Jim is a performance driven Supply Chain leader with over 20 years of experience in the Biopharmaceutical industry. Materials Management expert who has led the implementation of a SAP ERP system in a commercial environment utilizing both in-house and external manufacturing. Experienced in supplier auditing and qualification processes, sourcing and management of CMOs, and the use of QRM and OpEx to manage the end to end supply chain. Well-developed leadership skills that include formulation and deployment of strategy, succession planning and talent development, operational budget responsibility and ensuring compliance with Corporate Standards and cGMP/ICH regulations. A compliance-minded individual with strong knowledge of cGMPs, global regulatory requirements, and an understating of how they impact the supply chain. Demonstrated capability in a primary engagement role representing supply chain and functional operations to external regulatory agencies.
A focused and results-driven supply chain executive with a proven track record of success with sales/operations planning, operational excellence, sourcing/procurement, distribution management, logistics, inventory optimization, ERP implementation and supply chain transformation. Proven ability to identify strategic opportunities and develop, implement, and sustain changes to deliver year-over-year improvements in quality and performance for multiple programs. An effective leader who focuses on team development, diversity and inclusion. A top-performing and highly skilled producer who uses experience and expertise to obtain measurable results with increased operational understanding, process improvements, and portfolio growth.
Arul Joseph leads the Pharmaceutical Development and Clinical Supply Chain function at Avanir Pharmaceuticals. He has about 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and has held roles of increasing responsibility at Gilead Sciences, Merck, and Schering Plough. Before joining the pharmaceutical industry, he conducted postdoctoral research at the Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, CA. Arul earned his PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of Maryland in College Park, MD, and an MBA in Strategy and Finance from New York University's Stern School of Business in New York, NY.
Dr. Emre Gollu leads all commercial and operational activities for the Established Brands portfolio at UCB, as well as leading forecasting, planning, and replenishment processes in Turkey and MEA Region for the producer. Additionally, he leads the management of technology transfer projects for production localization in Turkey. Prior to this, he was working for UCB Pharma as Senior Supply Chain Manager and the CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control - Technical operations starting from API production) Representative for Turkey and MENA Region. He speaks German, English, and French.
Mr. Herjolfsson is Co-founder and CEO of Controlant, a technology company that is pioneering the development of next-generation supply chain monitoring and traceability solutions for digitally connected pharmaceutical cold chains. He has driven the vision, culture, and growth of the company for the last 10 years. Controlant’s fully validated cloud and IoT solutions provide real-time, end-to-end visibility and risk mitigation across all lanes—air, road, rail, and sea—and through the last-mile. Managed services, including 24/7 global monitoring and response, inventory management, and reverse IoT logistics help to automate supply chain logistics, reduce quality review time, and proactively prevent business and product waste. Intelligent data analytics provide enterprises with proactive insights to fuel impactful decision-making and collaboration throughout their entire business ecosystem.
Julian is an Associate Director in Global Logistics procurement and been with AZ since 2008. We are responsible in my team for managing the commercial element of AZ freight. We spend annually around $350m focus on delivering broader value to the business beyond just saving projects. We have led alongside our distribution colleagues various projects focusing on consolidation, optimisation and execution not least the transition from air to sea which have managed to switch over 70% of the AZ global volumes. We have worked hard over the past year dealing with the recent challenges that Covid has brought to us all.
Julian is an Associate Director in Global Logistics procurement and been with AZ since 2008. We are responsible in my team for managing the commercial element of AZ freight. We spend annually around $350m focus on delivering broader value to the business beyond just saving projects. We have led alongside our distribution colleagues various projects focusing on consolidation, optimisation and execution not least the transition from air to sea which have managed to switch over 70% of the AZ global volumes. We have worked hard over the past year dealing with the recent challenges that Covid has brought to us all.
Professor Dr. Yvonne Ziegler has an academic background in business studies and a PhD in Personnel Management. She has been working from 1991-2006 for Lufthansa German Airlines in Management positions in Germany and abroad. Since 2007 she is a professor of Business Administration/ International Aviation Management at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences. From 2010-2013 she was the dean of the faculty business and law. From 2017-2020 she was program director of the Pharma Supply Chain Risk Management project funded by the LOEWE3 funds of the land Hesse. Currently she is coaching the start-up Mytigate GmbH.
Kane Edgeworth has over 20 years experience working in his specialist field of temperature compliance since 2001, when one of the first sets of guidelines was written by senior MHRA inspector, Mr John Taylor. The article was published in the Pharmaceutical Journal and stands as a critical platform that shaped the majority of the current guidelines we work with today.
Having initially worked for one of the world’s largest data logger manufacturers for over 8 years, Kane then co-founded Biomap Ltd with fellow Director Niccolo Moreno in July 2009. Biomap was launched to fulfil the growing need for specialist compliance services specifically to meet the increasing demands of cGxP guidelines. Biomap has quickly become a respected market leader in its field and continues to grow at a fast pace.
Kane is a regular speaker on the topic of temperature compliance and was also a member of the GDP working party for the ECA and PQG interpretation guidelines package (published in response to the release of the EU GDP guidance in 2013).
Until recently Chris Wallace was Senior Director – Global Logistics for BMS Celgene based in Switzerland. In that role he was responsible for all the company’s logistics operations from customer services through to distribution, with specific oversight of the company’s global partners be they Logistics Service Providers or Distributors/Wholesalers. Previously he was Senior Director International Supply Chain - for Sanofi Genzyme, based in the Netherlands. There he was responsible for supply chain development and logistics operations, new product introductions (NPI), distribution compliance including the governance of third parties and the establishment of new routes to market. He has over 30 years supply chain and logistics experience across multiple market sectors as diverse as automotive, hi-tech, logistics services, medical device and retail, as well as biotech/pharmaceutical. Chris holds a degree in Economics from Manchester University, an MBA from Aston University Business School and a post-graduate Diploma from London University. He is a member of the UK Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) (where he acts as a professional examiner).
Veronica Alonso has an Executive Master Degree in IESE university, Supply Chain ICAI Master and bachelor.Veronica, in her mostly 20 years’ experience, has supported several Pharma merges processes from supply chain and specially inventory management, worldwide and in several areas of the business; her experience varies from drugs and medical devices manufacturing and production to sales planning and marketing operations, including significant experience with Research and Development, Supply Chain, in Healthcare world. Veronica is based in Zurich, she is part of the Takeda Supply Chain Excellence team, with global responsibility on CMO inventory reconciliation process governance, as well as Forecast Accuracy performance management.
Experienced Head Of Supply Chain Management with a demonstrated history of working in the pharmaceuticalsindustry. Strong operations professional skilled in Verification and Validation (V&V), Biotechnology, BusinessIntelligence and Process Engineering.
Experienced leader in Global Supply Chain Management, Analytics and Lean Six Sigma. Known as a successful Lean implementation team leader and trainer. Expertise in theory & practice of Analytics. Possesses broad cross-functional view of supply chain's impact on the enterprise and customer experience. Reduced end-to-end lead time for the procurement & manufacturing of product nearly 30%.
Connie Warren is a Business Development Director for SkyCell AG. She is responsible for bringing awareness of SkyCell to the US pharmaceutical industry and growing commercial development in the East & Southeast regions of the US. Prior to joining SkyCell, Connie dedicated 15 years to the advancement of scientific research in Antarctica for the United States Antarctic Program at McMurdo Station, Antarctica. Connie specialized in operations & logistics in support of the unique supply chain required to enable successful scientific research in Antarctica and guarantee the safety of the science crews in the field. In addition, she also became very familiar with the challenges of maintaining the integrity of frozen science and managed the processes required to provide an unbroken cold chain for the temperature sensitive scientific samples leaving Antarctica. Since early 2019, Connie has been utilizing her diverse capabilities and skills right here in the US with SkyCell.
Myron Pelly has been part of the Pacer Family for four years, where he has led the company’s growth in the nuclear medicine, pharmaceuticals, and cannabis industries. When he is not helping his clients deliver life-saving supplies around the world, he is working on improving his running stats and drawing skills.
Jeff Clark is Founder and CEO of 7PSolutions, starting the company in April of 2010 to raise the standards within the pharmaceutical supply chain and improve Patient Safety. Using his extensive background in the global transportation and the life science industry his vision was to combine a GMP quality management system with technology, providing training and tools to all stakeholders of the supply chain allowing for real-time visibility and faster decision making.
Prior to starting 7PSolutions, Clark held management positions within the global transportation industry with a focus of combining global transportation with unique software technologies to enhance processes and data flows. Other expertise includes Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Distribution Practices, Food Safety, Cargo Security and Dangerous Goods transported by air, sea, rail, and ground globally.
