As the biopharmaceutical industry places increased emphasis on improving the diversity of participants in clinical trials to create more equitable drugs, some are questioning this effort. As a biotech executive and a trial participant, I’ve seen firsthand why it’s needed.
A year ago, the industry trade association PhRMA convened more than 150 biopharma organizations for a workshop on clinical trial diversity. Since then, companies have listened to thousands of patients, health care providers, and health equity experts to understand the problem and identify solutions.