Improve Clinical Trial Delivery by Leveraging AI Forecasting Tools (Broadcast 2)

Biotech, Clinical Trials, Drug Discovery & Development, Life Science, Pharma,
  • Monday, November 10, 2025 | 1pm EST | 12pm CST | 10am PST
  • 60 min

Clinical trial delivery remains hindered by slow planning cycles, fragmented data and manual processes that strain resources and delay timelines. Join this webinar to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is addressing these challenges through predictive forecasting and automation, enabling faster, data-driven decisions that improve operational efficiency across trial planning and execution.

Prioritizing interoperable systems and fostering collaboration can help organizations fully leverage AI’s potential. This shift towards AI-driven trial planning offers a competitive edge, enabling organizations to achieve operational excellence and navigate the complexities of modern clinical research. The featured speakers will explore how AI innovations can reduce operational costs and enhance trial success rates by overcoming data integration challenges and resistance to digital transformation.

Register for this webinar to learn how AI can be leveraged to transform clinical trial delivery and empower organizations to lead in innovation and efficiency.

Speakers

Tim Mudric, Thermo Fisher Scientific

Tim Mudric, Vice President Global Therapeutic Head, Neuroscience and Ophthalmology, PPD Clinical Research Business of Thermo Fisher Scientific

Timothy Mudric is an accomplished leader specializing in strategic partnerships, driving innovation and global project management. Currently serving as Vice President and Therapeutic Unit Head of Neuroscience, Tim leverages his scientific background in psychology and patient-centricity and passion for innovation to drive breakthroughs in clinical development and reduce speed to market. Holding an MA in Experimental Psychology from Towson University and a BA in Psychology from Wheeling Jesuit University, Tim’s career spans over three decades in clinical trials and research management. His extensive therapeutic experience covers areas such as endocrine/metabolic, mental health/psychology, musculoskeletal, renal and dermatology.

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Dave Hiltbrand, Thermo Fisher Scientific

Dave Hiltbrand, Associate Director of Data Science, PPD clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific

Dave Hiltbrand has a Master’s degree in Analytics from the Institute for Advanced Analytics at NC State’s Graduate School. He worked in a biology research lab at UNCW, where he implemented novel machine learning models to aid rural farmers in developing countries in identifying the best crop hybrids. Dave joined the Clinical Innovation team at PPD as a Data Scientist in early 2019 and worked as a primary author on applications designed to aid in clinical study-site selection. His focus at Thermo Fisher is on using advanced machine learning models to predict study start-up timelines and patient arrival times. Dave is now an Associate Director of Data Science in Business Insights, overseeing a portfolio of projects ranging from feasibility site selection to bid/proposal forecast planning.

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Who Should Attend?

This webinar will appeal to professionals in the following fields:

  • Clinical Trial Operations
  • AI & Technology
  • Pharma and Biotech Trial Leadership
  • Technology & digital
  • Trial Optimization
  • Clinical Data Management
  • Feasibility
  • Study startup
  • Forecasting

What You Will Learn

Attendees will gain insights into:

  • Enhanced efficiency and cost savings through automated processes like proposal development, feasibility analysis and site selection to reduce manual workloads, speed up timelines and save costs
  • Data-driven decision making by unifying disparate datasets for better site performance evaluation, strategic feasibility analysis and risk prediction, leading to more efficient and successful trial strategies

Xtalks Partner

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.

The PPD clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, enables customers to accelerate innovation and increase drug development productivity. Utilizing patient-centered strategies and data analytics, their capabilities cover multiple therapeutic areas and include early development, all phases of clinical development, peri- and post-approval, novel approaches to patient recruitment and investigator sites, and comprehensive laboratory services. Recognized as a global industry leader in accelerating promising medicines from early development through regulatory approval and market access, they serve pharma, biotech, medical device and government organizations with custom-tailored solutions, including full-service partnerships and functional service partnerships. As a strategic partner in clinical development and analytical services, they apply cutting edge technologies, therapeutic expertise and a firm commitment to quality to help customers deliver life-changing therapies.

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