Why is it important to transform vendors from rescuers to partners?

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Despite the industry's push for patient-centricity, vendor relationships in pharma often stay transactional. Denise shines a light on this and offers three ways to change the dynamic. How can we foster deeper collaboration between vendors and pharma—and why does it matter?

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About Denise N. Bronner, Ph.D.

Denise N. Bronner, Ph.D., has 15 years of leadership across healthcare and technology, with experience in academia, consulting, pharma, and venture capital. She focuses on global therapy strategies, health equity, and innovation, and has driven initiatives in storytelling and business development.

Denise is the founder of Empactful Ventures, consulting for healthcare startups, and serves on the Clinical Leader editorial board. She holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology & Immunology from the University of Michigan and has a deep commitment to enhancing diversity in STEM fields.

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Credits:

• Event Production: Smith & Jones Innovation

• Direction & Speaker Support: Jeff Smith

• Production & Stage Management: Michelle Jones

• Stage Design & Lighting: Steve Harper | Indigo Design

• Video Capture: Armosa Studios

• Video Editing: Kyle Blackburn

• Screen Assets & Video Engineer: Hunter Loveridge | Picture This

• Sound Engineer: Uptown! Knauer Center for Performing Arts