2025 Annual Conference - Agenda

About the Annual Conference
The PMSA Annual Conference is a leading event for analytics professionals in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Since its inception, it has provided a platform for sharing innovative analytical methods, exploring emerging data sources, and discussing best practices that drive data-driven decision-making. Each year, the agenda focuses on critical topics such as predictive analytics, patient and payer insights, and sales force optimization. Attendees also gain valuable skills through sessions on mentoring, storytelling, and analytics talent development. As a cornerstone of PMSA’s mission, the conference fosters collaboration and innovation, advancing the role of analytics in improving healthcare outcomes.
Elevate Your Reach – Become a Sponsor:
- Connect with 400+ Attendees: Engage with industry-leading speakers, from over 50 pharmaceutical and biotech companies, representing diverse regions across the United States and around the globe.
- High-Impact Attendees: Attendees represent a balanced mix of manufacturers, suppliers, and functional areas, ensuring you connect with the right decision-makers and stakeholders.
- Gain Year-Round Visibility: Extend your reach through pre- and post-conference activities, including newsletters, webinars, and a dedicated presence on the PMSA website.
- Exclusive Networking Opportunities: Position your brand at the center of discussions with current and prospective leaders, fostering meaningful collaborations and connections within the PMSA community.
Conference Headliners

David Corsaro, VP Escalent
For the past 25 years, David Corsaro has been the "go-to" guy in the business world when it comes to thinking outside the box on creativity and problem-solving. Additionally, David is an accomplished magician and mentalist, performing in 4 different off-Broadway magic shows in NYC and even appeared on the hit TV show “Penn & Teller: Fool Us”....and yes, he fooled them. Through the lens of magic, David will teach innovative ways to tackle your toughest business challenges.

Rachel Silverstrini, Vice President, Business Insights and Analytics, Eli Lilly and Company
Rachel Silvestrini, Ph.D. is the Vice President of Global Business Insights and Analytics (BI&A) at Eli Lilly and Company. In this role, Rachel leads a high-performing team of data engineers, data analysts, data scientists, ML engineers, and business integrators. Together, they deliver analytical insights and cutting-edge AI solutions that drive impactful business decisions in the commercial space. Before joining Eli Lilly and Company, Rachel was an Associate Professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY. She holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Industrial Engineering from Arizona State University, and a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Northwestern University.
SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025 |
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01:00 PM - 04:00 PM |
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06:00 PM - 09:00 PM |
Welcome Reception |
MONDAY, MAY 19, 2025 |
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07:30 AM - 08:30 AM |
Breakfast |
08:30 AM - 08:45 AM |
Welcome & Opening Remarks |
08:45 AM - 09:45 AM |
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09:45 AM - 10:15 AM |
Break and Vendor Fair Poster Judging and Viewing |
10:15 AM - 10:50 AM |
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10:50 AM - 11:25 PM |
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11:25 AM - 11:55 PM |
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12:00 PM - 01:00 PM |
Lunch and Vendor Fair |
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM |
Spotlight Session: Problem Solving Like A Magician More information coming soon. Speaker: David Corsaro, VP Escalent |
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM |
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03:00 PM - 03:25 PM |
Break and Vendor Fair |
03:20 PM - 04:05 PM |
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04:05 PM - 04:30 PM |
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04:30 PM - 05:45 PM |
Poster Judging and Happy Hour |
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM |
Beachside Monday Night Social Event |
TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2025 |
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07:30 AM - 08:30 AM |
Breakfast |
08:30 AM - 08:45 AM |
Day 2 Welcome and Lifetime Achievement Award |
08:45 AM - 09:45 AM |
Keynote Presentation: Potential and Pitfalls of AI More information coming soon! Speaker: Rachel Silverstrini, Eli Lilly and Company |
09:45 AM - 10:25 AM |
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10:25 AM - 10:45 AM |
Break and Vendor Fair |
10:45 AM - 11:20 AM |
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11:20 AM - 12:00 PM |
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12:00 PM - 01:15 PM |
Lunch and Vendor Fair Women in Analytics Luncheon - Panel |
01:15 PM - 02:15 PM |
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02:15 PM - 03:00 PM |
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03:00 PM - 03:20 PM |
Break and Vendor Fair |
03:20 PM - 03:50 PM |
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03:50 PM - 04:25 PM |
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04:30 PM - 05:30 PM |
Networking Happy Hour |
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2025 |
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07:30 AM - 08:30 AM |
Breakfast |
08:30 AM - 08:45 AM |
Final Day Announcements |
08:45 AM - 09:30 AM |
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09:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
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10:30 AM - 10:45 AM |
Break |
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM |
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11:30 AM - 12:15 PM |
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12:15 PM - 12:40 PM |
Conference Wrap-Up and Prize Giveaways |