Will Goulding

Lead, Marketing Operations, Commercial Strategy & Operations Astellas Pharmaceuticals

Will has over 20 years’ experience within the pharmaceutical industry in a variety of Sales and Marketing starting his career as a sales representative and progressing to work in Affiliate, Global and regional commercial teams, currently working as a senior leader in the Astellas Established Markets Regional Commercial team. Will has a passion for understanding product launches within the pharmaceutical industry. He has launched a variety of products across many therapy areas such as Cardiovascular, Diabetes, Osteoarthritis, Anti-infectives, Respiratory, Prostate Cancer and most recently Bladder Cancer. Will has a broad marketing experience and brings a dynamic approach to strategic thinking and operational execution. He has been a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) for 11 years and has been a CIM Chartered Marketer for the last 6 years

Pharma Launch Excellence Summit Main Conference Day 1: Tuesday 3rd December

4:00 PM Presentation/Case Study: Maximizing Launch Impact: Cross-Functional Excellence and Continuous Learning

In the ever-evolving landscape of pharmaceutical launches, the ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams effectively is key to not only achieving a successful launch but also ensuring long-term cross-asset impact through learning. In this session, Will will explore strategies that enable organizations to learn from each launch, harness cross-functional synergy, and maintain momentum post-launch. Discover how to fail fast, share successes, and course-correct swiftly to maximize impact and keep learning as a unified company.

• Creating a culture of continuous learning by integrating post-launch insights across therapy areas and teams and having the needs of the customer aligned to the value offered by a newly launched product.

• Promoting cross-functional and cross-company collaboration to share successes and quickly address challenges.

• Exploring agile practices that allow for rapid course correction and ongoing refinement of strategies.

5:30 PM Panel Discussion: Revolutionizing Launch Strategy: The New Role of AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming pharmaceutical launch strategies by enhancing decision-making, optimizing processes, and predicting market trends. As the pharmaceutical industry evolves, integrating AI into launch strategies is becoming increasingly essential for success. This session will delve into how AI can optimize launch planning, execution, and post-launch analysis, offering insights into its transformative potential.

• Leveraging AI for predictive analytics to forecast market trends and inform strategic decisions.

• Utilizing AI-driven tools to streamline operations, reducing time and costs in the launch process.

• Implementing AI in personalized marketing strategies to better engage and retain target audiences.

• Discussing how Generative AI will affect healthcare systems, patient care, patient access, decision making & how we can adapt to these predictions.

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Will.

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