Reuters Events: Pharma Clinical Innovation USA 2026

Organised by Reuters News & Media Ltd
October 5 - October 6, 2026
Convene, 30 S 17th Street, Philadelphia, USA
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A senior executive forum uniting clinical operations, trial equity, and digital innovation leaders to tackle trial recruitment, site engagement, AI integration, and diversity. Gain actionable strategies and network with industry decision-makers for scalable clinical trial success.

Top speakers:

  • Eric Hughes – EVP Global R&D and Chief Medical Officer – Teva
  • Shobha Dhadda – SVP and Chief Clinical Science Officer, Clinical Science and Operations, Neurology – Eisai
  • Vanessa Gertsen – Head of Feasibility, Delivery and Site Engagement – AstraZeneca
  • Karen Correa – VP, Clinical Development Operations – Boehringer Ingelheim
  • Quita Beeler Highsmith – VP, Population Health Centre of Excellence – Genentech
  • Annick de Bruin – Chief Research and Insights Officer – CISCRP
  • Nicole Richie – VP, Population Science – Genentech
  • Amanda Decoker – Head of Patient Engagement, Experience and Recruitment – Takeda
  • Tracy Vanderslice – VP, Clinical Operations – Gilead Sciences
  • Gayathri Sridhar – Director, Epidemiology & Real World Evidence – ViiV Healthcare
  • Jennifer Webster – VP Evidence Generation Platforms and Partnerships – Pfizer
  • Tonya Edison – AVP, Clinical Central Service & Innovation – Eli Lilly and Company
  • Denise Johnson Sura – AVP, Patient Engagement – Eli Lilly and Company
  • Laura Doyle – Senior Director, Clinical Operations – Alnylam
  • Preethi Ramesh – Director, Data, Digital & Technology – Takeda
  • Anne Marie Inglis – Senior Director, Clinical Operations Lead – GSK
  • Amy Turnquist – VP The Americas Operating Board – Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association