Three speakers from the industry/CRO setting who have successfully integrated epidemiology into their product development programs will describe this integration from a structural and functional viewpoint, as well as share best practices for leveraging epidemiologic talent. The session includes a description of a typical 'day in the life' of an industry- or CRO-located epidemiologist.

Learning Objectives:
Identify the potential role and contributions of an epidemiologist in the industry or CRO setting
Define the best practices in organizational structure and function that support the successful integration of epidemiology into product development