San Francisco 2018

Albermarle

Cambrex

ISR Reports

Life Science Training Institute

Outsourced Pharma

Recro Gainesville

Avista Pharma Solutions

Sherpa Clinical Packaging

PCI Pharma Services

Emery Pharma

Patheon, Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific

Avid Bioservices, Inc.

B. Braun Medical Inc. OEM & International Divisions

Cytovance Biologics

Dottikon Exclusive Synthesis

FAREVA

DavosPharma

Siegfried

Quotient Sciences

Safebridge Consultants, Inc.

Therapure BioPharma

EAG Laboratories

Rondaxe

Boston Analytical

AMPAC Analytical Labs

Pharmatech Associates, Inc

Coating Place

FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies

Nitto Avecia Pharma Services

Daicel Pharma Solutions

AGC Biologics

Singota Solutions

REGIS Custom Pharma

Olon Ricerca Bioscience LLC

Lifecore Biomedical

DiPharma, Inc.

Asymchem

Registration, Exhibit Hall Open, & Networking Breakfast

Collect your badge at registration and head over to the catered breakfast spread to enjoy while you mingle with fellow attendees.

Welcome & Conference Chair Opening Remarks

Louis Garguilo, Chief Editor / Conference Chair of Outsourced Pharma, kicks off the morning with opening remarks.

Negotiating Strategies For Quality And Supply Agreements

This session unfolds in three acts. First, learn strategies for negotiating your quality agreement. Next, find out how to better negotiate your supply agreement. Finally, and most important, learn how to ensure both agreements are consistent and actually work together to achieve your – and your provider’s – goals.

• Robert Bottome, Executive Director, Global Supply Chain | BioMarin Pharmaceuticals
• Ray Kaczmarek, President | Nitto Avecia Pharma Services
• Gerd Kochendoerfer, SVP, Head of Operations | PellePharm
• Sriram Naganathan, Sr. Director, Chemical Development | Dermira
• John McShane, Managing Partner | Validant (Moderator)

Networking Refreshment Break

Head over to the exhibit hall to grab a quick snack while you digest the previous discussion with your peers.

How To Think About Data, AI … And Human Knowledge

Will artificial intelligence (AI) integrate supply-chain data to make outsourcing development and manufacturing more productive and profitable? Our panelists lead a discussion on how “data integrity” is moving to a focus on “human knowledge transfer” to and from outsourcing partners. AI, machine learning, advanced analytics, AR (augmented reality), VR (virtual reality), and IoT … will touch your life. We’ll get you ready.

• Bikash Chatterjee, President & CSO | Pharmatech Associates
• Kumar Gadamasetti, CEO | Certum Pharma/Biotech
• Stephen Harrison, CSO & SVP | Engine Biosciences
• Rick Panicucci, SVP of CMC | QED Therapeutics
• Ravi Kiron, Head, BioPharma External Innovation | EMD Serono (Moderator)

Networking Lunch

Lunch is served! Take the hour to fill up (if you haven't already!) and network with exhibitors and peers.

Outsourcing On That Side Of The Pacific

You are working with partners in Asia, seriously considering it, or feel pressured to do so. And you’ve asked us for advice at all stages. Our experienced panelists will answer the call with guidelines, best practices, and examples of outsourcing to China, India, and other points in Asia.

• Tom Bliss, CEO | Genisphere
• Abhay Deshpande, CEO | JRF Global
• Rick Panicucci, SVP, CMC | QED Therapeutics
• Julie Trulson, Executive Director, Process Development & Manufacturing | OncoMed Pharmaceuticals
• John McShane, Managing Partner | Validant (Moderator)

Networking Refreshment Break

Head over to the exhibit hall to grab a quick snack while you digest the previous discussion with your peers.

Spotlight Workshop: How Strong Is Your Financial Culture?

Thirty-four-year veteran of Eli Lilly and now independent consultant, Brendan Crowley, brings his unique workshop on financial culture to Outsourced Pharma. He’ll guide us on how we can better educate our employees (and selves) – from plant engineers and project managers to senior leaders – and strengthen our “financial and leadership culture” throughout the supply chain. Crowley will make this an interactive and entertaining session for all attendees.

• Brendan Crowley
• Louis Garguilo, Chief Editor & Conference Chair | Outsourced Pharma (Moderator)

Networking Reception

You're invited to join us for an open bar reception featuring heavy hor d'oeuvres, desserts, and music!

Exhibit Hall Open & Networking Breakfast

Head over to the catered breakfast spread to enjoy while you mingle with fellow attendees.

Conference Chair Day Two Opening Remarks

Louis Garguilo, Chief Editor / Conference Chair of Outsourced Pharma, kicks off day two with opening remarks.

Spotlight Technology: Blockchain & Your Supply Chain

Here's your opportunity to learn about blockchain, and have your questions answered. Susanne Somerville, founder and leader of The MediLedger Project, biopharma's first working group helping to bring blockchain to the extended drug development and manufacturing supply chain, will be joined by industry panelists to explain how and why this revolutionary technology will be a major part of your operations in the future.

• Bikash Chatterjee, President & CSO | Pharmatech Associates
• Todd Dekkinga, VP of IT | Juul Labs
• Matthew Lee, VP of Innovation | Caywon Pharmaceutical Groups
• Susanne Somerville, Founder & Head | The MediLedger Project (Moderator)

Networking Refreshment Break

Head over to the exhibit hall to grab a quick snack while you digest the previous discussion with your peers.

Your Entire Outsourcing Could Hinge On Analytical Support

Our experts tell us that to meet outsourcing timelines and keep costs down, and often ensure the entire success of your development and manufacturing projects, it comes down to the scope and strength of the analytical services you receive. All conference participants need to “analyze” this session for best practices in analytical support for outsourcing services.

• David Boisvert, Sr. Director | Arch Oncology
• Kim Burson, Head of QA/QC | Denali Therapeutics
• Vinita Kumar, VP Quality (QA & QC) | Versartis
• Michael Mulkerrin, VP, Head of CMC | ADC Therapeutics
• Mark Butchko, Sr. Director, Quality Assurance | Eli Lilly (Moderator)

Networking Lunch

Lunch is served! Take the hour to fill up (if you haven't already!) and network with exhibitors and peers.

How To Survive – And Even Benefit From – Your CDMO’s M&A

Your CDMO is being acquired or merging: How do you ensure your projects and company continue to receive the attention they deserve? Sponsors with firsthand experience detail specific steps you can – and should – take to ensure you don’t get lost in the M&A shuffle.

• Robert Bottome, Executive Director, Global Supply Chain | BioMarin Pharmaceuticals
• Gerd Kochendoerfer, SVP, Head of Operations | PellePharm
• Brian James, SVP, Operations | Rondaxe Pharma
• Julie Trulson, Executive Director, Process Development & Manufacturing | OncoMed Pharmaceuticals
• Kumar Gadamasetti, CEO | Certum Pharma/Biotech (Moderator)

Conference Chair Closing Remarks

Louis Garguilo, Chief Editor of OutsourcedPharma.com, finishes the afternoon with closing remarks.

Networking Refreshment Break

Head over to the exhibit hall to grab a quick snack while you digest the previous discussion with your peers.

Conference Concludes