AI Transforms Pharmaceutical Industry at Industry-Academia Meet 2025 in Visakhapatnam
At the ‘Industry-Academia Meet 2025’ in Visakhapatnam, experts underscored the pivotal role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in revolutionizing the pharmaceutical sector. Organized by the Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA) at GITAM University, the event highlighted AI’s capabilities in accelerating drug discovery and development timelines, which typically span 10 to 15 years. N Srinivas from the School of Pharmacy pointed out that AI facilitates faster decision-making in healthcare, especially in a post-COVID world. Y Sreedhar from Amneal Pharmaceuticals emphasized AI’s impact on streamlining drug discovery, clinical trials, and patient care. Contrary to fears of job losses due to automation, experts noted a growing demand for skilled data scientists and AI professionals in the pharmaceutical industry. This transformative technology is not a threat but a catalyst for innovation and skilled employment, paving the way for a personalized healthcare future.
