It’s time to throw out the user manual. Today’s R&D software user expects simplicity while still being able to manage complex processes and scenarios
Join Paul Denny-Gouldson and Scott Weiss of IDBS to find out how trends in the field of research and development (R&D) and wider UX (user experience) considerations are causing a revolution in R&D informatics.
The feature and functions arms race of the 90s and 00s in the R&D informatics space has peaked. Nevertheless, its legacy is still felt because, as software providers raced to match their functionality with the ever-increasing complexity of R&D processes, UX and aesthetics were often an afterthought. Modern R&D presents further software user challenges as collaborative and service-oriented ways of working and externalization become the norm. The tension between user demands for simplicity & ease of use and the complex, specialized nature of R&D software is not easy to overcome.
Paul and Scott will highlight the business benefits of putting UX considerations front and center when implementing R&D software. As commercial technology becomes increasingly mobile, UX-centric and focused on intuitive use, they’ll explore how these trends and user expectations are having a knock-on effect on lab informatics. They’ll highlight how UX-oriented software can offer users simplicity and act as an enabler for effective and efficient R&D, without compromising on functionality.
Register today for our webinar and find out how you could cut costs of ownership through lower maintenance and training expenses, reduce roll-out overheads and boost user uptake. By recognizing what makes for good UX, you'll also be able to better support collaboration and secure a positive ROI without compromising on critical functionality.
Presented by
Dr Paul Denny-Gouldson,
VP Strategic Solutions, IDBS
As VP of Strategic Solutions, Paul heads the overall strategic planning for the various market verticals and scientific domains that IDBS works in. By working both internally, across IDBS, and externally, with customers and partners, Paul is charged with the exploration and creation of new products, solutions and service offerings. He joined IDBS in 2005 as part of the acquisition of his ELN company and has spearheaded the drive to make E-WorkBook Suite the market leader.
Prior to this, Paul founded a number of companies focused on combining science, technology and business. He started his career as a Post Doc and subsequently Senior Scientist at Sanofi-Synthelabo Toulouse (now Sanofi) for just under five years, where he managed a multi-disciplinary molecular and cell biology department.
Paul obtained his PhD in Computational Biology from Essex University in 1996, and has authored over 25 scientific papers and book chapters.
Dr Scott Weiss,
Senior Director of Product Management, IDBS
Scott joined IDBS in 2004, and leverages over 25 years' experience in pharmaceutical drug development, informatics and software development. He is currently responsible for product strategy at IDBS, and enjoys leading a talented team focused on designing intuitive software that enables organizations to accelerate their R&D - by fostering efficiency, collaboration and data insight. Prior to IDBS, he served as Director of In-Vivo Pharmacology at Vernalis Research. Scott obtained his Ph.D. in Psychology specializing in neuroscience at the University of Leeds and has authored over 45 scientific papers, journal articles and patents.
