The high cost and significant wastage of rescue medication or comparators represent one of the most persistent financial drains in clinical trials. Traditional sourcing models often force an impossible choice between supply continuity and cost control. Learn from this practical case study, moving beyond theory to showcase a hybrid sourcing strategy that directly tackles this challenge
- Implementing a hybrid model: Discovering how to blend different sourcing methods to minimize waste and cost for expensive rescue medications
- Balancing cost vs. risk: Analyzing strategies that combine transparent pricing and supply chain visibility with robust contingency plans for shortages
- Mastering global partner oversight: Discussing best practices for managing sourcing partners to maintain iron-clad compliance and protocol alignment across diverse regulatory regions
- Building a resilient supply chain: Learning from a real-world case study how to design a sourcing plan that scales with your trial’s size and location, ensuring quality and consistency from start to finish
Moderator: Sonnika Lamont, Senior Analyst, GlobalData
Does your RTSM analytics tool give you the full picture, or are you piecing together data offline? We’ll share what we are hearing across our client base and how teams are (or are not) addressing these challenges. Come share your perspective on what is missing and what would actually help you in your day-to-day supply management. In this collaborative session, we are gathering to discuss the gap between current tools and real-world needs, and to review examples that help drive conversation about what “optimal” RTSM visibility really looks like.
Key Takeaways:
- Voice Your Vision: A dedicated forum to articulate your specific RTSM reporting challenges directly to industry experts and see how others are addressing challenges.
- Actionable KPIs: Identify the critical metrics required to move from reactive fire-fighting to proactive supply planning.
- The “Ideal” View: Collaborate with peers to map out the missing links between standard data and actionable supply insights
Join us for an insightful talk on the value of LLMs for big companies. Learn how to build a roadmap for successful implementation and overcome hurdles associated with this transformative technology. Gain practical lessons from real-world examples, empowering you to maximize the potential of LLMs and drive success in your organization.
- Use cases for LLMs in supply chain management
- Hurdles and lessons learned of building a use case road map for LLMs
- Change management activities to encourage and enable your organization
During the roundtable discussion session, the conference hall will be divided into zones. Delegates can choose which zone they would like to join. Each zone will be led by a table moderator and will focus on a different challenge within the industry. After 45 minutes, delegates will have the opportunity to swap and choose a different table, and each roundtable will run twice
| Roundtable 1: Meeting Sustainability Targets for Pharma Supply Chains
Kamal Amin, Head of Clinical Supplies Management, Galderma |
| Roundtable 2: Managing Supply Chain Vendors to Ensure Smooth Logistical Operations
Luiz Barberini, Head of External Manufacturing, Latin America, Bayer |
Roundtable 3: Re-Engineering Clinical Trial Supply Chains: Building Faster, Smarter and More Resilient Global Operations
Chiara Venuti, Member of the Management Board, Cool Chain Association
Roundtable 4: Navigating CDMO Partnerships as a Small Biotech: Challenges and Practical Solutions
Amanda Brown, Clinical Trial Supply Manager, Immutep
