How ChatGPT and Gemini Describe CROs and CDMOs: A First Look
This is a 45-minute online session for marketing and business development leaders at CROs, CDMOs, biotech, tools and life science service companies, held Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 2:00 to 2:45 PM ET (11:00 AM PT). It presents a first look at how ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google's AI Overviews describe and compare 15 CROs and CDMOs.
The presenters start from a common scenario: a sponsor, biotech founder or procurement lead asks an AI tool which CROs suit a Phase II oncology trial and gets a short list back. Many commercial teams do not know whether they appear on such lists, or what the AI says about them when they do.
Topics
- Which providers are named, which are missed, and how often AI gets capabilities wrong
- Why some providers appear for therapeutic areas and modalities while others surface only when searched by name
- What appears to drive visibility: content, third-party mentions and entity signals
- Three things marketing and BD teams can check this week
Agenda
- 5 minutes: why AI answers now shape vendor shortlists
- 15 minutes: snapshot findings
- 10 minutes: what drives visibility
- 15 minutes: open Q&A
Who should attend
The session is aimed at CCOs, CBOs, VPs and directors of marketing and business development, and marketing teams at CROs, CDMOs, biotech, tools and life science service companies. It is for life sciences professionals only, and the organiser states there are no sales pitches.
Details
The event is online. Attendees RSVP to receive the joining link. Those who cannot attend live can still RSVP to receive the recording.