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Software Automation in Research and Development (R&D) Clinical Trials Training Course (ONLINE EVENT: March 17, 2026)

  • Training

  • 1 Day
  • Mar 17, 2026 09:30-16:30 GMT
  • IPI Academy
  • ID: 6165945
OFF until Feb 10th 2026

Time is money. Clinical trials are complex and difficult to co-ordinate and manage. Invariably, most of the process work is painstakingly labour intensive. This places a stress on the clinical team and the sites who are always under pressure to hit key milestones which have been stipulated within the protocol. Using software automation in several of the primary tasks can open a field of opportunity and savings for sponsors.

This course will provide delegates with a better understanding of the automation technology driving change in the field of clinical trials, and illustrate how this advancement can aid timely and cost effective deliverables.

Benefits of attending

  • Hear about a tool that can solve challenges around everything from patient recruitment to diversity and inclusion
  • Uncover ways to reduce the patient burden and minimise study amendments, whilst saving time and providing insightful real world data (RWD)
  • Explore a global payment fulfilment solution that can cover the out-of-pocket expenses for the trial participant across all currencies, whilst also paying sites and automating a standard of care
  • Discuss notable areas of improvement upcoming or new solutions to build a better understanding of the software automation technology landscape
  • Discover why a patient centric approach delivers better engagement and retention rates
  • Learn how to support each other to improve outcomes in clinical trials

Certifications:

  • CPD: 6 hours for your records
  • Certificate of completion

Course Content

The current landscape

  • What the current pain points prevalent across multi-national biopharma organisations are
  • Areas of improvement, shared learning and insights
  • A deep dive into the drivers for change and the benefits of 'new thinking' and digital solutions

Case studies

  • Discuss several user cases which improve best practice

Overview of digital solutions

  • Strategy and innovation
  • Product review and performance metrics
  • Associated costs and business proposition, including return on investment (ROI) guidance and vendor assessment
  • Selection questions

1 hour Q&A and recap

Course Provider

  • Graham Howieson
  • Graham Howieson,
    G7 Consultants Ltd


    Graham Howieson is a pharmaceutical business development consultant, inventor and entrepreneur. He is a highly experienced  and competent leader, with an International pedigree covering UK, EU, USA and Asia. An industry pioneer with a forward thinking  approach to design and the  delivery of new innovative drug delivery and smart packaging solutions for over twenty five years. Worked extensively and exclusively  within the  pharmaceutical space with leading global enterprises such as: Glaxo Smith Kline, Astra Zeneca, Johnson and Johnson, Sanofi . Building value by solving technical, engineering, regulatory, compliance  and  brand communication related issues. Working to fulfil a client brief, in terms of the budget, timeline, return on investment for commercial use.

    Alongside he has acquired a range of specialist skills which encompass the development of new, emerging technologies to improve the delivery of clinical trials , areas of interest include: intellectual property, digital engagement, bespoke software, SaaS, automation, AI, machine learning, remote compliance monitoring, patient engagement/retention, omni-channel communication, wearables, video enablement tools, VR, hybrid and virtual (supply chain) modelling. The primary objective with all  technological advances is to achieve process improvement and increased speed of delivery, aligned with a multi-sensory patient experience.

Who Should Attend

The content will be applicable to the following professionals who help to design, develop and manage a clinical study from inception to commercialisation:

  • VPs and managers
  • Strategic leaders
  • Data scientists and analysts
  • Feasibility teams
  • Study sets
  • Clinical operations
  • Regulatory
  • Medical affairs
  • IT and system integration
  • Market access
  • Pharmacovigilance and safety
  • Diversity and inclusivity teams
  • Finance teams and budget holders