THE LEADING CONFERENCE FOR DATA SCIENCE IN PHARMA
#ddpwest26
Develop a hands-on understanding of the possibilities and challenges facing data-driven science in pharma and biotech. Curated. Targeted. 200 leaders and operators.
October 15-16, 2026
Embassy Suites Oyster Point, South San Francisco, CA
Secure your spot before prices go up on September 1
Hear From Industry Leaders
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Amrita Pati
Executive Director, Precision Medicine Computational Biology
Amgen -
Kimberly Barnholt
Executive Director, Head of Data & Clinical Innovation, Evidence Generation
Genentech -
Kevin Haas
Chief Development and Technology Officer
Veracyte -
Vaibhav Pandya
Head of AI Product & Design
Gilead -
Eka Korthonjia
Sr. Director Partnering, Data Sciences and Oncology
Johnson and Johnson -
Amoolya Singh
Chief Technology Officer
DELFI Diagnostics -
Karol Estrada
VP, Translational Genomics
Maze Therapeutics -
Radia Wahab
Director, Systems Integration Engineering
Guardant Health -
Kyle Derstine
Data Science Lead, Genentech Commercial Learning
Genentech -
Brian Kidd
Senior Director, Discovery Biotherapeutics
BMS -
Connie Tat
Translate Advisory
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Pinar Bailey
Attorney - Technology and Data Transactions, M&A
Fenwick & West -
Jin Hyun Ju
Senior Director, Data Science and Operations
BridgeBio -
Remus Osan
Director of Data Science
Gilead -
Si Wu
Senior Principal Scientist
Amgen -
Chris Yohn
Principal
CompBio Bridge -
Kristin Ambrosini
Go-To-Market Specialist, GenAI, Healthcare and Life Science
AWS -
Pranay Mohanty
Principal, Real-World-Evidence
Johnson and Johnson -
Jordan Crivelli-Decker
Head of Machine Learning & Informatics
SandboxAQ -
Dana Caulder
Sr Director, Technical Development Digital Strategy & Data Science
Gilead -
Kia Winslow
Sr. Director, AI and Analytics
BioAge Labs -
Ning Leng
Director II, Data and AI Acceleration
AbbVie -
Matthias Thurner
Business Development Project Leader
Genentech -
Vanessa Braunstein
Sr. Director, TuneLab AI Drug Discovery Platform Ecosystem Growth
Eli Lilly -
Ioannis Kagiampakis
Director Data Science
AstraZeneca -
Joseph Paulson
Senior Director and Head of Early Development Biostatistics
Exelixis -
Wanwan Yang
Sr. Director, Strategic Partnerships
BeOne Medicines -
Meromit Singer
Head of Applied AI Research
NOETIK -
Matthew Pech
Cofounder, VP
Newco | Approved Podcast co-Host -
Maria Soloveychik
Co-Founder and CEO
SyntheX -
Chitrang Dave
Head of AI, Data, & Advanced Analytics
Avidity Biosciences -
Carolina Garcia Rizo
Founder and Managing Partner
Deep Frontier Ventures -
Michelle Chen
President, CEO, & Board Member
Form Bio -
Kristin Gleitsman
Chief Science Officer
EIGEN Bio -
John Cumbers
Founder and CEO
SynBioBeta -
Alex Kesin
Writer & Editor
Alex Kesin’s Pharmacopoeia | Approved Podcast co-Host -
Natalie Ma
Chief Business Officer, Founder
Deep Origin -
Salima Ismayilova
Director of Sales | North America
CDD -
Venkatesh Moktali
Director, Product Management Knowledge Base Products
QIAGEN Digital Insights -
Andreas Kramer
Lead Data Scientist
QIAGEN Digital Insights -
Paul Hawkins
Principal Product Evangelist
OpenEye | Cadence -
Thomas Matthew
Senior Industry Advisor, Life Sciences
WWT -
Darren Ames
Head of Solutions Science
DNAnexus -
Ilya Captain
Founder
DataDrivenPharma
Registration is Now Open
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A Day of Insights, An Experience to Remember
Agenda
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WHAT ATTENDEES SAY
Hear From Our Past Attendees
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Karol Estrada
VP Translational Genomics at Maze Therapeutics
“Data Driven Pharma is valuable because it gives you quick access to external perspectives on issues we're all facing in the industry. The casual format and curated sessions let you choose what's most relevant, but the real value is the unexpected connections you make.”
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Dean Lee
Senior Expert I, Data Science at Novartis
“The most valuable part was actually seeing some of my coworkers in person for the first time. My company is so large that we’re always in zoom meetings with other people in other departments, and I've actually never met them in real life”
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Oliver Hesse
VP & CMC Digital Transformation & Data Science Lead at Bayer
“The most valuable part of DataDrivenPharma is the networking with a small, highly interested group of people discussing similar topics from different perspectives. I specifically learned a new perspective on 2 leading technologies that I could actually carry into my company.”
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Will DeLoache
Co-Founder & CEO Tabulous
“DataDrivenPharma is the premier community for professionals focused on the intersection of data and drug development. What sets it apart is the collaborative session format, with open discussions about AI's impact on your organization, combined with a chill atmosphere and genuinely engaged people.”
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Mia Nease
Senior Vice President, Commerical at DNAnexus
“DataDrivenPharma delivers substantive, practical insights through collaborative problem-solving discussions. It's where executives and practitioners can have real conversations about the challenges that matter.”
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Grant Stephen
CEO & Co-founder at bPrescient
“The intimate size of the event enables higher quality conversations with both speakers and attendees; something you simply don't get at larger, more sprawling conferences.”
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Paul Shi
Scientific Director of Computational Biology at Amgen
“DataDrivenPharma is a place where great people come together to build genuine, lasting connections. It also gave me the opportunity to lead a fireside chat and panel with industry leaders, catalyzing my professional growth and increasing my external visibility.”
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Merrit Savener
VP of Commercial at Potato
“What stood out most was the ability to form valuable connections spanning a diverse cross section of industry, from large organizations to startups, with everyone in between. I was even able to get real-time feedback from someone working on challenges directly related to a feature we're developing.”
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Radia Johnson
Senior Director, Computational Discovery Science at Tempus
“ DataDrivenPharma has a unique hands-on data focus. Speakers are either data or computational people - it’s exciting to have visibility on this side. It’s a special place to be, where you’ll meet a great group of folks: founders, entrepreneurs, and big pharma, biotech, and techbio people.”
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Michael Kappler
Director, Head of Research Informatics at IDEAYA Biosciences
“It is a space where hierarchy takes a back seat and everyone is encouraged to engage openly and authentically.”
Group Rates
Pharma/Biotech 3+ passes
$495$325 each
For attendees who are permanent employees of companies with an in-house therapeutic or diagnostic pipeline, with products intended for FDA approval.
Non-revenue/commercial roles only. BD/Partnership roles in Pharma or Asset companies OK.
General 3+ passes
$695$495 each
For attendees in non-revenue roles outside of pharmaceutical, therapeutics, or diagnostics companies with an in-house pipeline.
Commercial 2+ passes
$2595$2335 each
For attendees in roles directly related to revenue - EG: Sales, Marketing, Business Development, or other roles with a revenue objective.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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DataDrivenPharma West is designed for professionals advancing data science in pharma and biotech. You’ll feel right at home if you’re:
👩🔬 A data scientist, engineer, or analyst working in drug discovery, translational research, or clinical development
🧬 A team lead or director building scalable platforms, workflows, or infrastructure for data-driven science
🧠 An executive or decision-maker setting strategy at the intersection of data and therapeutics
🧪 A technical innovator driving progress in bioinformatics, ML/AI, or multi-omics integration
If you're shaping how data is used to accelerate science, this event was built for you.
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Most industry events force you to choose: strong content or real connection.
We believe you deserve both.DataDrivenPharma West was designed from the ground up to deliver:
🔬 Content that matters: Every speaker is a data science leader from a top company, sharing lessons that won’t show up in vendor decks or recycled keynotes.
🤝 Genuine connection: Our format encourages open dialogue not just passive listening. Expect honest conversations and elevated networking.
🍷 Thoughtful experience: High-quality food and drink, a relaxed evening reception, and an attendee mix curated for meaningful interaction.
This isn’t a mega-conference. It’s a focused gathering of the people shaping the future of data science in pharma. If that sounds like you, we’d love to have you there.
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our ticket gives you access to the full-day conference experience, including:
🎤 All keynotes, panels, and breakout sessions led by data science leaders from top pharma and diagnostics companies
🍽️ Morning coffee, lunch, snacks, and coffee throughout the day
🍷 Admission to our evening beer/wine reception with curated bites and quality conversation
🤝 Access to our attendees working at the forefront of biotech and pharma data science
We’ve designed the event so you can focus on learning, connecting, and contributing.
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What exactly is the guarantee?
Simple. If you don't leave with a connection or learn something worth more than the price of your ticket, tell us within one week and complete a 5-minute feedback form within 2 weeks after the event. We'll refund you within 2 business days of form submission. No runaround.
Guarantee available for Pharma/Biotech passes only. Attendee must be in a data science or related role at a company that has an in-house therapeutics or diagnostics development pipeline. Must have attended to be eligible.
If your offer included a donation, commission, or another financial contribution, refund will be given on the difference of your purchase and the dollar value of the contribution. Free +1’s will not count against you.
The pass purchaser must request the refund.
