Mirko started his career as a Business Analyst at EuroGroup consulting, where he advised several major Pharma companies on various Supply Chain matters and then joined Pfizer in 2007, holding several key roles in the EMEA Supply Chain organization that brought him to lead both strategic transformational initiatives and operational teams throughout a 12 years tenure. At Pfizer, he currently holds the role of Global Supply Chain Lead – European Distributor Markets, overseeing the Supply Chain operations in a cluster of 22 Markets spanning across Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Mirko holds a Master’s degree in Business Economics from Università degli Studi di Salerno (Italy), a MSc in Logistics & Supply Chain Management from the Cranfield University (UK) and an Executive MBA from the Smartly Institute (US), he is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt and he’s currently based in London, UK.
Mirko started his career as a Business Analyst at EuroGroup consulting, where he advised several major Pharma companies on various Supply Chain matters and then joined Pfizer in 2007, holding several key roles in the EMEA Supply Chain organization that brought him to lead both strategic transformational initiatives and operational teams throughout a 12 years tenure. At Pfizer, he currently holds the role of Global Supply Chain Lead – European Distributor Markets, overseeing the Supply Chain operations in a cluster of 22 Markets spanning across Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Mirko holds a Master’s degree in Business Economics from Università degli Studi di Salerno (Italy), a MSc in Logistics & Supply Chain Management from the Cranfield University (UK) and an Executive MBA from the Smartly Institute (US), he is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt and he’s currently based in London, UK.
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.
Sudhir is an accomplished business transformation leader, astute strategy deployment & Innovation practitioner in Supply Chain, Operations & Customer Excellence wherein he was associated with renowned organizations in India & Globe. He acquired strong business acumen & deep knowledge in all related functions of Supply chain including Planning, Procurement, Inventory, WH, Logistics, Distribution & Commercial.
Sudhir has been recognized for execution of prestigious projects & innovative work while emphasizing on ‘Change the status quo’ thereby strengthening the value chain on long term sustainability. He possesses a career spanning more than 30+ years with renowned organizations of Pharma, Automobile & Consumer goods sectors including that of Honda, Toyota, GM, Xerox, Jubilant, Hospira & Pfizer. He handled various commercial & greenfield projects of large volumes & high financial stakes with enormous success.
Sudhir is a mechanical engineer with MBA & an alumni of AOTS, Japan besides, member of advisory board of distinguished forums, blogger & an eminent speaker. He has travelled across the World including US, UK, Japan, China, Korea, Italy, Australia, Brazil & South East countries for attending Specialized Trainings, Workshops, Seminars & Business meetings. Sudhir is currently Vice President & India Head - Supply Chain at Pfizer.
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.
Martin Gouda – Martin is the Leading Partner for Supply Chain Strategies in Healthcare at BCI Global. He has over 30 years of experience in international supply chain excellence. Martin has advised and led projects supporting Fortune 500 companies in the areas of global warehousing, distribution, transport management, End-2-End solutions and supply chain transformation. Martin has a unique blend of experience leading firms in strategic, tactical and operational areas. Previously he has led a global healthcare team for a multinational 3pl. Early in his career, Martin led the supply chain operation for a leading national hospital. Martin conceived and started the Healthcare Logistics Forum in Europe which is now in its 15th year providing a platform to share best practices among peers. As a consultant, Martin has advised clients such as Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Celgene, Baxter, Stryker, Medtronic, Abbott, ACIST, Lilly, Amgen, Arvelle, Rapharma, Takeda, TNT, DHL, UPS and many more.
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).
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.
