Life Sciences DNA Podcast
Hosted by Life Sciences DNA
Life sciences executives detail the practical steps, strategies, and cultural shifts required to implement AI and data science in the biopharma industry.
This is a boardroom-level conversation about the operational reality of AI in life sciences. Moving past hype, the hosts get CIOs and VPs to share their playbooks for digital transformation. Episodes focus on the 'how'—frameworks for prioritizing projects, managing change, proving ROI, and building the internal culture to make AI stick.
“Unlike shows focused on high-level AI theory, this podcast drills into the pragmatic details of execution. Its strength is the host's peer-level dynamic with guests; Nagaraja Srivatsan, a current CEO, interviews other executives, leading to candid discussions about budgets, stakeholder management, and real-world project outcomes.”
Who hosts this show
The Life Sciences D'n'A podcast is co-hosted by Nagaraja Srivatsan and Dr. Amar Drawid, both veterans of the pharmaceutical and data analytics industries. Nagaraja Srivatsan is the CEO of Endpoint Clinical, a clinical trial technology company, and has over 30 years of experience in digital, data, and AI roles at companies like IQVIA and Cognizant. Dr. Amar Drawid is the Chief AI & Business Consulting Officer at Agilisium Consulting and has a background in bioinformatics and data science leadership at Novartis and Sanofi. The podcast is produced by Levine Media Group, founded by award-winning life sciences journalist Daniel Levine, who sometimes provides introductions.
Credentials & credits
- Nagaraja Srivatsan: CEO, Endpoint Clinical
- Nagaraja Srivatsan: former Chief Digital Officer, IQVIA R&D Solutions
- Nagaraja Srivatsan: M.S. Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Northwestern University
- Dr. Amar Drawid: SVP, Chief AI & Business Consulting Officer, Agilisium Consulting
- Dr. Amar Drawid: Ph.D. in AI, Rutgers University
- Dr. Amar Drawid: former data science leader at Novartis, Sanofi, Celgene
Other ventures
- Nagaraja Srivatsan: CEO of Endpoint Clinical
- Dr. Amar Drawid: SVP at Agilisium Consulting
- Daniel Levine: Host of RARECast and The Bio Report podcasts
- Daniel Levine: Principal, Levine Media Group
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01Embedding AI Across Day-to-Day OperationsJun 11, 2026 · 3 min
- 02Bringing Tech and Business Specialists Together to Scale AIJun 11, 2026 · 3 min
- 03Adopting an AI MindsetJun 11, 2026 · 3 min
- 04Lessons from a Journey to an AI-First BiotechJun 11, 2026 · 43 min
- 05Making AI Transformations that StickMay 14, 2026 · 53 min
- 06Building an Outcomes First AI StrategyApr 23, 2026 · 53 min
- 07Finding ROI from AI in the MundaneApr 9, 2026 · 46 min
- 08A Pragmatic Path to AI-Enabled Commercial OperationsMar 26, 2026 · 37 min
Notable episodes
- 01Building an Outcomes First AI Strategy (with Bijoy Sagar of Bayer)
Provides a look into how one of the world's largest life sciences companies is dismantling bureaucracy and scaling AI by focusing on business outcomes, not just technology.
- 02Making AI Transformations that Stick (with Vikram Nair of Amneal Pharmaceuticals)
Details a pragmatic 'Educate, Explore, Evaluate, Expand' framework for AI adoption and offers concrete stories on managing change and proving ROI in a cost-effective way.
- 03Lessons from a Journey to an AI-First Biotech (with Chris Colucci of Insmed)
Chronicles the evolution of a smaller biotech's AI strategy from grassroots experiments with a single intern to a top-down, strategic framework integrated into the business.
What you'll be asked on this show
Nagaraja Srivatsan typically opens by asking guests to recount their career journey, establishing their authority. He then guides the conversation toward the practical challenges of their role, often asking them to "walk through" a specific transformation or strategic initiative. A signature of his style is seizing on a specific term or framework a guest mentions (like an "agent builder framework" or a "Triple E strategy") and immediately asking for a detailed explanation. This creates a conversational deep-dive focused on operational mechanics, governance, and the lessons learned from both successful and failed projects.
Episodes often begin with a brief host-to-host segment to introduce the guest and the strategic importance of their company. The primary interviewer, Nagaraja Srivatsan, is an active listener who builds questions directly from the guest's terminology. The show maintains a sharp focus on business process and strategy over personal anecdotes.
Questions Life Sciences DNA keeps coming back to
12 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when Life Sciences DNA reaches for it.
origin
1- Q.01
“Can you give the audience some perspective on your journey to your current role?”
This is the standard opening question to establish the guest's background and credibility in the industry.
process
6- Q.01
“How did you break down the challenge of AI transformation when you started?”
Asks for the guest's initial strategic framework upon entering a new role or tackling a major initiative.
- Q.02
“Can you walk us through the AI journey at your company?”
A broad, open-ended prompt for the guest to narrate the evolution of their AI strategy over time.
- Q.03
“What are the clear business problems you're attacking with AI?”
This question grounds the discussion in practical application, moving away from technology for its own sake.
- Q.04
“How does someone with a use case bring it to you, and how does that process work?”
Seeks to understand the operational model for innovation and project intake within the guest's organization.
- Q.05
“How does governance work for AI, especially around ethics?”
Addresses the critical topic of responsible AI and operational guardrails in a regulated industry.
- Q.06
“How do you turn a strategic idea into a real AI solution?”
Focuses on the practical steps of implementation, from high-level concept to deployed tool.
technique
1- Q.01
“Tell us more about the [specific framework/term] you mentioned.”
A frequent follow-up where the host picks up on a guest's specific jargon to elicit a deeper explanation.
advice
1- Q.01
“What has worked and what hasn't in your AI journey?”
Prompts the guest to share concrete lessons learned from both successes and failures.
mindset
2- Q.01
“How do you foster a culture of experimentation and 'fail fast'?”
Probes the cultural and organizational mindset required for successful innovation.
- Q.02
“Can you share an example of dealing with naysayers and how you converted them?”
Asks for specific change management tactics and stories of overcoming internal resistance.
industry
1- Q.01
“Where are you seeing the most impact from AI: discovery, clinical development, or commercial?”
This question aims to identify where AI is delivering the most value across the biopharma value chain.
Signature segments
- · Host-to-host introduction setting up the guest and topic
- · Reminder that an audio-only version is available
- · Sponsored by Agilisium Labs
- · Focus on pragmatic AI implementation frameworks
- · Call to action to subscribe, like, and comment
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are senior executives, typically CIOs, VPs, or heads of data and IT, from a range of biopharmaceutical companies, including major players like Bayer and specialized firms like Insmed and Tris Pharma.
- Chris Colucci, VP of Information Technology, Insmedon Lessons from a Journey to an AI-First Biotech
- Vikram Nair, CIO, Amneal Pharmaceuticalson Making AI Transformations that Stick
- Bijoy Sagar, Chief Digital and Information Officer, Bayeron Building an Outcomes First AI Strategy
- Dennis Salotti, Executive Director, Jazz Pharmaceuticalson Finding ROI from AI in the Mundane
- Manesh Naidu, CCO, Tris Pharmaon A Pragmatic Path to AI-Enabled Commercial Operations
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is consistently sponsored by Agilisium Labs, a data analytics and AI solutions provider for the life sciences industry. This direct alignment between the sponsor's services and the podcast's content suggests a highly targeted B2B audience of potential technology buyers.
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts of the podcast?
- The main hosts are Nagaraja Srivatsan (CEO of Endpoint Clinical) and Dr. Amar Drawid (Chief AI Officer at Agilisium). The show is produced by Levine Media Group, and journalist Daniel Levine sometimes appears.
- What is the format of the show?
- It is an interview-based podcast. Each episode features a single guest, typically a senior executive in the life sciences industry, who is interviewed by one of the hosts about their company's approach to AI and data.
- Is the podcast still active?
- Yes, based on the recent episode dates from 2026, the podcast is actively releasing new episodes on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.
- Who should listen to this podcast?
- The podcast is best suited for professionals in the biopharma, life sciences, and healthcare IT sectors who are involved in making strategic decisions about technology and data.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available as a video on the Life Sciences DNA YouTube channel and in audio-only formats on major podcast platforms like iHeartRadio.
- How can I pitch a guest for the show?
- While there is no explicit pitching process mentioned, the guests are consistently senior executives (VP, CIO, CDO) from biopharmaceutical companies with direct experience implementing AI strategies. Pitches should likely be directed to the producer, Levine Media Group.
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- [01]Life Sciences DNA Podcast | Levine Media Grouplevinemediagroup.com
- [02]Nagaraja Srivatsan Profile | AAPSaaps.org
- [03]Nagaraja “Sri” Srivatsan Appointed CEO of Endpoint Clinical | Endpoint Clinicalendpointclinical.com
- [04]Agilisium Appoints Dr. Amar Drawid as SVP – Chief AI & Business Consulting Officer | Agilisiumagilisium.com
- [05]Daniel S. Levine | Levine Media Grouplevinemediagroup.com
- [06]Life Sciences DNA Podcast | iHeartiheart.com
- [07]Podcast | Agilisiumagilisium.com
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