Panel Discussion: Grey Zones & Growing Pains: The Realities of Pharma–Dx Collaboration

4:50 pm - Tuesday 31st March 2026

  • At what stage should the diagnostic partner ideally be involved to ensure technical and regulatory alignment without slowing drug development?
  • What does an ideal collaboration model look like under IVDR, balancing innovation speed with compliance?
  • Can pharma use any IVD within its drug trial framework?
  • Who should take the lead, and the regulatory accountability, in a combined study?

Speakers:

Director Authorised Representative Services & Manager IVD - Regulatory Affairs
QbD Group
Senior Director, Global Regulatory Affairs Diagnostics
Eli Lilly & Co.
Project Manager, Companion Diagnostics
GenDx