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BioPhorum Connect

BioPhorum Connect is a podcast series that talks to thought leaders and subject matter experts about the latest trends and challenges facing the biopharmaceutical industry. From digitization, knowledge management, raw materials, supply chain, sustainability, and everything in between, listen now and get the low down.

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All Episodes

29:51

Designing drug delivery devices: Prioritizing...

BioPhorum Connect ·

2025/12/09

Designing Drug Delivery Devices: Prioritizing Simplicity, Empathy, and Real Patient NeedsDescription / Show notes: Andy discusses the importance of patient-centered design in drug delivery devices, emphasizing that simplicity, reliability, and empathy should guide innovation rather than adding unnecessary features. Andy shares insights from his experience in human factors and medical design, highlighting the challenges patients face with complex therapies and the need to design devices that fit

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01:07:47

From Jet Engines to Heartbeats: Engineering the...

BioPhorum Connect ·

2025/10/17

In this episode of BioPhorum Connect, host Loic Bishop speaks with Dr. Steven Levine, Senior Director of Life Sciences and Healthcare at Dassault Systèmes and Executive Director of the Living Heart Project. They explore how engineering principles and digital twin technology are reshaping the future of medicine—from personalised treatment planning to regulatory-grade simulations.Steven shares his personal journey, including how his daughter's congenital heart condition and a brain tumour has inspired

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44:52

From Designing to Depending: A drug delivery journey

BioPhorum Connect ·

2025/10/16

Rick Wedge shares his personal and professional journey from developing medical devices to becoming a patient dependent on diabetes technology, following a total pancreatectomy and diagnosis of Type 3C diabetes.The discussion covers the challenges of managing diabetes, the importance of wearables and continuous glucose monitoring, and the impact of technology on quality of life. Rick reflects on how his experience as a patient has deepened his perspective on risk management and device design,

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25:48

Implementing AI systems

BioPhorum Connect ·

2025/07/24

This AI-generated conversation explores the challenges of implementing AI in pharma accurately, reliably and safely, particularly given the stringent requirements of good practice (GxP) regulations and the need to enhance trust among stakeholders, including regulatory authorities, healthcare professionals, and patients.It is based on the BioPhorum publication Implementing AI systems in regulated pharma environments and key takeaways include:The whole AI lifecycle needs to be managedIt's a risk-based

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06:40

Minimizing the Impact of Stability Testing on...

BioPhorum Connect ·

2025/07/15

In this episode of BioPhorum connect, we explore the newly published ASTM International standard guide 'Guide for Minimizing the impact of stability testing on batch yield of low yield biopharmaceutical products.'This guide, authored by BioPhorum members, builds on a foundational BioPhorum publication developed through collaboration among 12 companies in the Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMP) space, particularly focused on gene therapies.Simon Walker, Global Change Facilitator at BioPhorum,

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37:11

Cybersecurity in biomanufacturing: Insights from...

BioPhorum Connect ·

2025/04/01

Join us for an insightful episode of the BioPhorum podcast, where we delve into the critical topic of cybersecurity in the biomanufacturing industry, which is now woven into the overall vision for digital maturity expressed in the Digital Plant Maturity Model. Hosted by Tim Horton, this episode features expert guests Anderson Goebel from Merck and Tom House from Rockwell Automation, who share their practical experiences and strategies for enhancing cybersecurity in their organizations.Key topics

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14:35

Managing data as a product

BioPhorum Connect ·

2025/01/10

Our AI-generated podcast explores the transformative concept of managing data as a product, and discusses how adopting a data product mindset can revolutionize digital transformation in the pharmaceutical industry.Key takeaways include:Understanding the importance of clear data ownership rolesExploring different data architecture strategies like data mesh and data fabricRealizing that a data product is more than just a dataset and what that means for ownership rolesVisualizing the lifecycle of a

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14:34

The DISCO playbook

BioPhorum Connect ·

2025/01/09

This AI-generated conversation reviews the recently-published Playbook for digital integration of sponsor and contract organizations (DISCO). With the rise of external manufacturing in the pharmaceutical supply chain, managing numerous partners has become complex. Digital transformation is essential for visibility and flexibility. Practitioners have shared their experiences and practical solutions for moving to digital partnerships. The podcast covers challenges, digital integration, stages of

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12:12

Digital integration for external manufacturing: A...

BioPhorum Connect ·

2024/10/04

Rashitha Jayasekara, Director of Digital & Technology at GSK introduces the BioPhorum Digital Integration for Sponsor and Contract Organizations engagement pack. Intended to be used with partners who are prime candidates for digital integration, it covers, very briefly, some guiding principles and vision, the value proposition, ambition, mechanisms and next steps.Rashitha Jayasekara, Director of Digital & Technology at GSK

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41:25

Navigating Drug-Device Co-Development and...

BioPhorum Connect ·

2024/09/03

In this episode, Soroosh and Soumen delve into the critical aspects of drug-device co-development, emphasizing the importance of early collaboration between teams to enhance patient safety and streamline processes. They discuss the vital role of biocompatibility testing, highlighting the need for early implementation to avoid delays and ensure regulatory compliance. The conversation also covers the complexities of regulatory challenges, including the variability in review processes across agencies

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41:40

AI's Role in Revolutionizing Product Development

BioPhorum Connect ·

2024/08/14

In this episode, we explore how AI is transforming product development and sustainability initiatives. Robin highlights the importance of leveraging company data throughout the product lifecycle to enhance decision-making and product development. We discuss AI's remarkable ability to synthesize extensive data sets, identify risks, and generate real-world evidence with unparalleled speed and precision. The potential of AI to streamline regulatory and quality documentation processes is also examined,

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22:22

Navigating disruptions on the road to a resilient...

BioPhorum Connect ·

2024/08/07

In this podcast, we explore the latest advancements in the cell and gene therapy (CGT) supply chain, focusing on the newly released CGT outbound supply chain tool. We had the pleasure of speaking with two key contributors, Maria and Kelly, who shared their insights on the tool’s usability and its effectiveness in educating stakeholders about the complexities of the CGT supply chain.As the tool continues to evolve, Maria and Kelly also discuss the potential disruptions during therapy transportation

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21:00

MediPhorum Futures #1: Combination Products roundup...

BioPhorum Connect ·

2024/05/21

Join MediPhorum program manager, Victoria Ludlow, for a fireside chat with Susan Neadle, a recognized international Combination Products and Medical Device expert with >30 years industry experience. Networked, published, highly active in numerous industry groups with links to teaching institutions, Susan brings deep knowledge and genuine passion for sharing that knowledge with others, and has been involved across several MediPhorum collaborations including device specification setting for EPRs,

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13:27

The Future of the Inbound Supply Chain - Implementing...

BioPhorum Connect ·

2024/05/13

Global events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical unrestacross the worldare putting immense pressure on the inbound supply chain. Therefore, BioPhorum Supply Resilience has identified end-to-end digitization as one of itsstrategicobjectives for the inbound supply strategy. The main goal is to enable a fully digitized supply chain that supports effective commerce, quality, and R&D data exchange with speed and accuracy.In this podcast, members of the BioPhorum Electronic Data Exchange

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16:43

Delivering a Cell and Gene Therapy Outbound Supply...

BioPhorum Connect ·

2024/01/31

The CGT Supply Chain team has collaboratively created a high-level pathway that differentiates between autologous, allogeneic, and genetherapies and the logistics pathway they follow.Two of the subject matter experts, Alyssa Palmer, Global Value Stream Strategy at Roche, and Maria Rende, Process Technology Expert – Cell Therapy at Sartorius Stedim, who worked on the pathway, talk about their experience working in the team, the process of creating the pathway, and what they feel are the key benefits

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25:43

The value of Digital solutions for Drug Delivery and...

BioPhorum Connect ·

2023/11/30

In this episode, we take a look at some of the challenges that are encountered when trying to introduce digital to drug delivery devices, where the value and opportunities lie for digital, and what the future might hold for digital in combination devices.Mark describes what could be a typical trajectory when considering adding a digital element to a drug delivery device, introducing where challenges might present themselves along a hypothetical timeline, contrasting with what might be a typical

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07:14

A round-up of what is ahead on the Senior BioPhorum...

BioPhorum Connect ·

2023/09/11

Senior BioPhorum Connect gives our senior leaders a window into what is happening across the Phorums they sponsor. Clare tells us what they can expect to hear about in the second half of this year. From the World Health Organization's Pandemic Preparedness Program to our most recent roadmaps, these easy-to-access meetings are the platforms by which to keep informed.

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08:10

The implementation of Annex 1 and beyond - how...

BioPhorum Connect ·

2023/08/23

The update to Annex 1 is perhaps the biggest change to the manufacture of sterile medicinal products in recent times and possibly the most important topic for many in the biomanufacturing industry now.How has BioPhorum helped to prepare its members for the new regulations?

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09:44

Digital maturity unlocked: digital strategy and...

BioPhorum Connect ·

2023/08/22

The Digital Plant Maturity Model (DPMM) is a strategic framework guiding industries through five digital maturity levels, aligning shop floor to senior management with clear targets and information. It's industry-tailored for simplicity, adopted by companies like Merck through top-down decisions, fostering a common language for digital alignment. Industry-built and peer-reviewed, the DPMM offers visibility and is a key element in digital strategy and network-wide digital progression.In this podcast,

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10:01

BioPhorum Council - An update on the key outputs from...

BioPhorum Connect ·

2023/07/31

With discussions around strategy and working together with the agencies and legislators to make sure the industry voice is heard on all the raft of changes we expect to see around materials of concern and new modality regulations, what has been the key focus of the last six months, and what are the critical pathways that will shape the program going forward?

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