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Why Attend?

28 Years of Impact. 2 Days of Innovation.

Clinical Trial Supply Europe 2027 is back in Barcelona to help you bridge the gap between disconnected functions and a unified supply strategy.

Meet thought leaders, explore cutting-edge solutions, and gain the tools to create a truly robust clinical supply chain.

Two Events, One Venue: Benefit from the combined expertise of CTS Europe and Temperature Controlled Logistics in Biopharmaceuticals Europe.

WHAT TO EXPECT FOR 2027?

Master Strategy. Build Connections. Drive Success.

Join the premier gathering for the European pharma and biotech community.

Discover how to excel in supply chain execution while building the strategic connections your future demands.

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Transform the way you look at drug distribution across the clinical supply chain!

Our world-leading cloud temperature management solution is designed with pharma – for pharma. It enables you to meet compliance, identify lean and sustainable initiatives in the supply chain, and ultimately deliver drugs safely.​

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To learn more, please visit our website - http://www.tss.se/

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Suvoda is a global clinical trial technology company specializing in complex, life-sustaining studies in therapeutic areas like oncology, central nervous system (CNS), and rare disease. Founded in 2013 by experts in eClinical technologies, Suvoda empowers clinical trial professionals to manage the most urgent moments in the most urgent trials through advanced software solutions delivered on a single platform. Headquartered outside Philadelphia, Suvoda also maintains offices in Portland, OR, Barcelona, Spain, Bucharest and Iasi, Romania, and Tokyo, Japan. The company’s Net Promoter Score (NPS) consistently exceeds the technology industry average, contributing to the company being selected by trial sponsors and CROs to support more than 1,000 trials across 80 countries.

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To learn more, please visit our website - https://www.suvoda.com/

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Jupiter Research Services is a global, one-stop solution for comprehensive clinical supply chain management.

We specialize in Comparator Sourcing, Labeling, Secondary Packaging, and Temperature-Controlled Storage & Distribution, with regulatory compliant GxP facilities, delivering end-to-end support to the pharmaceutical, biopharma, CRO, and CMO industries.

Our quality-focused, tailor-made services are designed to ensure the most efficient delivery of effective and accessible treatments worldwide.

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To learn more, please visit our website - www.jrsllc.com

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Almac Group is a global leader in providing a range of expert services and support across the drug development lifecycle.

We are trusted experts in R&D, diagnostic services, API manufacture, formulation development, clinical trial supply services and technologies through to commercial-scale manufacture and distribution.

We are recognised as an industry leader in client service, providing understanding, experience and knowledge to our clients as we work together to advance human health.

Almac is trusted by the leading global biopharma companies to provide crucial services across their drug development projects. In the last 5 years alone, we have contributed to over 50% of all FDA approved New Molecular Entities (NMEs) and are currently supporting 30% of EU approved /pre-registered Gene therapy products.

A privately owned organisation, Almac has grown organically over the past five decades, employing over 7,700 highly skilled employees across 18 facilities in Europe, North America, and Asia. Learn more about us at https://www.almacgroup.com/

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To learn more, please visit our website - https://www.almacgroup.com

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We acknowledge that your products are highly sensitive to temperature and need strictly controlled shipping solutions.

T°Safe’s precise planning, careful risk assessment and rigorous performance ensures a high quality supply chain of API and an effective, IT-powered (iDEX) clinical trial distribution of IMP. This is key for a successful partnership with our customers.

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To learn more, please visit our website - http://www.tsafelogistics.com/

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N-SIDE is a trusted partner for life sciences and energy organizations, delivering cutting-edge software and services to optimize critical resources and drive data-driven decisions. With over 20 years of expertise in the clinical trial supply chain, we collaborate with 65% of the top 20 pharmaceutical companies to streamline clinical supply forecasting and planning. Powered by advanced applied mathematics and AI, our solutions accelerate clinical plans, reduce costs by up to 50%, and mitigate risks. By combining deep industry expertise with transformative technology, we empower clinical supply leaders to make faster, safer, and smarter decisions—ensuring life-changing medications reach patients efficiently and sustainably.

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To learn more, please visit our website - https://www.n-side.com/en/

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We’re more than a supplier: we’re a partner that can deliver consistent quality and superior service, a partner that fuels innovation to foster real and sustainable results. A deep understanding of the healthcare industry, our customers’ needs, and patient needs is critical to ensure our range of packaging products and services deliver value through the entire product lifecycle. These insights and the experience of the Smurfit Westrock Adherence & Clinicals team enable us to work in tune with regulations and clients to provide a service solution underpinned by an innovative and unparalleled range of packaging solutions that, at their heart, are patient focused. These include Clinical Trial Packaging, specialty labels, literature & booklets, Adherence packaging, component kits and SMART Digital Adherence Technology along with Digital Display Labels. Talk to us.

www.smurfitwestrock.com

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Veeva delivers the industry cloud for life sciences with applications, agents, data, and consulting. Committed to innovation, product excellence, and customer success, Veeva serves more than 1,500 customers, ranging from the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies to emerging biotechs. As a Public Benefit Corporation, Veeva is committed to balancing the interests of all stakeholders, including customers, employees, shareholders, and the industries it serves. For more information, visit veeva.com.

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The CCL Clinical Business Unit is the global specialist of CCL Industries Inc. for products and services in the clinical trials sector. Leveraging over two decades of expertise and operating across various manufacturing sites, we stand poised as your premier partner for clinical trial labeling. With a combined portfolio, worldwide reach, and dedicated local assistance, CCL Clinical emerges as your ultimate destination for excellence in clinical trial labeling services.

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To learn more, please visit our website - https://cclhealthcare.com/cclclinical/

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Bionical Emas is a global leader in Clinical Trial Supply (CTS) and Early Access Programs (EAP), committed to delivering life-changing medicines to patients worldwide. We partner with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies to offer tailored solutions for their clinical trial needs.

Our CTS division provides unmatched global access to medicines and ancillaries, leveraging a vast network of manufacturers and distributors, supported by an in-house Quality and Regulatory team. From local sourcing in emerging markets to global distribution of high-value commercial drugs, we deliver customized, end-to-end supply solutions.

Our interactive CTS Sourcing Portal enables clients to manage and monitor their supply chain in real time, enhancing transparency and efficiency.
With strategically located distribution centers across Europe, North America, LATAM, APAC, and Africa, we ensure timely delivery while meeting regulatory standards. Bionical Emas is dedicated to ethical, flexible, and reliable support for clinical trials worldwide.

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To learn more, please visit our website - http://www.bionicalemas.com

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Dineras is European wholesale group sourcing finished pharmaceutical products within EU and elsewhere in the world since 2004.
A developed network of our warehousing facilities in the countries of EU allows us to offer One-Stop-Shop concept for your Clinical Trials and/or R&D needs.
Full compliance to EU GDP standards and FMD requirements makes no compromise to the quality of supply chains we use.
If you need finished pharmaceutical products for your Clinical Trials, let’s talk.

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To learn more, please visit our website - www.dineras.eu

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Inthera is a European family-owned pharmaceutical wholesaler specializing in supplying various original, biosimilar and generic medicines for clinical trials worldwide. Thanks to our decades long experience we have access to a vast portfolio of medicines confirming to the highest standards from various manufacturers, with flexible pricing and short delivery times.

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To learn more, please visit our website - http://inthera.net

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Uniphar | Clinical delivers dependable, integrated clinical supply solutions from drug sourcing and packaging through global distribution and overage management, helping reduce complexity and keep trials moving for your patients and timelines.

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To learn more, please visit our website - https://unipharclinical.com/

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Founded in 1992, we are a privately owned clinical trial services company based in Kortrijk, Belgium.

 

We specialize in:

  • Customized Packaging & Labeling for IMPs and Auxiliary Medicines
  • QP Services, including GMP Audits of Manufacturing Sites outside the EEA
  • Global Distribution to Trial Sites
  • Sourcing of Commercial Medicines for Clinical Trial Use
  • Returns, Accountability & Destruction

To learn more, please visit our website – www.novitan.com

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TecEx Medical is an Importer of Record (IOR) and customs compliance specialist in the international clinical trial sector. With a team of professionals dedicated to successful importation (or exportation) of clinical trial supplies, we work with Sponsors, CROs, CMOs and Vendors to manage the clinical trial lifecycle.

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To learn more, please visit our website - https://tecexmedical.com/

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Lexano aims to address the healthcare inequality that exists due to the high medication costs and different accessibility.

We believe that everyone should have access to essential medications. For 20 years we strive to help patients, doctors, and the staff of clinical trial organizations to get the medicines they need through wide partnerships and timely delivery.

Let’s connect and discuss how we can make a difference together!

Company Website

To learn more, please visit our website - http://lexano.eu/en/

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QuickSTAT provides 24/7/365 trusted global life science logistics and transportation solutions for companies worldwide combining industry expertise and innovative technology. Our team of logistics experts specializes in time- and temperature-sensitive shipping of clinical research samples, CGT, vaccines, investigational drugs, CTS, etc., helping bring new drugs and medical protocols to market.

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To learn more, please visit our website - www.quickstat.com

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Inovalabel is a leading label printing company with over 150 employees.

With our own pre-press department, we can react quickly and flexibly to customer requests.

We produce booklet labels, multi-layer or individual labels in accordance with GMP guidelines with short delivery times.

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To learn more, please visit our website - http://www.inovalabel.ro/

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S-CLINICA is the leader in advanced clinical supply management, specializing in Supply Forecasting, Cost and Risk Analysis, Production Planning and RTSM on a single-platform solution – ClinVision, designed to streamline trial execution.

With built-in supply demand planning and risk analysis, our system enables sponsors to evaluate multiple scenarios and make data-driven decisions to optimize production and distribution.

By supporting continuous planning and real-time updates, ClinVision ensures that supply strategies align with study needs and adapt seamlessly to changes as they happen.

Our proven technology reduces waste, minimizes risk, and accelerates trial timelines, helping biopharma companies execute clinical studies with greater efficiency and confidence.

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To learn more, please visit our website - http://www.s-clinica.com

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YPrime’s cloud-based technology streamlines clinical trial data collection and management. Electronic clinical outcome assessments (eCOA) and interactive response technology (IRT) platforms introduce greater speed, precision and data quality to clinical trials. Our consulting services help clients simplify downstream processes, while moving faster and more efficiently to their next development milestone.

We innovate through pragmatic, forward-looking change that considers the needs of stakeholders in each clinical research role. We’re doing more than streamlining your processes. We’re streamlining your research, helping you get to your next milestone faster.

Company Website

To learn more, please visit our website - http://www.yprime.com/

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    Agenda

    • 24 Feb 2027
    • 25 Feb 2027
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    Streams

    Stream one

    STREAM A - Global Logistics, Risk Resiliency & Supply Operations

    Stream two

    STREAM B - Data-Centric Clinical Supply: AI, Automation & Analytics

    11:15 AM

    INTERACTIVE CASE STUDY: Data as Infrastructure: How Clinical Data Governance Protects the Patient and the Bottom Line

    • Uncover how unclear ownership and documentation cause costly supply chain delays and patient treatment bottlenecks
    • Establish clear accountability and standardized processes that eliminate cross-functional friction between internal teams
    • Apply lessons from real case studies to standardize data, speed up incident response, and safeguard trial execution

    Speakers

    Edwige Njiayap Nouboug
    Lead GxP Digital Governance, Sanofi

    11:45 AM

    VENDOR OPPORTUNITY DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION FIRESIDE CHAT: How to Revolutionize your Clinical Supply Chain at Every Level to Eliminate Logistics Disruptions & Transform your Manufacturing with a Data-Centric Vision

    • The Power of Connected Digital Systems: How to replace paper workflows to optimize supply chain traceability, streamline patient scheduling and accelerate manufacturing release times with zero-error
    • Site-Sponsor Digital Integration: How to leverage collaborative platforms to align clinical programs with manufacturers, backed by clear frameworks to assess digital maturity and prioritize high-impact transformation
    • How to leverage Digital Twins to simulate clinical trial material manufacturing and packaging to anticipate any bottlenecks and optimize clinical supply chain ahead of physical execution

    12:15 PM

    ASK THE EXPERT PANEL: Foundation before Digitalization: How to Build a Solid AI Foundation for your Clinical Supply Chain 📊 LIVE POLL

    • How to implement Lean & Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate inefficiencies before attempting to digitalize
    • How to optimize and streamline current workflows to ensure AI models automate high-value processes, not bad habits
    • How to shift focus from a traditional organizational chart to a dynamic operating model designed to support and deliver AI capabilities

    12:45 PM

    Smurfit West Rock (15 MIN) PACKAGING SPOTLIGHT :Digital Packaging & Patient Experience: Bridging Technology and Adherence for Better Trial Outcomes

    1 PM

    Lunch and networking

    2:10 PM

    INTERACTIVE CASE STUDY: Lessons Learned: Building Global Resilience and Availability Through Data-Driven Supplier Networks 📊 LIVE POLL

    Speakers

    Éamonn McArdle
    Lead Clinical Supply Chain Pharmacist, Allergy Therapeutics

    2:40 PM

    NSIDE PRACTICAL CASE STUDY: Balancing Fluid Science & Rigid Supply Chains: AI-Driven Forecasting in Clinical Trials

    • Use AI forecasting to reduce investigational drug overproduction without delaying trials.
    • Apply AI to predict trade lane delays, optimize routes, and flag shipment anomalies.
    • Balance long manufacturing lead times with changing clinical trial requirements.

    3:10 PM

    💡 TECH SPOTLIGHT: Intelligent Clinical Supply Chain Management (ICSM): Evaluating Progress, Adoption, and Performance of Cloud-Based Platforms

    Speakers

    Maite Montes Vallina
    Head of Clinical Supply Partnering, UCB

    3:35 PM

    Afternoon refreshments and networking

    4:15 PM

    CASE STUDY: Digital Transformation & The End of Static Tools

    IQVIA RDS

    4:45 PM

    INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP: SHARE, COLLABORATE, SOLVE, 🤝 The Importance of Initial Strategic Vision in End-to-End Clinical Supply Chains and Why It Is Still Missing!

    Speakers

    Camillo Rossi
    Associate Director, Clinical Trial Material Logistics, Eli Lilly And Company

    5:30 PM

    Chair’s summary and close of day 1

    Don’t forget to leave us your feedback through our app! Your insights help us make future sessions even better.

    5:40 PM

    Drinks reception – Join us to network and unwind over a selection of fine wines

    🏆 PRIZE DRAW: Visit our exhibitors’ booths throughout the day and collect stamps to enter our Prize Draw and be in for a chance of winning Apple prizes or Amazon gift cards. The Prize Draw will take place in the Exhibition Hall. Make sure you don’t miss out!

    8 AM

    Registration & Refreshments

    8:45 AM

    Chairperson’s opening remarks

    Strategic Frontiers: Regulatory Enforcement, Geopolitics and Next-Gen AI Governance

    8:50 AM

    OPENING INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION: How the industry is envisioning the future of clinical supply chain in the next 10 years! 📊 LIVE POLL

    In one sentence, what is one thing clinical supply chains do today that will be completely obsolete 10 years from now?

    What is currently the primary bottleneck preventing your organization’s clinical supply chain from modernizing?

    • What will define clinical supply leadership in 2030?
    • Digital Transformation & The End of Static Tools: Moving from reactive spreadsheets and basic IRT to AI-powered end-to-end visibility
    • Organizational Evolution & Bridging Innovation Gaps: Dissolving internal silos, cross-functional realignment, and learning from commercial supply chains
    • Workforce Transformation & Sustainable Operations: Equipping supply chain teams with data science and digital skills alongside clinical expertise while meeting ESG mandates

    Moderator: Vendor Opportunity

    Speakers

    Camillo Rossi
    Associate Director, Clinical Trial Material Logistics, Eli Lilly And Company
    Arnaud Dourlens
    Global Head of Clinical Supply Chain Operations, Sanofi

    9:15 AM

    SUVODA TECH & GOVERNANCE INTERACTIVE PANEL: Purpose-Driven AI Governance: The Importance of defining a precise context of use for AI tools to guarantee regulatory compliance, robust validation and patient safety in Clinical Supply Chains 📊 LIVE POLL

    • How the industry can align on responsible AI practices to guarantee end-to-end patient safety
    • Deconstructing the FDA/EMA joint AI Guidance: How to promote responsible innovation while maintaining rigorous regulatory standards
    • How do you actually implement AI within these strict frameworks without paralyzing your development cycles?

    Speakers

    Avinash Kumar
    AI, Digital Transformation Reporting and Analytics Lead, Sanofi

    9:45 AM

    GEO SPOTLIGHT: Building a Rock-Solid clinical supply chain: Protecting trial continuity and revenue amidst geopolitical and economic turmoil!

    • How to offset the Asian manufacturing squeeze: Addressing the dual pressure of rising energy costs and logistics constraints in India and China on US-based clinical supply operations
    • Dynamic Resource Allocation: Leveraging real time data to redirect supply when local markets or currencies swing
    • How to upskill logistics staff into geopolitical risk managers and deepen ClinOps collaboration to maintain trial continuity during global crises

    Speakers

    Roel Gevaers
    Professor, Department of Transport and Regional Economics (TPR), University of Antwerp, Faculty of Business and Economics

    10:10 AM

    How to Prepare for U.S. Biological Material Importation: Navigating Regulatory Requirements, Operational Challenges, and Best Practices

    • Ensuring Clinical Trial Continuity - Navigating the Importation of Pharmaceuticals, Biologics, Medical Devices & Combination Products
    • Understand current importation requirements and regulatory considerations for pharmaceuticals, biologics, medical devices, and combination products used in clinical research
    • Learn practical strategies and best practices to prevent shipment delays, mitigate compliance risks, and maintain continuity of clinical trial supplies across global supply chains

    10:35 AM

    Morning refreshments and networking

    11:15 AM

    INTERACTIVE CASE STUDY: Beyond Primary Sourcing: How Political Dynamics Are Reshaping Clinical Logistics

    • Diversifying supplier networks: Shifting from single-source dependencies to regional hubs to counter protectionist policies
    • Managing border and trade friction: Navigating tariffs, export restrictions, and customs bottlenecks for sensitive clinical supplies
    • Building operational resilience: Designing agile contingency routes to protect trial timelines and patient delivery

    Speakers

    Philip Coetzee
    Director CMO Management, Daiichi Sankyo

    11:45 AM

    RESERVED BY ALMAC Building the Backbone of Clinical Trials with a Robust IRT SYSTEM

    12:15 PM

    FIRESIDE CHAT: Financial & Compliance Logistics: Navigating Trade Compliance, Tax Codes, and VAT Recovery in Clinical Supply

    • How to integrate finance, regulatory, and supply chain teams early to evaluate VAT/IVA recovery, export licenses, and tax codes before shipping
    • How to avoid penalties: Master commodity classifications to prevent customs discrepancies, regulatory fines, and trial delays
    • How to mitigate hidden costs: Calculate indirect expenses and establish safeguards to protect against financial and reputational damage

    Speakers

    Marta Alvarez Rodríguez-Scott
    Global Head Supply Chain Trade Compliance, Galderma

    12:45 PM

    VENDOR OPPORTUNITY TECH SPOTLIGHT:

    1 PM

    Lunch and networking

    2:10 PM

    CASE STUDY: From Policy to Production: How US Onshoring is Rewiring Global Pharma Manufacturing!

    • What accounts for China's remarkable transition from pharmaceutical free rider to global innovator?
    • NRDL reform as the primary mechanism boosting China’s trials and drug development
    • How can the USA Clinical Trials Industry leverage local partnerships and smart planning to navigate the rapid growth of China's R&D sector and unlock new opportunities for global success?

    Speakers

    Dominic Tyer
    Senior Editor, GlobalData Healthcare

    2:40 PM

    Jupiter PRACTICAL CASE STUDY: Navigating MENA Logistics: Managing Crisis, Customs Delays, and Dynamic Rerouting in Conflict Zones

    • How to Clear Customs Bottlenecks: Resolve holds and leverage emergency clearance protocols for stranded shipments in conflict zones
    • How to Master Dynamic Rerouting: Adapt to sudden airspace closures using real-time tracking and agile logistics networks to ensure timely MENA deliveries
    • How to Overcome Regional Disruption: Navigate local regulatory hurdles and volatile infrastructure to protect clinical supply continuity across the MENA region

    3:10 PM

    💡 TECH SPOTLIGHT: Master Clinical Supply Chain Uncertainty with DIGITAL TWINS “What-If” Scenarios “Why design matters more than execution when distributing clinical trials in emerging markets

    Pharma

    3:35 PM

    Afternoon refreshments and networking

    4:15 PM

    CASE STUDY:

    S-Clinica

    4:45 PM

    LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP: Developing Future-Ready Leadership Skills to Influence Stakeholders, Manage Regulatory Compliance, and Accelerate Digital Adoption Modern clinical supply chain leaders must evolve from operational executors into strategic influencers

    5:30 PM

    Chair’s summary and close of day 1

    Don’t forget to leave us your feedback through our app! Your insights help us make future sessions even better.

    5:40 PM

    Drinks reception – Join us to network and unwind over a selection of fine wines

    🏆 PRIZE DRAW: Visit our exhibitors’ booths throughout the day and collect stamps to enter our Prize Draw and be in for a chance of winning Apple prizes or Amazon gift cards. The Prize Draw will take place in the Exhibition Hall. Make sure you don’t miss out!

    Streams

    Stream one

    STREAM A : Global Logistics, Risk Resiliency & Smart Distribution

    Stream two

    STREAM B : Data-Centric Clinical Supply: AI, Automation & Analytics

    11 AM

    CASE STUDY: The Foundation of Reliable Clinical Trial Supply Operations Through Data Excellency

    • How to standardize and clean core datasets to enable precise demand forecasting, minimize excess stock, and prevent costly trial delays
    • Establishing continuous data governance, schedule routine audits, and foster end-to-end transparency to ensure compliance in evolving regulatory environments
    • The importance of implementing master data best practices to create seamless integrations and reliable data flows across clinical, supply chain, and quality systems

    Speakers

    Doron Azran
    VP Supply Chain & CPO, SK Pharma

    11:30 AM

    VENDOR OPPORTUNITY CASE STUDY: Empowering Site-Level Resupply Through Automation and Digital Platforms

    • Eliminate Manual Site Burden: Implement automated inventory triggers and digital ordering platforms to reduce administrative overhead and prevent stockouts at clinical sites
    • How to connect digital supply platforms with site-level workflows to track inventory levels, monitor drug expiration, and improve trial-wide demand forecasting
    • How to drive site compliance & execution to ensure seamless execution from startup to closeout

    12 PM

    ASK THE EXPERT PANEL: Synchronized from Day One: Aligning Protocol Design with Manufacturing & Logistic Reality 📊 LIVE POLL

    • How to transition from isolated clinical forecasting to unified, cross-functional demand planning that includes operations, quality, and CMOs from early on
    • Protocol best practices: What helps clinical supply succeed, what gets written into a protocol that limits our options or creates complexity later on?
    • The importance of integrating manufacturing lead times, capacity limits, and supply chain volatility directly into early-stage protocol design to build operational resilience
    • How proactive communication allows the entire cross-functional chain to dynamically adjust to enrollment fluctuations without compromising compliance, timelines, or budget

    12:30 PM

    CASE STUDY: Mastering Common Stock Pool Management & Just-In-Time (JIT) Labelling across Multi-Study IRTs

    • Technical and system requirements for managing kit lists across multiple studies within a single IRT.
    • Designing multi-study drug labels and implementing Just-In-Time (JIT) labelling strategies.
    • Maximizing IRT setup flexibility while navigating initial system setup challenges and temperature excursion management.

    1 PM

    Lunch & Networking & Prize Draw

    2:15 PM

    INTERACTIVE AFTERNOON COFFEE ROUNDTABLES: COLLABORATE, SOLVE, SHARE

    Roundtable 1:   How to choose CDMOs as a true extension of your team to enable flexible, and stage-specific clinical supply needs

    Roundtable 2: Translating corporate sustainability goals into measurable supply chain reductions across waste, carbon footprint, and packaging volume

    Roundtable 3: Early Involvement in Protocol Design. "Silo Effect": How to turn disconnected functions into a unified strategy that accelerates clinical supply and improves patient experience

    Roundtable 4: End-to-End Life Sciences Supply Chains: Integrating Global Freight, Cold Chain Integrity, and Compliance Networks

    Roundtable 5: How to make planning a successful role through people, processes and performance?

    3:30 PM

    End of conference

    Don’t forget to leave us your feedback through our app! Your insights help us make future sessions even better.

    8 AM

    Registration and refreshments

    8:50 AM

    Chair’s opening remarks

    Global Pharma Frontiers: Geopolitics, Clinical Leadership, and Supply Resilience

    9 AM

    OPENING KEYNOTE: Protecting European Innovation: Navigating Geopolitics, Patient-Centricity, and Value Demonstration

    • Examining geopolitical shifts, regulatory reform, and the fight for European R&D dominance
    • Operationalizing Agility Across Drug Development & Access: Modernizing operating models to accelerate time-to-market without escalating development costs
    • Utilizing patient-centered evidence to demonstrate economic and human value under severe cost pressures

    BIOCAT

    9:25 AM

    VIRTUAL KEYNOTE: More Sustainable Clinical Trials: Building a Win-Win Approach!

    • Integrating sustainability targets, supplier accountability, risk management, and cross-functional decision-making into clinical supply operations
    • Reducing emissions, waste, and packaging impact while maintaining product quality, reliability, and trial timelines
    • Applying process excellence, financial discipline, and network design to improve planning, inventory, and delivery performance

    Speakers

    Jürgen Wieland
    Development Environmental Sustainability Lead, Novartis

    9:50 AM

    ASK THE EXPERT PANEL: Squeezing the Lemon: Navigating the Cost vs. Quality Dilemma in GDP-Compliant Logistics 📊 LIVE POLL

    • Aligning aggressive cost-reduction mandates with non-negotiable Good Distribution Practice (GDP) standards to prevent product loss and regulatory penalties
    • Smart Cost Optimization: Reducing freight spend through mode shifting, volumetric efficiency, and actionable IoT visibility rather than compromising packaging or carrier quality
    • Proving Supply Chain ROI: Shifting executive mindset from freight rates to Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) by quantifying the value of faster product release, lower insurance risks, and network resilience

    Speakers

    Kamal Amin
    Head of Clinical Supplies Management, Galderma

    10:20 AM

    Morning refreshments and networking

    11 AM

    CASE STUDY: Biotech Fundraising in Today’s Market

    • De-Risk Key Milestones: Focus funding on clear scientific and regulatory value drivers like IND filings or clinical readouts
    • Extend Cash Runway: Maintain an 18–24-month buffer to manage longer diligence cycles and tougher deal terms
    • Target Specialized Capital: Focus outreach on life science VCs and corporate partners with matching investment theses

    Speakers

    Michel David
    VP CMC & Clinical Supply, Noema Pharma

    11:30 AM

    VENDOR OPPORTUNITY FIRESIDE CHAT: Rethinking Sterile Product Development: Bridging Early-Stage Strategy to Manufacturing Success

    • Building Manufacturing Knowledge Early: Discover how integrating scale-up considerations from the earliest stages of formulation reduces operational risk, eliminates costly late-stage rework, and ensures reliable, consistent execution under GMP conditions
    • Explore how development strategies must transition from early-stage clinical feasibility and formulation stability toward critical scale-up factors including hold times, filtration performance, material compatibility, and validation readiness

    12 PM

    CASE STUDY: Sustainable Clinical Trial Supplies: Hybrid Sourcing, Reverse Logistics, and Ethical Return Integration

    • Ethical Reverse Logistics & Donations: Navigating regulatory frameworks to enable sustainable end-of-trial reconciliation, establishing donation models for comparators, ancillaries, and commercial-spec materials instead of default destruction
    • Integrating sustainable return pathways and reverse logistics into early protocol design, laying the groundwork for ethically aware, environmentally responsible clinical supply chains

    Speakers

    Ana-Zeralda Canals Hamann
    Associate Director Clinical Trial Supplies, Debiopharm

    12:30 PM

    ASK THE EXPERT PANEL: Curbing Clinical Trial Costs: Recruitment, Retention, and the Path Forward

    • The Ongoing Struggle: Complex protocols and heavy patient burdens continue to stall recruitment and trigger dropout rates as high as 30%
    • The Cost Penalty: Replacing lost patients mid-trial inflates budgets by tens of thousands per seat and adds millions in timeline delays
    • The Industry Fix: Sponsors must pivot to patient-centric protocols, decentralized trial tech, and direct site retention support to protect margins

    Speakers

    Amanda Briceno
    Clinical Supply Management & Patient Centricity Unit Manager, Chiesi Farmaceutici

    1 PM

    Lunch & Networking & Prize Draw

    2:15 PM

    INTERACTIVE AFTERNOON COFFEE ROUNDTABLES: COLLABORATE, SOLVE, SHARE

    Roundtable 1:   How to choose CDMOs as a true extension of your team to enable flexible, and stage-specific clinical supply needs

    Roundtable 2: Translating corporate sustainability goals into measurable supply chain reductions across waste, carbon footprint, and packaging volume

    Roundtable 3: Early Involvement in Protocol Design. "Silo Effect": How to turn disconnected functions into a unified strategy that accelerates clinical supply and improves patient experience

    Roundtable 4: End-to-End Life Sciences Supply Chains: Integrating Global Freight, Cold Chain Integrity, and Compliance Networks

    Roundtable 5: How to make planning a successful role through people, processes and performance?

    3:30 PM

    End of conference

    Don’t forget to leave us your feedback through our app! Your insights help us make future sessions even better.

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    Chris Wallace
    Head of Distribution, Argenx

    Chris has over 35 years’ varied supply chain experience, having worked for several blue chip companies in a number of industries including 3rd party logistics services, automotive, medical device, nuclear fuels and biotech/pharmaceuticals.

    Originally from the UK but now based in Switzerland, he has been involved in life science - biotech/pharmaceuticals & medical device - for over 20 years of his career and has latterly been SVP Global Supply Chain at Clover Biopharmaceutical before last year moving to Argenx as Head of Distribution.

    He has developed, implemented and managed global healthcare supply chain strategies and operations on 6 continents. This has included different set-ups in multiple countries, including many in the Emerging Markets as well as the developed world.

    Chris has a degree in economics from Manchester University, an MBA from Aston University and a postgraduate diploma from London University. In his spare time, he plays golf badly and loves to sample great Italian food and red wines!

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    Global Logistics Lead, Argenx
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    Camillo Rossi
    Associate Director, Clinical Trial Material Logistics, Eli Lilly And Company

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    INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP: SHARE, COLLABORATE, SOLVE, 🤝 The Importance of Initial Strategic Vision in End-to-End Clinical Supply Chains and Why It Is Still Missing!

    2027-02-24, 4:45 PM

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    OPENING INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION: How the industry is envisioning the future of clinical supply chain in the next 10 years! 📊 LIVE POLL

    2027-02-24, 8:50 AM

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    Arnaud Dourlens
    Global Head of Clinical Supply Chain Operations, Sanofi

    Arnaud Dourlens is an Arts et Métiers engineer, he began his industrial career in the FMCG sector where he held growing responsibilities. Then he joined the LVMH group where he reorganized new product launches and industrial investments in the Make-up segment in order to adapt to the need for innovation and time to market, thus providing a competitive advantage. He then managed the entire portfolio of industrial launches and investments in Perfumes, Skincare and Make-up for Parfums Christian Dior Group.

    During his career Arnaud held a wide variety of industrial roles. He joined Sanofi in 2017 as Production Director of a major solid oral form production site (>2.5 billion € turnover). He has been a key player in the development of the continuous improvement mindset and in the transformation of the site through IT projects, investments and activity growth following the acquisition of Boehringer Ingelheim consumer healthcare portfolio.

    Since the beginning of 2020, he’s been the global head of Sanofi Clinical Supply Chain Operations, managing worldwide clinical supply teams involved in more than 300 clinical studies.

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    OPENING INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION: How the industry is envisioning the future of clinical supply chain in the next 10 years! 📊 LIVE POLL

    2027-02-24, 8:50 AM

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    Edwige Njiayap Nouboug
    Lead GxP Digital Governance, Sanofi

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    INTERACTIVE CASE STUDY: Data as Infrastructure: How Clinical Data Governance Protects the Patient and the Bottom Line

    2027-02-24, 11:15 AM

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    Christopher Schmidt
    Head of Integrated Business Planning/Management, Merck
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    Michel David
    VP CMC & Clinical Supply, Noema Pharma

    Michel is responsible for CMC and Clinical Supply at NOEMA Pharma, a late-stage Biotech start-up developing new central nervous system (CNS) therapies.

    He is responsible for the Phase 2/3 product portfolio, covering the E2E Supply Chain, from Drug Substance to Clinical Supply and Market Launch Readiness. This requires establishing effective partnerships with all service providers.
    Michel has over 25 years of experience in Pharmaceutical Development, Manufacturing and Supply, at Roche, Aventis and in Biotech Start-ups.

    Michel is a MSc. Chemist, Chemical Engineer and holds an MBA from INSEAD.

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    CASE STUDY: Biotech Fundraising in Today’s Market

    2027-02-25, 11:00 AM

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    Kamal Amin
    Head of Clinical Supplies Management, Galderma

    Kamal is a trained Chemist who decided to pursue a career in supply chain management and quality. In this role, he was tasked to supervise commercial and clinical trial products. Kamal has worked in the pharmaceutical and device industries for over 15 years in different size organisations ranging from large multinational to small virtual companies. He is currently leading a global team at Galderma to develop an integrated clinical supply chain organisation within the company.

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    ASK THE EXPERT PANEL: Squeezing the Lemon: Navigating the Cost vs. Quality Dilemma in GDP-Compliant Logistics 📊 LIVE POLL

    2027-02-25, 9:50 AM

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    Marta Alvarez Rodríguez-Scott
    Global Head Supply Chain Trade Compliance, Galderma

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    FIRESIDE CHAT: Financial & Compliance Logistics: Navigating Trade Compliance, Tax Codes, and VAT Recovery in Clinical Supply

    2027-02-24, 12:15 PM

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    Jean-Jacques Toko
    Cold Chain & Loqistic Quality Business Owner, Galderma
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    Ana-Zeralda Canals Hamann
    Associate Director Clinical Trial Supplies, Debiopharm

    Ana-Zeralda Canals Hamann is an Associate Director in Clinical Trial Supplies & CMC Project Leader at Debiopharm International SA based in Lausanne, Switzerland. A clinical supply chain leader with over 15 years of experience, she specializes in CMC, logistics, and operations within complex, international biopharmaceutical environments.

    She has a proven record of building global clinical supply strategies across multiple therapeutic areas, including oncology and rare diseases. Her operational expertise spans GxP/GMP/GDP compliance, digitalization, sustainability, and Lean transformation. She is actively involved in the industry as a Committee Member and former Chair of the European Global Clinical Supplies Group (GCSG) and serves on the Research Ethics Committee at Queen Mary University of London.

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    CASE STUDY: Sustainable Clinical Trial Supplies: Hybrid Sourcing, Reverse Logistics, and Ethical Return Integration

    2027-02-25, 12:00 PM

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    Tobias Riedl
    Head of Supply Chain, WR Group
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    Doron Azran
    VP Supply Chain & CPO, SK Pharma

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    CASE STUDY: The Foundation of Reliable Clinical Trial Supply Operations Through Data Excellency

    2027-02-25, 11:00 AM

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    Angela Muerte
    Associate Director, Logistic Clinical Studies, AstraZeneca
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    Philip Coetzee
    Director CMO Management, Daiichi Sankyo

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    INTERACTIVE CASE STUDY: Beyond Primary Sourcing: How Political Dynamics Are Reshaping Clinical Logistics

    2027-02-24, 11:15 AM

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    Éamonn McArdle
    Lead Clinical Supply Chain Pharmacist, Allergy Therapeutics

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    INTERACTIVE CASE STUDY: Lessons Learned: Building Global Resilience and Availability Through Data-Driven Supplier Networks 📊 LIVE POLL

    2027-02-24, 2:10 PM

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    Maite Montes Vallina
    Head of Clinical Supply Partnering, UCB

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    💡 TECH SPOTLIGHT: Intelligent Clinical Supply Chain Management (ICSM): Evaluating Progress, Adoption, and Performance of Cloud-Based Platforms

    2027-02-24, 3:10 PM

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    Isabel Hernández Redondo
    Clinical Supply Partnering Process & Governance Lead, UCB
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    Amanda Briceno
    Clinical Supply Management & Patient Centricity Unit Manager, Chiesi Farmaceutici

    Amanda Briceno is an experienced clinical supply professional with over 10 years in clinical research and supply chain operations. Originally from Venezuela, now based in Italy. She currently serves as Clinical Supply Manager and Head of the Patient Centricity Unit at Chiesi Farmaceutici, where she leads initiatives to design and deliver patient-focused clinical supply solutions that improve trial compliance and enhance the experience of both patients and site staff.

    Her career began as a Clinical Research Associate at IQVIA, where she gained extensive experience in global trial monitoring and operations. Since joining Chiesi, Amanda has held positions of increasing responsibility within the Clinical Supply department, before assuming her current leadership role.

    Amanda holds a Master’s degree in Drug Biotechnology from the Università degli Studi di Milano and a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Biotechnology. Amanda brings a strong blend of technical knowledge and operational leadership. Passionate about innovation in clinical supplies, she is dedicated to advancing more accessible, patient-centric clinical trials.

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    ASK THE EXPERT PANEL: Curbing Clinical Trial Costs: Recruitment, Retention, and the Path Forward

    2027-02-25, 12:30 PM

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    Mattia Scarafoni
    Senior Manager Global Clinical Supply Chain, Incyte

    Mattia was born in Italy and he has an BSc in Biotechnology and an MSc in Industrial Biotechnology.

    He has been working in pharmaceutical companies for about 12 years, initially as Chemical Analyst, then as GMP compliance specialist and finally, during the last 7 years, in Clinical Supplies.

    Mattia has worked for Chiesi Farmaceutici in Italy, Argenx in Belgium, Debiopharm and Incyte in Switzerland. He is currently based in Switzerland and working for Incyte within the Global Clinical Supplies group.

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    Jürgen Wieland
    Development Environmental Sustainability Lead, Novartis

    As Development Environmental Sustainability Lead of Novartis, Jürgen is responsible for Sustainable Product & Process Design and the set-up and execution of greener clinical trials. He contributes within the UK-based Sustainable Healthcare Coalition to the industries’ low carbon clinical trial workstream. He is a member of the Novartis Environmental Sustainability Strategy Leadership Team of Novartis. Novartis was awarded in November 2023 with the prestigious “Terra Carta Seal” from the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) based on the Greener Clinical Trial program led by Jürgen.

    Jürgen has been passionate about the topic of Environmental Sustainability since >30 years. Prior joining Novartis in 2011, he was the CFO of the NGO “Solar Energy Foundation”, supporting the roll-out of solar energy in rural East Africa. Until 2020 he was the Finance Head of the Novartis Global Clinical Supply unit, during which he was awarded with the “Better World Award for Environmental Sustainability” for the decarbonization of clinical trials.

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    VIRTUAL KEYNOTE: More Sustainable Clinical Trials: Building a Win-Win Approach!

    2027-02-25, 9:25 AM

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    Valentina Abplanalp
    Head of Cargo, IATA
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    Zvonimir Majic
    Independent Validator, IATA
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    Alexander Debets
    Lead Clinical Supply Innovation, Former MSD

    Dr. Alexander Debets has more than 30 years of experience in analytical and pharmaceutical R&D.

    He previously worked for Organon and Schering-Plough. He held several roles of increasing responsibility in Analytical Development, Pharmaceutical Development and Clinical Supply Operations in the Netherlands. He was site head of development manufacturing sites in Germany and in Switzerland, which involved the transition of a site from research and development into commercial. He did lead the Global Clinical Supply organization at MSD in the US.

    Recently he held a position of Lead Clinical Supply Innovation, driving new opportunities to enhance the clinical supply chain for patients, sites and sponsor.

    His educational background includes a Doctor in Chemistry, and a Master’s Degree in Analytical🥾 Chemistry and Toxicology from the Free University, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

    He was chairman of several committees and councils, including global harmonization steering committees for Analytical Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control (CMC) processes, Quality and international Procurement Improvements. He was board-member of the Analytical Section of the Royal Dutch Chemical Society and president of the Analytical Lab Managers Association.

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    Niklas Mattsson
    Director, Comparator Management, MSD

    At MSD from 2012 and before worked with comparator sourcing since 2004 at a few wholesalers and a CMO. Started career in product management of medical devices and OTC products. M.Sc. in Engineering in 1995 and proficient in English, German, Italian and Swedish.

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    Roel Gevaers
    Professor, Department of Transport and Regional Economics (TPR), University of Antwerp, Faculty of Business and Economics

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    GEO SPOTLIGHT: Building a Rock-Solid clinical supply chain: Protecting trial continuity and revenue amidst geopolitical and economic turmoil!

    2027-02-24, 9:45 AM

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    Frank Van Gelder
    Secretary General, Pharma Aero
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    Chiara Venuti
    Member of the Management Board, Cool Chain Association
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    Menoune Benamara
    Global Command Center Team Lead, Pfizer
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    Dominic Tyer
    Senior Editor, GlobalData Healthcare

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    CASE STUDY: From Policy to Production: How US Onshoring is Rewiring Global Pharma Manufacturing!

    2027-02-24, 2:10 PM

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    Avinash Kumar
    AI, Digital Transformation Reporting and Analytics Lead, Sanofi

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    SUVODA TECH & GOVERNANCE INTERACTIVE PANEL: Purpose-Driven AI Governance: The Importance of defining a precise context of use for AI tools to guarantee regulatory compliance, robust validation and patient safety in Clinical Supply Chains 📊 LIVE POLL

    2027-02-24, 9:15 AM

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    Luiz Barberini
    Head of External Manufacturing, Latin America, Bayer
    • Over 25 years’ experience in Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement and Demand Planning areas.
      Solid knowledge and experience in the whole S&OP process and its KPI´s inter-relationships with stakeholders
    • Demand Planning process management - pre-S&OP, with Sales, Marketing, Trade Marketing, Industrial Planning and Finance and customized tool design for such process
    • Management skills: experience with multidisciplinary and international teams (Brazil / Latin America / US).
    • Experience in S&OP, 3PL and Supply Chain Organization projects' implementation
    • Strong experience with Pharmaceutical and Consumer companies and Brazilian distribution model / 3PL contracts
    • Solid team management skills, as well as Customer Service relationship and management
    • Teacher for major Post Graduation Schools - Demand Planning and Procurement/Negotiation areas

    CSCP & CPIM APICS. Logistics & Supply Chain driven strategy. Distribution & Logistics, Demand Planning, S&OP, Procurement and Export experiences, focusing on Business necessities through effective leadership.

    Working as External Manufacturing Operations Manager Latin America at Bayer, in charge for external partners for CHC Division. Previously as Relationship Associated Director at Merck , Logistics Manager at Takeda/Nycomed Pharma, focusing on demand management, planning and distribution activities. Also has worked as Pfizer´s Logistic Manager and EFD´s Supply Chain Manager. Souza Cruz´s Procurement Manager and Rhodia's Logistic Supervisor.

    Specialties: Logistics, Supply Chain, Materials, Procurement , Services, Negotiation, 3PL contracts, S&OP, Demand Planning

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    Amanda Briceno
    Clinical Supply Management & Patient Centricity Unit Manager, Chiesi Farmaceutici

    Amanda Briceno is an experienced clinical supply professional with over 10 years in clinical research and supply chain operations. Originally from Venezuela, now based in Italy. She currently serves as Clinical Supply Manager and Head of the Patient Centricity Unit at Chiesi Farmaceutici, where she leads initiatives to design and deliver patient-focused clinical supply solutions that improve trial compliance and enhance the experience of both patients and site staff.

    Her career began as a Clinical Research Associate at IQVIA, where she gained extensive experience in global trial monitoring and operations. Since joining Chiesi, Amanda has held positions of increasing responsibility within the Clinical Supply department, before assuming her current leadership role.

    Amanda holds a Master’s degree in Drug Biotechnology from the Università degli Studi di Milano and a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Biotechnology. Amanda brings a strong blend of technical knowledge and operational leadership. Passionate about innovation in clinical supplies, she is dedicated to advancing more accessible, patient-centric clinical trials.

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    ASK THE EXPERT PANEL: Curbing Clinical Trial Costs: Recruitment, Retention, and the Path Forward

    2027-02-25, 12:30 PM

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    Paul Hingst
    Supply Chain Consultant, Crinetics Pharmaceuticals

    Paul is an experienced Clinical Supply Chain Professional with a 25-year career in the BioPharmaceutical industry.  His extensive career includes roles at major companies like Amgen and Thermo Fisher Scientific, where he honed his skills and made a significant impact.  He has served in varied roles from basic research and contract manufacturing to client services and account management.  He is a Principal Consultant and Co-Founder of Beacon BioPharm Associates, a clinical supply chain consulting firm, providing variable staffing solutions to small and mid-sized BioPharm clients.  Paul is an industry veteran and respected leader known for his expertise in clinical supply chain.

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    Francesco Santo
    Director Clinical Supply Chain,
    Orano Med

    A highly experienced and passionate Director Clinical Supply Chain, Francesco has dedicated the past 17 years to ensuring the seamless execution of clinical trials by optimizing supply chain operations. His deep commitment to this field is driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence in delivering life-saving treatments to patients worldwide.  Throughout his career, he has honed a diverse skill set, encompassing:

    • Strategic Supply Chain Management
    • Regulatory Compliance
    • Cross-Functional Collaboration
    • Risk Management
    • Innovative Problem-Solving

    Francesco’s dedication to the clinical supplies industry is rooted in a profound understanding of the critical role it plays in advancing medical research and improving patient outcomes. He is committed to continuing his journey in this field, always striving to contribute to the betterment of global health.

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    Arnaud Dourlens
    Global Head of Clinical Supply Chain Operations, Sanofi

    Arnaud Dourlens is an Arts et Métiers engineer, he began his industrial career in the FMCG sector where he held growing responsibilities. Then he joined the LVMH group where he reorganized new product launches and industrial investments in the Make-up segment in order to adapt to the need for innovation and time to market, thus providing a competitive advantage. He then managed the entire portfolio of industrial launches and investments in Perfumes, Skincare and Make-up for Parfums Christian Dior Group.

    During his career Arnaud held a wide variety of industrial roles. He joined Sanofi in 2017 as Production Director of a major solid oral form production site (>2.5 billion € turnover). He has been a key player in the development of the continuous improvement mindset and in the transformation of the site through IT projects, investments and activity growth following the acquisition of Boehringer Ingelheim consumer healthcare portfolio.

    Since the beginning of 2020, he’s been the global head of Sanofi Clinical Supply Chain Operations, managing worldwide clinical supply teams involved in more than 300 clinical studies.

    Session Details:

    OPENING INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION: How the industry is envisioning the future of clinical supply chain in the next 10 years! 📊 LIVE POLL

    2027-02-24, 8:50 AM

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    Paul Larochelle
    Senior Director Global Clinical Supply Chain,
    Takeda

    Paul Larochelle currently serves as Senior Director (Planning Team Lead) for Global Clinical Supply Chain at Takeda, where he serves as a member of the GCSC Leadership Team and is responsible for managing a team of professionals overseeing the forecasting and planning of clinical study supplies. His role encompasses the strategic and operational aspects of clinical supply chain management in therapeutic areas such as oncology, neuroscience, gastrointestinal diseases, vaccines, and rare diseases. Paul's leadership extends to cross-functional projects aimed at implementing new capabilities, conducting due diligence of potential acquisitions by the company, and improving existing processes.  

    Previously, Paul held various roles at Biogen Corporation and Genzyme, a Sanofi Company, where he honed his expertise in clinical asset planning and clinical supplies management. His contributions to these organizations included serving as a lead contact for multiple clinical programs, developing supply chain strategies, leading continuous improvement projects, and serving as Fellowship Coordinator and Student Preceptor for dozens of students.  

    Paul has a BS in Biology from Providence College, PharmD from MCPHS Boston, and an MBA from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He also completed a Post-PharmD Industry Fellowship in Clinical Research/Investigational Product Management with MCPHS-Worcester and Genzyme Corporation. He is Chair of the Dean's Advisory Board at MCPHS School of Pharmacy – Boston,  a member of the Pharmacy Advisory Board at Western New England University, and a member of the Advisory Board for the Clinical Trial Supply global conference series.  

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