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Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center

Feb 02, 2026 10:00 AM - Feb 04, 2026 12:45 PM

5701 Marinelli Road, North Bethesda, MD 20852

Regulatory Submissions, Information, and Document Management Forum

Don't miss the latest trends, innovations, and best practices in regulatory submissions, information, and document management (RSIDM)!

Session 7, Track 4: Leading Regulatory Transformation: Strategic Change, Data Innovation, and Human-Centered Leadership

Session Chair(s)

Lorelle  Leonienco, PMP

Lorelle Leonienco, PMP

Executive Lead – Government & Regulatory Intelligence, LORENZ Life Science Group, United States

This session brings together three practical perspectives on how regulatory teams can lead meaningful transformation and change during times of disruption and digital AI innovations. Presenters will share strategies for evolving roles, launching cross-functional data initiatives, and building resilient teams all with a focus on achieving regulatory excellence. Organizations should see change not just as a support function, but as a strategic capability that enables regulatory organizations to adapt, innovate, and stay compliant. Attendees will gain tools and insights they can apply immediately to improve collaboration, achieve team readiness, and develop leaders across their teams and functions.

  • Balancing the Now and the Next: Change Management as a Strategic Lever in Regulatory Role Evolution: Jennifer Carlino, Bristol Myers Squibb
  • From Regulatory Data Office to an Enterprise Product Master Data Initiative: A Case Study for Driving Regulatory Excellence: Pankajkumar Sancheti, AbbVie
  • Leading Through Disruption: Building a Culture of Regulatory Excellence and Innovation: Angela Dyer, Innovative Regulatory Inc

Learning Objective :
  • Apply practical program, change and transition management strategies to balance current regulatory responsibilities with future innovation
  • Develop approaches to lead cross-functional data initiatives by creating operational models fostering alignment and collaborating across teams and functions
  • Demonstrate leadership tools that support team resilience, psychological safety, and adaptability during disruption

Speaker(s)

Angela  Dyer, PhD

Leading Through Disruption: Building a Culture of Regulatory Excellence and Innovation

Angela Dyer, PhD

Founder & Principal Consultant, Innovative Regulatory Inc, Canada

Jennifer Ann Carlino, MSc

Balancing the Now and the Next: Change Management as a Strategic Lever in Regulatory Role Evolution

Jennifer Ann Carlino, MSc

Senior Director, Regulatory Information & Submission Management, Bristol Myers Squibb, United States

Kumar  Sancheti, MS, PMP

From Regulatory Data Office to an Enterprise Product Master Data Initiative: A Case Study for Driving Regulatory Excellence

Kumar Sancheti, MS, PMP

Associate Director, AbbVie, United States

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