26th Annual Clinical Trial Supply Europe 2025

2025 will see the return of the Clinical Trial Supply Europe conference to Barcelona where pharma, large and small, alongside biotechs will have the opportunity to discuss, debate and consider new technologies and processes to streamline supply chain operations.

25 - 26

February

2025
  • Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower, Barcelona, Spain
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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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N-SIDE is a deeptech company that empowers organizations in the life sciences to make better decisions and optimize the use of critical resources. We’re doing so by combining deep industry expertise with applied mathematics and artificial intelligence into easy to use and cutting-edge software that transforms uncertainty and complexity into deterministic outcomes. We are an active player in clinical trial supply chain management for over 20 years and have the majority of the top 20 pharmaceutical companies as clients.

With our software solution, the N-SIDE Suite, and expert services, we streamline the clinical supply of pharmaceutical and biotech companies by accelerating clinical plans, mitigating risks and curbing drug waste. We empower clinical leaders to make better, faster and safer decisions for patients waiting for life-changing medications.

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

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DHL Life Sciences & Healthcare offers a comprehensive global logistics portfolio that is designed to meet the specific needs and challenges of the industry, with worldwide network operations, rigorous clinical and pharmaceutical governance, and incorporating high environmental standards. The DHL global clinical logistics network connects tens of thousands of researchers, sponsors, and patients with compliant, safe, and robust distribution systems.  Clinical trials logistics professionals can take advantage of these established, trusted DHL networks to reach out to patients, laboratories, and researchers across the world. DHL delivers the vital logistics that ensure clinicians and researchers can complete their work, improving health outcomes for all.

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To learn more, please visit our website - http://www.logistics.dhl/global-en/home/our-divisions/supply-chain/sectors-overview/life-sciences-and-healthcare/our-life-sciences-and-healthcare-expertise.html

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Life-saving therapies. Critical diagnostics. Breakthrough clinical trials. LIFE COURIERS places hope in the hands of patients everywhere by being the world’s most trusted logistics partner for crucial pharmaceutical and medical products.
The worldwide market leader for radiopharmaceutical and stem cell logistics, we understand a fundamental reality – that missing a delivery can mean losing a life. We believe in enhancing, enriching, and saving lives through the power of logistics.
We are LIFE COURIERS. Logistics for Life.

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Endpoint Clinical is an interactive response technology (IRT) solutions provider that supports the life sciences industry. Our innovative, high-quality randomization and clinical trial management technologies are backed by over a decade of award-winning experience and expertise. Endpoint is headquartered in Wakefield, MA, with offices across the US, EU, and Asia.

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

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CCL Clinical is the integration of CCL Faubel and CCL Clinical Systems. We are singularly focused on clinical trial label products and services with an emphasis on 100% speed to trial, accuracy, and quality. Our product portfolio includes, but is not limited to, booklet labels, conventional labels, blinding labels, and e-screen labels. Our services include clinical trial modeling, label design, overprinting, routing, custom RFID Solutions.

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

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

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Company Website

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

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Clinical Services International (CSI) is a global leader of sourcing and management of commercially available medicines (comparators, concomitant medication) for clinical trials.
Headquartered in London and with operations in UK, Germany, Denmark, Japan and USA, we provide efficient solutions and serve worldwide trials. Our longstanding experience and relationships with manufacturers, enables us to provide custom made solutions to address the most complex requirements.
We accelerate drug development and reduce timelines by providing a fully integrated service.
Address Regulatory, Quality, Operational, Clinical requirements
Manage the entire supply chain and offer tailor-made solutions
Comprehensive expertise in Oncology and Biosimilar products.
Advanced Technology and Innovative approach
Trusted partner of leading Biopharmaceuticals, CROs and CMOs.
www.csint.com

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

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Bionical Emas is a global Contract Research Organization (CRO) combining Clinical Development, Clinical Trial Supply (CTS) and Early Access Programs (EAP) bringing life-changing medicines to patients around the world. Our Clinical Trial Supply Division has a global vendor network of manufacturers, wholesaler distributors and optimized sourcing strategies to support your study. Whether you require products locally sourced in emerging markets and distributed directly to trial sites, global sourcing of high-value commercial drug products, or a demand-driven sourcing approach, we have the right solution for you.

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

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S-Clinica offers VISION, a unique platform for the anticipatory management of your clinical trials.

From study concept to study closer, our system will help you handle your mission, smoothly and stress-free.

Say goodbye to drug wastage, patient loss, or recruitment delays. A team of our experts will guide you along the way!

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

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

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At Akesa, we embrace the spirit of exploration and innovation that fuels discovery. We understand that pioneering new treatments and therapies requires a unique combination of creativity, persistence, and courage.  

As the leader in APAC for clinical trial procurement, we proudly collaborate with global pharmaceutical, biotech, and CRO organisations. We employ our expertise to craft and execute supply solutions in sourcing comparators, concomitant and standard or care products for use in clinical trials.

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

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4G Clinical is a leader in randomization and trial supply management (RTSM) for the global life sciences industry, offering the only fully cloud-based, 100% configurable and flexible solution utilizing natural language processing (NLP) and integrated supply forecasting. 4G Clinical is headquartered in the Boston Biotech corridor of Wellesley, MA, with offices in Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit www.4gclinical.com

Company Website:http://www.4gclinical.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!

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

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Komtur Pharmaceuticals is an international wholesaler and specialized service provider for the pharmaceutical industry. With branches and partners in every major market worldwide, we have built an unmatched global network to complement our long-standing reputation for innovative solutions, reliability in sourcing hard to find pharmaceuticals and getting medicines to patients in good time.

 

It is our mission to support our partners in the pharma industry at any phase of the product life-cycle to bring their products to market and make them available to patients around the world, in-line with our vision to be the world’s most trusted patient-centric partner for the pharmaceutical industry.

 

As an innovative, modern company we are pleased to announce that Komtur Pharmaceuticals has successfully achieved certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) by WeConnect International. We are committed to promoting the value of women in the workforce and opening new avenues for growth and collaboration.

 

Because at our core, Komtur cares. Genuinely cares!

 

We care about…

 

…our employees all over the world. Komtur is a family. We support and encourage each other drawing strength from our diverse backgrounds and individual capabilities.

…our partners in the pharmaceutical industry – for whom we constantly go above and beyond.

…the patients – who are the reason behind every package we deliver.

nd every package we deliver.

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To learn more, please visit our website - http://www.komtur.com/Home.13.0.html

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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.

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

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AWT Healthcare manufacturers clinical trial labels. We have expanded our product line to include Medical Device Labeling through AWT Labels & Packaging. AWT Healthcare is solely focused on providing the clinical pharmaceutical and custom labels & packaging industry with state-of-the-art solutions at a fair price and competitive timing.

 

For more information please contact Graig Daley – Business Development Manager and Jackson Young – Business Development Associate at sales@citlabels.com.

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

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Founded in 1986 by Alois Bischof, ELPRO is a Swiss-based, global manufacturer of innovative environmental monitoring solutions for the pharmaceutical, life science, biotech and health care industries. ELPRO does not only offer state-of-the-art data loggers but also complex monitoring systems with intelligent database solutions, and overall GxP support. Automatically generated PDFs and high data security guarantee that customers worldwide can always stay compliant. ELPRO’s data loggers measure temperatures from -200 °C..+200 °C. ELPRO’s sales and technical support offices are located in Switzerland, US, Canada, UK, Germany, the Nordics, Benelux and Singapore, with 220 employees worldwide.

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

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Company Website

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

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    Why attend?

    2025 will see the return of the Clinical Trial Supply Europe conference to Barcelona where pharma, large and small, alongside biotechs will have the opportunity to discuss, debate and consider new technologies and processes to streamline supply chain operations.

    There’s never been a better time to exchange case studies, meet thought leaders, and discover the latest solutions from our selection of experienced exhibitors to create a robust clinical supply chain.

    Clinical Trial Supply Europe will be co-located with the & Temperature Controlled Logistics of Biopharmaceuticals Europe.

    It’s time to build relationships and take away valuable lessons for clinical trial success moving forward so we look forward to seeing you there!

    WHAT TO EXPECT FOR 2025?

    Clinical Trial Supply Europe is the meeting place for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology community to discover how to excel in clinical supply strategy as well as form key connections for long-term success.

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    		55+

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    		30+

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    Agenda

    • 25 Feb 2025
    • 26 Feb 2025
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    Streams

    Stream one

    STREAM A: Clinical Supply Logistics and Operations

    Stream two

    STREAM B: Clinical Supply Technology and Innovation

    11 AM

    Exploring how digital display label is transforming the clinical supply chain

    • Enhancing real-time data visibility and accuracy
    • Streamlining compliance and regulatory adherence
    • Improving flexibility and efficiency in clinical supply management

    Speakers

    Alexander Debets
    Lead Clinical Supply Innovation, MSD

    11:30 AM

    Reserved for Suvoda

    12 PM

    Sourcing vendors and partners for your clinical supply chain: key considerations and technologies in packaging, labelling, storage, and distribution

    • Key considerations when selecting partners and selection criteria
    • Large vs. small vendors and working with international partners
    • Vendor performance management: utilizing KPIs and dashboards to monitor and improve vendor performance
    • New technologies for packaging, labelling, storage, and distribution of IMP

    Speakers

    Lucas Lucero
    "Associate Director, Vendor Management Logistics and Clinical Supply ", AstraZeneca

    12:30 PM

    Reserved for Endpoint Clinical

    1 PM

    Lunch and networking

    2 PM

    Session reserved for Révérien Uwacu

    Speakers

    Révérien Uwacu
    Clinical Trial Supply Management Consultant at UCB

    2:30 PM

    Reserved for CCL Clinical

    3 PM

    Reserved for Fiona Barry

    Speakers

    Fiona Barry
    Editor-in-Chief and Director of PharmSource, GlobalData

    3:30 PM

    Afternoon refreshments and networking

    3:50 PM

    EXHIBITION APPLE PRIZE DRAW

    Visit our exhibitors’ booths throughout the day and collect stamps in order to enter our Prize Draw and be in for a chance of winning Apple devices or Amazon vouchers. The Prize Draw will take place in the Exhibition Hall, make sure you don’t miss out!

    4 PM

    Panel Discussion: Embracing existing and emerging technology and digitalisation to assist in complex supply chains

    • Considering technology already available: challenges and benefits
    • Reviewing emerging technology: where and how it could assist
    • Leveraging technology to aid in end-to-end supply chain visibility
    • Implementing AI to assist with inventory management and reducing supply waste

    Speakers

    Jose Romeiro
    ESO Supply Chain Manager, Galderma
    Alexander Debets
    Lead Clinical Supply Innovation, MSD

    4:30 PM

    Reserved for 4G Clinical

    7:30 AM

    Registration and refreshments

    8:15 AM

    Chairperson’s opening remarks

    8:30 AM

    Case Study: Harnessing use of AI to assist throughout clinical supply chain

    • Before IA: automation, xBots, BI, stat
    • Promises of IA: correlation, advice, generation
    • Focusing on functional areas: forecast, operations, quality & risk, study and project management

    Speakers

    Landry Giardina
    Global Head of Clinical Supply Chain Operations, Innovation & Technology, Sanofi

    9 AM

    Reserved for Medidata

    9:30 AM

    Balancing GDP compliance with environmental responsibility: the IPEL approach to green clinical logistics

    • Understand the need for cross-industry collaboration to achieve environmental sustainability in clinical trial logistics
    • Find out how GDP compliance can go hand-in-hand with sustainability initiatives
    • Discover how adopting green logistics can reduce operational costs for your company
    • Learn how to contribute to a program tackling the 10%+ of global GHG emissions generated by logistics

    Speakers

    Alan Kennedy
    Executive Director, GDP Universal Compliance Initiative

    10 AM

    Reserved for N-SIDE

    10:30 AM

    Morning refreshments and networking

    11 AM

    Addressing European medicine shortages – The EMA MSSG solidarity mechanism

    • Recognizing the increasing frequency of medicine shortages in Europe, and highlighting vulnerabilities in the supply chain
    • Facilitating and sharing of critical medicines and resources among EU member states through the EMA MSSG Solidarity Mechanism, thereby improving supply chain resilience
    • Promoting collaboration among healthcare providers

    Speakers

    Thomas Thoma
    Head Managed Access Programs, CTS/GHT/SR, Teva Pharmaceuticals

    11:30 AM

    Reserved for TSS

    12 PM

    Enhancing the patient experience in clinical supply chains: perspectives and collaborative solutions

    • Aligning clinical supply hain processes with patient needs
    • Effective collaboration between sites, logistics providers, and other supply chain partners to ensure consistent, reliable delivery of trial supplies to patients
    • Implementing digital tools like patient-facing portals and supply tracking systems

    12:30 PM

    Reserved for Biocair

    1 PM

    Lunch and networking

    2 PM

    CASE STUDY Best practices for developing and implementing effective SOPs

    • Developing well-defined SOPs ensuring all team members follow consistent practices
    • Engaging cross-functional teams in the SOP development process
    • Regularly reviewing and updating SOPs to adapt to changes in regulations, technology or organizational needs

    Speakers

    Paula Figueiredo
    Clinical Supplies Leader, Galapagos

    2:30 PM

    Reserved for BM Clinical

    3 PM

    Building internal and external partnerships to create a competitive comparator sourcing strategy

    • Establishing a strong supplier network and leveraging market capabilities
    • Collaborating with clinical operations to design supply-friendly protocols
    • Designing comparator processes to leverage network capabilities
    • Appropriately weighing risk vs reward to lead to successful outcomes

    Speakers

    Niklas Mattson
    Director, Comparator Management, MSD

    3:30 PM

    Afternoon refreshments and networking

    3:50 PM

    EXHIBITION APPLE PRIZE DRAW

    Visit our exhibitors’ booths throughout the day and collect stamps in order to enter our Prize Draw and be in for a chance of winning Apple devices or Amazon vouchers. The Prize Draw will take place in the Exhibition Hall, make sure you don’t miss out!

    4 PM

    Panel Discussion: Overcoming supply chain challenges within cell and gene therapy trials

    • Reviewing temperature control management and monitoring options to avoid excursions and waste
    • Considering challenges and benefits of supply models such as just in time supply to increase efficiency
    • Complying with regulation and quality control to limit delays

    Speakers

    Sanae Zahraoui
    Supply Chain Manager, TILT Biotherapeutics

    4:30 PM

    Reserved for event Abacus Medicine

    5 PM

    Protecting your clinical supply chain and minimizing disruption through effective risk mitigation planning in response to disaster events

    • Importance of communication and a strong network of key contacts
    • Building contingency from the start of trial to be better prepared for the unexpected
    • Incorporating risk assessment into project management plans, including business continuity
    • Leveraging technology and data analytics for real time tracking and monitoring in supply chain

    Speakers

    Colin Shelton
    "Team Director, Supply Chain Group Lead Clinical Interface, Clinical Supply Chain Medicine Development and Supply", GSK

    5:30 PM

    Chairperson’s closing remarks

    NETWORKING DRINKS

    Streams

    Stream one

    STREAM A: Clinical Supply Logistics and Operations

    Stream two

    STREAM B: Clinical Supply Technology and Innovation

    8:20 AM

    Chair

    8:30 AM

    Utilizing technology to minimize waste within clinical supply to improve efficiency, sustainability and costs

    • Optimizing supply chain demand forecasting and inventory management to reduce overproduction and waste
    • Considering reduction of single use packaging and number of shipments
    • Leveraging digital tools, data analytics technology and supply chain software to improve distribution efficiency, reduce transportation waste and better allocate resources
    • Sharing examples of measuring and controlling waste throughout the study and close out

    Speakers

    Alba Ancochea Díaz
    Sustainability and SHE Lead, AstraZeneca

    9 AM

    Reserved for IQVIA

    9:30 AM

    AI-powered innovation: transforming clinical supply chains and studies

    • Understanding when and how AI and machine learning can be implemented to assist in clinical trial supply
    • Considering if AI is reliable and risk monitoring in case it gets it wrong
    • Sharing examples of use cases

    Speakers

    Chandrakumar Pillai
    Enterprise Architect, European Commission

    10 AM

    Reserved for Thermo Fisher

    10:30 AM

    Morning refreshments and networking

    11:15 AM

    Workshop: Benchmarking and synergy opportunities across pharma to evaluate clinical supply processes

    Speakers

    Landry Giardina
    Global Head of Clinical Supply Chain Operations, Innovation & Technology, Sanofi

    11:45 AM

    Reserved for S-Clinica

    12:15 PM

    FIRESIDE CHAT Integrating additional technologies with IRT to enhance functionality and efficiency

    • Managing inventory, procurement and logistics for manufacturing, storage and distribution
    • Optimizing drug supply based on patient needs
    • Enhancing traceability, security and transparency
    • Ensuring regulatory compliance and GMP/GDP processes are documented and auditable

    Speakers

    Dr Kamal Amin
    Head Of Clinical Supplies Management, Galderma

    12:45 PM

    Reserved for event sponsor

    8 AM

    Registration and Refreshments

    8:20 AM

    Chair

    8:30 AM

    Unravelling the effect of CTR and CTIS on GMP and clinical supply chain

    • Reviewing where supply chain and QP documentation is impacted
    • Labelling requirements for IMP
    • Sharing supply chain challenges and benefits experienced so far under CTR

    Speakers

    Andreas Schwinn
    Senior QP for IMPs, Roche

    9 AM

    Panel Discussion: Harmonising global R&D and clinical supply operations

    • What is the importance of driving optimisation across each step of the clinical supply chain journey?
    • How can we streamline resource utilisation in other critical processes of the drug discovery and development journey through integrated supply operations and precision logistics?
    • What are the essential requirements for achieving harmonisation in clinical supply operations across multiple stakeholders, strategic providers, and vendors?

     

    Reserved for DHL

    9:30 AM

    Case Study: Outsourcing comparator effectively to ensure timely acquisition of supplies

    • Selecting a provider: considering size and location of trial, quality assurance, regulatory expertise and ability to ensure consistent supply throughout trial
    • Balancing cost effectiveness with risk management: transparent pricing models, supply chain visibility and contingency plans for disruptions or shortages
    • Oversight of comparator sourcing partner: maintaining compliance across different regions and aligning with trial specific protocols

    Speakers

    James Edmondson
    Director, Clinical Trial Supplies, GSK

    10 AM

    Reserved for Almac

    10:30 AM

    Morning refreshments and networking

    11:15 AM

    Panel Discussion: Exploring strategies for flexible clinical trial supply manufacturing

    • Delving into benefits and challenges of batch vs continuous manufacturing
    • Comparing cost effectiveness and efficiency
    • Choosing the best fit based on trial size, product type and flexibility requirements

    Speakers

    Luiz Barberini
    Head of External Manufacturing Latin America, Bayer
    Dr Kamal Amin
    Head Of Clinical Supplies Management, Galderma

    11:45 AM

    Reserved for Berlinger

    12:15 PM

    Enhancing communication and relationships between clinical supply and other stakeholders to improve collaboration and outcomes

    • Breaking down silos to include clinical supply team in collaborations with other departments such as clinical operations, quality, CMC
    • Changing internal mindsets to view clinical supply team as part of the company rather than considering them a service provider
    • Establishing robust communication plans which in turn accelerates drug development, speeds up trials and helps mitigate risk

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    12:45 PM

    Reserved for Mercalis

    1:15 PM

    Lunch and networking

    2:20 PM

    EXHIBITION APPLE PRIZE DRAW

    Visit our exhibitors’ booths throughout the day and collect stamps in order to enter our Prize Draw and be in for a chance of winning Apple devices or Amazon vouchers. The Prize Draw will take place in the Exhibition Hall, make sure you don’t miss out!

    2:30 PM

    PROBLEM-SOLVING ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS

    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 supply chain logistics for biopharmaceuticals.

    ROUNDTABLE 1:
    Managing budgets and minimising costs in temperature controlled commercial supply chains
    Vickram Srivastava, Head of Planning, Global Supply Chain, Sun Pharma

    ROUNDTABLE 2:
    Topic TBC
    Carla Fonseca Simao, Supply Chain Planner, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories

    ROUNDTABLE 3:
    Outsourcing for supply chain logistics: fostering a strong relationship with your vendors and suppliers
    Luiz Barberini, Head of External Manufacturing, Latin America, Bayer

    ROUNDTABLE 4:
    Implementing temperature data loggers into IRT
    Sonja Maerkle, Global Head IMP Distribution, Boehringer Ingelheim

    ROUNDTABLE 5:
    Reaching remote regions while maintaining cold temperatures: how to ensure success

    Speakers

    Vickram Srivastava
    Head of Planning, Global Supply Chain, Sun Pharma
    Carla Fonseca Simao
    Supply Chain Planner, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories
    Luiz Barberini
    Head of External Manufacturing Latin America, Bayer
    Sonja Maerkle
    Head CTSU Distribution, Boehringer Ingelheim

    4 PM

    End of conference

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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

    Session Details:

    PROBLEM-SOLVING ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS

    2025-02-26, 2:30 PM

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    Panel Discussion: Exploring strategies for flexible clinical trial supply manufacturing

    2025-02-26, 11:15 AM

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    Sonja Maerkle
    Head CTSU Distribution, Boehringer Ingelheim

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    2025-02-26, 2:30 PM

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    Carla Fonseca Simao
    Supply Chain Planner, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories

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    2025-02-26, 2:30 PM

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    Andreas Schwinn
    Senior QP for IMPs, Roche

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    Unravelling the effect of CTR and CTIS on GMP and clinical supply chain

    2025-02-26, 8:30 AM

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    Landry Giardina
    Global Head of Clinical Supply Chain Operations, Innovation & Technology, Sanofi

    20y+ experience within pharmaceutical industry and specially within clinical supply chain, Digital development, and innovation.

    Career started as a biochemist engineer, Landry has moved progressively to drug manufacturing process development, GMP production, comparator supply & material flow management and then innovation and technology for clinical supplies.

    Key drivers of his career are continuous improvement, factual based decision and valuable innovation implementation.

    Session Details:

    Workshop: Benchmarking and synergy opportunities across pharma to evaluate clinical supply processes

    2025-02-26, 11:15 AM

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    Case Study: Harnessing use of AI to assist throughout clinical supply chain

    2025-02-25, 8:30 AM

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    Vickram Srivastava
    Head of Planning, Global Supply Chain, Sun Pharma

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    PROBLEM-SOLVING ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS

    2025-02-26, 2:30 PM

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    Thomas Thoma
    Head Managed Access Programs, CTS/GHT/SR, Teva Pharmaceuticals

    Three University degrees at the University of Augsburg 5 years of Supply Chain Management responsibilities in automotive electronics industry 12 years of Management responsibilities in multiple roles (SCM, IT, Sales) in the pharma industry Since 2014 Head of Clinical Trial Supply (Sales) of Teva Europe. Offering Teva widest pipeline of pharmaceuticals, placebos and manufacturing for clinical trial purposes. Since 2017 Head of Global Health Tendering of Teva Global. Offering Teva widest pipeline to NGOs, GOs and UN related organizations. Married and father of three beautiful kids

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    Addressing European medicine shortages – The EMA MSSG solidarity mechanism

    2025-02-25, 11:00 AM

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    Sanae Zahraoui
    Supply Chain Manager, TILT Biotherapeutics

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    Panel Discussion: Overcoming supply chain challenges within cell and gene therapy trials

    2025-02-25, 4:00 PM

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    Colin Shelton
    "Team Director, Supply Chain Group Lead Clinical Interface, Clinical Supply Chain Medicine Development and Supply", GSK

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    Protecting your clinical supply chain and minimizing disruption through effective risk mitigation planning in response to disaster events

    2025-02-25, 5:00 PM

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    Jose Romeiro
    ESO Supply Chain Manager, Galderma

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    Panel Discussion: Embracing existing and emerging technology and digitalisation to assist in complex supply chains

    2025-02-25, 4:00 PM

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    Niklas Mattson
    Director, Comparator Management, MSD

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    Building internal and external partnerships to create a competitive comparator sourcing strategy

    2025-02-25, 3:00 PM

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    James Edmondson
    Director, Clinical Trial Supplies, GSK

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    Case Study: Outsourcing comparator effectively to ensure timely acquisition of supplies

    2025-02-26, 9:30 AM

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    Paula Figueiredo
    Clinical Supplies Leader, Galapagos

    Paula was born in Portugal in the early 80’s.

    She grew up in a small village of the Bairrada winegrowing region and wanted to study History of Art or Archeology.

    Twist of Fate, she became a Clinical Psychologist and practiced individual psychotherapy until she moved to Belgium, in 2008.

    Pharma entered Paula’s professional life more out of chance than by choice and, twist of Fate again?, she has been working in this business for the past 14 years.

    She started as a Clinical Study Supply Manager in 2017 at GSK Vaccines, joined UCB as a Clinical Set-up Manager and left the company as a Global Development Supply Lead. Paula is since 2020 “making it happen” as a Clinical Supply Leader at Galapagos.

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    CASE STUDY Best practices for developing and implementing effective SOPs

    2025-02-25, 2:00 PM

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    Lucas Lucero
    "Associate Director, Vendor Management Logistics and Clinical Supply ", AstraZeneca

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    Sourcing vendors and partners for your clinical supply chain: key considerations and technologies in packaging, labelling, storage, and distribution

    2025-02-25, 12:00 PM

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    Alan Kennedy
    Executive Director, GDP Universal Compliance Initiative

    With a specialized focus on optimizing pharmaceutical supply chains, Alan has cultivated a track record of implementing transformative reforms and industry best practices. His cross-industry experience has shaped him into a forward-thinking strategist, and his collaborations with leading global companies have enriched his understanding of complex logistics challenges. A founder of the independent GDP Universal Compliance Initiative, he is spearheading a collaborative industry program designed to reform, harmonize and elevate the global distribution standards for life-saving medicines and vaccines.

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    Balancing GDP compliance with environmental responsibility: the IPEL approach to green clinical logistics

    2025-02-25, 9:30 AM

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    Révérien Uwacu
    Clinical Trial Supply Management Consultant at UCB

    Originally from Rwanda but studied and living in Belgium, Reverien has an IT and Supply Chain academic background. Professionally, he is a pharma Supply Chain Consultant with 12+years’ experience. Reverien’s experience includes companies such as Johnson and Johnson, UCB, Baxter, and Thermofisher.

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    Session reserved for Révérien Uwacu

    2025-02-25, 2:00 PM

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    Alba Ancochea Díaz
    Sustainability and SHE Lead, AstraZeneca

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    Utilizing technology to minimize waste within clinical supply to improve efficiency, sustainability and costs

    2025-02-26, 8:30 AM

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    Alexander Debets
    Lead Clinical Supply Innovation, MSD

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    Exploring how digital display label is transforming the clinical supply chain

    2025-02-25, 11:00 AM

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    Panel Discussion: Embracing existing and emerging technology and digitalisation to assist in complex supply chains

    2025-02-25, 4:00 PM

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    ChandraKumar R Pillai
    Enterprise Architect (External), European Commission
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    Dr 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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    Panel Discussion: Exploring strategies for flexible clinical trial supply manufacturing

    2025-02-26, 11:15 AM

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    FIRESIDE CHAT Integrating additional technologies with IRT to enhance functionality and efficiency

    2025-02-26, 12:15 PM

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    Chandrakumar Pillai
    Enterprise Architect, European Commission

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    AI-powered innovation: transforming clinical supply chains and studies

    2025-02-26, 9:30 AM

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    Chris Wallace
    Head of Distribution EMEA, 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 EMEA.

    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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    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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    PROBLEM-SOLVING ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS

    2025-02-26, 2:30 PM

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    Panel Discussion: Exploring strategies for flexible clinical trial supply manufacturing

    2025-02-26, 11:15 AM

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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
    Associate Director Global Clinical Supply Chain, HUYABIO

    A highly experienced and passionate Clinical Supplies Project Manager, 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
    Head of Clinical Trial Supply, 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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    Paul Larochelle
    Director Global Clinical Supply Chain Planning, Takeda

    Paul Larochelle has over 17 years of experience in a variety of positions within Clinical Supplies, including roles in clinical planning, production scheduling and planning, secondary packaging operations management, and business expert for a clinical inventory management system. Paul currently leads a team of Clinical Planning Leads at Takeda and is a member of the Global Clinical Supply Chain (GCSC) Leadership Team. He also oversees Takeda’s GCSC Post-PharmD Fellowship Program in partnership with the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS). Paul’s prior organizations include Genzyme/Sanofi and Biogen, supporting therapies across all indications and stages of development.

    In addition to his primary responsibilities, Paul served as a coordinator of Pharmacy Industry Fellowships for the Genzyme/Sanofi MCPHS Fellowship Program (2009-2014) and precepted over 50 pharmacy students interested in a career in industry for several schools. He is currently the Chair of the Dean’s Advisory Board for MCPHS Boston School of Pharmacy and a member of the Pharmacy Advisory Board for Western New England University. He is also a member of the Clinical Trial Supply Conference Series Advisory Board.

    Paul completed a Post-PharmD Industry Fellowship in Clinical Research/Investigational Product Management with Genzyme/MCPHS, a Doctorate in Pharmacy from MCPHS, an MBA from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and a degree in Biology from Providence College. Paul has also served previously as President of the Board of Directors for the Massachusetts Pharmacists Association (MPhA), and as President of the MCPHS Alumni Association.

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