09
October

08:00 AM CEST

Clinical Trial Supply Chain

Name: Clinical Trial Supply Chain Conference
Start: 2023-10-09T08:00
End: 2023-10-09T16:50
Location: Radisson Blu Hotel

Strategy Meeting Zurich 2023

Transforming supply chain network to keep up with future global health crisis

Radisson Blu Hotel, Zurich Airport

A MEETING EXPERIENCE UNLIKE ANY OTHER

Fresh Clinical Trial Supply Chain Insights

Tired of the same conference experience? Real discussions and genuine networking are often promised, but not always delivered. Proventa International’s Clinical Strategy Meetings are designed to avoid the pitfalls of a typical conference, by providing the right environment to make those important connections through interactive roundtable discussions, exclusive networking and keynote panel debates. Join Clinical Trial Supply Chain professionals from across the Europe, in London, to discover new insights and take your company’s mission to the next level.

What makes our strategy meetings unique?

Roundtable Discussions

Intimate discussions led by renowned industry experts. Have your voice heard and debate alongside like-minded life science executives.

Unrivalled Networking

With senior delegation from big pharma and innovative biotech from across the East Coast, you can network with peers from different locations, all in one place.

Personalised Agenda

Choose the topics that matter to you. Reserve your place at the roundtable discussions and ensure your whole day delivers the insights you need to hear.

Solutions to your Problems

We’ve partnered with the best solution providers to solve your biggest challenges. Engage in pre-arranged, private meetings to address your specific needs and find a tangible solution.

Industry Researched Topics

We guarantee our agenda is up-to-date and mission critical because its designed by you. We speak to our extended network of senior decision makers to ensure the most important topics are discussed.

Senior Decision Makers

The entire strategy meeting is specifically tailored to the needs and challenges of senior life science professionals. Discover how your peers are dealing with the same challenges as you.

Meet Our Past Facilitators

Our panel of facilitators play a key role in shaping the agenda for the day. See who will be bringing their expertise to the table at our Clinical Trial Supply Chain strategy meeting.

Eric Klaver

DCT Regulatory Director – IQVIA Decentralized Clinical Trials IQVIA

Rob van den Bergh

Regional Director, Africa Oximio

Gal Alterovich

Director, Strategic Services & Alliances Oximio

Zayheda Khan

Director, Commercial & Procurement Oximio

Alex Guillen

Director of Sales – Life Sciences and Pharma Europe TIVE

Roman Hrynchuk

Chief Operating Officer Sanaclis

John Murray

VP Global Business Development SanaClis

Allan Van Konynenburg

Senior Director, Global Depot Network SanaClis

Paul Terry

Director, Sales & Marketing Peli BioThermal

Paul Terry was appointed Sales and Marketing Director – EMEA for <a href="https://pelibiothermal.com/">Peli BioThermal</a>, 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. Since Paul joined the organisation, Peli BioThermal have experienced significant sales growth throughout their comprehensive single / reusable parcel and bulk shipper products, which have been specially developed for the pharmaceutical and clinical trials market. 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.

Sonia Ben Hamida

Head of Special Cargo Operations, Safety and Security International Air Transport Association (IATA)

Kamal Amin

Head of Clinical Supplies Management Galderma

Nigel Cryer

Global Audit Head, Global Quality Inspection & Continuous Improvement Sanofi

Nigel has over 25 years experience of technical, managerial and quality in the Life Science industry. During this time he has gained in depth knowledge of Logistics, Biotech manufacture, Active Pharmaceutical manufacture, Oral dosages, Toxicology and Pharmacovigilance. His areas of expertise include Quality Management, Quality systems, Sterility Assurance, Data Integrity, Regulatory compliance, Lead auditing, inspection preparation, Inspection hosting, Inspection readiness and recovery with inspectorates including FDA, SwissMedic, ANSM, MHRA, ANVISA and Germany. He has worked with global companies such as AstraZeneca, MSD (Merck & Co), DHL Life Sciences, Roche, Johnson & Johnson and <a href="https://www.sanofi.com/en/">Sanofi</a>. He has developed local, national, regional and global logistics strategies alongside top 30 life science/ pharmaceutical/ biotech companies. Nigel has prepared and undertaken recovery programs after inspections, care of FDA inspections and CAPA closure, along with a Chinese Pharmacopiea project to achieve product launches ahead of time in China and led the Data Integrity program at several sites and companies. He also has experience in CMO/CDMO manufacturing in specialty companies such as Norgine and NextPharma. Initially he was educated as a Chemist & Analytical Chemist and as a Qualified person. Notable achievements include being a leader for ISPE in Commissioning and Qualification, Chairman for the PDA global introduction of ICHQ7, Chairman of APIC-Cefic, validation of the “Shake test” to identify frozen product and distributing 2.5 m malaria nets in Kenya on behalf of UNICEF.”

Niklas Mattsson

Director Comparator Management MSD

Chris Wallace

Former Senior Vice President Supply Chain Clover Biopharma

Chris has over 30 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 the last 20 years of his career and has latterly been SVP Global Supply Chain at Clover Biopharmaceutical. 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. Recently he has established the supply chain function in a biotech start up and successfully built the cross functional team to support the launch of a new vaccine. 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 Italian red wines!

First name	Last name	Job title	Company name	Photo URL	Bio Position
Eric	Klaver	DCT Regulatory Director – IQVIA Decentralized Clinical Trials	IQVIA	https://proventainternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Eric-Klaver.jpg	Eric brings almost 30 years of clinical research experience to IQVIA in roles varying from data management to post-trial access. His focus has been on compliance in clinical trials, through training and auditing. Eric has trained clinical research staff literally around the world and has audited, supported audits and inspections on an international stage as well. Currently, Eric focuses on the continued compliance of the IQVIA DCT strategy and platform.
Rob	van den	Regional Director, Africa	Oximio	https://proventainternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Rob-van-den.jpg	Rob is Regional Director, sub-Saharan Africa at Oximio, which includes operations in South Africa and Kenya. Both are licensed pharmaceutical distribution warehouses, specialising in global clinical trial supply procurement, comparator sourcing, repackaging, storage and distribution. Rob entered the clinical trial logistics market in 2002 and continues to build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with local and international sponsors, manufacturers, and other key study stakeholders including regulators and CROs.
Gal	Alterovich	Director, Strategic Services & Alliances	Oximio	https://proventainternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Gal.png
Zayheda	Khan	Director, Commercial & Procurement	Oximio	https://proventainternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Zayheda.jpg
Alex	Guillen	Director of Sales – Life Sciences and Pharma Europe	TIVE	https://proventainternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Alex-Guillen.jpg	Alex Guillen is an established executive with a proven record in global business and market development, with well-rounded experience in multicultural sales management and brand building. Alex has extensive experience and expertise in cold chain; as SME – Life Science and Pharma at Tive, Alex leads sales and business development within the company’s rapid-growth Life Science division. Previously, Guillen served as a Board Member and leader of Corporate Strategy at SWITRACE S.A, a developer of temperature and humidity data loggers compliant to the Pharma and Biotech industries. Alex’s extensive experience also includes serving as Global Cold Chain Director of Fisher Clinical Services, CEO of Escort Cold Chain Solutions SA, and Director for Commercial Operations for Novartis Vaccines.
Roman	Hrynchuk	Chief Operating Officer	Sanaclis	https://proventainternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Roman-Hrynchuk-New.jpg	Roman leads key company business by providing strategic direction and day-to-day oversight. With 15 years of experience in pharmaceutical business, Roman leverages a profound and deep knowledge of clinical research and a passion for operations, to continuously improve the company’s performance, whilst retaining compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices. Additionally, Roman is responsible for the regular control and management of SanaClis’s operational departments such as, Clinical Operations, Clinical Trial Supply Chain, Data Management, Pharmacovigilance/Medical Affairs and Sourcing. Further to Roman’s oversight of the aforementioned internal departments within SanaClis, Roman also plays a vital role in ensuring the implementation and continuous development of key operational strategies/objectives and thereby accomplishing the company’s high standards and corporate goals.
John	Murray	VP Global Business Development	SanaClis	https://proventainternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/John-Murray.jpg	John Murray currently serves as Vice President Global Business Development at SanaClis, leveraging his extensive clinical and supply chain background across all therapeutic areas and phases of development to best serve our customers worldwide. In addition to the oversight of new and existing business, John is responsible for the identification of strategic partnerships (on a governmental, company or institutional level) and potential collaborations with companies seeking to further develop their pipeline. He is highly experienced in providing advice upon the possible areas of collaboration and to discuss how SanaClis’s extensive CRO and supply chain service offering can assist in the realisation and successful execution of our customers projects.
Allan	Van Konynenburg	Senior Director, Global Depot Network	SanaClis	https://proventainternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Allan-van-Konynenburg.jpg	Allan van Konynenburg has more than two decades of experience in Business Development and Operations in the pharmaceutical arena, specifically in specialty logistics and supply chain. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience across the pharmaceutical ecosystem, extending to Warehousing, Fulfilment, Distribution, CTSM, Logistics, Direct-to-patient, and Cell & Gene therapy. Allan is responsible for SanaClis vendor relationships, identification of specialized Clinical Trial Depots, formalization of business relationship with current and new vendors and establishing and negotiation of unified pricing models. His knowledge and experience play a key role in managing innovative approaches to existing and new business challenges and work with teams across SanaClis to deliver customer-centric products and services that support SanaClis’ mission statement.
Paul	Terry	Director, Sales & Marketing	Peli BioThermal	https://proventainternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Paul-Terry-e1603969644879.jpg	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. Since Paul joined the organisation, Peli BioThermal have experienced significant sales growth throughout their comprehensive single / reusable parcel and bulk shipper products, which have been specially developed for the pharmaceutical and clinical trials market. 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.
Sonia	Ben Hamida	Head of Special Cargo Operations, Safety and Security	International Air Transport Association (IATA)	https://proventainternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Sonia-Ben-Hamida-1.jpg	As Head of Special Cargo at the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Dr Sonia Ben Hamida leads the development of the special cargo agenda, delivering standards, business processes, and solutions for the air cargo supply chain related to the transport of live animals, perishables, and temperature-sensitive cargo, and all other special cargo. Prior to joining IATA, Sonia held several roles in France where she spent 8 years driving innovation in the aerospace industry. She is also a lecturer on innovation management at EPFL and the University of Geneva.
Kamal	Amin	Head of Clinical Supplies Management	Galderma	https://proventainternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Kamal-Amin-1.jpg	Kamal has over 15 years of experience in operational and technical roles in end-to-end supply chain (clinical and commercial) with quality focus, including manufacturing, procurement, leadership management in the life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical and device industries. He manages a global team of supply chain specialists, training the next generation of Clinical Supplies Experts. He tries and instills a proactive culture and ‘can-do’ attitude for colleagues and challenge them to volunteer new ideas, resulting in increased operational efficiencies via simplification. He truly believes ‘A team is much more likely to get to an optimized solution than an individual’. Kamal earned a BSc in Medicinal Chemistry, a PhD in Organic Chemistry and an MBA from the American Management Association.
Nigel	Cryer	Global Audit Head, Global Quality Inspection & Continuous Improvement	Sanofi	https://proventainternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Nigel-Cryer.jpg	Nigel has over 25 years experience of technical, managerial and quality in the Life Science industry. During this time he has gained in depth knowledge of Logistics, Biotech manufacture, Active Pharmaceutical manufacture, Oral dosages, Toxicology and Pharmacovigilance. His areas of expertise include Quality Management, Quality systems, Sterility Assurance, Data Integrity, Regulatory compliance, Lead auditing, inspection preparation, Inspection hosting, Inspection readiness and recovery with inspectorates including FDA, SwissMedic, ANSM, MHRA, ANVISA and Germany. He has worked with global companies such as AstraZeneca, MSD (Merck & Co), DHL Life Sciences, Roche, Johnson & Johnson and Sanofi. He has developed local, national, regional and global logistics strategies alongside top 30 life science/ pharmaceutical/ biotech companies. Nigel has prepared and undertaken recovery programs after inspections, care of FDA inspections and CAPA closure, along with a Chinese Pharmacopiea project to achieve product launches ahead of time in China and led the Data Integrity program at several sites and companies. He also has experience in CMO/CDMO manufacturing in specialty companies such as Norgine and NextPharma. Initially he was educated as a Chemist & Analytical Chemist and as a Qualified person. Notable achievements include being a leader for ISPE in Commissioning and Qualification, Chairman for the PDA global introduction of ICHQ7, Chairman of APIC-Cefic, validation of the “Shake test” to identify frozen product and distributing 2.5 m malaria nets in Kenya on behalf of UNICEF.”
Niklas	Mattsson	Director Comparator Management	MSD	https://proventainternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Niklas-Mattsson.jpg	Niklas Mattsson has a MSc in Mechanical Technology from Chalmers University of Technology and has experience in medical devices and clinical supply in the pharma industry. Since 2004 he has held different roles in Comparator Management at wholesalers, a CMO and MSD. Currently he is Director, Project Management, in MSDs Global Clinical Supply located in Schachen, Luzern.
Chris	Wallace	Former Senior Vice President Supply Chain	Clover Biopharma	https://proventainternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Chris-Wallace.jpg	Chris has over 30 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 the last 20 years of his career and has latterly been SVP Global Supply Chain at Clover Biopharmaceutical. 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. Recently he has established the supply chain function in a biotech start up and successfully built the cross functional team to support the launch of a new vaccine. 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 Italian red wines!

Eric Klaver, Rob van den Bergh, Gal Alterovich, Zayheda Khan, Alex Guillen, Roman Hrynchuk, John Murray, Allan Van Konynenburg, Paul Terry, Sonia Ben Hamida, Kamal Amin, Nigel Cryer, Niklas Mattsson, Chris Wallace

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Chief Executive Officers

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Directors

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Clinical Trials Logistics

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Cold Chain

Technology

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u003ch5u003eHow can we implement and work with new IRT systems and overcome challenges? Importer of Record (IoR Discussion) Examining current packaging developments and forecasting their influence on the industry in 2023 and beyond Challenges in sourcing comparators Examining the different types of direct delivery of medicines that are feasible today

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Streamlining Clinical Supply Chain – Supply IMP to the Right Place, on Time and on Budget SANACLIS Navigating Clinical Trial Regulation PCI PHARMA SERVICES Clinical Trial Insights into Comparator Sourcing: 2020 to 2022 ABACUS MEDICINE PHARMA SERVICES The impact of the war on clinical trial supply OXIMIO – THE SMO GROUP Direct-to-Patient logistics in Europe: how to manage regulatory variances per country OXIMIO – THE SMO GROUP

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Gal Alterovich

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Roman Hrynchuk

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Allan Van Konynenburg

Paul Terry

Sonia Ben Hamida

Kamal Amin

Nigel Cryer

Niklas Mattsson

Chris Wallace

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Chief Executive Officers

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