2025 Annual Conference - Agenda

2025 Annual Conference • Hollywood, Florida • May 18-21

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

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

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

01:00 PM - 04:00 PM

 Workshop 1: Sponsored by: MathCo

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 Workshop 2: Sponsorship Available – Contact Us to Secure This Spot!

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 Workshop 3: Sponsorship Available – Contact Us to Secure This Spot!

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06:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Welcome Reception

MONDAY, MAY 19, 2025

07:30 AM - 08:30 AM

Breakfast

08:30 AM - 08:45 AM

Welcome & Opening Remarks

08:45 AM - 09:45 AM

 Keynote Presentation

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09:45 AM - 10:15 AM

Break and Vendor Fair


Poster Judging and Viewing

10:15 AM - 10:50 AM

 Breakout 1A

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 Breakout 1B

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10:50 AM - 11:25 PM

 Breakout 2A

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 Breakout 2B

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11:25 AM - 11:55 PM

 Breakout 3A

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 Breakout 3B

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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

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Speaker: David Corsaro, VP Escalent

02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

 General Session 1

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03:00 PM - 03:25 PM

Break and Vendor Fair

03:20 PM - 04:05 PM

 General Session 2

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04:05 PM - 04:30 PM

 Annual Member Meeting

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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

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

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Speaker: Rachel Silverstrini, Eli Lilly and Company

09:45 AM - 10:25 AM

 General Session 3

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10:25 AM - 10:45 AM

Break and Vendor Fair

10:45 AM - 11:20 AM

 Track 4A

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 Track 4B

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11:20 AM - 12:00 PM

 Track 5A

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 Track 5B

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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

 Panel

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02:15 PM - 03:00 PM

 General Session 4

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03:00 PM - 03:20 PM

Break and Vendor Fair

03:20 PM - 03:50 PM

 Track 6A

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 Track 6B

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03:50 PM - 04:25 PM

 Track 7A

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 Track 7B

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04:30 PM - 05:30 PM

Networking Happy Hour

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2025

07:30 AM - 08:30 AM

Breakfast

08:30 AM - 08:45 AM

Final Day Announcements

08:45 AM - 09:30 AM

 General Session 5

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09:30 AM - 10:00 AM

 Track 8A

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 Track 8B

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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

 Track 9A

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 Track 9B

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10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Break

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

 General Session 7

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11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

 General Session 8

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12:15 PM - 12:40 PM

Conference Wrap-Up and Prize Giveaways