Event Schedule
Bright Start: Welcome Coffee, Registration & Itinerary Collection
Chairpersons Address: Opening Remarks
Joerg Wania
Head of Clinical Trial Supply & Export
STADA Group
Alexander Debets
Lead Clinical Supply Innovation
Former MSD
Nika Zigante
Clinical Supply Specialist
MeiraGTx
Keynote: Effective Clinical Supply Chain Strategies for Managing Uncertainty
- Use Real-Time Data to Predict Demand Changes
- Work with Multiple Suppliers for Flexibility
- Sudden Shortages - Safety Stocks
- Plan for Different âwhat-ifâ Disruption Scenarios
Ladislav Vondrasek
SVP Global Clinical Supply Chain Operations
SanaClis
Partner Slot 1: Clinical Trial Supply Imports: EU vs. US at a Glance
As global trade policies evolve, clinical trial supply chains face increasing pressure to remain compliant, cost-efficient, and resilient. This session provides supply chain leaders with a concise comparison of EU and US import requirements for clinical trial materials, highlighting where early decisions can prevent downstream disruption.
Networking: Coffee Break Networking: Sip, Chat, Connect
Andreas Stoikos, CPIM
Lead Clinical Supply Manager
Biogen
Case Study Presentation: From Forecast to Patient: How Biogen Designs and Executes a High-Reliability Supply Plan
Co-Presentation: Why Clinical Trial Supply Keeps Breaking and What Needs to Change?
Antonio Tramontano
VP, Supply Chain Life Sciences
Genpact
Kourosh Samini
Director, Industry Principal
Kinaxis
Davide Carluccio
Principal Global Clinical Operations Manager
Almirall
Presentation 1: From Oversight to Partnership: Redefining CRO and Vendor Relationships
- Aligning External Partners with Sponsor Goals
- Balancing Cost, Quality, and Timelines
- Creating Shared Accountability for Trial Outcomes
Manan Trivedi
Associate Director - EU CTR Project Lead
UCB
Deep Dive Session: Three Years of Reflection on EU CTR & Lessons Learnt
Lunch Break Dine & Discuss: Ideas on the Menu
Michel David
VP, CMC & Clinical Supply
Noema Pharma
Deep Dive Session: Typical Biotech Start Up Dilemmas When Planning and Executing Clinical Trial Supply
- The Right CDMO at the Right MomentâŠ
- Moving Fast, Moving Right, in the FogâŠ
- When It Comes to IRTâŠ.
Dr. Claire Quinn
Clinical Supply Manager
Catalent
Partner Slot 2: Proactive Strategies to Evaluate and Mitigate Clinical Supply Risk
- Avoid Delays and Supply Gaps with Catalentâs Integrated Planning and Global Distribution
- Minimize Overage, Waste and Surprises Through Proactive Forecasting and Sourcing Expertise
- Simplify Dosing and Ensure Compliance with Smart Kit Design, Digital Integration and Expert Supply Management
Eamonn McArdle
Lead Clinical Supply Chain Pharmacist
Allergy Therapeutics (UK) Ltd
Featured Presentation: From Lessons Learnt to Future-Proofing: Evolving the Clinical Supply Chain
- Key Takeaways from Past Clinical Supply Chain Challenges
- Strategies to Enhance Efficiency, Resilience, and Flexibility
- Leveraging Technology and Data for Future-Proof Patient Supply
Networking: Coffee Break Networking: Sip, Chat, Connect
Joerg Wania
Head of Clinical Trial Supply & Export
STADA Group
Presentation 2: How Current âDrug Shortages" Affecting Ongoing and Future Clinical Trial
- Challenges in Maintaining Uninterrupted Drug Supply for Active Trials
- Effects on Patient Enrollment, Retention, and Protocol Adherence
- Strategies to Mitigate Shortages and Ensure Trial Continuity
Moderator:-
Alexander Debets
Lead Clinical Supply Innovation
Former MSD
Expert Panel: What will Clinical Supply Look Like in 2030?
Panellists:-
Ana-Zeralda Canals Hamann
Associate Director, CTS
Debiopharm International SA
Kamal Amin, PhD
Head of Clinical Supplies Management
GALDERMA
Chairpersons Wrap-Up: Top 5 Takeaways from Day One
Joerg Wania
Head of Clinical Trial Supply & Export
STADA Group
Alexander Debets
Lead Clinical Supply Innovation
Former MSD
End of Day One with Drinks Reception
Bright Start: Welcome Coffee, Registration & Itinerary Collection
Welcome Back: Chairpersons Opening Remarks
Joerg Wania
Head of Clinical Trial Supply & Export
STADA Group
Alexander Debets
Lead Clinical Supply Innovation
Former MSD
Doron Azran
Head Of Global Supply Chain
SK Pharma
Keynote: AI in Clinical Supply: Predictive Precision in Regulated Clinical Supply Chains: Real-World AI Applications
Ana-Zeralda Canals Hamann
Associate Director, CTS
Debiopharm International SA
Deep Dive Presentation: Enhancing Clinical Supply Cold Chains Through IoT, Automation, and Live Tracking Technologies
Networking: Coffee Break Networking: Sip, Chat, Connect
Luiz Alberto Barberini
External Manufacturing Organization - Consumer Health LatAm ; Community Board Chair at CSCMP
Bayer
Featured Presentation: Trends & Challenges in Procurement for Clinical Trials and Impact in the External Relationships
Alexander Debets
Lead Clinical Supply Innovation
Former MSD
Presentation 3: Digital Labels in Clinical Supply
- Real-Time Visibility and Error Reduction
- Fast Updates and Regulatory Compliance
- Supports DtP and Decentralized Trials
Snap & Share Contest
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Dr. Marija Tubic Grozdanis
Head of Clinical Trial Supply / Lecturer in Clinical pharmacokinetics
Johannes Gutenberg University Medical Center
Presentation 4: Innovating Clinical Trial Supply: A Clinical Trial Pharmacy Perspective
Lunch Break Dine & Discuss: Ideas on the Menu
Kyrillos Sarigiannidis
Head of Drug Supply
Former Affimed
Presentation 5: Establishing a Robust and Adaptive Supply Chain in the Biotech Industry
Dr. Meelis Lootus
CEO and Founder
IEEE/Tehistark
Deep Dive Presentation: Why AI for Regulatory Documentation is Hard (And What We've Learned Making It Work)
Dr Solange Corriol-Rohou, MD
Sr Regulatory Affairs & Global Policy Director
Former AstraZeneca
Presentation 6: Innovative Approaches in Clinical Trials for Small Populations
Chairpersons Wrap-Up: Top 5 Takeaways from Day 2
Joerg Wania
Head of Clinical Trial Supply & Export
STADA Group
Alexander Debets
Lead Clinical Supply Innovation
