Shows
Transformation in TrialsFrom Hopeless to High-Performing: Transforming Pharma Teams with Rajesh Anandan and Nechama KatanSend us a textBuilding high-performing teams in life sciences requires understanding how neurodiversity can be an advantage and designing work systems that enable different brain types to collaborate effectively.• A high-performing team continues to function when everything around it has fallen apart• Star players can become crutches that mask underlying team issues• Life sciences faces unique challenges: financial pressures, outdated technology, layoffs, and pervasive lack of trust• Teams often develop learned helplessness after years of having initiatives rejected• Only 10-15% of people are needed to drive revolutionary change in an organisati...2025-06-1853 min
Transformation in TrialsExploring Generative AI in Life Sciences with Nechama KatanSend us a textJoin us in a conversation with Nechama Katan, as we investigate the world of generative AI in life sciences, a realm where technology meets business, and where Nechama, an expert in innovative data in the clinical space of life sciences, will guide us.We're taking a deep dive into the ever-evolving realm of technology in life sciences. We'll take a look at the shift from standalone to integrated tools, and how generative AI is influencing the distribution of labor in life science companies. We'll also explore the potential uses of generative A...2023-11-2233 min
Mining Your Own Business PodcastPharmalytics with Nechama KatanKicking off the second season, Evan Wimpey chats with Nechama Katan, director of data science for a large pharmaceutical company. In the episode Nechama shares how her journey in the world of analytics and pharmacy began and what she’s learned along the way. From using risk-based monitoring in clinical trials to building effective teams, Nechama’s experience has led to data-driven solutions and better communication. Come along as Nechama shares her experience in pharmalytics and gain insight on the importance of data literacy in an organization. We hope this episode sparks fresh ideas and perspe...2023-07-1128 min
Transformation in TrialsNechama Katan: Psychological safety as a prerequisite for solving wicked problems in life sciencesSend us a textIn this episode Sam and Ivanna dive into the topic of wicked problem solving in life sciences with wicked problem wizard Nechama Katan. To understand wicked problems we explore complex problems as a contrast. Examples of complex problems are a game of chess or a clinical trial data submission to authorities. Both have a lot of steps involved, but in the end you know whether you succeeded or not.Unlike complex problems the rules and outcomes of wicked problems are ambiguous. The problem i...2022-10-0340 min