Show Notes
Are we any closer to working out the human-machine relationship needed to embed AI in clinical development? To discuss this and all things automation, Veeva’s Chief Technology Officer Drew Garty joins host Manny Vazquez as he kicks off the new season with two innovators in the industry: Doug Bain, founder and consulting partner at Clinflo, and Robert Bergann, clinical digital innovation leader at Bayer. Recorded at R&D and Quality Summit 2025 in Madrid.
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