Show Notes
<p>Host: Richard Young, Vice President of Strategy, Veeva Vault CDMS</p> <p>Guest: Patrick Nadolny, Global Head of Clinical Data Management, Sanofi</p> <p><br></p> <p>This week, Richard Young speaks to Patrick Nadolny, global head of clinical data management, Sanofi. In recent years, there’s been an explosion of new data from non-EDC sources like ePRO, imaging, and telemedecine. But, what does that mean for traditional EDC? In this episode, Richard and Patrick discuss the future of EDC – and whether we should retire the term all together. Plus, Patrick discusses new programs at Sanofi including what he calls “EDC-less” trials and a new “Act for Patients” initiative. </p> <p>Get in touch with us if you would like to contribute to the podcast or share your feedback [email protected]</p> <p>Subscribe to State of Digital Clinical Trials, a Veeva podcast, to get new episodes as soon as they are released.</p> <p><br></p>
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