As 2026 begins, pharma leaders are placing sharper bets earlier while navigating increasing pressure across pricing, access, and evidence. In this episode, Matt Riordan, President of Putnam Market Access & Medical at Inizio Ignite, shares a candid, executive-level view of what leaders are prioritizing this year, where confidence is high, and where blind spots may limit impact. Drawing on real-world leadership conversations, the discussion explores how access and evidence expectations are shifting upstream and what it takes to pressure-test assumptions, align strategy earlier, and lead with greater clarity in 2026.

Panel – Mindy McGrath, Matt Riordan

Recording & Editing – Mike Liberto, Rachel Skonecki

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As we kick off 2026, Mindy sits down with Inizio Ignite Global President, Remco op den Kelder, to discuss the industry forces shaping the year ahead for life sciences companies.

Panel – Mindy McGrath, Remco op den Kelder

Recording & Editing – Mike Liberto, Rachel Skonecki

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The rules of product launch are changing fast. Policy reform, payer pressure, AI adoption, and shifting system dynamics are redefining how life sciences companies prepare for market.

In this episode, Summer Atkinson sits down with Vynamic Health Industry Advisor Mindy McGrath to unpack the biggest forces impacting launches today—from accelerating decision-making to growing health system control—and how leading organizations are building agility, transparency, and value-driven strategies to stay ahead.

To learn more about how we can help your team navigate these changing landscapes, please reach out to brian.stamm@vynamic.com or ashley.stanley@vynamic.com

Podcast Tags: life sciences, product launch, market access, payer strategy, AI

Panel – Summer Atkinson, Mindy McGrath

Research & Production – Summer Atkinson, Adrea Cope

Recording & Editing – Mike Liberto, Rachel Skonecki

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