The role of data teams continues to evolve across industries. But in mission-driven fields such as healthcare, data creates efficiencies that could potentially save lives. In this episode of The Data Chief, Cindi is joined by Jeremy Forman of Seagen to discuss the pivotal role his data team plays in driving insights-informed decision-making, and how they successfully collaborate with other departments to improve patient outcomes.  Key Moments: The key challenges for data leaders in healthcare [3:50]How Jeremy’s team supports company-wide initiatives [9:16]Fostering cross-team communication and collaboration [12:08]An ideal data organizational structure [14:39]Driving organizational change [17:09]Building an entrepreneurial culture [20:59]Setting competing priorities [29:01]FAIR data principles [36:34]Jeremy’s career path [41:19]Mentions:Bill and Melinda Gates FoundationGeronimo Restaurant in Santa Fe, New MexicoChatGPTBardAmazon TitanLos Alamos National LaboratoryOracleGet even more insights from data and analytics leaders like Jeremy on The Data Chief.  Mission.org is a media studio producing content for world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org. Hear more from Cindi Howson here. Sponsored by ThoughtSpot.

Discover the game-changing power of ongoing learning and its role in fostering Gen AI adoption. Explore the transformative impact of culture on business value and the importance of cultural alignment. Delve into shaping learning into a user-centered experience, embracing ongoing curiosity, and navigating rapid technological changes in the pharma and biotech industry.

In this discussion, Jeremy Forman, VP of R&D, AI, Data, and Analytics at Pfizer, shares his vast experience in building AI-driven data products for pharmaceuticals. He explains the vital collaboration between data product analysts and UX designers in addressing user needs. Jeremy highlights the challenges of integration within medical data products and the importance of justifying UX budgets. He reflects on the transformative shift towards prioritizing user outcomes and how effective UX can enhance engagement and product adoption, ensuring that complex data solutions truly serve researchers.