Generative AI is changing analytics in pharma, but not in the way most people fear. In this episode of Pharma Sessions, host Jonathan Kaskey is joined by Adam Mico, Principal Data and Analytics Strategist at Moderna, to dive into what future-proofing really looks like when AI lowers the barrier to building dashboards, writing code, and generating insights.

What You’ll Learn:

How to future-proof your analytics career by developing a plus-one skill set
Why being a multi-tool generalist matters in pharma specifically
The strategic shift from building reports to delivering strategic insights
How to leverage custom GPTs as practical tools inside enterprise workflows
Why visualization, text-based insights, and conversational interfaces each have distinct roles

Adam Mico is a Principal Data and Analytics Strategist at Moderna, recognized as a hands-on practitioner who integrates generative AI into real enterprise workflows. With an unconventional career journey, transitioning from unemployment insurance law and fraud investigation to data analytics, Adam brings a unique systems-first thinking approach to solving complex problems. His expertise spans data visualization, custom GPT development, and AI-enabled analytics, with a particular focus on democratizing these tools across organizations.

Episode Highlights

[00:00] Introduction
[02:57] A Non-Traditional Analytics Career
[05:25] The Plus-One Skillset to Stay Relevant
[06:57] Why Pharma Analysts Can’t Live in One BI Tool
[08:53] Building Custom GPTs Internally and Publicly
[11:04] Crowdsourcing Feedback Loops
[12:28] From Novelty GPTs to Product-Grade Systems
[17:05] Low-Code Wireframes
[20:26] Visual vs. Text Insights
[23:28] GPTs for Visualization Critique, Learning Paths, and Gamified Enablement
[30:08] Stop Fighting AI, Start Extending Your Curiosity

Episode Resources:

Adam Mico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adammico/
Moderna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moderna/
Jonathan Kaskey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonkaskey/
XSUNT Corporation Website: http://www.xsunt.com/

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