Archives: Agenda
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 |
Chairperson’s closing remarks
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
FIRESIDE CHAT Overcoming challenges in multi-country trials
• Managing communication across global teams and sites
• Dealing with logistical issues like shipping and storage
• Ensuring consistent data collection and trial processes across countries
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
Positioning Switzerland as attractive partner for clinical research outside the EU and CTIS regulation
• Unlock the Swiss potential – Switzerland’s strength and challenges in the clinical trial framework
• Transforming clinical trials in Switzerland – what can be learnt from others
• Navigate the future – how Switzerland embarks for a new era fit for the future
Morning refreshments and networking
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 |