27th Annual Clinical Trial Supply Europe 2026

2026 will see the return of the Clinical Trial Supply Europe conference to Barcelona where pharma, large and small, alongside biotechs will have the opportunity to discuss, debate and consider new technologies and processes to streamline supply chain operations. There’s never been a better time to exchange case studies, meet thought leaders, and discover the latest solutions from our selection of experienced exhibitors to create a robust clinical supply chain. Clinical Trial Supply Europe will be co-located with the & Temperature Controlled Logistics of Biopharmaceuticals Europe. It’s time to build relationships and take away valuable lessons for clinical trial success moving forward so we look forward to seeing you there!

24 - 25

February

2026
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WHAT TO EXPECT FOR 2025?

Clinical Trial Supply Europe is the meeting place for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology community to discover how to excel in clinical supply strategy as well as form key connections for long-term success.

500+

Attendees

55+

Exhibitors

30+

Speakers

500+

Attendees

55+

Exhibitors

30+

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Agenda

  • 24 Feb 2026
  • 25 Feb 2026
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Streams

Stream one

Clinical Supply Logistics and Operations

Stream two

Clinical Supply Technology and Innovation

11 AM

Case Study: Harnessing use of AI to assist throughout clinical supply chain

  • Discovering how AI is transforming pharmaceutical supply chains beyond traditional automation
  • Revealing how intelligent systems revolutionize forecasting, operations, quality management, and project coordination
  • Learning the practical journey from basic automation to AI-powered insights that drive measurable business outcomes across the
    clinical supply chain

Speakers

Landry Giardina
Global Head of Clinical Supply Chain Operations, Innovation & Technology, Sanofi

11:30 AM

Reserved for event sponsor

12 PM

Transforming pharmaceutical operations and supply chain through intelligent automation: AI in action!

  • AI-powered demand forecasting
  • Dynamic logistics optimization
  • Proactive inventory management
  • AI agents in the supply chain

Speakers

Doron Azran
VP Supply Chain & CPO, SK Pharma

12:30 PM

Reserved for event sponsor

1 PM

Lunch and networking

2 PM

Driving digital transformation across regulatory, manufacturing and supply chain

Speakers

Monitha Harilkumar
Director Data & Digital Acceleration Lead, Roche

2:30 PM

Reserved for event sponsor

3 PM

Strategies and solutions to overcome drug supply shortages

  • Monitoring global manufacturing bottlenecks due to raw material shortages and geopolitical instability
  • Using adaptive supply forecasting to avoid over or under forecasting
  • Considering regulatory and logistic hurdles such as customs delays and cold chain failures
  • Using drug pooling to ensure continuity of supply

Speakers

Manfredi Punginelli
Senior Manager Global Clinical Supply, Incyte

3:30 PM

Afternoon refreshments and networking

4 PM

Panel Discussion: Innovating in clinical supply through new technology and strategy

  • Incorporating digitalization and new technologies into your clinical trial supply chain
  • Collaborative platforms: improving communication and efficiency among stakeholders
  • Success stories, transformative case studies and key takeaways
  • Looking to the future: where do we expect to be in 5 years’ time with advancing technologies?

4:45 PM

Reserved for event sponsor

7:30 AM

Registration and refreshments

8:15 AM

Chairperson’s opening remarks

8:30 AM

Opening Keynote: Leading the transformation: future of clinical supply chain models to maintain adaptability and flexibility

  • Adapting supply models to meet increasing patient centric trial approaches
  • Incorporating advances in technology and digital tools
  • Raising efficiency and sustainability measures to streamline supply and reduce waste
  • Remaining flexible, responsive, and capable of supporting the diverse needs of modern research

Speakers

Arnaud Dourlens
Global Head of Clinical Supply Chain Operations, Sanofi

9 AM

Reserved for event sponsor

9:30 AM

Panel Discussion: Forging strong relationships and communication strategies as a clinical supply professional to enhance trial resilience and success

  • Breaking down silos to include clinical supply in other departmental discussions earlier
  • Bridging the gap between clinical supply, CMC, quality, clinical operations and other stakeholders
  • Utilizing robust relationships to be better prepared when running into problems conducting trials
  • Increasing the resilience of your trial through succinct collaboration

Speakers

Luiz Barberini
Head of External Manufacturing, Latin America, Bayer
Sanae Zahraoui
Supply Chain Manager, TILT Biotherapeutics

10 AM

Reserved for event sponsor

10:30 AM

Morning refreshments and networking

11 AM

Overcoming Import of Record and distribution challenges in clinical supplies

  • Finding a vendor who can be your importer of record
  • Understanding packaging and labelling differences between countries
  • Reviewing if and when you can reclaim VAT: which European countries support reclaiming R&D activities
  • Considering advantages of a central distribution model vs standard local model

Speakers

Maite Montes Vallina
Head of Clinical Supply Partnering, UCB

11:30 AM

Reserved for event sponsor

12 PM

From source to site: navigating clinical supply vendors and logistics

  • Managing logistics and distribution effectively and efficiently
  • Determining criteria for vendor selection
  • Overcoming the complexities of comparator sourcing

Speakers

Kyrillos Sarigiannidis
Head of Drug Supply, Affimed

12:30 PM

Reserved for event sponsor

1 PM

Lunch and networking

2 PM

Outsourcing comparator sourcing effectively to ensure timely acquisition of supplies

  • Selecting a provider: considering size and location of trial, quality assurance, regulatory expertise and ability to ensure consistent supply throughout trial
  • Balancing cost effectiveness with risk management: transparent pricing models, supply chain visibility and contingency plans for disruptions or shortages
  • Oversight of comparator sourcing partner: maintaining compliance across different regions and aligning with trial specific protocols

Speakers

Michelle Divine
Head of Clinical Trial Supply Management, LEO Pharma

2:30 PM

Reserved for event sponsor

3 PM

Case Study: Sharing clinical supply processes and challenges within a complex cell therapy trial

  • Understanding and complying with regulation to limit delays
  • Choosing a manufacturing and distribution model to suit trial supply
  • Considering temperature monitoring and control options to reduce excursions and waste
  • Reviewing challenges faced and lessons learnt

Speakers

Elvira Tejedor
End to End Supply Planner, Takeda

3:30 PM

Afternoon refreshments and networking

4 PM

Panel Discussion: Navigating complexities when shipping IMPs

  • Overcoming regulatory and compliance hurdles
  • Ensuring packaging and labelling meets country specific requirements
  • Considering solutions for temperature control management during shipping
  • Coordinating between depots, CROs, carriers and sites

Speakers

Sanae Zahraoui
Supply Chain Manager, TILT Biotherapeutics
Ana-Zeralda Canals Hamann
Associate Director Clinical Trial Supplies, Debiopharm

4:45 PM

Reserved for event sponsor

5:15 PM

Closing Keynote: Evaluating clinical supply processes and challenges across the pharma industry

  • Sharing industry benchmarking outcomes
  • Considering synergy opportunities
  • Highlighting key challenges for the next 5 years

Speakers

Landry Giardina
Global Head of Clinical Supply Chain Operations, Innovation & Technology, Sanofi

5:35 PM

Chairperson’s closing remarks

END OF DAY 1 AND NETWORKING DRINKS

Streams

Stream one

Clinical Supply Logistics and Operations

Stream two

Clinical Trial Supply Technology & Innovation

8:55 AM

Chairperson’s opening remarks

9 AM

Keynote Case Study: Enhancing clinical supply chains with cutting-edge drone technology

  • Leveraging drone technology to overcome logistical challenges and improve access to healthcare in remote and rural areas
  • Reducing delivery times for critical materials from several hours to 30 minutes, enabling smarter, more efficient clinical trial supply chains
  • Enhancing patient care and increasing diversity with accessibility for those in remote locations
  • Sharing the broader impact on healthcare supply chains

Speakers

Samantha Carmichael
Lead Pharmacist Clinical Trials, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Katriona Brooksbank
Innovation Lead, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

9:30 AM

Reserved for event sponsor

10 AM

Focusing on patient centricity within packaging, labelling and e-labelling labelling strategy

  • Working with patient experts to gain their feedback and insight on packaging and labelling
  • Raising awareness of patient voice within CMC
  • Improving accessibility for labels and IFU
  • e-labelling and how to better use it as a tool
  • Gathering patient feedback at end of study

Speakers

Amanda Briceno
Clinical Supply Management & Patient Centricity Unit Lead, Chiesi Farmaceutici

10:30 AM

Reserved for event sponsor

11 AM

Morning refreshments and networking

11:45 AM

Sharing systems and processes for measuring sustainability and green in supply chain

  • Focusing on how enterprise level integration brings advantages in inventory and supply management
  • Calculating and reporting Co2 emissions for forecast and actuals
  • Leveraging Co2 emission data for trial distribution network design
  • Discussing challenges and future ambition on overage/coverage calculation, reporting per study and waste reduction

Speakers

Loris Sainlez
Clinical Supply Performance System Lead, UCB

12:15 PM

Reserved for event sponsor

12:45 PM

Panel Discussion: Establishing a robust forecasting strategy to minimize cost and waste

  • Implementing a robust forecasting strategy to optimize clinical supply chain management
  • Analysing data to predict trends and accurately forecast supply chain needs
  • Harnessing technology to assist with effective forecasting and reduce waste
  • Establishing open communication with CROs to enhance forecasting

Speakers

Kamal Amin
Head of Clinical Supplies Management, Galderma

8:15 AM

Registration and refreshments

8:55 AM

Chairperson’s opening remarks

9 AM

Keynote Fireside Chat: Securing your supply chain: managing and preparing for risk amidst geopolitical changes

  • Designing an adaptable supply chain to remain agile in the face of disruptions
  • Leveraging technologies to improve your visibility and end to end supply chain
  • Incorporating risk assessment and building contingency protocols early to be more prepared
  • Learning on the go and acting fast as new challenges appear

Speakers

Kamal Amin
Head of Clinical Supplies Management, Galderma

9:30 AM

Reserved for event sponsor

10 AM

Managing CMO vendors to ensure an effective partnership

  • Agreeing timelines and establishing your oversight requirements
  • Creating feedback and performance review processes to manage partnerships
  • Fostering effective communication and collaboration to form strong relationships

Speakers

Philip Coetzee
Director CMO Management, Daiichi Sankyo

10:30 AM

Reserved for event sponsor

11 AM

Morning refreshments and networking

11:45 AM

Selecting, managing and oversight of clinical supply vendors

  • Establishing a selection process and criteria for choosing vendors
  • Building and managing relationships to ensure good communication lines
  • Agreeing timelines and establishing your oversight requirements

Speakers

Neil Fox
Director Clinical Supplies, CellCentric

12:15 PM

Reserved for event sponsor

12:45 PM

Understanding duty rate and entry rates in US clinical supply chain imports

  • Classifying clinical materials correctly to avoid delays or unexpected costs
  • Collaborating with brokers and logistics partners to ensure compliant, efficient importation
  • Determining duty rates and entry rates for different types of clinical trial materials and products
  • Applying for duty exemptions: are you eligible?

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Provisionally confirmed)

1:15 PM

Lunch, networking and prize draw

2:30 PM

ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS

During the roundtable discussion session, the conference hall will be divided into zones. Delegates can choose which zone they would like to join. Each zone will be led by a table moderator and will focus on a different challenge within the industry. After 45 minutes, delegates will have the opportunity to swap and choose a different table, and each roundtable will run twice

Roundtable 1: Meeting sustainability targets for pharma supply chains
Kamal Amin, Head of Clinical Supplies Management, Galderma

Roundtable 2: Managing supply chain vendors to ensure smooth logistical operations
Luiz Barberini, Head of External Manufacturing, Latin America, Bayer

Roundtable 3: Topic TBC
Chiara Venuti, Member of the Management Board, Cool Chain Association

Roundtable 4: Incorporating digitalization, AI and new technologies into your clinical trial supply chain

Roundtable 5: Executing a direct to patient trial successfully within Europe

 

Speakers

Kamal Amin
Head of Clinical Supplies Management, Galderma
Luiz Barberini
Head of External Manufacturing, Latin America, Bayer
Chiara Venuti
Member of the Management Board, Cool Chain Association

END OF CONFERENCE

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Kyrillos Sarigiannidis
Head of Drug Supply, Affimed

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From source to site: navigating clinical supply vendors and logistics

2026-02-24, 12:00 PM

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Luiz Barberini
Head of External Manufacturing, Latin America, Bayer
  • Over 25 years’ experience in Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement and Demand Planning areas.
    Solid knowledge and experience in the whole S&OP process and its KPI´s inter-relationships with stakeholders
  • Demand Planning process management - pre-S&OP, with Sales, Marketing, Trade Marketing, Industrial Planning and Finance and customized tool design for such process
  • Management skills: experience with multidisciplinary and international teams (Brazil / Latin America / US).
  • Experience in S&OP, 3PL and Supply Chain Organization projects' implementation
  • Strong experience with Pharmaceutical and Consumer companies and Brazilian distribution model / 3PL contracts
  • Solid team management skills, as well as Customer Service relationship and management
  • Teacher for major Post Graduation Schools - Demand Planning and Procurement/Negotiation areas

CSCP & CPIM APICS. Logistics & Supply Chain driven strategy. Distribution & Logistics, Demand Planning, S&OP, Procurement and Export experiences, focusing on Business necessities through effective leadership.

Working as External Manufacturing Operations Manager Latin America at Bayer, in charge for external partners for CHC Division. Previously as Relationship Associated Director at Merck , Logistics Manager at Takeda/Nycomed Pharma, focusing on demand management, planning and distribution activities. Also has worked as Pfizer´s Logistic Manager and EFD´s Supply Chain Manager. Souza Cruz´s Procurement Manager and Rhodia's Logistic Supervisor.

Specialties: Logistics, Supply Chain, Materials, Procurement , Services, Negotiation, 3PL contracts, S&OP, Demand Planning

Session Details:

ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS

2026-02-25, 2:30 PM

Session Details:

Panel Discussion: Forging strong relationships and communication strategies as a clinical supply professional to enhance trial resilience and success

2026-02-24, 9:30 AM

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Neil Fox
Director Clinical Supplies, CellCentric

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Selecting, managing and oversight of clinical supply vendors

2026-02-25, 11:45 AM

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Amanda Briceno
Clinical Supply Management & Patient Centricity Unit Lead, Chiesi Farmaceutici

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Focusing on patient centricity within packaging, labelling and e-labelling labelling strategy

2026-02-25, 10:00 AM

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Chiara Venuti
Member of the Management Board, Cool Chain Association

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ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS

2026-02-25, 2:30 PM

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Philip Coetzee
Director CMO Management, Daiichi Sankyo

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Managing CMO vendors to ensure an effective partnership

2026-02-25, 10:00 AM

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Ana-Zeralda Canals Hamann
Associate Director Clinical Trial Supplies, Debiopharm

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Panel Discussion: Navigating complexities when shipping IMPs

2026-02-24, 4:00 PM

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Manfredi Punginelli
Senior Manager Global Clinical Supply, Incyte

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Strategies and solutions to overcome drug supply shortages

2026-02-24, 3:00 PM

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Kamal Amin
Head of Clinical Supplies Management, Galderma

Kamal is a trained Chemist who decided to pursue a career in supply chain management and quality. In this role, he was tasked to supervise commercial and clinical trial products. Kamal has worked in the pharmaceutical and device industries for over 15 years in different size organisations ranging from large multinational to small virtual companies. He is currently leading a global team at Galderma to develop an integrated clinical supply chain organisation within the company.

Session Details:

Keynote Fireside Chat: Securing your supply chain: managing and preparing for risk amidst geopolitical changes

2026-02-25, 9:00 AM

Session Details:

Panel Discussion: Establishing a robust forecasting strategy to minimize cost and waste

2026-02-25, 12:45 PM

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ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS

2026-02-25, 2:30 PM

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Michelle Divine
Head of Clinical Trial Supply Management, LEO Pharma

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Outsourcing comparator sourcing effectively to ensure timely acquisition of supplies

2026-02-24, 2:00 PM

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Samantha Carmichael
Lead Pharmacist Clinical Trials, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

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Keynote Case Study: Enhancing clinical supply chains with cutting-edge drone technology

2026-02-25, 9:00 AM

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Katriona Brooksbank
Innovation Lead, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

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Keynote Case Study: Enhancing clinical supply chains with cutting-edge drone technology

2026-02-25, 9:00 AM

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Monitha Harilkumar
Director Data & Digital Acceleration Lead, Roche

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Driving digital transformation across regulatory, manufacturing and supply chain

2026-02-24, 2:00 PM

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Arnaud Dourlens
Global Head of Clinical Supply Chain Operations, Sanofi

Arnaud Dourlens is an Arts et Métiers engineer, he began his industrial career in the FMCG sector where he held growing responsibilities. Then he joined the LVMH group where he reorganized new product launches and industrial investments in the Make-up segment in order to adapt to the need for innovation and time to market, thus providing a competitive advantage. He then managed the entire portfolio of industrial launches and investments in Perfumes, Skincare and Make-up for Parfums Christian Dior Group.

During his career Arnaud held a wide variety of industrial roles. He joined Sanofi in 2017 as Production Director of a major solid oral form production site (>2.5 billion € turnover). He has been a key player in the development of the continuous improvement mindset and in the transformation of the site through IT projects, investments and activity growth following the acquisition of Boehringer Ingelheim consumer healthcare portfolio.

Since the beginning of 2020, he’s been the global head of Sanofi Clinical Supply Chain Operations, managing worldwide clinical supply teams involved in more than 300 clinical studies.

Session Details:

Opening Keynote: Leading the transformation: future of clinical supply chain models to maintain adaptability and flexibility

2026-02-24, 8:30 AM

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Landry Giardina
Global Head of Clinical Supply Chain Operations, Innovation & Technology, Sanofi

20y+ experience within pharmaceutical industry and specially within clinical supply chain, Digital development, and innovation.

Career started as a biochemist engineer, Landry has moved progressively to drug manufacturing process development, GMP production, comparator supply & material flow management and then innovation and technology for clinical supplies.

Key drivers of his career are continuous improvement, factual based decision and valuable innovation implementation.

Session Details:

Closing Keynote: Evaluating clinical supply processes and challenges across the pharma industry

2026-02-24, 5:15 PM

Session Details:

Case Study: Harnessing use of AI to assist throughout clinical supply chain

2026-02-24, 11:00 AM

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Doron Azran
VP Supply Chain & CPO, SK Pharma

Session Details:

Transforming pharmaceutical operations and supply chain through intelligent automation: AI in action!

2026-02-24, 12:00 PM

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Elvira Tejedor
End to End Supply Planner, Takeda

Session Details:

Case Study: Sharing clinical supply processes and challenges within a complex cell therapy trial

2026-02-24, 3:00 PM

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Sanae Zahraoui
Supply Chain Manager, TILT Biotherapeutics

Session Details:

Panel Discussion: Navigating complexities when shipping IMPs

2026-02-24, 4:00 PM

Session Details:

Panel Discussion: Forging strong relationships and communication strategies as a clinical supply professional to enhance trial resilience and success

2026-02-24, 9:30 AM

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Loris Sainlez
Clinical Supply Performance System Lead, UCB

Session Details:

Sharing systems and processes for measuring sustainability and green in supply chain

2026-02-25, 11:45 AM

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Maite Montes Vallina
Head of Clinical Supply Partnering, UCB

Session Details:

Overcoming Import of Record and distribution challenges in clinical supplies

2026-02-24, 11:00 AM

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Arnaud Dourlens
Global Head of Clinical Supply Chain Operations, Sanofi

Arnaud Dourlens is an Arts et Métiers engineer, he began his industrial career in the FMCG sector where he held growing responsibilities. Then he joined the LVMH group where he reorganized new product launches and industrial investments in the Make-up segment in order to adapt to the need for innovation and time to market, thus providing a competitive advantage. He then managed the entire portfolio of industrial launches and investments in Perfumes, Skincare and Make-up for Parfums Christian Dior Group.

During his career Arnaud held a wide variety of industrial roles. He joined Sanofi in 2017 as Production Director of a major solid oral form production site (>2.5 billion € turnover). He has been a key player in the development of the continuous improvement mindset and in the transformation of the site through IT projects, investments and activity growth following the acquisition of Boehringer Ingelheim consumer healthcare portfolio.

Since the beginning of 2020, he’s been the global head of Sanofi Clinical Supply Chain Operations, managing worldwide clinical supply teams involved in more than 300 clinical studies.

Session Details:

Opening Keynote: Leading the transformation: future of clinical supply chain models to maintain adaptability and flexibility

2026-02-24, 8:30 AM

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Chris Wallace
Head of Distribution EMEA, Argenx

Chris has over 35 years’ varied supply chain experience, having worked for several blue chip companies in a number of industries including 3rd party logistics services, automotive, medical device, nuclear fuels and biotech/pharmaceuticals.

Originally from the UK but now based in Switzerland, he has been involved in life science - biotech/pharmaceuticals & medical device - for over 20 years of his career and has latterly been SVP Global Supply Chain at Clover Biopharmaceutical before last year moving to Argenx as Head of Distribution EMEA.

He has developed, implemented and managed global healthcare supply chain strategies and operations on 6 continents. This has included different set-ups in multiple countries, including many in the Emerging Markets as well as the developed world.

Chris has a degree in economics from Manchester University, an MBA from Aston University and a postgraduate diploma from London University. In his spare time, he plays golf badly and loves to sample great Italian food and red wines!

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Francesco Santo
Director Clinical Supply Chain,
Orano Med

A highly experienced and passionate Director Clinical Supply Chain, Francesco has dedicated the past 17 years to ensuring the seamless execution of clinical trials by optimizing supply chain operations. His deep commitment to this field is driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence in delivering life-saving treatments to patients worldwide.  Throughout his career, he has honed a diverse skill set, encompassing:

  • Strategic Supply Chain Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Risk Management
  • Innovative Problem-Solving

Francesco’s dedication to the clinical supplies industry is rooted in a profound understanding of the critical role it plays in advancing medical research and improving patient outcomes. He is committed to continuing his journey in this field, always striving to contribute to the betterment of global health.

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Luiz Barberini
Head of External Manufacturing, Latin America, Bayer
  • Over 25 years’ experience in Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement and Demand Planning areas.
    Solid knowledge and experience in the whole S&OP process and its KPI´s inter-relationships with stakeholders
  • Demand Planning process management - pre-S&OP, with Sales, Marketing, Trade Marketing, Industrial Planning and Finance and customized tool design for such process
  • Management skills: experience with multidisciplinary and international teams (Brazil / Latin America / US).
  • Experience in S&OP, 3PL and Supply Chain Organization projects' implementation
  • Strong experience with Pharmaceutical and Consumer companies and Brazilian distribution model / 3PL contracts
  • Solid team management skills, as well as Customer Service relationship and management
  • Teacher for major Post Graduation Schools - Demand Planning and Procurement/Negotiation areas

CSCP & CPIM APICS. Logistics & Supply Chain driven strategy. Distribution & Logistics, Demand Planning, S&OP, Procurement and Export experiences, focusing on Business necessities through effective leadership.

Working as External Manufacturing Operations Manager Latin America at Bayer, in charge for external partners for CHC Division. Previously as Relationship Associated Director at Merck , Logistics Manager at Takeda/Nycomed Pharma, focusing on demand management, planning and distribution activities. Also has worked as Pfizer´s Logistic Manager and EFD´s Supply Chain Manager. Souza Cruz´s Procurement Manager and Rhodia's Logistic Supervisor.

Specialties: Logistics, Supply Chain, Materials, Procurement , Services, Negotiation, 3PL contracts, S&OP, Demand Planning

Session Details:

ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS

2026-02-25, 2:30 PM

Session Details:

Panel Discussion: Forging strong relationships and communication strategies as a clinical supply professional to enhance trial resilience and success

2026-02-24, 9:30 AM

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Paul Larochelle
Senior Director Global Clinical Supply Chain,
Takeda

Paul Larochelle currently serves as Senior Director (Planning Team Lead) for Global Clinical Supply Chain at Takeda, where he serves as a member of the GCSC Leadership Team and is responsible for managing a team of professionals overseeing the forecasting and planning of clinical study supplies. His role encompasses the strategic and operational aspects of clinical supply chain management in therapeutic areas such as oncology, neuroscience, gastrointestinal diseases, vaccines, and rare diseases. Paul's leadership extends to cross-functional projects aimed at implementing new capabilities, conducting due diligence of potential acquisitions by the company, and improving existing processes.

Previously, Paul held various roles at Biogen Corporation and Genzyme, a Sanofi Company, where he honed his expertise in clinical asset planning and clinical supplies management. His contributions to these organizations included serving as a lead contact for multiple clinical programs, developing supply chain strategies, leading continuous improvement projects, and serving as Fellowship Coordinator and Student Preceptor for dozens of students.

Paul has a BS in Biology from Providence College, PharmD from MCPHS Boston, and an MBA from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He also completed a Post-PharmD Industry Fellowship in Clinical Research/Investigational Product Management with MCPHS-Worcester and Genzyme Corporation. He is Chair of the Dean's Advisory Board at MCPHS School of Pharmacy – Boston,  a member of the Pharmacy Advisory Board at Western New England University, and a member of the Advisory Board for the Clinical Trial Supply global conference series.

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