Procurement in Pharma: Aligning to Executive Vision to Deliver Strategic Results
Time: 4:25 pm
day: Conference Day One
Details:
Join us at our panel discussion, moderated by Elizabeth Iorns, Ph.D., CEO and Co-Founder of Science Exchange, to dive into a discussion on what executives at biopharma and key strategic suppliers need from procurement to deliver on their objectives. Our panelists include Mark Currie, Ph.D., Iaso Ventures Partner, Ironwood Board of Directors; Mitch Coyne, Chief Commercial Officer at BioIVT; and Bill Pierce, Chief Information Officer at BioIVT. Together, they will explore how procurement strategies are perceived at the executive level and how procurement can align with and facilitate the core objectives of driving groundbreaking R&D to deliver new transformative therapeutics.
Key discussion points will include:
- The evolving purpose of procurement from a mere cost center to a strategic business enabler for scientists
- The shifting perceptions of procurement roles from traditional control functions to transformative business influencers
- Future trends in procurement, such as workforce reduction, increased automation, and a stronger emphasis on technology
Practical insights on how procurement can foster strong supplier relationships and drive efficiency without compromising on cost or quality. This session promises to provide valuable insights into making procurement a pivotal part of achieving strategic R&D goals in the rapidly changing pharma industry.