Event - BSMA

BSMA March Summit

March 26-27, 2025 | Crowne Plaza Suites, Foster City, CA

HOW DO YOU ACHIEVE RESILIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY OF THE BIO-PHARMA SUPPLY CHAIN WHILE DELIVERING AFFORABLE HEALTH CARE?

Our Summit Agenda

Early Bird Tickets

50+

Attendees

5+

Speakers

7+

2

Days of Networking

A Glimpse into the Summit!

After successful conferences in Foster City and Brussels, BSMA will return to Foster City for the 17th Annual Summit. The theme of the Conference is “HOW DO YOU ACHIEVE RESILIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY OF THE BIO-PHARMA SUPPLY CHAIN WHILE DELIVERING AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE?”. Leaders of the industry are coming together to further industry capabilities in the critical areas of Clinical and Commercial Supply and Operations, Transportation and Logistics, Digital Transformation and overall supply chain management.

On Day 1, March 26, JOIN US for a full day of Plenary sessions. At 6pm, BSMA will award the 2025 SCM Excellence Awards to the winning organizations. Then be prepared to have tons of fun at our SOCIAL NETWORKING PARTY! There will be delicious food, wine and beer, live music, games, and of course – NETWORKING!

On Day 2, March 27, a full day of panel tracks will address the optimization of Clinical Trials, there will be an Interactive Town Hall, followed by Transportation Management and Digital Transformation.

NOTE: This agenda is IN PROGRESS

Summit Agenda

(Note: The program will get updated)

Day 1, March 26, 2025

SCHEDULE

DESCRIPTION

8:00 – 6:00 PM

VENDOR SHOWCASE: SERVICES, PRODUCTS & TECHNOLOGIES FOR INNOVATION

8:00 – 8:30 AM

BREAKFAST NETWORKING BREAK

8:30 – 8:45 AM

WELCOME ADDRESS: A BLUEPRINT FOR SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: 2025

Devendra Mishra, Executive Director, BSMA
Rich Kilmer, CEO, CargoSense

8:45 – 9:30 AM

SCM 360 PANEL: HOW IS SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT ADVANCING HEALTHCARE?

Executives of supply chain management will address the specific steps being undertaken to meet the challenges of digitalization with automation, data science, and AI; management of the network in a period of geo-political conflicts; building visibility in the network for real-time decisions; and, supplier relationships in the global marketplace. Opportunities for collaboration in the ecosystem will be presented along with strategic insights for small and mid-sized companies without a commercial product.

PANEL
Stuart Poll, Vice President, Global Supply Chain, Illumina
Chris Bogart, Vice President, Supply Chain Management, Bayer Pharmaceuticals
3 Executives to be announced
Moderator: Bob Lamont, Partner, Clarkston Consulting

9:30 – 10:15 AM

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: WHAT IS THE BLUEPRINT OF THE EARLY ADOPTERS?

Practitioners will present case studies of integration of process automation, digital technologies, data analytics, and advanced systems into traditional supply chain processes to enhance planning, visibility, efficiency, and agility from clinical to commercial operations. Unlike traditional supply chains that rely heavily on manual processes and isolated systems, solutions will be discussed to leverage interconnected tools and real-time data to optimize operations across the entire supply chain network. Focus will be on low hanging fruits for digital transformation.

PANEL:
Alex Guillen, Corporate Strategy – Commercial Development, Tive
Rich Kilmer, CEO, CargoSense
Stefan Braun, Managing Director, SmartCAE
Brain Daleiden, Vice President, Corporate Marketing, Communications, and Community, TraceLink
Paul deRoulhac, Digital Transformation Lead , Genentech
Moderator: Randy Bradley, Associate Professor, Supply Chain and Information Systems , University of Tennessee, Knoxville

10:15 – 11:15 AM

VENDOR SHOWCASE & NETWORKING BREAK

11:15 – 12:00 PM

STRATEGIC OPROCUREMENT TO ENSURE RESILIENCE & SUSTAINABILITY IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN OF HEALTHCARE

A fact-based presentation will be made by leaders from a university (ASU), research organization (CAPS), large BioPharma company, and an early warning information enabling company, to address the unprecedented challenges of the marketplace, where steps are being taken to reconfigure the processes, people and technologies of the upstream supply chain for reliability, responsiveness, agility, cost tro serve, and return on assets. Benchmarking data will be presented to spur initiatives within companies.

PANEL:
Geoff Zwemke, Director of Product, CAPS Research
Executive, BioPharma Company , To Be Announcecd
Warnibg Information Company Executive, To Be Announced
Moderator: Dr. Eugene Schneller, Professor, Supply Chain Management, W. P. Carey School of Business (ASU)

12:00 – 12:45 PM

END-TO-END CLINICAL SUPPLY PROCESSES HOLD THE KEY TO REDUCE WASTE

Practical solutions will be discussed to reduce the wasteful impact of
1. Long Manufacturing Lead Times and Variability of Delivery Time and Quality,
2. Delays (and unavailability) in Obtaining Real Time Status from Service Providers,
3. Recurring Inventory Shortages Leading to Missed Patient Doses,
4. Disconnect between Clinical Operations and Supply Chain Management,
5.High (Excessive) Inventory Levels with over 50% of waste, and
6. Lagging Forecast Updates.

PANEL:
Kristen DeVito, Executive Director – Clinical Suppl Chain, Exelixis
Milad Kelada, Head of Clinical Trials System, Beigene
Keith Hamel, Vice President, Strategic Accounts, KetteQ
Kristin Summers, Associate Director, Clinical Supply, Savara Pharma
Ryan Mills, Senior Director, Supply Chain, Denali Therapeutic
Moderator: Sascha Sonnenberg, Vice President, Global Business Development, Sanaclis

12:45 – 2:00 PM

LUNCHEON NETWORK: SPONSORED BY D. W. Morgan

ANNOUNCEMENT OF 40 UNDER FORTY RECOGNITIONS
PROGRAM MANAGERS: Rajeev Mishra, Go To Market Advisor, Slalom; Mary Yurkovic, Chief Community Engagement Officer, BSMA; Dotti Yells, Vice President, Marketing Technology, BSMA

2:00 – 2:45 PM

BUILDING REAL-TIME VISIBILITY BY INTEGRATING DRUG DEVELOPERS WITH CROs, CMOs & LOGISTICS

How do we build a dashboard for decision making where the forecast, purchase order for materials and services, production orders, status of delivery and product quality, inventory, and associated information is available in real time between the internal and external nodes of the clinical supply chain? SMEs will discuss how such an infrastructure can be built to be driven by patient enrollment and enable overall optimization.

PANEL:
Donna Lucero, Manager, Clinical Supply Systems, Amgen
Neeraj Shah, Managing Partner, Boston Insights
Rutesh Desai, Associate Director, Beigene
Kevin Clover or Frank DiStefano, Director, Business Development, Xeremis
Moderator: Catherine Hall, Head-GXP Quality, Egnyte

2:45 – 3:30 PM

BEST PRACTICES FOR COMMERCIALIZATION OF DRUGS: THE NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTION PARADIGM

The launch of a drug in the marketplace involves getting approval from FDA, transitioning from Clinical Supply to Commercialization, self or distribution with a strategic partner, being watchful of pharmacovigilance, and having all the required systems, people, and services in place with reliability. Lessons learned from war horrors will be discussed and proven practices recommended to optimize the successful acceptance of the product by consumers.

PANEL:
Aparna Seksaria, Sr. Manager, Life Sciences Industry Solutions, SAP
Charles Enriquez, Sr. Director, Supply Chain Business Owner, Allogene
Matt Blume, Vice President, Business Transformation, Catalent
Mike Ragone, Sr. Director Supply Chain, Vaxcyte
Adam Tamanini, Sr. Manager, Services Product, North America, World Courier (Cencora)
Moderator: Arun Cavale, CEO, NexInfo

3:30 – 4:15 PM

BREAKING BARRIERS: WOMEN LEADING INNOVATION IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT OF LIFE SCIENCES

From the bench to the bedside, women leaders will share their unique journeys and insights on overcoming the challenges faced by women in supply chain management. They will address: Breaking the Glass Ceiling; Navigating the Gender Gap; Pay Equity, Representation, and Unconscious bias; Work-Life Integration; Mentorship and Sponsorship; Building a Supportive Network to Empower Future Generations of Women Leaders; and Lack of Access to Capital. The panel aims to raise awareness of the challenges facing women in life sciences supply chain management and inspire action towards a more equitable and inclusive future. Following the panel, discussion will be conducted to form a “Women in BioPharma Supply Chain Management” group to provide a platform for networking, mentorship, and advocacy within the industry.

PANEL:
To Be Announced
Moderators: Kristin Ekwall, SVP, Sales & Operations, CargoSense
Mary Yurkovic, Chief Community Engagement Officer, BSMA

4:15 – 6:00 PM

VENDORE SHOWCASE & NETWORKING BREAK

6:00 – 10:30 PM

SOCIAL EXTRAVAGANZA

Day 2, March 27, 2025

SCHEDULE

DESCRIPTION

8:00 – 6:00 PM

VENDOR SHOWCASE: SERVICES, PRODUCTS & TECHNOLOGIES FOR INNOVATION

8:00 – 8:30 AM

BREAKFAST NETWORKING BREAK

8:30 – 9:00 AM

HOW TO DEVELOP A GLOBAL TRADE COMPLIANCE PROGRAM: MANAGING IMPORTS & EXPORTS TO SATISFY REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS & AVOID PENALTIES?

Complying with international trade regulations on a worldwide basis is a challenging task. Lack of knowledge of trade compliance or failure to comply with import-export regulations can slow down your global supply chain and result in huge penalties, avoidable delays, and additional tariff costs. The presentation will address
1. Importance and impact of Global Trade Compliance (GTC) (import, export rules),
2. An overview of the CBP CEE program and an introduction to the PHC CEE. CBP’s enforcement trends and penalties,
3. Best practices for developing a world class Global Trade Compliance program,
4. How to avoid common “red flags” errors and what not to do with respect to biotech/pharma imports from a CBP/CEE perspective, and
5. Beneficial services of the CBP Center for excellence for Pharma, Healthcare and Chemicals (PHC- CEE)

PANEL
JoAnne Colonnello,Center Director, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and Health & Chemicals CEE
Ania Hajdukiewicz, Global Head, Trade Compliance, Novartis BioMedical Research
Steve Johnsen, Vice President and Head of Global Trade Compliance, Bayer

9:00 – 9:45 AM

NAVIGATING THE THREAT OF TARRIFS AND RESTRICTIONS IN GLOBAL TRADE

Tariffs and Non-Tariff barriers can add additional cost and disrupt your global supply chain. Very few companies have sufficient visibility, controls for verification, or analysis of the custom duties paid worldwide to the governments. The challenge is likely to be exacerbated by the tough economic times and threats of trade wars. Our Experts will examine ways to minimize customs duty and identify saving opportunities. Some of the questions to be answered: Do you know the potential impact of the “Trump Tariffs” on your current imports and global sourcing? What are effective strategies you can adopt to minimize VAT or Customs duty costs? What are the best practices for identifying and managing non-tariff barriers for efficient market access around the world?

PANEL:
Dale Bushell, Director, Pharmaceuticals and Aviation, VAT IT
Dan Bell, Sr. Vice President, Innovation & Strategic Operations, Marken
Deep Sengupta, Founder, DSG Global
Sonia Jakell, Sr. Manager, Global Trade Compliance, BioMarin Pharmaceutical
Toni Smith, Clinical Supply Logistics, Arcus Bioscences
Moderator: Jeff Bernia, Sr. Manager Shipping, Bayer

9:45 – 10:30 AM

STRATEGIC SOURCING FOR PRODUCTIVITY, QUALITY, RESILIENCE, AND SUSTAINABILITY

The growing alignment of drug manufacturers with their suppliers, service providers and technology enablers is driving the necessary transformation of BioPharma with significant mutual advantages. Processes, information, systems, platforms, and technologies will be presented. Focus will be on how information sharing, systems connectivity, and relationship enhancing strategies are delivering greater healthcare.

PANEL:
To Be Announced
Moderator: To Be Announced

10:30 – 11:30 AM

VENDOR SHOWCASE & NETWORKING BREAK

11:30 – 12:00 PM

WHAT IS NEEDED TO MAKE OCEAN FREIGHT THE NEW AIR FOR FOR BIOPHARMA LOGISTICS?

The shift from Air to Ocean is moving fast within Bio-Pharma Logistics in an effort to reduce costs and improve sustainability of the environment. However, the increased transit time requires a way to connect the different legs of the journey which are preferably handled by one trusted partner who has control over the assets to simplify the transport chain and minimize risks. Conditions which favor ocean shipment will be identified. The presentation will cover how Maersk supports the air to ocean conversion and enable achieving true End-to-End visibility.

Sebastian Steinmüller, Global Product Owner Pharma Cold Chain, A.P. Møller-Mærsk

12:00 – 12:45 PM

COLD CHAIN SOLUTIONS FOR FROZEN PRODUCTS: ACHIEVING EFFICIENCY, SAFETY & SUSTAINABILITY

The challenges of shipping Frozen Products are monumental. What are the product specifications, packaging configurations, freight forwarding practices, cargo transportation methods and monitoring required for optimal decision making?

PANEL:
Jeff Perata, Director, PBO Logistics, Gilead Sciences
Craig Vermeyen, Director, Packaging and Labeling, Kite Pharma
Andrew Schadegg, Vice President Life Sciences – North America, AiT Worldwide Logistics
John Burkhardt, Regional Manager, Healthcare Vertical – Americas, Expeditors
Ross Blum, Development Manager, ElPro
Moderator: Felix Boos, Former VP TempChain Solutions & Strategy, va-Q-tec

12:45 – 2:00 PM

LUNCHEON NETWORK

ANNOUNCEMENT OF WOMEN IN SUPPLY CHAIN PROGRAM
PROGRAM MANAGERS: Kristin Ekwal, SVP, Sales & Operations, CargoSense
Mary Yurkovic, Chief Community Engagement Officer, BSMA
Dotti Yells, Vice President, Marketing Technology, BSMA

12:45 – 2:00 PM

STRENGTHENING THE BACKBONE OF SUPPLY CHAIN: TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS

Stephanie Robbe Kramer, Principal, Brand Strategy & Bactivation, United Airlines
Jennifer Haigh, Director, Key Account Manager, Kuehne+Nagel
Andrew Heholt, Product Manager, Sonoco ThermoSafe
Kunal Punjabi, Director, Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare, DVS
Moderator: Jeff Tucker, CEO, Tucker Company Worldwide

12:45 – 2:00 PM

TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS: A NEW FRONTIER HAS BEEN REACHED!

A comprehensive case study will be presented to demonstrate how to successfully manage
1. Temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals across various channels;
2. Quality, value, reliability, and speed of vaccine distribution;
3. Real-time IoT devices and digital platforms;
4. Validation of Temperature Control Logistics, and 5. Maximization of waste and safeguarding products.

Chris Bogart, Vice President Supply Chain Management, Bayer Pharmaceuticals
Prashanth Chakravartula, Sr. Director, Warehouse & Logistics, Bayer Pharmaceuticals
Wahiba Hall, Bayer Pharmaceuticals

3:30 – 4:00 PM

SCM EXCELLENCE AWARDS

4:00 – 6:00 PM

VENDOR SHOWCASE

COCKTAIL RECEPTION

Why Register?

Gain Insights from Industry Leaders

Learn from top experts and thought leaders in the bio-pharma industry, gaining valuable knowledge and cutting-edge strategies.

Network with Global Professionals

Connect with like-minded professionals, and potential partners from around the world, building relationships that can propel your career or business.

Discover the Latest Trends and Technologies

Stay ahead of the curve by exploring the newest advancements, technologies, and solutions transforming the bio-pharma supply chain.

Unlock Opportunities for Business Growth

Explore opportunities to scale your business through key industry connections, collaborations, and actionable insights from influential speakers.

An incredible event! I gained valuable insights and connected with global industry leaders. A must-attend for anyone in bio-pharma!

Person, Job
Company Name

The sessions were practical and engaging, offering real-world solutions. I left inspired and better equipped for success!

Person, Job
Company Name

BSMA SOCIAL PARTY AT CROWNE PLAZA SUITES BISTRO & LOUNGE

We had such a blast last year, let’s have even more fun this year! No need to go too far, just steps away for this awesome activity….lots of singing, dancing, finger food, beverages, getting to know each other better – NETWORKING!

Venue

CROWNE PLAZA SUITES

1221 Chess Drive, San Mateo, CA, CA 94404, US
(650) 431-2517

RESERVATIONS: Discount rates for Attendees. Rooms are limited so please make your reservations as soon as possible. Click here for reservation.

Get Directions

Our Past Sponsors