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August 2026

The Link

In this special R&D edition of The Link, we explore the people and practices shaping the future of innovation. From Dr. Shae Taylor's insights on leadership in biopharma to new perspectives on reproducibility, research access, and global collaboration, discover what's driving success in today's evolving R&D landscape.

A new wave of women in biopharma

How women leaders are driving shaping the future of R&D

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Women are playing an increasingly influential role in shaping the future of biopharma, bringing new perspectives to scientific discovery, leadership and innovation. In this interview, scientist, entrepreneur and STEM advocate Dr. Shae Taylor shares insights from her career journey, discussing the importance of representation, mentorship and diverse leadership in tackling some of healthcare's most pressing challenges.

Breaking barriers in biopharma leadership →

Insights & Trends  

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Laying the groundwork for reproducibility

As research grows more complex, strong digital foundations help R&D teams improve reproducibility, strengthen collaboration and build confidence in scientific findings.


Go to the building blocks of reproducibility →

Transparency in R&D and reproducible research in practice

From data sharing to open workflows, discover the practical approaches helping R&D teams make research more transparent and reproducible.


See how reproducibility principles are being applied →

China's growing role in global pharma

As China's biopharma sector continues to grow, new opportunities are emerging for organizations looking to strengthen global research partnerships and advance discovery.


Explore China's biopharma growth →

What's driving oncology innovation in China?

China is rapidly emerging as a global oncology leader, with advances in research, drug development and clinical innovation reshaping the healthcare landscape.


Look inside China's oncology success →

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Reproducibility, from Abstract to Context

Reproducibility is fundamental to research that can be trusted over time. In this two-part podcast series, Emma Ganley and Robin Padilla explore the cultural shifts, digital foundations and practical workflows needed to make reproducibility work at scale. From FAIR data and AI-ready research to transparency and collaboration, they discuss how organizations can embed reproducible practices into everyday research.

 

Listen to the two-part series →

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Research access as a competitive advantage

As research volumes grow, pharma and biotech organizations are rethinking how access to trusted evidence supports innovation and decision-making.


Discover the link between access and innovation →

New insights from 300 R&D professionals

Based on insights from 300 R&D professionals, this white paper explores how access to trusted research is becoming critical infrastructure for innovation and decision-making.


Read the key findings from 300 experts →

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