7:30 am Check-In & Coffee
8:30 am Chair’s Opening Remarks
8:40 am Industry Leader’s Fireside Chat: Discussing Strategies for Selecting & Partnering With CROs & Laboratory Vendors
Synopsis
- Discussing key factors to consider when selecting CROs and ancillary services based on your company scale and needs to ensure a successful partnership
- Sharing real-world experiences and insights of working with CROs and ancillary services across different-sized biotech and pharma companies to identify common strategies to overcome key challenges
- Exploring the potential advantages of partnering with central and small, specialized labs
9:30 am Keynote Presentation: Spotlighting the Successful Integration of Multiple Vendors to Effectively Produce Strong Clinical Outcomes
Synopsis
- Exploring strategies for managing a large and diverse vendor network to streamline processes and ensure seamless clinical processes
- Identifying proactive measures to mitigate risks before they impact clinical outcomes
10:00 am Morning Break & Speed Networking
Synopsis
As this community unites, this session will provide valuable networking time with your peers, enabling you to forge new and lasting connections.
Investigating AI Integration in the Future of Vendor Management to Transform Management Processes
11:00 am Evaluating, Qualifying & Incorporating AI Suppliers Into the Clinical Trial Process
Synopsis
- Identifying key areas and manual processes where AI can enhance clinical trials to enhance efficiency
- Exploring AI integration opportunities into existing processes or service offerings to enhance vendor management insights
- Evaluating strategies to effectively engage with suppliers that incorporate AI to ensure seamless vendor management processes
11:30 am Roundtable Discussion: Evaluating the Future of AI in Vendor Management to Uncover Opportunities for Process Optimization
Synopsis
- Leveraging AI to predict potential issues, such as supply chain disruptions or vendor performance drops, allowing for more proactive management and timely intervention
- Exploring AI innovation to enhance productivity and expand potential applications of AI in vendor management
- Exploring how pharma and biotech leverage AI in vendor management processes to identify common strategies for seamless AI integration and effective utilization
12:15 pm Lunch Break & Networking
Organizing Clinical Trials to Simplify Processes, Streamline Data Management & Ensure Timely Achievement of Trial Metrics
1:15 pm Highlighting Successful Strategic Approaches to Streamline Clinical Trial Processes & Mitigate Vendor Risks
Synopsis
- Identifying strategies to ensure deliverables and compliance with regulatory standards
- Highlighting clinical trial risks and approaches to overcome them
- Showcasing enhanced clinical outcomes utilizing risk mitigation strategies
1:45 pm Roundtable Discussion: Reviewing Data Formatting Standardization Approaches to Streamline Data From Multiple Labs to Enhance Clarification, Precision & Efficiency
Synopsis
- Discussing approaches to centralize key processes to ensure consistency and effective oversight across the clinical trial process
- Uncovering critical frameworks to enhance clinical trial efficiency and enhance alignment with critical clinical milestones
- Identifying challenges in data formatting standardization to uncover opportunities to refine data management across vendors
- Discussing strategies to standardize data to enhance the reliability of clinical data and enhance efficiency
2:45 pm Afternoon Break & Networking
Optimizing Vendor & Laboratory Communication to Amplify Clinical Trial Success
3:45 pm Building Strong Vendor Relationships to Ensure Effective Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
Synopsis
- Discussing key strategies for creating a mutually beneficial relationship with vendors to ensure alignments to achieve goals and expectations
- Exploring opportunities to establish transparent communication channels to effectively share insights, feedback and updates to meet trial deadlines
- Identifying opportunities for process optimization to ensure mutual growth and foster long-term preferred vendor partnerships
4:15 pm Developing Strategies to Enhance Lab Collaboration & Clinical Trial Efficiency
Synopsis
- Identifying best practices to ensure seamless data exchange across central and thirdparty laboratories to enable result consistency and successful clinical outcomes
- Exploring systems and strategies to improve sample tracking and expand protocols for greater consistency across labs