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PhRMA Forum 2025

The annual PhRMA Forum convenes leaders from across the health care ecosystem to discuss the policy and innovation trends defining the future of the biopharmaceutical industry.

The inaugural PhRMA Forum spotlighted the essential role of medicines in fighting disease and strengthening communities. Through discussions with industry leaders, policymakers, and patient voices, the event underscored the biopharmaceutical sector’s commitment to advancing medical progress and supporting a healthier America.

2025 Speakers

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Vineeta Agarwala

General Partner, A16Z Bio + Health

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Tiki Barber

Former 3x Pro Bowl Running Back, Current WFAN Afternoon Drive Host & NFL on CBS

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Albert Bourla

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Pfizer, Incoming PhRMA Board Chair

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Mark Cuban

Founder, Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company

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Robert Davis

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Merck & Co.

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Max Jaderberg

Chief AI Officer, Isomorphic Labs

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Vas Narasimhan

Chief Executive Officer, Novartis

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Daniel O'Day

Chief Executive Officer and Chairman at Gilead Sciences and Board Chair of PhRMA

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Stephen J. Ubl

President and Chief Executive Officer, PhRMA

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Emma Walmsley

Chief Executive Officer, GSK

2025 Sessions Recap

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The Future of the Health Care Ecosystem

Innovative health care experts Tanvi Patel and A.J. Loiacono discussed how the American health care system is evolving as new models emerge to make medicines more accessible and affordable for patients and employers. The discussion highlights what a patient-centered health care ecosystem could look like and how we can get to that future.

Tanvi Patel, VP & General Manager, Amazon Pharmacy
A.J. Loiacono, CEO, Judi Health
Elizabeth Carpenter, EVP, Policy and Research, PhRMA (Moderator)

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Opening Remarks

Steve Ubl highlighted the critical importance of protecting America’s leadership in medical innovation as we celebrate our 250th year as a nation. U.S. leadership ensures Americans have faster access to medicines and a resilient economic future, but it requires smart policy that rewards investing in scientific innovation. The path forward requires solutions that get at the root cause of patient frustrations while preserving U.S. global competitiveness.

Stephen J. Ubl, President and CEO, PhRMA

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Prescription AI: The Future of Discovery & Development

Sharing perspectives from the front lines of AI-driven discovery and development, Jack Dent and Benjamine Liu underscored the importance of harnessing AI to accelerate treatments and cures, helping get medicines through clinical trials and to patients faster than ever before.

Jack Dent, Co-Founder & CEO, Chai Discovery
Benjamine Liu, Co-Founder and CEO, Formation Bio
Robert Zirkelbach, Chief Public Affairs Officer & Head of Strategic Initiatives, PhRMA (Moderator)