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Are We Ready for a Cultural Shift Toward AI in Pharma, Elizabeth Shanahan?

In this brand new episode of MAP – the Market Access Podcast, Dr. Stefan Walzer sits down with Elizabeth Shanahan, AI Strategy Lead at Sanofi, for a refreshingly honest conversation on the real-world implementation of artificial intelligence in pricing, evidence generation, and HTA processes.

From streamlining evidence generation to enhancing pricing strategies and dossier creation, they explore how AI tools are driving efficiency and strategic thinking. Learn how cultural change, human-in-the-loop systems, and transparency with payers are key to success in the digital health era. Whether you’re exploring AI for the first time or scaling adoption across teams, this episode offers strategic insight, hard-won lessons, and a clear-eyed look at the future of pharma.

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