David Grandison Jr.

Instructional Technologist / AI Training Strategist (Former Director of Innovation, Novartis)

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7th September 2026

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AI, Learning & Innovation: David Grandison Jr. on Building Practical AI Skills in Pharma

In this episode of the solli Sessions podcast, David Grandison Jr., AI training strategist, instructional technologist and award-winning multimedia producer, explores how pharma marketing teams can move beyond AI experimentation and build the practical skills needed to use emerging technologies effectively.

What to expect from this episode:

  • Building Practical AI Skills – Why developing hands-on AI capabilities can help marketing teams turn emerging technology into solutions for real business challenges.
  • The Art of Prompting – How effective prompting techniques can help teams work more effectively with generative AI and get greater value from the technology.
  • Finding the Right Role for AI Agents – How marketers can identify opportunities where AI agents could add genuine value within existing workflows.
  • Learning Through Emerging Technology – How David’s experience with immersive simulations, VR and gamified learning has shaped his approach to training and technology.
  • Turning Innovation into Action – Drawing on his experience within Novartis’ Innovation Lab, David discusses the importance of connecting emerging technology with practical marketing needs.

Whether you’re a pharma marketer, innovation leader, learning professional or commercial strategist, this podcast episode offers valuable insights into how organisations can build AI capability and turn emerging technologies into practical tools for their teams.

Don’t miss this solli Sessions podcast conversation with a leading voice working at the intersection of AI, learning design and emerging technology.


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