Summer Stephens is an automation expert with over 7 years experience in drug product development, primarily in formulation development of biopharm products. She is a graduate of Cornell University, where she majored in chemistry and physics, and is pursuing a Pharm. Sci. masters in drug development our of the University of Cincinnati. Currently, Summer is a senior automation scientist at GSK focused on developing solutions supporting large and small molecule drug product development.
In this session, we explore strategies to develop custom automation systems, including key concepts as defining user requirements to align system capabilities with laboratory tasks, fostering collaboration with vendors for innovative solutions, and calculating ROI to ensure cost-effectiveness and efficiency gains. We highlight techniques for securing end-user and stakeholder buy-in, emphasizing clear communication and demonstrating concrete value. This talk provides insights and best practices for transforming laboratory workflows with bespoke automation, elevating productivity and precision within pharmaceutical research and development.
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