical case studies, and actionable insights.
When and where will the event take place?
AnalytiCon will be held October 13-15, 2026, at The Westin Copley Place in Boston, MA. A full schedule and room block information will be posted as details are confirmed.
Who should attend AnalytiCon?
This event is designed for senior analytics, data science, digital, IT, and business strategy leaders across life sciences. If your work touches data, decision-making, or organizational readiness, you’ll find strong value here.
Will sessions be recorded or available on demand?
The AnaytiCon program and sessions are still being finalized. More details will be communicated closer to the event.
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