E32 #Leadership “Generative AI in Life Science R&D - Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities” with Samuel (Senior Data Scientist) at Genmab & Henrik (CEO) at amass.

Today's episode of Life Science Talent Talks features a deep dive into the integration and impact of generative AI in life sciences, with insights from Samuel Demharter, a Senior Data Scientist at Genmab, and Henrik Jensen, CEO & co-founder at amass, an AI startup focusing on supercharging R&D productivity. They explore their personal journeys into the AI field, highlighting the blend of scientific and commercial expertise driving innovation in life sciences. The discussion spans challenges and opportunities in adopting generative AI within pharma and biotech, emphasizing the need for strategic management and internal expertise. The conversation also touches on challenges like hallucination in AI outputs and the importance of human oversight. Looking ahead, they speculate on the future of drug development and the role of AI, advocating for a cautious yet proactive approach to integrating new technologies.  The episode concludes with practical advice for individuals looking to enter the field, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary learning and experimentation in the future integrated with AI technologies. Timestamps: 00:40 Diving Into Generative AI in Life Science R&D 00:59 Introducing the Experts: Diverse Backgrounds in Life Sciences 05:41 The Inspirations Behind Choosing AI and Computational Paths 10:25 Exploring the Integration of AI in Pharma and Biotech 12:01 The Challenges of AI Adoption in the Pharma Industry 30:50 Future Perspectives: The Evolution of AI in Life Sciences 33:49 Practical Advice for Embracing AI in Life Sciences 39:31 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺: We want to build a community to inspire life science professionals and leaders through talent talks and organized events. Share knowledge across the life science community through personal stories of their journey. We encourage you to take part in shaping this community by sharing your feedback, questions, or ideas. This you can do through our LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠community page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗯𝘆 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻: Please share your feedback or ideas for future themes or guests with us on LinkedIn. Warm Regards from your podcast hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nehar Mortuza⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Søren Spanner Bach