Temperature Controlled Logistics in Biopharmaceuticals Europe 2023
Milan, Italy
15th-16th March, 2023
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Temperature Controlled Logistics in Biopharmaceuticals Europe 2023
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Arena International are delighted to announce that our Temperature Controlled Logistics in Biopharmaceuticals Europe event is returning to Madrid.
Join us for this two day in person event for industry leading updates on a series of topics around temperature-controlled logistics. This will include how to avoid excursions, using data to monitor temperatures, shipping products at deep frozen temperatures and how your peers are coping with new Brexit regulations affecting the supply chain in and out of the UK.
This case study and networking driven event will feature talks from GSK, Eli Lilly and Co, Merck and many more!
A NETWORK OF PEERS AND COLLEAGUES
As this event returns to an in-person format, you can look forward to a networking focused event with industry leading presentations, interactive formats and the most innovative solution providers attending.
Hear from industry leading speakers, Learn what is round the corner in terms of future trends and get the latest knowledge on new and upcoming disruptors.
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‘The whole setting is actually very well accomplished! Thanks again for the invitation!’ Apogenix AG

Chris Wallace
Senior Vice President, Supply Chain,Clover Biopharmaceuticals
Biography:
Session Details: Building a Robust Global Cold Chain Distribution for Vaccine Products 22-03-2022, 9:00 am View In Agenda

Georges L. France
VP, Quality Integration Lead,GSK
Biography: Georges France is leading the Quality integration process for GSK Consumer Healthcare further to the JV with Pfizer Consumer Healthcare in August 2019. Before that Georges was leading Quality globally for the Local Operating Companies (LOC) for the GSK Consumer Healthcare division. Prior to joining GSK, he was with at Novartis since March 2012. He previously worked at Pfizer as a Vice President of Global Quality Strategy and Global Affiliates Quality and prior to that, worked at Wyeth for 12 years. Georges holds a Doctorate in Pharmacy and a Post-Graduate Degree in Pharmacology and completed the INSEAD Advanced Management Program. He was EPFIA topic leader in the Expert working Group for the ICH Q10 guidelines regarding the Pharmaceutical Quality System as the ICH Q8, Q9 and Q10 Implementation Working Group. Today he is an EFPIA Expert for ICH Q12 Expert Working Group.
Session Details: Panel Debate: Monitoring and controlling the temperature – lessons learned beyond the pandemic 22-03-2022, 10:00 am Keeping pace with the evolving regulatory landscape and quality guidelines 22-03-2022, 2:00 pm View In Agenda

Patrick Pichler
Head of Distribution Quality,Merck Biopharma
Biography: Patrick is heading the Department Quality in Distribution, Artwork and Product Security @Merck since 2014. In this role he is deeply involved in all topics around distribution, warehousing, GDPs, validation and qualifications, risk assessment, etc. With his team he controls the worldwide shipments leaving all Merck manufacturing sites or CMOs. Before joining Merck Patrick was working as GMP and GDP inspector for the Austrian national Health Authority. Being responsible for international inspections he gained a lot of insights into the pharmaceutical world and quality practices of various pharma companies. As a member of the GDP drafting group at the European Health Authority EMA he was deeply involved in the generation and implementation of the EU GDP guideline. Patrick has also a broad knowledge in QC testing and product release as he worked in different QC labs for 11 years. He is a biotechnologist by training with a Master’s Degree of the University of Applied Science in Krems, Austria.
Session Details: Groundbreaking new temperature monitoring system for distribution 22-03-2022, 11:00 am Train to China – Alternative to Sea and Airfreight? 23-03-2022, 9:00 am View In Agenda

K Nicole Harter
Quality Consultant, Global Logistics, Quality Systems, Laboratories,Eli Lilly and Company
Biography:
Session Details: Preparing for unplanned excursions - proactively managing your supply chain 22-03-2022, 12:00 pm View In Agenda

Alan Kennedy
Director,Poseidon
Biography: Alan Kennedy is a specialist in supply chain dynamics who, with his extensive cross-sector experience, is focused on bringing best-collaboration practice to coldchain pharma-logistics. He is one of the principal architects behind the Poseidon program, a new logistics delivery model that has been conceived to radically transform the transportation of pharmaceutical products by sea. This is being achieved through the application of contemporary supply chain best-practice and structured, multi-party, collaboration.
Session Details: MMCS - introducing a new route to Pharma GDP Compliance and Standardisation 22-03-2022, 4:00 pm View In Agenda

Francisco Rizzuto
Cargo Specialist Manager for EU, UK, Turkey, Ukraine, Israel, Russia & CIS,IATA – International Air Transport Association
Biography: Francisco (52) is a certified Non-Executive Director, Economic Analyst & MBA with 28 years of experience in International Trade & Air Freight Transportation, specialized on Temperature Controlled Shipments of Pharmaceuticals. Currently, at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) holding the position of Cargo Specialist Manager for the EU, UK, Turkey, Ukraine, Israel, Russia & CIS countries being responsible for delivering IATA’s Cargo Agenda in the Region and supporting the air cargo industry adoption and implementation of IATA´s global certification program for the proper air transportation of pharmaceuticals: being Instructor for the IATA’s Diploma of Air Cargo Transportation of Pharmaceuticals including courses of Temperature Control Risk Management, Temperature Control Air Cargo Operations, Audit and Quality for Temperature Controlled Shipments with more than 350 trained industry professionals globally. Additionally acting also as IATA`s Auditor & Consultant on pharma temperature control projects at Airports in Europe, US, Canada, Latin America and South Africa for Airlines, Airports´ Handling & Ramp Operators, Freight Forwarding Companies and Trucking Companies. Before joining IATA, Francisco owned and managed his own company for 15 years dedicated to Freight Forwarding, Customs Brokerage and Int´l Trade Consulting, and worked for companies like Panalpina and UPS (Supply Chain).
Session Details: Improving the quality of airfreight temperature controlled logistics 23-03-2022, 11:00 am View In Agenda

Ana Martinez Lozano
Ass. Director Distribution & Logistics Quality EMEA Lead,MSD
Biography:
Session Details: Ensuring Quality in Last Mile Solutions for Temperature Sensitive Medication 23-03-2022, 10:00 am View In Agenda

Prof. Dr. Yvonne Ziegler
Professor of Business Administration,Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
Biography:
Session Details: Best-in-class data-driven technologies for temperature controlled logistics 22-03-2022, 3:00 pm View In Agenda

Richard Peck
International Logistics Director,Clover Biopharmaceuticals
Biography:
Session Details: Panel Debate: Monitoring and controlling the temperature – lessons learned beyond the pandemic 22-03-2022, 10:00 am Streamlining Shipping Qualification and On-going Performance with the Use of Simulation and Digitalisation 22-03-2022, 5:00 pm View In Agenda

Cécile Pascaretti
Global Distribution Quality Assurance Manager,Merck
Biography: Cécile Pascaretti holds a doctoral degree in Pharmacy from the University of Limoges, France. She is in Merck Healthcare for 22 years and was heading various quality positions locally in France and then globally covering GMP and GDP aspects. Cécile is in charge of the Supply Chain and Distribution Quality Management for Merck Healthcare. In this role, she is taking care of all the GDP topics especially external supplier management and qualification - validation. She is also Deputy Responsible Person for Merck Healthcare France.
Session Details: Train to China – Alternative to Sea and Airfreight? 23-03-2022, 9:00 am View In Agenda

Nikolay Todorov
Project Manager, Quality Manager Distribution,Merck
Biography: For the past two years Nikolay has served as Project Manager responsible for the global implementation of BlueTeMS Project. Prior to this he was Quality Manager and Responsible Pharmacist of Merck Bulgaria. Nikolay joined Merck in June 2015 from Sopharma AD where he, over a five years period, held several positions in the manufacturing of dry-ice, aseptic and solid dosage products, validation of processes and equipment, validation of computerised systems, administration of electronic Quality Management System, motoring and coordination of all deviations, complaints, change controls, CAPAs, etc. Nikolay holds a master’s degree in pharmacy from Medical University of Sofia, Bulgaria.
Session Details: Groundbreaking new temperature monitoring system for distribution 22-03-2022, 11:00 am View In Agenda

Harald van Weeren
Segment Manager Clinical Trials,Berlinger and Co AG
Biography:
Harald is Segment Manager Clinical Trials at Berlinger & Co. AG, a leading supplier of integrated soft- and hardware temperature monitoring solutions for pharma and med-tech industries. Harald has over 10 years of experience in Product Management and Market Segment Management, bringing value to customers with high-tech innovative solutions. Harald has a PhD in physics from the University of Twente, The Netherlands.
Session Details: End-to-end temperature monitoring to improve patient safety: technological and process considerations 22-03-2022, 11:30 am View In Agenda

Axel Hartman
Project Manager, Product Handling,MSD
Biography: A real project/program manager with a wide experience in general management (incl strategic thinking), data/process analyze, purchasing/sales and coaching. This expertise allows me to act in a broad variety of functions within the Supply Chain Management and be a motivator/coach for others. In the past years, I’ve developed a lot of interest and expertise in Supply Chain within pharmaceutical environments. Especially interested in the IoT, seamless monitoring development and the way this can be used within the inductry. Also a in-depth knowledge of all regulations, like GxP / Gamp 5 and all modes of Transport.
Session Details: Panel Debate: Monitoring and controlling the temperature – lessons learned beyond the pandemic 22-03-2022, 10:00 am View In Agenda

Assil Mohebbi
Proposal Manager,T-safe
Biography:
Session Details: Integrating new technologies for temperature sensitive supply chains 23-03-2022, 9:30 am View In Agenda

Paul Terry
Sales and Marketing Director,Peli BioThermal
Biography: Paul Terry was appointed Sales and Marketing Director - EMEA for Peli BioThermal, in 2013. With over 20 years experience of commercial sales; sales team management and long-term strategic planning, Paul has been a key addition to the Peli BioThermal business. Prior to joining Peli BioThermal, Paul had spent 10 years working within the paper and packaging industries including working for SCA Packaging as Sales and Marketing Director in Asia. Paul spent time focusing on the development of sales strategy where he successfully saw a sales increase year on year. Previous to this Paul held various positions as European Strategic Account Director, Strategic Account Controller and Business Development Manager for Coca-Cola and Mobil Oil. Paul worked for a number of years in both continental Europe and Asia and has extensive global account management skills and experience of complex supply chains. Paul lives in Banbury, Oxfordshire with his young family. Outside of work Paul enjoys outdoor sports whenever time permits and is keen amateur astronomer and cyclist.
Session Details: The challenge of sustainability when selecting single use or reusable temperature controlled shippers for clinical trial and clinical pharmaceutical applications 22-03-2022, 4:30 pm View In Agenda

Nhoriebhe St. Pierre
Product Manager,va-Q-tec AG
Biography: Nhoriebhe St. Pierre is a Product Manager at va-Q-tec, where she sets the goals and defines the success of thermal packaging products. She uses her positive attitude to encourage others to be innovative and succeed. Nhoriebhe was born in the Philippines and grew up in California. She graduated from San Jose State University and obtained her MBA in International Healthcare Management at Frankfurt School of Finance and Management. In her free time, Nhoriebhe likes to climb and surf.’
Session Details: Product Safety: Which thermal packaging fits your requirements? 22-03-2022, 9:30 am Panel Debate: Monitoring and controlling the temperature – lessons learned beyond the pandemic 22-03-2022, 10:00 am View In Agenda

Steve Healy
Managing Director,va-Q-tec AG
Biography: 15 years' experience in temperature controlled packaging and logistics. Serving both the clinical and commercial healthcare supply chain Working for global organisations and managing sales, marketing, strategy, and global operations. I've worked with medium sized high growth companies coordinating global customer operations as part of acquisitions. Peli Bio - worked with commercial pharma on vaccine distribution, insulin projects and developed dedicated customer sites. Also, on major global roll out of new packaging solutions for clinical supplies as part of a project team when the customer was developing new dedicated temperature controlled facilities. Cryopdp - central lab logistics, CROs for biological samples return to lab using dry ice and controlled ambient. Diversified into new sectors of clinical supplies and Early Access Programs shipping high value temp sensitive products for compassionate use where time to patient is critical. All of the above means that I have a strong understanding of import and export requirements for non-commercial products
Session Details: Panel Debate: Monitoring and controlling the temperature – lessons learned beyond the pandemic 22-03-2022, 10:00 am View In Agenda

Sonia Sanz
Business Manager,S Europe
Biography:
Session Details: The challenge of sustainability when selecting single use or reusable temperature controlled shippers for clinical trial and clinical pharmaceutical applications 22-03-2022, 4:30 pm View In Agenda

Ada Palmadottir
VP of Business Development,Controlant
Biography:
Session Details: Solving the unique challenges of clinical trial supply chains 22-03-2022, 2:30 pm View In Agenda

Ranald Haig
VP of Sales,Controlant
Biography:
Session Details: Solving the unique challenges of clinical trial supply chains 22-03-2022, 2:30 pm View In Agenda





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