At the 2026 Intellus Worldwide Summit, we will enrich the understanding of information exchange and improve the processes necessary to make business intelligence, insights and analytics more strategic, dynamic and forward-focused.

Our Program, Integral Insights and Trends Committees are curating keynotes and panels including:

• Chief Data Innovation Officer
• US Policy Expert
• Head of Global Strategic Market Insights
• Life Sciences Law & Compliance Experts
• Cross-functional Partners in Forecasting, Marketing and Clinical Development

See the full agenda here.

Click here to renew your 2026 membership which includes registration for the Summit by Jan 31 to save $200.

We have 8 expo booths left. Contact Andrea to secure yours this week.

Click here to reserve your hotel room. First sessions begin March 18 at 11am and end March 20 at noon.

Resources & Guidance

Employment Forum

Now accessible for Members and Non-members to post jobs and their resumes for free, click here for details.

Read article from our Integral Insights Task Force in PharmaVoice, December 8, 2025

Summary A, Summary B and Summary C of the 2026 annual changes to the Classification guidelines - December 2025 Update

Comparison of the WHO ATC Classification & EPHMRA/Intellus Worldwide Anatomical Classification and 2025 Guidelines Available

This Committee prepares the annual guidelines for the classification system and manages new entries, changes and improvements in consultation with pharma manufacturers. 

Intellus Worldwide manufacturer members will receive an opportunity to vote on all classification proposals (Spring each year). 

Most (if not all) drug-level, secondary databases follow the EphMRA/Intellus Worldwide classification.

The Intellus Data Integrity Task Force is working on these 2026 resources:

• Fraud Awareness and Prevention Guide, 2026 Summit Session
• Findings from IA Benchmark Study (Consumer vs. HCP + Patients)

If you signed the Data Quality Excellence Pledge, be sure to participate in the Global Data Quality Benchmarking Project, here.

This industry-wide, global study will establish critical benchmarks for data quality – metrics we can all point to, use, and improve upon. 

Download the GDQ Wave 1 Benchmarking Report which includes links to the country-specific supplemental reports.



The GDQ has these resources available:

• GRBN Online Sample Buyers Sentiment Survey - Wave 1 - August 2025
• GDQ Buyers of Research Services Procurement Guide
• Online Participant Sourcing Ecosystem Presentation
• Data Quality Transparency Checklist
• ESOMAR: 37 Questions to Help Buyers of Online Sample

View our resources to required to address the needs of patients at all health literacy levels, and watch the training videos in our Virtual Learning Center.

1. Health Literacy in Market Research
2. Health Literacy Toolshed
3. Culture and Clear Healthcare Communications

Latest publications available now:

1. Strategies for improving the quality and impact of doctor-patient conversations based on actual dialogs, Quirk’s Sept/Oct 2025 
2. Communicating with Limited-English-Proficiency Patients in US ERs, Quirk’s May/June 2025

Watch the 2025 Awards Ceremony and nominate those you want to honor for an award by June 30 here.

Thank you for joining us at the Institute and Awards Celebration in Sept! Click here to view highlights.

Join our Intellus 4,500+ LinkedIn group to catch updates and news.

The Integral Insights Task Force is partnering again this year with HBA for their 2026 JPM events:

• JPM Reception – January 12, 2026 | In-person at Deloitte, San Francisco
• JPM Insights & Trends Panel – February 12, 2026 | Global Virtual Event (complimentary registrations for Intellus 2026 members)

Intellus is committed to supporting Future Leaders beyond our conferences by offering year-round opportunities to grow professionally. Contact Stephanie Sheffler to join the team and help support their initiatives.

A video demonstration of the 2.0 version of the FMV calculator tool they have developed is available in the Video Library. 

For access to the program, contact Paul Evans.

Webinars

Webinar sponsorships for $4,000 are marketed to our 6K+ network and BHBIA members, and include 1 all-inclusive Intellus membership. Contact Heidi Boyle if you want to showcase your insight solutions.

Become an Intellus Worldwide Certified Practitioner (IWCP) here.

Access all resources developed by your Intellus committees here.

Under legacy organizations PBIRG and PMRG, Intellus has served the industry for 60+ years by empowering our community through advocacy and professional development.