PANEL DISCUSSION Identifying the right partners to leverage new technologies in pharma

  • Identifying key criteria for selecting the right technology partners in the pharma industry
  • Exploring successful case studies of partnerships leveraging new technologies
  • Understanding the risks and opportunities in collaborating with technology providers to drive innovation in pharma
Moderator

Piotr Maślak, Senior Director, Head of Emerging Technologies, AstraZeneca

Clinical trial authorisations processes and practices in Europe

  •             Key steps and requirements for obtaining trial authorisation in the EU
  •             Comparing regulatory frameworks and timelines across regions
  •             Managing workload and compliance with limited resources
  •             When and why to outsource submissions
  •             Best practices and tips from experience for efficient submissions

Improving clinical trial execution through data insights

• Leveraging data to inform early protocol design and feasibility
• Identifying optimal countries and investigator networks through data-led geographic analysis
• Benchmarking expected timelines, enrollment performance and cost parameters
• Enhancing site selection and feasibility assessment using integrated datasets and e-feasibility tools
• Applying real-time data monitoring to detect risks and inform mid-trial decision-making

 

Balancing in-house expertise and outsourcing for trial success

  • Comparing in-house and outsourced models for clinical trial execution
  • Evaluating decision-making frameworks for choosing the right resourcing strategy
  • Identifying key benefits and trade-offs in quality, speed, and flexibility
  • Exploring hybrid models and integrating CROs or FSPs effectively
  • Adapting operational approaches based on trial complexity, indication, and geography

PANEL DISCUSSION Comparing the all-in-one CRO model to specialized CRO models in clinical development

  • Analyzing the efficiency and cost benefits of an all-in-one CRO versus using specialized CROs for different phases
  • Evaluating the flexibility of a multi-CRO model in adapting to diverse project needs and expertise
  • Weighing the risks of relying on a single provider versus the coordination challenges of managing multiple vendors
  • Considering the impact on communication, data integration, and consistency when using a single CRO compared to multiple CROs
  • Discussing the potential for innovation and quality improvements with specialized CROs versus the streamlined approach of an all-in-one model

Moderator

Marie Rasoanandrasana, Head, Supply Chain and Vendor Management, Debiopharm