Data
Clinical Data Strategy
Integrating AI into Clinical Data and Analytics

SCOPE’s 18th Annual Data stream explores how data strategy, infrastructure, and advanced analytics are reshaping clinical trials. From streamlining data collection and integration to enabling scalable AI applications, industry leaders will share practical solutions for breaking silos and accelerating decision-making. Sessions will focus on real-world use cases, governance models, and emerging tools that support innovation across the clinical trial lifecycle. 





Monday, March 1

SCOPE'S 6TH ANNUAL MASTERS OF CLINICAL RESEARCH GOLF TOURNAMENT

-1:00pm SCOPE's 6th Annual Masters of Clinical Research Golf Tournament (Sponsorship Opportunities Available)*

Network on the greens at SCOPE's 6th Annual Golf Tournament!  Visit the SCOPE website for player and sponsorship opportunities.*
*Limited space available. Must be registered for SCOPE. Separate registration and fee required.
6:30 am-7:45 am Golf Check in and Breakfast Buffet (Sponsorship Opportunities Available)
8:00 am-12:00 pm Tee Time, Hit the Green (Sponsorship Opportunities Available)
12:00 pm Golf Lunch Buffet (Sponsorship Opportunities Available)
1:00 pm Close of the Masters of Clinical Research Golf Tournaments

Registration Open

PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS, USER GROUPS & NETWORKING EVENTS (IN-PERSON ONLY)

– 3:00pm Evinova Workshop

See the Workshops & User Groups page for details.

– 3:30 MAXIS AI Workshop

See the Workshops & User Groups page for details.

– 3:30 IQVIA Innovation Day

See the Workshops & User Groups page for details.

– 3:45 pm SCOPE'S Pickleball Networking Session: Paddles & Partnerships

Kick off the SCOPE 2027 conference with food, fun, and pickleball! Whether you're a pickleball pro or have never picked up a paddle, this event is perfect for everyone. Limited spots available. See the Workshops & User Groups page for details.

Monday Plenary Keynote Session

MONDAY OPENING PLENARY: PATIENTS, SITES & THE FUTURE OF CLINICAL RESEARCH

Grab Your Seat: Early-Bird Seat Golden Ticket Raffle & Prize Giveaway!*

*Must be present to win.

Organizer's Welcome Remarks & 6th Annual Masters of Clinical Research Golf Tournament Awards and Jacket Signing

Micah Lieberman, Executive Director, SCOPE, Cambridge Healthtech Institute , Executive Director , Cambridge Healthtech Institute

Panel Moderator:

KEYNOTE INTERACTIVE PANEL: SCOPE's 4th Annual Site Innovation Awards

Irfan Khan, CEO, Circuit Clinical , CEO , Circuit Clinical

Amanda Wright, Co-Founder & Senior Vice President, Healthcare Alliance, Javara , Co-Founder & SVP , Healthcare Alliance , Javara

Panelists:

Karen Correa, PhD, Vice President, Development Operations, Boehringer Ingelheim , Vice President , Clinical Development Operations , Boehringer Ingelheim

Angela DeLuca, Vice President, Global Head, Site Management & Monitoring, AstraZeneca , VP & Global Head Site Management & Monitoring , Site Management & Monitoring , AstraZeneca

Joe Dustin, Senior Director, Digital Clinical Development, Sanofi , Senior Director, Digital Clinical Development , Digital Clinical Development , Sanofi

Sean Soth, Senior Vice President, Strategy and Global Business Partnerships, SCRS , Senior Vice President , Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS)

Panel Moderator:

KEYNOTE INTERACTIVE PANEL: SCOPE's 11th Annual Participant Engagement Awards

Micah Lieberman, Executive Director, SCOPE, Cambridge Healthtech Institute , Executive Director , Cambridge Healthtech Institute

Kelly McKee, Vice President, Strategy & Transformation, Science 37; Co-Creator of the SCOPE Participant Engagement Award , Vice President, Strategy & Transformation , Science37

David Sall, President & CEO, Marketing, Patient Enrollment Advisors LLC; Co-Creator of the SCOPE Participant Engagement Award , President & CEO , Marketing , Patient Enrollment Advisors LLC

Panelists:

Andrea Bartucca, Director, Trial Awareness and Recruitment, Rapport Therapeutics , Director, Trial Awareness , Trial Awareness and Recruitment , Rapport Therapeutics

Sarah Bednarski, MS, Senior Director, Head Clinical Operations (ad interim), BlueRock Therapeutics , Sr. Director, Head Clinical Operations (ad interim) , Clinical Operations , BlueRock Therapeutics

Savine DaCosta, PhD, Clinical Trial Access and Representation Site Lead, Biogen , Clinical Trial Access and Representation Site Lead , Biogen

Anita Difrancesco, Senior Vice President, Clinical Operations, Endeavor Biomedicines , SVP , Clinical Operations , Endeavor Biomedicines

Gretchen Goller, Head, Recruitment and Retention, Pfizer Inc. , Head , Recruitment and Retention , Pfizer Inc.

April Lewis, Clinical Solutions, PatientPartner; Strategic Advisor, ZS , Sr. Director, Innovative Health , Global Development , Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

Wendy Lurrie, Acting Head of Comms, BestGuessistan , Acting Head of Comms

Adrienne Walstrum, Senior Director, Global Trial Optimization, Merck , Senior Director , Global Trial Optimization , Merck & Co

Kate Wilson, Senior Director, Head of Global Clinical Trial Access & Representation, Biogen , Senior Director , Head of Global Clinical Trial Access & Representation , Biogen

KEYNOTE FIRESIDE CHAT: From Reform to Implementation: FDA’s New Clinical Trial Innovation Office and Operation Trialblazer

Kevin Bugin, PhD, Associate Vice President, Head, Global Regulatory Policy and Intelligence, Amgen , Head , Regulatory Policy and Intelligence , Amgen

Dianne Paraoan, Director, Office of Medical Policy, Office of New Drugs, CDER, FDA , Director , Office of Medical Policy, Office of New Drugs, CDER , FDA

FDA’s clinical-trial modernization agenda is moving from policy ambition to implementation. This plenary discussion will explore the new clinical-trial-innovation office being established within CDER’s Office of Medical Policy, Operation Trialblazer, and related FDA priorities. The conversation will focus on the office’s intended role, near-term priorities, opportunities to leverage existing industry capabilities, and what sponsors, sites, and research partners should anticipate as the work takes shape.

Panel Moderator:

KEYNOTE INTERACTIVE PANEL: Solving the Enrollment Crisis: Bridging Clinical Care and Clinical Research

Ken Getz, Executive Director and Professor, Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development, Tufts University School of Medicine , Executive Director and Professor, Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development. , Tufts University School of Medicine

Panelists:

Nikki Amaratunge, Vice President, Clinical Development Operations, Head of Clinical Site Management, AbbVie, Inc. , VP Clinical Dev Operations , Head of Clinical Site Management , AbbVie

Susan Griffing, Vice President, Late Development Oncology Clinical Operations, AstraZeneca , VP, Clinical Operations - Late Stage Oncology , Late Development Oncology Clinical Operations , AstraZeneca

Elizabeth Rogers, Vice President, Head, R&D Clinical Operations, Portfolio Development, CSL Behring , VP , Head, R&D Clinical Operations, Portfolio Development , CSL Behring

Melinda M. Rottas, Vice President, Head of Optimization, Analytics & Recruitment Solutions, Pfizer Inc. , VP, Head of Optimization , Analytics & Recruitment Solutions , Pfizer Inc

SCOPE's Kickoff Reception—Welcome to the Wild Wild West! (Sponsorship Opportunities Available)

Saddle up and kick off SCOPE the right way! Reunite with friends, make new connections, and soak up the Florida vibes at a Wild Wild West showdown you won't want to miss.

Close of Day

Tuesday, March 2

TUESDAY MORNING EXERCISE & COFFEE

Sunrise Yoga: In Gratitude for Clinical Research Participants

Start your day with movement, mindfulness, and gratitude. Join us at sunrise for an all-levels yoga session honoring the invaluable contributions of clinical research participants. Led by a trained instructor, this restorative practice will focus on mindful movement, breath, and grounding—no experience necessary. Yoga begins at 6:30 am; mats and towels are provided.
Stay afterward for a complimentary breakfast and fitness-inspired gift! Proceeds from this event help support CISCRP's mission. 

Registration Link Coming Soon!

SCOPE's 5K Rise and Shine Fun Run! (Sponsorship Opportunities Available)

Lace up and start your SCOPE day on the move! Join SCOPE's Coordinators for the 5K Rise and Shin Fun Run/Walk. Run, jog, walk, or chat your way through the course—ALL abilities are welcome. It's a fun, informal way to get moving and connect with fellow attendees. Full details to come, so don't forget your sneakers! 

Registration Open

Get Up and Go Specialty Coffee (Sponsorship Opportunities Available)

Start your day with a little extra fuel! Grab made-to-order specialty coffee and sweet bites, courtesy of our sponsors.

Tuesday Morning Opening Plenary Keynotes

TUESDAY PLENARY: RETHINKING THE SPEED AND SHAPE OF CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT

Grab Your Seat—Early Bird Seat Raffle & Prize Giveaway!* (Sponsorship Opportunity Available)

Arrive early and you could leave a winner! Grab your seat and enter SCOPE’s Early Bird Seat Raffle for a chance to win an exciting prize. Don’t be late—*Must be present to win!

Welcome to SCOPE Europe 2027—Saddle up for the Future of Clinical Trials

Micah Lieberman, Executive Director, SCOPE, Cambridge Healthtech Institute , Executive Director , Cambridge Healthtech Institute

KEYNOTE FIRESIDE CHAT: The Other Side of Drug Development: Pharma Leader's Journey as a Rare Disease Parent

Craig Lipset, Founder, Advisor, Clinical Innovation Partners; Co-Chair, Decentralized Trials & Research Alliance (DTRA) , Co Chair , Decentralized Trials & Research Alliance DTRA

Casey McPherson, CEO and Founder, AlphaRose Therapeutics , CEO and Founder , AlphaRose Therapeutics

Michelle Werner, Executive Vice President & President North America, Ipsen; Rare Disease Mom and Advocate , EVP , President, North America , Ipsen

For leaders who have spent their careers developing medicines, the experience of navigating a rare disease within their own family can bring an entirely different perspective to the urgency, complexity, and human impact of drug development. This fireside conversation will explore that intersection: what changes when an industry leader experiences drug development and clinical research as a parent, what the industry can learn from that perspective, and how it can inform the way we develop medicines and design clinical trials for patients and families.

Panel Moderator:

KEYNOTE INTERACTIVE PANEL: From Years to Months: Is Radical Acceleration in Clinical Research Finally Possible?

Micky Cohen-Wolkowiez, MD, PhD, Executive Director, i-Cubed, Duke Clinical Research Institute , i-Cubed Executive Director , Duke Clinical Research Institute

Panelists:

Meghana Chalasani, Associate Director for Clinical Trial Innovation, Office of New Drugs, FDA CDER , Associate Director for Clinical Trial Innovation , Office of New Drugs , FDA CDER

Zhanna Jumadilova, MD, Biopharmaceutical Physician Executive, Pragmatic Clinical Trials, R&D, Pfizer Inc. , Pragmatic Trials Clinical Lead , Pragmatic Clinical Trials, R&D , Pfizer

Christoph Koenen, MD, Head of Clinical Development & Operations, Pharma R&D, Bayer , Head of Clinical Development & Operations , Pharma Research & Development , Bayer

Patrick Loerch, Senior Vice President, Clinical Data Science, Gilead Sciences , SVP Clinical Data Science , Clinical Data Science , Gilead Sciences

Michelle Werner, Executive Vice President & President North America, Ipsen; Rare Disease Mom and Advocate , EVP , President, North America , Ipsen

Grand Opening Coffee & Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall —Best of Show Voting Opens

Step into SCOPE’s one-of-a-kind exhibit hall! With 300+ leading clinical trial technology and service companies, it’s the place to discover new partners and reconnect with familiar ones. Cast your vote for SCOPE’s Best of Show, recharge with coffee, snap a photo, and don’t forget your comfy shoes—you’ll have miles to explore!

Part 1: Clinical Data Strategy

Tuesday AM Tracks

DATA FIRST, AI-ASSISTED: DECISION SCIENCE IN CLINICAL TRIALS

From Data Management to Decision Science: Convergence of Clinical and Operational Data

Priyadharshini Lobow, Associate Vice President, Data and Analytics, Eli Lilly and Company , AVP, Data & Analytics , Eli Lilly and Company

Clinical and operational data are usually managed as separate streams, each feeding different teams and different reports. But the real advantage comes from converging them at the moment decisions are actually made: trial design, interim go/no-go, and program continuation. This session explores why fragmented data doesn't just slow trials down—it degrades the quality of the decisions themselves. Drawing on real-world examples from feasibility planning, enrollment-risk prediction, and real-time trial oversight, we'll offer a practical framework for identifying exactly where your clinical and operational data need to converge.

Building Digital Protocol Data Foundation and Framework 

Photo of Francis Kendall, Head of Statistical Programming, Digital and Data Sciences, Biogen , Head of Statistical Programming, Digital and Data Sciences , Biogen
Francis Kendall, Head of Statistical Programming, Digital and Data Sciences, Biogen , Head of Statistical Programming, Digital and Data Sciences , Biogen

Orchestrating a Multilingual Clinical Data Ecosystem: Bridging Operations and Analytics with AI and Open Source

Photo of Philip Bowsher, Head of Life Sciences, Posit , Head of Life Sciences , Posit
Philip Bowsher, Head of Life Sciences, Posit , Head of Life Sciences , Posit
Photo of Sriram Krishnamurthy, Director, GD-IT, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , Dir , GD-IT , Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc
Sriram Krishnamurthy, Director, GD-IT, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , Dir , GD-IT , Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc
Photo of Dilip Raghunathan, Business Solutions Partner, Regeneron , Business Solutions Partner , Regeneron
Dilip Raghunathan, Business Solutions Partner, Regeneron , Business Solutions Partner , Regeneron

Regeneron is successfully accelerating the journey from "Data to Insight" by building a modern, Unified Analytical Platform. This session explores how a multilingual Statistical Computing Environment (SCE) bridges the gap between clinical operations and statistical programming. We will detail our strategic planning, risk-based validation for open-source frameworks, and the integration of AI layers to scale clinical data management and interactive reporting.

Real-Time Clinical Trials: Progress & Insights

Photo of Kevin Bugin, PhD, Associate Vice President, Head, Global Regulatory Policy and Intelligence, Amgen , Head , Regulatory Policy and Intelligence , Amgen
Kevin Bugin, PhD, Associate Vice President, Head, Global Regulatory Policy and Intelligence, Amgen , Head , Regulatory Policy and Intelligence , Amgen
Photo of Kent Thoelke, CEO, Paradigm Health, Inc. , CEO , Paradigm Health Inc
Kent Thoelke, CEO, Paradigm Health, Inc. , CEO , Paradigm Health Inc

Progress update on FDA's real-time clinical trials pilot, sharing how the program is unfolding in practice. Discussion points include what real-time data access looks like in action, infrastructure and data standards enabling continuous monitoring, early wins and unexpected challenges from the pilot, and lessons learned around data harmonization and site-level data flow. The session also touches on balancing speed with data integrity, and what the pilot suggests for scaling real-time oversight across future trials.

Sponsored Networking Luncheon

Recharge, refuel, and connect over lunch—compliments of SCOPE sponsors! Enjoy a well-deserved break.

Networking Coffee & Dessert Break in the Exhibit Hall

Keep the conversations going in the Exhibit Hall with coffee and dessert, courtesy of SCOPE sponsors. Network with colleagues, explore new products and services, and don’t forget—Best of Show Award voting is still open, so be sure to cast your vote!

Tuesday PM Tracks

AI-DRIVEN DATA MANAGEMENT

The Always-On Teammate: AI for Proactive Clinical Data Management

Photo of Lynne Cesario, Executive Director, Global Lead Risk Based Monitoring Program, Pfizer Global R&D Groton Labs , Global Lead Risk Based Monitoring Program , Data Monitoring and Management , Pfizer Global R&D Groton Labs
Lynne Cesario, Executive Director, Global Lead Risk Based Monitoring Program, Pfizer Global R&D Groton Labs , Global Lead Risk Based Monitoring Program , Data Monitoring and Management , Pfizer Global R&D Groton Labs
Photo of John Finn, Vice President, CDIS Therapeutic Area Lead, Inflammation & Immunology and Internal Medicine, Pfizer Inc. , Vice President, CDIS Therapeutic Area Lead, Inflammation & Immunology and Internal Medicine , Clinical Data and Information Sciences , Pfizer Inc
John Finn, Vice President, CDIS Therapeutic Area Lead, Inflammation & Immunology and Internal Medicine, Pfizer Inc. , Vice President, CDIS Therapeutic Area Lead, Inflammation & Immunology and Internal Medicine , Clinical Data and Information Sciences , Pfizer Inc

Clinical data management is evolving from a reactive, task-driven function toward a more proactive and intelligent approach. This presentation will explore how AI can act as an “always-on teammate,” continuously monitoring clinical data, identifying potential issues, surfacing actionable insights, and supporting data management teams throughout the trial lifecycle.

Transforming Clinical Data Management through AI/Automation

Ronoji Adyanthaya, MS, Global Head of AI-Driven Innovations, Clinical Data, Global Clinical Development, Sanofi , Global Head of AI-Driven Innovations - Clinical Data , Global Clinical Development , Sanofi

  • Leveraging AI to automate data management activities for clinical study teams, database programmers, and data managers 
  • Redesigning clinical data flow for agentic AI monitoring, orchestration, and workflow automation 
  • Automating anomaly detection, data reconciliation, and query management to accelerate clinical database locks​

Panel Moderator:

PANEL DISCUSSION:
AI-Ready Data Ecosystem

Rakesh Maniar, Head of eClinical Technologies, Global Data Management & Standards, Merck & Co.; Co-Lead, TransCelerate eSource Initiative; Immediate Past Co-Chair/Co-Founder, SCDM eSource Implementation Consortium , Global Head of External Data Acquisition & Delivery , Clinical Data Management , Regeneron

Panelists:

Darren Weston, Head, Integrated Data Analytics and Reporting, Johnson & Johnson , Head , Integrated Data Analytics and Reporting , Johnson & Johnson

Demetris Zambas, Vice President & Global Head, Clinical Data Sciences, Pfizer Inc. , Vice President, Global Head - Clinical Data Sciences , Clinical Data Sciences , Pfizer Inc

Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall

Raise a glass and celebrate Day 1 of SCOPE! Reconnect with friends, meet new colleagues, and enjoy drinks with exhibitors at the Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall. Enter to win fabulous raffle prizes (must be present to win), then keep the evening going with dinner at Rosen Shingle Creek’s restaurants—no Orlando traffic required!

Close of Day

SCOPE Out the Restaurants and Shops at Pointe Orlando, via Our Courtesy Shuttle* (Sponsorship Opportunities Available)

Enjoy an evening exploring the restaurants and shops at Pointe Orlando with transportation provided by our courtesy shuttle. Shuttles will run until 11:00 pm, with the last pick-up at 10:30 pm.

*Times subject to change. More details closer to the event.​

Wednesday, March 3

Sunrise Yoga: In Gratitude for Clinical Research Participants

Start your day with movement, mindfulness, and gratitude. Join us at sunrise for an all-levels yoga session honoring the invaluable contributions of clinical research participants. Led by a trained instructor, this restorative practice will focus on mindful movement, breath, and grounding—no experience necessary. Yoga begins at 6:30am; mats and towels are provided. Stay afterward for a complimentary breakfast and fitness-inspired gift!  Proceeds from this event help support CISCRP's mission. 

Registration Link Coming Soon!

Registration Open

Wednesday Sponsored Breakfasts

BREAKFAST PRESENTATIONS

– 9:00 am In-Person Only Working Group Breakfast (Invitation Only)

Transition to Sessions

Wednesday AM Tracks

AI ERA DATA STANDARDS AND DATA CONTINUUM

Faster, Safer, Cheaper: Why Connected Data Standards Belong on Every Clinical Ops Leader's Radar

Photo of Chris Decker, President & CEO, CDISC , President & CEO , CDISC
Chris Decker, President & CEO, CDISC , President & CEO , CDISC

Every protocol amendment triggers hours of manual rework across specifications, data definitions, and analysis plans; rework that quietly drives trial delays, added cost, and last-minute quality risk. CDISC's 360i initiative is building a connected data framework that links protocol design through analysis and submission, so a single change updates everywhere it matters instead of being rediscovered downstream. This session gives clinical operations leaders a plain-language look at what 360i is building, why it should matter to their timelines and budgets, and what to watch for as it heads toward broader adoption.

What's Possible with Digital Protocols? Inside the SCOPE 365 Data Acquisition Challenge

Photo of Donald Jennings, Senior Director, Digital Trial Foundations and Patient Engagement, Eli Lilly and Company , Sr. Director , Eli Lilly & Co
Donald Jennings, Senior Director, Digital Trial Foundations and Patient Engagement, Eli Lilly and Company , Sr. Director , Eli Lilly & Co

Digital protocols have the potential to reduce manual study setup and improve interoperability across clinical trial systems, but what is possible today? The SCOPE 365 “Automating the Configuration of Data Acquisition” challenge helped answer that question by bringing together innovators from across the clinical research ecosystem to demonstrate how standards-based digital protocols can automate real-world study configuration activities. Hear directly from winning challenge participants as they share their use cases, how the Unified Study Definitions Model (USDM) supported their solutions, and lessons learned through implementation. Attendees will see how structured protocol data can move the industry beyond manual configuration, improve consistency across systems, and accelerate study start-up while advancing a more automated and interoperable approach to clinical trial execution.

Fixing Trial Data at Its Source: Building an Open, Interoperable Distribution Layer for Clinical Research

Photo of Nicholas Brooke, CEO, The Synergist , Chief Executive Officer , The Synergist
Nicholas Brooke, CEO, The Synergist , Chief Executive Officer , The Synergist

Eligibility criteria and Schedules of Activities sit in every major registry as free text, so no system can query them. This session introduces the Clinical Trial Distribution Network (CTDN), a neutral, open-access augmented registry operated by The Synergist that turns registry data into computable HL7 FHIR and CDISC USDM assets at the source. We'll structure a live protocol on stage and show what ships by March.

Coffee Break in the Exhibit Hall (Sponsorship Opportunities Available)

Refuel, reconnect, and make the most of your time in the Exhibit Hall! Grab a cup of coffee, visit booths you haven’t explored, and connect with colleagues and exhibitors. It’s your final chance to cast your vote for SCOPE’s Best of Show Award—make your vote count!

Part 2: Integrating AI into Clinical Data and Analytics

Wednesday Mid AM Tracks

AI-POWERED STATISTICAL ANALYSIS

Facilitating Statistical Programming with Agentic AI

Photo of John Samuelsson, PhD, Associate Director of AI/ML, Agentic AI Lead, Pfizer Inc. , Associate Director of AI/ML | Agentic AI Lead , Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Quantitative & Digital Sciences , Pfizer
John Samuelsson, PhD, Associate Director of AI/ML, Agentic AI Lead, Pfizer Inc. , Associate Director of AI/ML | Agentic AI Lead , Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Quantitative & Digital Sciences , Pfizer

Clinical studies are foundational to drug development programs, and Tables, Listings, and Figures (TLFs) constitute the primary statistical reporting outputs of these studies. The first step in producing TLFs is compiling a List of Tables, Listings, and Figures (LoT)—a structured inventory specifying every output to be generated—from the study's Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP). As study designs grow in complexity, timely and consistent drafting of LoTs becomes increasingly challenging and labor-intensive, requiring statistical programming leads to manually interpret lengthy and complex SAPs. This manual effort is time-consuming, typically 2-5+ days, and prone to inconsistencies. To address this, we developed an automated agentic system that generates a draft LoT directly from an SAP document. The system uses semantic similarity search over a curated corpus of historical studies to retrieve relevant few-shot exemplars, which—together with domain-specific mapping rules and therapeutic area templates—guide agentic generation of LoT entries by output type. To improve robustness, multiple independent generation iterations are aggregated through a self-consistency step, followed by a second correction pass informed by accumulated meta-review rules. In evaluations across multiple studies, the system achieved an average concordance of 70%—in both precision and recall—at the individual TLF level when compared against finalized LoTs, comparable to the initial draft a statistical programming lead produces before broader study team review and refinement. The system has been deployed and used to accelerate 30+ studies to date, across therapeutic areas and phases, including non-standard phase 3 studies. End-to-end processing typically completes in approximately 10 minutes per study. This approach shows AI-driven automation can meaningfully improve efficiency, consistency, and standardization in clinical trial reporting workflows, supporting scalable and harmonized statistical deliverables across the drug development lifecycle while enabling statistical programmers to focus their expertise on higher-value analytical tasks.

Trustworthy AI-Assisted Statistical Analysis in Drug Development: An AI-Assisted Statistical Analysis Platform

Photo of Xiu Huang, PhD, Director, Statistics, Immunology, AbbVie, Inc. , Dir Statistics , Immunology , AbbVie Inc
Xiu Huang, PhD, Director, Statistics, Immunology, AbbVie, Inc. , Dir Statistics , Immunology , AbbVie Inc
Photo of Jie Shen, PhD, Research Fellow, Digital Science, AbbVie, Inc. , Director , Digital Science , AbbVie Inc
Jie Shen, PhD, Research Fellow, Digital Science, AbbVie, Inc. , Director , Digital Science , AbbVie Inc

The promise of AI for clinical trial statistical analysis is significant, yet most organizations struggle to move from compelling demos to production-grade capability. The barrier is rarely the model—it is the surrounding infrastructure and domain-specific context needed to make AI trustworthy, reproducible, and fit for regulated work. We share a proof-of-concept MVP of an AI-assisted statistical analysis platform, covering secure back-end infrastructure with human-in-the-loop review and traceable outputs, context engineering grounded in validated, version-controlled statistical modules, and a parallel validation framework. Throughout, the guiding principle is to augment, not replace, statisticians—who retain full accountability for interpretation and decisions.

Orchestrating Pfizer's Next-Gen Statistical Environment: Bridging AI, Open Source, and Clinical Operations

Photo of Philip Bowsher, Head of Life Sciences, Posit , Head of Life Sciences , Posit
Philip Bowsher, Head of Life Sciences, Posit , Head of Life Sciences , Posit
Photo of Matthew Smith, Statistical Data Sciences and Analytics, Head, Development Therapeutics CoE, Pfizer , Statistical Data Sciences and Analytics, Head, Development Therapeutics CoE , Pfizer
Matthew Smith, Statistical Data Sciences and Analytics, Head, Development Therapeutics CoE, Pfizer , Statistical Data Sciences and Analytics, Head, Development Therapeutics CoE , Pfizer

Pfizer is modernizing its infrastructure to support an open-source and AI-enabled ecosystem for regulated clinical use cases. This session bridges the gap between clinical operations and statistical programming, focusing on the strategic business value of a next-generation Statistical Computing Environment (SCE). We will explore practical approaches to change management and orchestrating well-governed environments that seamlessly integrate R, Python, and Large Language Model (LLM) frameworks to accelerate clinical trial insights.

Sponsored Networking Luncheon

Recharge, refuel, and connect over lunch—compliments of SCOPE sponsors! Enjoy a well-deserved break.

Networking Coffee & Dessert Break in the Exhibit Hall (Sponsorship Opportunities Available)—Best of Show Winner to be Announced

Recharge, reconnect, and satisfy your sweet tooth! Grab coffee and a treat, courtesy of our sponsors, then visit Game Card Sponsors to collect stickers and connect with colleagues before the afternoon sessions.  And don't miss the big reveal-the Best of Show winner will be announced during the break!

Wednesday PM Tracks

RAPID VISUALIZATION AND ANALYSIS FRAMEWORKS

AI-Integrated Exploratory Data Analysis Framework for Rapid Visualization and Analyses of Clinical Trial Data

Photo of Darrian Rice, PhD, Manager, Biostatistics, Biostatistics and Data Management, Regeneron , Manager, Biostatistics , Biostatistics and Data Management , Regeneron
Darrian Rice, PhD, Manager, Biostatistics, Biostatistics and Data Management, Regeneron , Manager, Biostatistics , Biostatistics and Data Management , Regeneron

ANALEE is an AI-integrated EDA framework driven by metadata architecture that enables rapid deployment of interactive visualizations for structured clinical datasets. Leveraging Quarto's interactivity and metadata-driven schemas, we produced an easy-to-use point-and-click interface the framework delivers comprehensive descriptive analytics, advanced statistical methodologies, and extensibility for specialized modules customized for non-standard analyses for an audience beyond programming statisticians.

AssayFinder AI: An Agentic Platform for Transforming Assay Data into Searchable, Analysis-Ready Knowledge

Photo of Rogier Landman, PhD, Associate Director, Digital Medicine Data Science, Pfizer Inc. , Associate Director , Digital Medicine Data Science , Pfizer
Rogier Landman, PhD, Associate Director, Digital Medicine Data Science, Pfizer Inc. , Associate Director , Digital Medicine Data Science , Pfizer

Assay data in clinical and translational research is fragmented across reports, spreadsheets, and databases, making reuse labor-intensive. AssayFinder AI, an agentic multi-agent platform, ingests reports and datasets, harmonizes metadata, and maps content to a Common Data Model, with human-in-the-loop validation and R-based statistical automation. Users query data in natural language, cutting preparation from days to minutes, while 21 CFR Part 11 and ALCOA+ alignment supports compliant, reproducible evidence reuse.


Transition to Plenary Keynote

Wednesday Afternoon Plenary

WEDNESDAY PLENARY: THE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF CLINICAL TRIALS

Organizer's Welcome Remarks

Micah Lieberman, Executive Director, SCOPE, Cambridge Healthtech Institute , Executive Director , Cambridge Healthtech Institute

Panel Moderator:

KEYNOTE INTERACTIVE PANEL: The Digital Transformation of Clinical Trials: From Protocol to Patient

Darren Weston, Head, Integrated Data Analytics and Reporting, Johnson & Johnson , Head , Integrated Data Analytics and Reporting , Johnson & Johnson

Panelists:

Michael Cantor, Vice President, Data Technology & Innovation, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , Vice President , Data Technology & Innovation , Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc

Justine Rochon, Senior Vice President, Head of R&D Data and Quantitative Sciences, Takeda , SVP , Head of R&D Data and Quantitative Sciences , Takeda

Sammi Rui Tang, PhD, Senior Vice President & Global Head, Quantitative Sciences & Evidence Generation, Astellas Pharma, Inc. , Sr VP & Global Head , Quantitative Sciences & Evidence Generation , Astellas Pharma Inc

Rachel Nering, Vice President, Head of Early Development and eDevelopment, Sanofi , VP , Head of Early Development and eDevelopment , Sanofi

SCOPE's Closing Booth Crawl (Sponsorship Opportunities Available) & Last Chance for Exhibit Viewing

One last trip through the Exhibit Hall! Join SCOPE's Booth Crawl for food, drinks, networking, and one final chance to explore the exhibits and connect with sponsors and colleagues. Be sure to visit your must-see booths and enter the raffle for a chance to win (must be present to win)-let's finish SCOPE strong!

Close of Day

SCOPE Out the Restaurants and Shops at Pointe Orlando, via Our Courtesy Shuttle* (Sponsorship Opportunities Available)

Enjoy an evening exploring the restaurants and shops at Pointe Orlando with transportation provided by our courtesy shuttle. Shuttles will run until 9:45 pm, with the last pick-up at 9:15 pm.

*Times subject to change. More details closer to the event.

Thursday, March 4

Registration Open

BREAKFAST PRESENTATION

Transition to Sessions

ADVANCED ANALYTICS FOR DECISION-MAKING

Reimagining Statistical Analysis in Drug Development: From a Standardized, Reproducible Analytical Solution to AI-Assisted Clinical Decision Workflow

Photo of Lei Shu, PhD, Senior Director & Statistical Therapeutic Area Head, Immunology Early Program, AbbVie Inc. , Sr Dir & Statistical Therapeutic Area Head , Immunology Early Program , AbbVie Inc
Lei Shu, PhD, Senior Director & Statistical Therapeutic Area Head, Immunology Early Program, AbbVie Inc. , Sr Dir & Statistical Therapeutic Area Head , Immunology Early Program , AbbVie Inc
Photo of Jane Zhang, PhD, Head of Immunology Statistics, AbbVie, Inc. , Head of Immunology Statistics , AbbVie Inc
Jane Zhang, PhD, Head of Immunology Statistics, AbbVie, Inc. , Head of Immunology Statistics , AbbVie Inc

The promise of AI-assisted statistical analysis in clinical development is significant, yet deploying AI into a highly regulated production environment remains difficult. We describe a pragmatic, two-stage strategy—recognizing that the path to trustworthy AI runs through standardization, not around it. An iterative interim platform built on validated, reusable analytical modules delivers faster, reproducible analyses today while serving as a context-engineering engine: modularizing the statistical workflow into steps that must remain deterministic and those that allow flexibility, enabling early process and SOP development, and refining modules through user feedback. Throughout, the effort empowers, not replaces, statisticians.

AI-Enabled Trial Management with ATLAS

Jonathan E. Curry, Executive Director, Development Analytics & Data Science, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , Exec Dir Dev Analytics & Data Science , Dev Analytics & Data Science , Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc

This presentation will explore how ATLAS uses AI-enabled capabilities to help streamline trial operations, connect information across workflows, identify insights, and support proactive decision-making. The discussion will also highlight practical considerations for responsible AI adoption, including data quality, governance, integration, and human oversight.

Interactive Breakouts and Working Groups

INTERACTIVE WORKING GROUPS (IN-PERSON ONLY)

Find Your Working Group

Interactive Working Groups (Sponsorship Opportunity Available)

Step away from the slide decks and into the conversation.
After a full agenda of case studies, technical talks, and panels, SCOPE’s Interactive Working Groups offer a unique chance to roll up your sleeves and engage. Choose the topic that interests you—whether it aligns with your expertise or challenges you to think differently. Each group will explore a distinct theme using collaborative formats like hackathons, open innovation challenges, or problem-solving sprints. The only requirement: jump in and contribute.

Networking Coffee Break and Transition to Closing Keynote

Pause, connect, and get ready for the grand finale! Grab a cup of coffee, catch up with colleagues, and make a few final connections before heading into SCOPE’s Closing Keynote. It’s the perfect chance to recharge and refocus before we wrap up an incredible conference.

Closing Plenary Keynote

THURSDAY CLOSING PLENARY: REINVENTING R&D AND CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT

Organizer's Welcome Remarks

Micah Lieberman, Executive Director, SCOPE, Cambridge Healthtech Institute , Executive Director , Cambridge Healthtech Institute

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Case Study: AI and the R&D Revolution: Reinventing Drug Development from Discovery to Clinical Trials

Patrick Loerch, Senior Vice President, Clinical Data Science, Gilead Sciences , SVP Clinical Data Science , Clinical Data Science , Gilead Sciences

Dan Sheeran, Vice President & General Manager, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AWS , VP & GM Healthcare & Life , Healthcare & Life Sciences , AWS

AI is reshaping R&D from discovery through clinical development. This case study will explore how organizations are applying AI at scale to accelerate innovation, improve decision-making, and transform how new medicines are developed.

Panel Moderator:

KEYNOTE INTERACTIVE PANEL: The New Clinical Development Operating Model

Kristi Koontz, Vice President, Global Study and Site Operations, Amgen , VP , Global Study and Site Operations , Amgen

Panelists:

David Carruthers, Vice President, BioPharmaceuticals R&D Clinical Operations, AstraZeneca , Vice President , BioPharmaceuticals R&D Clinical Operations , AstraZeneca

Nick Hodges, Senior Vice President & Head, Clinical Development Operations & R&D Transformation Office, Ipsen , SVP, Head of Global Clinical Development , Global Clinical Operations , Ipsen

Henry Wei, MD, Executive Director, Development Innovation, Regeneron , Executive Director , Development Innovation , Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc

Community Luncheon and Last Hurrah

Wrap up SCOPE with closing remarks and lunch, courtesy of our sponsors! Enjoy your lunch here with us or grab it to go as you head out for the day. The poolside is calling.

Wrap up SCOPE with Closing Remarks and Lunch, Courtesy of Our Sponsors!

That’s a wrap! Thank you for joining us at SCOPE Summit 2027. We hope you leave inspired, connected, and energized by the conversations and ideas shared throughout the week. Safe travels, and we look forward to seeing you at the next SCOPE event!

Scope Summit 2027 Adjourns


SCOPE Track Summariese

2027 Conference Programs