Driving the Business of Science

Future-Proofing Platforms in FDA-Grade Analytics

Keith Parent Season 2 Episode 9

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In this episode of the Driving the Business of Science podcast, host Keith Parent, CEO of Court Square Group, speaks with Kristin Seastrand of Siemens Digital Industries Software about how life sciences organizations are modernizing their SAS environments, embracing the agentic enterprise, and preparing for the next wave of digital transformation. Kristin shares insights from over 25 years in life sciences, IoT, and platform modernization, explaining how Siemens’ SAS Language Compiler (SLC) and AI are helping pharma, biotech, and CROs migrate legacy analytics to more flexible, future-proof infrastructures. They discuss how SLC enables companies to reuse existing SAS code, reduce costs, and integrate seamlessly with R, Python, and modern statistical computing environments while maintaining regulatory compliance for FDA submissions. Whether you’re leading clinical operations, biometrics, or data platforms, this episode offers a practical look at how to evolve your analytics stack while keeping auditors, regulators, and your teams aligned. 

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