13th Annual Clinical Trial Supply Nordics 2025

The annual meeting place for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device communities in the Nordics to network and discuss strategies for supply chain success in clinical trials

21 - 22

October

2025
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ARENSIA Exploratory Medicine, a German-based company, is a leader in “first-in-patient” Phase IB and II/Proof-of-Concept clinical trials across a wide range of disease areas. With 14 proprietary research clinics and cutting-edge Phase I infrastructure, ARENSIA accelerates the early detection of efficacy signals for new therapies at an unparalleled speed. Its streamlined, highly efficient approach reduces patient recruitment time and costs by over 50% compared to conventional trial sites, which are often overcrowded and understaffed. This exceptional performance has resulted in a 93% repeat business rate and robust growth through collaborations with top pharmaceutical companies, biotechs, and global CROs. Headquartered in Düsseldorf, ARENSIA operates with a team of 600 professionals across 8 countries.

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KLIFO is a leading international drug development consultancy with significant experience in partnering with biotech and pharmaceutical companies to advance their drug development projects. We provide end-to-end expert capabilities, enabling our partners to maximise opportunity, mitigate risks, drive innovation and achieve efficient project advancement.

We offer multidisciplinary consulting and operational solutions spanning all areas of clinical research, clinical trial supply, QA, CMC development, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, and the development of pharmaceutical and biotech products and medical devices.

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To learn more, please visit our website - www.klifo.com

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Since 1997, Clinigen has offered market-leading clinical trial supplies and biological sample management services to meet the most complex clinical supply challenges. Part of Clinigen Group’s global supply chain facility and depot network, we deliver tailored solutions for clients to ensure their clinical trials are a success, regardless of size or scope, from Phase I to Phase IV projects.

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To learn more, please visit our website - www.clinigencsm.com

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Medidata is powering smarter treatments and healthier people through digital solutions to support clinical trials. Celebrating 25 years of ground-breaking technological innovation across more than 35,000 trials and 10 million patients, Medidata offers industry-leading expertise, analytics-powered insights, and the largest patient-level historical clinical trial data set in the world. More than 1 million registered users across approximately 2,300 customers trust Medidata’s seamless, end-to-end platform to improve patient experiences, accelerate clinical breakthroughs, and bring therapies to market faster. A Dassault Systèmes brand (Euronext Paris: FR0014003TT8, DSY.PA), Medidata is headquartered in New York City and has been recognized as a Leader by Everest Group and IDC. Discover more at www.medidata.com and follow us @Medidata.

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Worldwide is changing how the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way. From early phase, bioanalytical sciences, late phase, post-approval and real-world evidence, Worldwide Clinical Trials provides full-service drug development services for central nervous system, cardiovascular, metabolic, general medicine, oncology and rare disease therapies.

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TFS HealthScience is a global Contract Research Organization (CRO) partnering with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies throughout their entire clinical development journey. Bringing together nearly 700 professionals, we deliver tailored clinical research services in more than 40 countries. TFS supports customers with comprehensive solutions including full clinical development services, strategic and flexible resourcing. In partnership, we build solution-driven teams of experienced professionals working together for a healthier future. Our mission is to bring treatments to patients faster. For more information, please visit www.tfscro.com.

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4G Clinical is a leader in randomization and trial supply management (RTSM) for the global life sciences industry, offering the only fully cloud-based, 100% configurable and flexible solution utilizing natural language processing (NLP) and integrated supply forecasting. 4G Clinical is headquartered in the Boston Biotech corridor of Wellesley, MA, with offices in Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit www.4gclinical.com

Company Website:http://www.4gclinical.com/

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Clario is a leading provider of endpoint data solutions that generate high-quality clinical evidence for our pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device partners. We offer comprehensive evidence generation solutions that combine eCOA, cardiac solutions, medical imaging, precision motion, and respiratory endpoints. Since our founding more than 50 years ago, Clario has delivered deep scientific expertise and broad endpoint technologies to help transform lives around the world. Our endpoint data solutions have supported clinical trials over 26,000 times in more than 100 countries. Our global team of science, technology, and operational experts have supported over 60% of all FDA drug approvals since 2012.

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Fortrea is a leading global provider of clinical development and patient access solutions to the life sciences industry. We partner with emerging and large biopharmaceutical, medical device and diagnostic companies to drive healthcare innovation that accelerates life changing therapies to patients in need. Fortrea provides phase I-IV clinical trial management, clinical pharmacology, differentiated technology enabled trial solutions and post-approval services. Fortrea’s solutions leverage three decades of experience spanning more than 20 therapeutic areas. Our talented and diverse team of more than 19,000 people working in more than 90 countries is scaled to deliver focused and agile solutions to customers globally.

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Allucent is on a mission to help bring new therapies to light by solving the distinct challenges of small and mid-sized biotech companies. We’re a global provider of comprehensive drug development solutions, including consulting, clinical operations, biometrics, and clinical pharmacology across a variety of therapeutic areas. With more than 30 years of experience in over 60 countries, our individualized partnership approach provides experience-driven insights and expertise to assist clients in successfully navigating the complexities of delivering novel treatments to patients.

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    WHAT TO EXPECT FOR 2025?

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    Agenda

    • 21 Oct 2025
    • 22 Oct 2025
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    Streams

    Stream one

    CLINICAL TRIAL SUPPLY

    7:30 AM

    Registration and refreshments

    8:15 AM

    Chairperson’s opening remarks

    Speakers

    Sonnika Lamont
    Senior Analyst, GlobalData

    8:30 AM

    CTS sourcing and procurement trends and challenges – external manufacturing as the “procurement´s operational arm”

    Accelerate, cultivate, innovate!

    • Managing relationships with the modern supplier
    • How Bayer's external relationship governance model adds value to the business ensuring a reliable partnership and complements the sourcing & procurement functions within CTS scope
    • Trends on procurement roles and the necessity to have an operational perspective
    • Different approaches from different business necessities
    • Trends on how to best manage CMOs, 3PLs and clinical trials partners

    Speakers

    Luiz Barberini
    Head of External Manufacturing, Bayer

    9 AM

    Reserved for event sponsor

    9:30 AM

    Panel Discussion: Integrating both clinical supply and clinical team perspectives for end to end supply chain efficiency

    • Optimising supply chain demand forecasting to minimise waste
    • Considering AI, tools and technologies to assist in end to end supply chain planning, management and visibility
    • Creating a more joined up approach through communication with clinical teams

    Speakers

    Sonnika Lamont
    Senior Analyst, GlobalData
    Arnaud Dourlens
    Global Head of Clinical Supply Chain Operations, Sanofi

    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

    Kamal Amin
    Head of Supply Chain Management, Galderma

    11:30 AM

    Reserved for event sponsor

    12 PM

    Sharing challenges and best practice in cell therapy trials from a small biotech perspective

    • Setting up a local trial in Sweden: considerations and actions
    • Communicating with multiple stakeholders
    • Considering logistical requirements for personalized cell therapy: manufacturing, sites and patients
    • Providing a small company perspective on cell therapy trial execution

    Speakers

    Andrea Salmen
    Chief Operating Officer, NEOGAP Therapeutics AB

    12:30 PM

    Reserved for event sponsor

    1 PM

    Lunch and networking

    2 PM

    Enhancing trial resilience and success by forging strong relationships through common goals, from a clinical supply perspective

    • Leveraging insights of human dynamics to deliver IMP to clinical trials.
    • Exploring how Clinical Supply Professionals can reinforce a common goal and collaboration that can break down silos.
    • Bridging the gap between clinical supply, CMC, quality, regulatory, clinical operations and other stakeholders.
    • Utilizing robust relationships to navigate challenges and enhance trial success.

    Speakers

    Malene Gantzhorn Pedersen
    Senior Clinical Supply Specialist, Lundbeck

    2:30 PM

    Reserved for event sponsor

    3 PM

    Panel Discussion: Monitoring temperature control throughout supply chain lifecycle

    • Ensuring temperature maintenance throughout packing, shipping and at sites
    • Considering monitoring tools and loggers to assist in temperature tracking
    • Complying with regulatory auditing guidelines
    • Discussing trial product quality once it reaches the patient: who should be responsible?

    Speakers

    Sonnika Lamont
    Senior Analyst, GlobalData
    Tine Bülow
    Supply Chain Project Manager, Novo Nordisk
    Luiz Barberini
    Head of External Manufacturing, Bayer

    3:30 PM

    Afternoon refreshments, networking and prize draw

    4 PM

    Reserved for GlobalData

    4:30 PM

    Reserved for event sponsor

    5 PM

    Panel Discussion: Reviewing geopolitical impact on supply chain: minimizing disruption through effective risk mitigation planning

    • Identifying latest geopolitical challenges and impact on supply chain
    • Building contingency protocols from the start of trial to be better prepared for the unexpected
    • Incorporating risk assessment into project management plans

    Speakers

    Sonnika Lamont
    Senior Analyst, GlobalData
    Kamal Amin
    Head of Supply Chain Management, Galderma

    5:30 PM

    Chairperson’s closing remarks

    Speakers

    Sonnika Lamont
    Senior Analyst, GlobalData

    END OF DAY 1 AND NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION

    Streams

    Stream one

    CLINICAL TRIALS TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION

    8:15 AM

    Registration and Refreshments

    8:30 AM

    Chairperson’s Opening Remarks

    8:45 AM

    Transforming clinical data management with AI: challenges, solutions, and ROI

    • Tapping into the unprecedented opportunities the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers in the rapidly evolving landscape of clinical research
    • Implementing AI tools to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and compliance of clinical data management
    • Exploring the dual role of AI: Generating and reviewing clinical documents, addressing the critical challenges and proposing a robust framework for implementation

    Speakers

    Jonathan Crowther
    Former Head of Predictive Analytics, Pfizer

    9:15 AM

    Reserved for event sponsor

    9:45 AM

    Improving clinical supply chain with digital display labelling

    • Enhancing real-time data visibility and accuracy
    • Streamlining compliance and regulatory adherence
    • Boosting flexibility and efficiency in clinical supply management

    Speakers

    Alexander Debets
    Lead Clinical Supply Innovation, Former MSD

    10:15 AM

    Morning refreshments and networking

    10:45 AM

    Discussing importance and benefits of data-enabled clinical trial recruitment

    • Considering types of data that can be utilized to assist with patient recruitment challenges
    • Incorporating data findings into development of eligibility criteria
    • Using secondary health data to identify sites and patient cohorts
    • Complying with ethical and regulatory requirements of data usage

    Speakers

    Lill-Brith Wium von Arx
    RWE Lead Northern European Hub, Eli Lilly and Company
    Hanne Joergensen
    Clinical Trial Lead Northern European Hub, Eli Lilly and Company

    11:15 AM

    Reserved for event sponsor

    Reserved for event sponsor (tech spotlight)
    Reserved for event sponsor (tech spotlight)

    11:45 AM

    Panel Discussion: Clinical trial innovation: insights into new technology and strategy

    • Incorporating digitalization and new technologies into your clinical trials
    • Collaborative platforms: improving communication and efficiency among stakeholders
    • Success stories, transformative cases and key takeaways

    Speakers

    Alexander Debets
    Lead Clinical Supply Innovation, Former MSD
    Tankred Ott
    Senior Data Scientist – AI & Analytics CoE, Novo Nordisk

    12:30 PM

    Lunch and networking

    1:30 PM

    Lessons learned from implementing Digital Health Technologies into clinical trials

    • Examples from integrating DHTs, such as wearable devices, into clinical trials
    • Device burden and patient-related factors
    • Challenges faced by sites during DHT implementation

    Speakers

    Charlotte Sauter
    Principal Digital Health Scientist, Lundbeck

    2 PM

    Reserved for event sponsor

    2:30 PM

    Session topic TBC

    Speakers

    Tankred Ott
    Senior Data Scientist – AI & Analytics CoE, Novo Nordisk

    3 PM

    Afternoon refreshments, networking and prize draw

    3:30 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 30 minutes, delegates will have the opportunity to swap and choose a different table, and each roundtable will run twice.

    Roundtable 1
    Progressing your planning as a small biotech whilst in funding mode
    Judi Simonsen, CEO and Co-Founder, MERODZ

    Roundtable 2
    Selecting and managing sites: key considerations
    Catharina Östberg, Head of Site Management Nordics, Bayer

    Roundtable 3
    Considering sustainability throughout the clinical supply chain: where can we improve?
    Kamal Amin, Head of Supply Chain Management, Galderma

    4:30 PM

    End of conference

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    Karin Nordbladh
    Director Clinical Operations, Alligator Bioscience

    Karin has a MSc in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Biosciences from Uppsala University in Sweden.  She is passionate about drug development that aims to meet unmet medical needs. Karin has 19 years of experience in life science industry and has worked for Astra Zenica, McNeil AB, a Johnson&Johnson company, and currently works at Alligator Bioscience AB since 4 years as Dir ClinOps. Alligator is a company specialized in immune oncology drug development.

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    Lisbet Groes
    Associate Director Clinical Operations, Ascendis Pharma

    Lisbet Groes, Ph.D., e*MMBS, is Associate Director, Clinical Operations at Ascendis Pharma. With over 25 years in clinical development, she brings deep expertise in global trial execution, including leading Phase III programs in Japan. Lisbet has hands-on experience with CRO selection, PMDA interactions, trial execution, and inspection readiness. She is known for her strategic mindset, cross-cultural collaboration, and ability to foster high-performing sponsor-CRO partnerships.

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    Catharina Östberg
    Head of Site Management Nordics, Bayer
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    Luiz Barberini
    Head of External Manufacturing, 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

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    CTS sourcing and procurement trends and challenges – external manufacturing as the “procurement´s operational arm”

    2025-10-21, 8:30 AM

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    Panel Discussion: Monitoring temperature control throughout supply chain lifecycle

    2025-10-21, 3:00 PM

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    Lene Grejs Petersen
    Senior Adviser, Danish Medicines Agency
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    Päivi Susanna Worsøe
    Project Manager and Special Adviser in Clinical Trials, Danish Medicines Agency
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    Lill-Brith Wium von Arx
    RWE Lead Northern European Hub, Eli Lilly and Company

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    Discussing importance and benefits of data-enabled clinical trial recruitment

    2025-10-22, 10:45 AM

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    Hanne Joergensen
    Clinical Trial Lead Northern European Hub, Eli Lilly and Company

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    Discussing importance and benefits of data-enabled clinical trial recruitment

    2025-10-22, 10:45 AM

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    Kamal Amin
    Head of Supply Chain Management, Galderma

    Session Details:

    Panel Discussion: Reviewing geopolitical impact on supply chain: minimizing disruption through effective risk mitigation planning

    2025-10-21, 5:00 PM

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    Overcoming Import of Record and distribution challenges in clinical supplies

    2025-10-21, 11:00 AM

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    Sonnika Lamont
    Senior Analyst, GlobalData

    Sonnika Lamont, MRes, is a Clinical Trials Senior Analyst at GlobalData, where her primary responsibilities include the review and update of clinical trial information presented on GlobalData’s Trials Intelligence Platform, the production of analytical reports and insights, testing database releases, and providing comprehensive conference coverage. She has a firm understanding of all aspects of clinical research, and the drug development process. Prior to joining GlobalData, Sonnika worked as a Clinical Trials Research Assistant at University College London’s Cancer Institute. Sonnika holds a Master of Research in Drug Design with a concentration in rare diseases from University College London, and a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Nottingham Trent University.

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    Panel Discussion: Integrating both clinical supply and clinical team perspectives for end to end supply chain efficiency

    2025-10-21, 9:30 AM

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    Chairperson’s closing remarks

    2025-10-21, 5:30 PM

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    Panel Discussion: Reviewing geopolitical impact on supply chain: minimizing disruption through effective risk mitigation planning

    2025-10-21, 5:00 PM

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    Chairperson’s opening remarks

    2025-10-21, 8:15 AM

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    Panel Discussion: Monitoring temperature control throughout supply chain lifecycle

    2025-10-21, 3:00 PM

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    Elisabeth Ahlmann-Ohlsen
    Director Quality Assurance, Hemispherian AS
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    Kira Hammershoi
    Director EU/UK QPPV, LEO Pharma
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    Malene Gantzhorn Pedersen
    Senior Clinical Supply Specialist, Lundbeck

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    Enhancing trial resilience and success by forging strong relationships through common goals, from a clinical supply perspective

    2025-10-21, 2:00 PM

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    Charlotte Sauter
    Principal Digital Health Scientist, Lundbeck

    Charlotte Sauter is a dedicated professional in digital health. As a Principal Digital Health Scientist at Lundbeck, she brings more than four years of experience in evaluating and implementing Digital Health Technologies, including wearable devices, into clinical trials. Before joining Lundbeck, Charlotte worked as a Research Associate at NTU Singapore, focusing on digital health within the field of population health science. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Health Economics and a Master’s degree in Global Health.

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    Lessons learned from implementing Digital Health Technologies into clinical trials

    2025-10-22, 1:30 PM

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    Judi Simonsen
    CEO and Co-Founder, MERODZ
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    Alexander Debets
    Lead Clinical Supply Innovation, Former MSD

    Dr. Alexander Debets has and more than 20 years of experience in analytical and pharmaceutical R&D, and currently chairs the Clinical Supply Chain Council, a cross-functional and cross-divisional decision-making body for the integrated clinical supply chain.

    He previously worked for Organon and Schering-Plough. He held several roles of increasing responsibility in Analytical Development, Pharmaceutical Development and Clinical Supply Operations in the Netherlands. He was site head of development manufacturing sites in Germany and in Switzerland, which involved the transition of a site from research and development into commercial.

    His educational background includes a Doctor in Chemistry, and a Master’s Degree in Analytical Chemistry and Toxicology from the Free University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
    He was chairman of several committees and councils, including global harmonization steering committees for Analytical Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control (CMC) processes, Quality and international Procurement Improvements. He was board-member of the Analytical Section of the Royal Dutch Chemical Society and president of the Analytical Lab Managers Association.

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    Improving clinical supply chain with digital display labelling

    2025-10-22, 9:45 AM

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    Panel Discussion: Clinical trial innovation: insights into new technology and strategy

    2025-10-22, 11:45 AM

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    Andrea Salmen
    Chief Operating Officer, NEOGAP Therapeutics AB

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    Sharing challenges and best practice in cell therapy trials from a small biotech perspective

    2025-10-21, 12:00 PM

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    Helen Johansen Blanco
    Chief Operating Officer, Node Pharma

    Helén Johansen Blanco has 24 years of clinical development experience, managing Phase I to III clinical trials leading to the successful launch of several oncology products, as Revlimid, Xofigo and a Herceptin biosimilar. She has experience in project management and financial oversight of large global clinical trials conducted in all continents of the world, mainly within oncology, but also therapeutic areas as cardiovascular and gastrointestinal. Mrs. Blanco has previously worked for large international pharma companies such as AstraZeneca and Mylan, as well as small, medium to large sized biotechnology companies as Nordic Nanovector, Oncoinvent, Cantargia, Cytovation and Celgene. Currently she holds a position as Chief Operating Officer at Node Pharma AS, a small medium sized Norwegian biotech company. She holds a Diploma Engineer/MSc degree in Biophysics and medical technology and a MBA.

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    Claudia Krag
    Director Clinical Operations, Novo Nordisk
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    Tine Bülow
    Supply Chain Project Manager, Novo Nordisk

    Tine Bülow is a Biomedical Engineer with over 12 years of experience in clinical systems. Her current focus is on the integration of clinical systems, particularly in temperature management, which is complemented by 8 years of expertise in IRT (Interactive Response Technology) systems and 4 years of dedicated work with temperature control systems.

    Tine specializes in ensuring optimal temperature management throughout the product lifecycle—from the packaging of shipments to transportation—ultimately ensuring seamless delivery to patients participating in clinical trials. She is committed to enhancing the integrity and reliability of clinical trial supplies through effective temperature control solutions.

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    Panel Discussion: Monitoring temperature control throughout supply chain lifecycle

    2025-10-21, 3:00 PM

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    Tankred Ott
    Senior Data Scientist – AI & Analytics CoE, Novo Nordisk

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    Session topic TBC

    2025-10-22, 2:30 PM

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    Panel Discussion: Clinical trial innovation: insights into new technology and strategy

    2025-10-22, 11:45 AM

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    Merete Schmiegelow
    Patient Advocate
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    Jonathan Crowther
    Former Head of Predictive Analytics, Pfizer

    With a keen eye for Strategic Vision, Jonathan has been at the forefront of advancing analytical capabilities, particularly in site intelligence, operational metrics, and quality indicators. With a prowess in Digital Transformation has been instrumental in the on-time delivery and precision of a diverse suite of predictive models, leveraging ML/AI and Generative AI technologies.

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    Transforming clinical data management with AI: challenges, solutions, and ROI

    2025-10-22, 8:45 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.

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    Panel Discussion: Integrating both clinical supply and clinical team perspectives for end to end supply chain efficiency

    2025-10-21, 9:30 AM

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    Gunilla Andrew-Nielsen
    Head of Clinical Trials, Swedish Medical Products Agency

    Gunilla Andrew-Nielsen has held her current position as Head of Clinical Trial and Special Permission at the MPA in Sweden during seven years. Since the early 1990s, she has held various positions within global R&D in the pharma industry including project and training management and later as Director of Quality Assurance.

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    Cornelia Baumgartner
    Head of Clinical Operations, T-CURX
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    Advisory Board

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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.

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    Panel Discussion: Integrating both clinical supply and clinical team perspectives for end to end supply chain efficiency

    2025-10-21, 9:30 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, 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:

    CTS sourcing and procurement trends and challenges – external manufacturing as the “procurement´s operational arm”

    2025-10-21, 8:30 AM

    Session Details:

    Panel Discussion: Monitoring temperature control throughout supply chain lifecycle

    2025-10-21, 3:00 PM

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    Paul Larochelle
    Senior Director Global Clinical Supply Chain,
    Takeda

    Paul Larochelle has over 17 years of experience in a variety of positions within Clinical Supplies, including roles in clinical planning, production scheduling and planning, secondary packaging operations management, and business expert for a clinical inventory management system. Paul currently leads a team of Clinical Planning Leads at Takeda and is a member of the Global Clinical Supply Chain (GCSC) Leadership Team. He also oversees Takeda’s GCSC Post-PharmD Fellowship Program in partnership with the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS). Paul’s prior organizations include Genzyme/Sanofi and Biogen, supporting therapies across all indications and stages of development.

    In addition to his primary responsibilities, Paul served as a coordinator of Pharmacy Industry Fellowships for the Genzyme/Sanofi MCPHS Fellowship Program (2009-2014) and precepted over 50 pharmacy students interested in a career in industry for several schools. He is currently the Chair of the Dean’s Advisory Board for MCPHS Boston School of Pharmacy and a member of the Pharmacy Advisory Board for Western New England University. He is also a member of the Clinical Trial Supply Conference Series Advisory Board.

    Paul completed a Post-PharmD Industry Fellowship in Clinical Research/Investigational Product Management with Genzyme/MCPHS, a Doctorate in Pharmacy from MCPHS, an MBA from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and a degree in Biology from Providence College. Paul has also served previously as President of the Board of Directors for the Massachusetts Pharmacists Association (MPhA), and as President of the MCPHS Alumni Association.

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