Functionally Speaking Series: Modernizing Safety and Pharmacovigilance, The Human in the Loop

In this episode of the Functionally Speaking series, host Lynn Hamilton speaks with Carol Aliyar, Executive Vice President and Global Head of Safety and Pharmacovigilance (PV) at Syneos Health, about the transformation of PV from a highly regulated, task-oriented function into a more strategic and technology-enabled discipline. With over 30 years in the industry and a career that spans commercial, clinical and safety roles, Carol brings a rare full-spectrum perspective.

Listeners will gain insight into:

• How PV is shifting from transactional taskwork to strategic lifecycle integration
• What AI and automation really mean for safety operations and talent needs
• The enduring importance of human judgment, especially in the age of AI agents
• Why functional service provider (FSP) models are now resonating in PV
• How consistency, flexibility and subject matter depth strengthen long-term partnerships

Whether you're expanding your PV model, exploring AI adoption or rethinking how functional teams deliver value, this conversation offers real-world perspective and practical foresight.

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