Wes Wheeler, CEO & Director, LabConnect
- Mr. Wheeler is the Chief Executive Officer and board member of LabConnect, Inc.
- He has served on the board of directors of Evotec since June 2024
Podcast
Overview
Wes’s journey from a paper route at 12 years old to becoming a leader in biotech and healthcare is a testament to his extraordinary work ethic, sharp analytical skills, and dedication to making impactful changes. His story highlights how early challenges can fuel transformative success, blending engineering, marketing, and data to drive innovation in healthcare.
00:09- About Wes Wheeler
- Mr. Wheeler is the Chief Executive Officer and board member of LabConnect, Inc.
- He has served on the board of directors of Evotec since June 2024.
- He previously served as president of UPS Healthcare from 2020 to 2023 and chief executive officer of its subsidiary Marken LLP from 2011 to 2019, chief executive officer, president and director of Patheon (now a Thermo Fisher Scientific company) from 2007 to 2010.
24:27- Where do you see the future of AI and LLM technologies, especially in regulated environments?
- The pharmaceutical industry is traditionally resistant to change due to its strict, regulated processes.
- AI tools, like digital twins, offer potential in early drug development but face regulatory hurdles in manufacturing.
- AI can assist with tasks like medical and technical writing, but significant improvements in drug development and manufacturing are still being explored.
38:06- What makes Lab Connect better?
- Lab Connect is an asset-light company, partnering with labs globally, making it agnostic to lab selection.
- They can consolidate data from different labs into a single file, providing unique data management capabilities.
- Lab Connect is faster and more flexible than competitors, able to start trials in 6-8 weeks and set up facilities anywhere.
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Learn more about Wes Wheeler: LinkedIn
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- Mr. Wheeler is the Chief Executive Officer and board member of LabConnect, Inc.
- He has served on the board of directors of Evotec since June 2024.
- He previously served as president of UPS Healthcare from 2020 to 2023 and chief executive officer of its subsidiary Marken LLP from 2011 to 2019, chief executive officer, president and director of Patheon (now a Thermo Fisher Scientific company) from 2007 to 2010.
