Pharma Industry 4.0 Will be Advanced by the Data Enablement of People

The strategic necessity of data enablement has never been clearer; without a solid data footprint, organizations cannot enable advanced technologies like AI. Importantly, and encouragingly, the data enablement of people using effective skilling approaches is receiving significant industry energy and interest. This presentation specifically outlines work by the Life Sciences Advisory Board representatives at a 2026 Data Enablement workshop held at Fujifilm Biotechnologies, Holly Springs, NC, USA that had seven organizations represented and carefully discussed the impact, activities, and skilling journeys of those working as business data stewards.

This presentation will present the business data steward profile produced by the advisory board representatives and bring greater awareness to the work that leading organizations have been doing during 2026 to advance the skilling of their people who have either part time or full time responsibilities as data stewards.

Presented by Malcom Jeffers, Transformation Strategist, Head of Research at the International Academy of Automation Engineering

Malcolm Jeffers is a Transformation Strategist and Head of Research at the International Academy of Automation Engineering. With an educational background in Electronic Engineering and the Social Sciences, he advocates for the thoughtful use of technology to benefit both workers, industries, and nations. His work with Life Science manufacturers over the past twenty years has focused on strategic consulting, workforce development, action-research, and executive coaching, all with the aim of enhancing human capabilities in digital manufacturing. Malcolm is especially passionate about human-centric manufacturing, the cultural enablers for it, and the skills that will be needed by those entering, and already within, a rapidly changing work environment. Along with his colleagues at the IAAE he is committed to supporting leaders seeking to lead proactive and impactful transformations. Additionally, he facilitates the IAAE Life Sciences Advisory Board that has representation from over a dozen pharma, biopharma, and medical device companies. Malcolm lives with his wife and three children in Cork, Ireland. 

Followed by a live question and answer session