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SCIENTIFIC PLATFORM DEVELOPMENT:Bringing the Lexicon to Life

Gaylord National Harbor Resort & Convention CenterApril 11-13, 2016 • National Harbor, MD, USA

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Disclaimer

• The views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of our employer• The opinions do, however, reflect our research

and professional efforts over the past 15 years

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Objectives

• Understand the value of and when to best develop a scientific platform

• Understand the process for developing a scientific platform and how medical publication professionals can contribute

• Be knowledgeable about how to develop a lexicon within the scientific platform and how best to carry through to associated medical publications

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VALUE

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What Is a Scientific Platform?

Disease State Education

Clinical Need

Product-Related Communications

• Scientific story• Prioritized communication

points• Based on available

evidence and aspirational statements

• Developed to address the clinical needs of the audience in a consistent manner

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The Scientific Platform Translates the Science

CLINICAL DATA• CSRs

• NDA

• Guidelines

• Target product profile

• Peer-reviewed publications

SCIENTIFIC PLATFORMMind-sets Concepts Statements References

PUBLICATIONS• Abstracts

• Posters

• Oral presentations

• Primary manuscripts

• Secondary manuscripts

MEDICAL COMMUNICATIONS

PUBLIC RELATIONS

COMMERCIAL

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Scientific Platforms Can Serve Many Purposes

Pubs Medical HEOR MSLMed Info

Relevant and consistent lexicon

Discussion topics for medical experts

Comprehensive reference repository

Onboarding resource

Prioritizes communication activities

Prioritizes research efforts

Identifies data gaps

Response letter content

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How do you describe the value of a scientific platform to your colleagues in

– Clinical?– HEOR?– Commercial?– Corporate?

Can you provide a real-world example where it made a difference?

Explaining the Importance

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When Is the Best Time to Develop an Initial Platform?

Key QuestionAre there sufficient data to suggest

where the program is going?

Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Launch Postapproval

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Directional Data Permits Platform Initiation

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46%

17% 17% 13%

Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Launch Postapproval

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How Often Should the Platform Be Revisited?

• Pivotal data• Key subanalysis

New Data Milestone

• Failure to meet key endpoint• New indication

Major Change in Program

• Entry of new competitor• Updated clinical guidelines

Shifts in Landscape

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When have you typically initiated a scientific platform?

Does the initiation timing vary on the basis of the type of platform (eg, disease state, product, HEOR)?

Types of Platforms

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BUILDING A PLATFORM

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Best Practices Suggest Importance of Multistep Process

• Literature review• 1-1 interviews

Immersion

• Unmet needs• Attribute map• Mind-set shifts

Mapping

• Core concepts workshop

Concepting

• Scientific statements

Supporting

• Expertfeedback

Vetting

• Lexicon• Elevator story

Summarizing

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Do you vet the platform and related scientific statements with external advisors?

If so– Why?– When?– How?

Vetting Platforms

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Deliverables Should Address Team Needs

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Need for Consistency in Word Usage Should Be Considered

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Where is the balance between focusing the platform on ideas vs just presenting data?

What are some of the challenges you have encountered in creating a lexicon and/or balancing it with author expectations?

Consistency in Communication

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ENSURING CROSS-FUNCTIONAL ALIGNMENT

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Ensure Adequate Representation of Team Functions

ClinicalMedicalAffairs R&D

CommercialLegal/Regulatory

BiostatisticsPublications Managed Markets

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Workshops Engage and Motivate Participants

Engagement Alignment Ownership

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What is the role of the medical publication professional in thedevelopment of a scientific platform?

How have you ensured execution/ implementation of the scientific platform? Ensured that it is a living document?

Role of Publication Professional

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Key Takeaways for Development of Scientific Platforms

• Interview key stakeholders• Identify goals and output

• Outline current practices• Socialize process enhancements

• Draft platform• Vet with experts• Revisit as appropriate

• Train team (including agencies)

• Monitor application

Publications

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QUESTIONS?