Welcome to episode 90 of AI in Action, the podcast that breaks down the hype and explores the impact that Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence are making on our everyday lives.

Powered by Alldus International, our goal is to share with you the insights of technologists and data science enthusiasts to showcase the excellent work that is being done within AI in the United States and Europe.

Today’s guest is John Thompson, Global Head of Advanced Analytics & AI at CSL Behring, who are the third largest biopharmaceutical company in the world. They derive lifesaving therapies from human plasma: specializing in treating rare diseases such as hemophilia. John manages the global advanced analytics & AI team, who are responsible for building, deploying and maintaining the analytics applications and models for the global organization.

John is an accomplished operational executive who excels at building and managing innovative, growth-oriented data and technology organizations across multiple industries, with a recent focus on the healthcare and biopharmaceutical markets. John is also a keynote speaker and best selling author, with “Analytics – How to win with Intelligence?,” remaining one of the best selling books in the analytics category on Amazon.

In the show, John will tell you about:

His interesting work at CSL Behring 

Developing his business leadership skills 

Sharing his insights as an author 

How Data Analytics at CSL is helping improve the healthcare industry 

The role of AI within pharmaceuticals compared to other domains 

Challenges they need to overcome  

Upcoming projects related to tackling the COVID-19 pandemic 

To find out more about John and his work at CSL Behring, check out www.cslbehring.com or follow them on Twitter @CSLBehring. You can also connect with John on Linkedin or Twitter @johnkthompson60.

What did you make of John’s podcast? Where do you see the future of Artificial Intelligence in the Healthcare industry heading in the next few years? We would love to hear your thoughts on this episode, so please leave a comment below.

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