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Why AI belongs on the Pharma C-level strategic agenda

florin.gainar@cegeka.com (Florin Gainar) — Wed, 06 May 2026 10:23:04 GMT

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future technology for pharma; it is already part of the infrastructure that supports scientific progress, operational reliability, and long-term competitiveness. In the Pharma & MedTech industry, AI is influencing the speed of discovery, the way clinical teams work, how factories run, how data is validated, and how patients gain access to medicines.

EU GMP Annex 11 & Annex 22: The New Compliance Reality for AI in Pharma

Thomas Van Dorpe — Wed, 06 May 2026 10:17:56 GMT

Pharma is in the middle of its biggest regulatory shift in more than 30 years. And for the first time, regulators are directly addressing AI, with its own dedicated annex, its own governance expectations, and its own set of design constraints.

What Pharma Can (and Cannot) Do with AI Under Annex 22

Thomas Van Dorpe — Wed, 06 May 2026 10:14:11 GMT

The business wants AI agents, the use cases look compelling, and the technology is moving faster than anyone can comfortably track, and then somewhere in the middle of the excitement, someone from QA or regulatory raises their hand and asks: "But can we actually do this in a GxP context?"

Who Owns AI in Pharma? Why Governance Must Be Cross‑Functional

Thomas Van Dorpe — Wed, 06 May 2026 10:11:13 GMT

Most pharma AI initiatives do not fail because the technology does not work. They fail because no one can clearly answer a much more basic question: Who owns it? The proof of concept runs. The use case is compelling. The model performs as expected. And then progress slows to a crawl. QA waits for a validation strategy. IT waits for stable requirements. The business waits for someone to make a decision. By the time ownership is clarified, momentum is gone and the organization quietly returns to familiar, manual ways of working.

Autonomous AI Agents in Dynamics 365: Your First Line of Intelligent Automation

Thomas Van Dorpe — Tue, 05 May 2026 13:49:42 GMT

Imagine intelligent digital colleagues that work proactively and learn from user feedback; designed to automate repetitive tasks, reduce errors and give your team the freedom to focus on strategic priorities and manage by exception. Microsoft Dynamics 365 is embracing this evolution with the introduction of autonomous agents. These so-called first-party (1P) agents form the first layer of automation that delivers immediate impact. They are Copilot-powered AI assistants embedded directly into your ERP or CRM environment.

ERP in 2026: Turning Point and Success Factors for Your Organization

Thomas Van Dorpe — Tue, 05 May 2026 13:45:05 GMT

Why 2026 is the ultimate moment to act

Are you still hesitating about an ERP decision? Then 2026 is the year in which you can no longer afford to wait. The ‘point of no return’ has been reached: support for legacy systems is ending, security risks are increasing, and standing still means losing your competitive edge. Digitalization and AI are no longer hype, but essential building blocks for future-proof business operations.

ERP selection: why choosing the right partner is just as important | Advice from selection experts

Thomas Van Dorpe — Tue, 05 May 2026 13:39:18 GMT

Choosing an ERP platform is just the beginning. The implementation partner largely determines whether your project will be a success. The wrong choice can lead to delays, budget overruns, and low employee adoption.

Navigating a complex ERP landscape: expert selection advice

Thibaut Heeren — Tue, 05 May 2026 13:35:13 GMT

Are you facing the choice of a new ERP system? Competition in the ERP market remains fierce, and every platform promises the ultimate solution. A wrong move can delay your digital transformation by months and cost thousands of euros. So, how do you make a choice that truly fits your organization?

Becoming a Frontier Firm: How to Harness the Power of Agentic AI

Thomas Van Dorpe — Tue, 05 May 2026 12:52:18 GMT

What sets leading organizations apart today is their ability to transform data into immediate, meaningful action. In 2026, digital transformation is accelerating beyond data collection. Success now hinges on activating insights in real time.

In their annual Work Trend Index report, Microsoft refers to these early adopters as ‘Frontier Firms’: organizations that treat technology not just as a support tool, but as their strategic engine for growth and innovation.

Agentic AI: Lead the Change, Don’t Chase It

Thomas Van Dorpe — Tue, 05 May 2026 12:45:12 GMT

Rethinking Processes with AI at the Center

These days, we often hear about failed AI projects and warnings that the AI bubble is about to burst.
But we believe the opposite: with the right approach, AI can deliver significant value, helping us work more efficiently and focus on what we truly enjoy.