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PhRMA Forum

PhRMA Forum 2025 Highlights the Biopharmaceutical Industry’s Commitment to a Healthier America

Each year, the PhRMA Forum convenes leaders to discuss the transformational power of biopharmaceutical innovations, the future of health care and the critical importance of policy. It showcases leaders from the pharmaceutical industry, disruptors across health care and patient advocates.

The inaugural event in 2025 highlighted how medicines are essential to fighting disease and creating a healthier society, reinforcing the industry’s commitment to a healthier America.

Stay tuned for more information on PhRMA Forum 2026.

2025 Speakers

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Vineeta Agarwala

General Partner, A16Z Bio + Health

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Tiki Barber

Former 3x Pro Bowl Running Back, Current WFAN Afternoon Drive Host & NFL on CBS

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Albert Bourla

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Pfizer, Incoming PhRMA Board Chair

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Mark Cuban

Founder, Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company

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Robert Davis

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Merck & Co.

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Max Jaderberg

Chief AI Officer, Isomorphic Labs

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Vas Narasimhan

Chief Executive Officer, Novartis

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Daniel O'Day

Chief Executive Officer and Chairman at Gilead Sciences and Board Chair of PhRMA

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Stephen J. Ubl

President and Chief Executive Officer, PhRMA

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Emma Walmsley

Chief Executive Officer, GSK

2025 Sessions Recap

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Welcome Address from Daniel O’Day

Daniel O’Day highlights the unprecedented level of scientific advancement and the importance of ensuring we’re benefiting from that innovation by making medicines more affordable and accessible.

Daniel O'Day, CEO and Chairman, Gilead Sciences

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Commitment to a Healthier America

In addition to the progress we’ve seen in science and medicine, Steve Ubl details the industry’s value to the U.S. economy and why a pro-innovation policy environment is critical to strengthening our innovation ecosystem.

Stephen J. Ubl, President and CEO, PhRMA

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Championing Change: How Advocacy Shapes Innovation

Inspired by his family’s fight with cancer, Tiki Barber discusses the impact individuals can have on shaping healthier lives – and the critical importance of American leadership in innovation.

Tiki Barber, Former 3x Pro Bowl Running Back
Emma Walmsley, CEO, GSK