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Event Schedule

Theme: Supply Chain Strategy | Global Logistics | DTP Models

8:00 – 8:45

Bright Start: Welcome Coffee, Registration & Itinerary Collection

8:45 – 9:00

Chairpersons Address: Opening Remarks

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Joerg Wania

Head of Clinical Trial Supply & Export

STADA Group
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Alexander Debets

Lead Clinical Supply Innovation

Former MSD
9:00 - 9:35
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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 “what-if” Disruption Scenarios
9:35 – 10:10
SanaClis

Partner Slot 1: TBC

10:10 - 11:00

Networking: Morning Coffee Break

11:00 - 11:35
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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

11:35 – 12:10
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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
12:10 – 12:30

Partner Slot 2: Temperature-Sensitive Trials

  • Identify and Mitigate Temperature Risks
  • Use Advanced Insulated Packaging
  • Real Time Tracking in Temperature Controlled Shipments
  • Apply Innovative Cold Chain Solutions
12:30 – 13:05
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Michel David

VP, CMC & Clinical Supply

Noema Pharma

Deep Dive Session: TBC

13:05 - 14:05

Networking Lunch

14:05 – 14:30
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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
14:40 - 15:00

Speed Networking Session

Scavenger Hunt Task: Exchange 5 Business Cards
15:00 - 15:35
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Joerg Wania

Head of Clinical Trial Supply & Export

STADA Group

Presentation 2: How Current “Drug 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
15:35 - 16:05

Networking: Afternoon Coffee Break

16:05 – 16:25

Partner Slot 3: Risk Management in Clinical Supply Operations

  • How to Identify, Assess, and Mitigate Risks in Global Trial Supply, Especially in Decentralized and DtP Models
16:25 - 17:00

Expert Panel: What Will Clinical Supply Look Like in 2030?

Moderator:-

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Alexander Debets

Lead Clinical Supply Innovation

Former MSD

Panellists:-

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Ana-Zeralda Canals Hamann

Senior Clinical Trial Supplies Manager

Debiopharm International SA
17:00

Chairpersons Wrap-Up: Top 5 Takeaways from Day 1

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Joerg Wania

Head of Clinical Trial Supply & Export

STADA Group
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Alexander Debets

Lead Clinical Supply Innovation

Former MSD

End of Day 1

19:00 - 20:00

By Invitation Only: Exclusive VIP Evening Reception

Theme: Digital Transformation | Quality Assurance | Vendor Management

8:00 – 8:50

Bright Start: Welcome Coffee, Registration & Itinerary Collection

8:50 – 9:00

Welcome Back: Chairpersons Opening Remarks

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Joerg Wania

Head of Clinical Trial Supply & Export

STADA Group
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Alexander Debets

Lead Clinical Supply Innovation

Former MSD
9:00 - 9:35
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Doron Azran

Head Of Global Supply Chain

SK Pharma

Keynote: AI in Clinical Supply Chains: Improving Patient Access and Delivery

  • AI Forecasting to Ensure On-Time Site Supply
  • Real-Time Analytics to Minimize Waste and Stock-Outs
  • Smart Monitoring to Optimize Patient Deliveries
9:35 - 10:10
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Ana-Zeralda Canals Hamann

Senior Clinical Trial Supplies Manager

Debiopharm International SA

Deep Dive Presentation: Enhancing Clinical Supply Cold Chains Through IoT, Automation, and Live Tracking Technologies

10:10 - 11:00

Networking: Morning Coffee Break

11:00 - 11:35
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Dr. Meelis Lootus

CEO and Founder

IEEE/Tehistark

Presentation 3: AI Support in Clinical Trial Supply

  • Forecasting Demand to Prevent Stock-Outs
  • Optimizing Inventory and Reducing Waste
  • Enhancing Patient Delivery and Site Readiness
11:35 - 12:10
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Kyrillos Sarigiannidis

Head of Drug Supply

Former Affimed

Presentation 4: Optimizing Clinical Trial Supply Chains: Strategies for Efficiency and Patient-Centric Delivery

  • Leveraging AI and Data Analytics to Improve Supply Forecasting
  • Ensuring Timely and Accurate Delivery to Sites and Patients
12:10 - 12:25

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12:25 - 13:00

Fireside Chat: Right-Time Clinical Supply Management: Ensuring Efficiency and Patient-Centric Delivery in Trials

13:00 - 14:00

Networking Lunch

14:00 - 11:35

Debate Session: Choosing & Managing Your Partners and Vendors: An Informative Session

  • Identifying the Right Partners and Vendors Based on Project Needs
  • Managing Vendor Relationships to Ensure High Performance and Quality
  • Addressing Common Challenges, Such As Communication Gaps, Timelines, and Budget Adherence
  • Strategies for Long-Term Collaboration and Vendor Retention
14:35 - 14:45

Speed Networking Session

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14:45 - 15:10

Visionary Talk: FSP & CRO Collaboration Models: Driving Efficiency in Clinical Supply Operations

15:10 - 15:15

Chairpersons Wrap-Up: Top 5 Takeaways from Day 2

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Joerg Wania

Head of Clinical Trial Supply & Export

STADA Group
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Alexander Debets

Lead Clinical Supply Innovation

Former MSD

Forum Concludes