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August 18, 2025 5 mins

This is an excerpt from From Wall Street Beats to Biotech Breakthroughs — Dean’s journey from DJ booths and banking to leading AI-driven clinical trial innovations (Part 3/6).

In this episode, host René Bastón, Venture Partner at Covenant Venture Capital, talks with Dean Zheng, Clinical Outsourcing Professional at Pfizer, about the real-world impact of AI in pharma operations.

Dean shares how tools like ChatGPT-based copilots are transforming contract management and workflow efficiency. He explains how automating tasks—such as comparing hundreds of pages in master service agreements—saves hours of work, frees teams to focus on strategy, and enhances overall quality without disrupting company culture.

Tune in for valuable insights on:

  • Using AI to streamline contract review and operations

  • The balance between automation and human judgment

  • How AI boosts productivity while strengthening workplace culture

You can connect with our host, René Bastón, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renebaston/

And our guest, Dean Zheng, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-mingyang-zheng-0ab336108/

For more information on any of the topics discussed, visit the Hill Research Podcast at: https://www.hillresearch.ai/podcast

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