Patient Engagement throughout the Full Spectrum of Drug Development: An Interactive Workshop for Life Science Companies and Patient Groups

The ultimate goal of patient engagement in the process of developing medical products is to achieve the best possible outcome for the patient. Patients, researchers, and regulators all share this vision, but each stakeholder has a unique perspective of the role of patient engagement in the process. Why is patient engagement important? What are its benefits? What specific efforts are key to effective engagement? What are the expected outcomes of successful patient engagement? A true, functioning partnership among the stakeholders must be based on mutual understanding of these perspectives. In this session, patient group, industry, and regulatory agency leaders will discuss their views on the need for patient engagement and expected outcomes.