Breaking Silos to Enable AI-Driven Enhancement: Shared Governance Between Sponsor and CRO

About this session

Sponsored by Syneos Health. This fireside chat brings together leaders from Sanofi and Syneos Health to discuss how sponsor–CRO partnerships can help accelerate innovation in clinical development. Drawing on their experience working together, the speakers will examine common barriers that limit progress, including organizational boundaries, functional silos and the gap between innovation and operational delivery. The discussion will focus on how shared governance supports better decision-making, creates space for experimentation and helps teams evaluate new approaches using real-world evidence. Attendees will hear practical examples of how collaboration across organizations and functions can improve productivity, reduce burden on clinical trial teams and enhance experiences for sites and patients. The session will conclude with lessons learned and considerations for organizations looking to translate AI opportunities into operational impact.

Speakers

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  Andrew Barron

  AI & Innovation Lead, Clinical Operations · Syneos Health

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  Shyard Wong

  Global Head, Clinical Quality & Continuous Improvement · Sanofi

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