Episode 40

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25th Jan 2026

The CRM Shift That Could Reshape the Entire Pharma Industry

In this conversation, Florian Schnappauf discusses the evolving landscape of the pharmaceutical industry, emphasizing the need for a shift in mindset and strategy as companies prepare for an influx of product launches by 2030. He highlights the importance of connected functions, the role of AI in enhancing customer engagement, and Veeva's strategic move to its own Vault platform for CRM. The discussion also covers the challenges posed by specialty medicines, the necessity of effective content management, and the importance of a unified view of healthcare professionals to improve interactions. Schnappauf concludes with insights on the future of pharma operations and the mindset shifts required for success. Chapters 00:00 The Future of Pharma: A Crossroad 02:36 Transforming Mindsets in Life Sciences 04:57 The 2030 Launch Challenge 08:07 Specialty Medicines: A Dual Challenge 10:41 Risks of Traditional Launch Playbooks 13:19 Connecting Functions for Smarter Launches 16:04 Creating a Unified View of HCPs 18:36 Enhancing HCP Experience Through Technology 21:22 The Role of Content in Pharma Engagement 23:50 The Impact of AI on Pharma Interactions 26:31 Viva's Strategic Move to Vault Platform 30:32 Innovating for the Life Sciences Industry 34:22 Milestones in Vault CRM Adoption 36:07 Customer Feedback and Migration Challenges 38:29 The Role of AI in CRM 41:30 Practical AI Applications in CRM 45:56 Voice Control and Compliance Innovations 49:54 Campaign Manager and Service Center Innovations 55:06 Mindset Shifts for Pharma Leaders by 2030 56:50 Redesigning Pharma Launch Strategies

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Welcome to "Drug Diaries," the podcast exploring pharmaceuticals, life sciences, and biotechnology. Host Kaushik Trivedi, with over two decades of industry experience, shares his expertise. Kaushik has worked with IQVIA, Cognizant, Wipro, and more, and holds degrees in pharmaceutical chemistry, marketing, and advertising. Kaushik's expertise spans: - Data-Driven GTM & Customer Engagement - CRM, Marketing Cloud, SFE, & Commercial Analytics - AI/ML/NLP in Life Sciences - Population Health Management - IoT & Connected Devices - Content Production & MLR Approval - R&D, Clinical, Pharmacovigilance, Medical, & Regulatory - Business Transformation "Drug Diaries" covers research, drug discovery, AI in health, GTM strategies, customer engagement, analytics, patient safety, product engineering, and more. Join Kaushik for insights and discussions on the ever-evolving pharma and biotech landscape. Each episode is a deep dive into the industry's heart. Welcome to "Drug Diaries."

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