BSMA Webinars

April 15, 2026
Understanding and operationalizing Managed Access Programs (MAPs)

MAPs are increasingly used to provide patients with serious or life-threatening conditions access to medicines before full regulatory approval. Yet for many supply chain professionals, MAPs remain poorly understood — often seen as “medical” or “regulatory” initiatives, rather than programs with significant supply, quality, and operational implications.

 

February 18, 2026
Introducing BioNX – a Biotech Community Platform for Patient-centric Clinical Trials

Discover how this secure, interoperable ecosystem platform helps Biotech better collaborate with their stakeholders, providing supply chain orchestration, real-time visibility, unbreakable traceability for Chain of Identity, Chain of Custody, Chain of Process & Condition, proactive eQMS compliance, and zero-trust security.

 

 

January 21, 2026

From Lab to Life: Unlocking the Adaptive Supply Chain for Faster Patient Impact

Clinical trials face mounting challenges in manufacturing, automation, chain of custody/identity, logistics, labeling, and data sharing—leading to fragmented supply chains, siloed data, delays, compliance risks, and jeopardized delivery of precision therapies. This is especially true for Biotech.

December 2, 2025

Strategic Packaging & Labeling: A Unified Approach from Clinical Operations to Supply Chain Execution

Coordination between Clinical Operations and Supply Chain—especially in packaging and labeling is paramount to prevent waste, delays, and compliance risks. This webinar contemplates how structured communication, and integrated planning can streamline execution, reduce inefficiencies, and improve global trial outcomes.

November 6, 2025

IRT/RTSM Innovation in today’s Clinical Ecosystem

The landscape of clinical trials is being reshaped by the accelerated pace of technology, with Interactive Response Technology (IRT) or Randomization and Trial Supply Management (RTSM) evolving from a static tool to a dynamic, intelligent, and integrated platform.

November 5, 2025

WILS-SCM Lunch & Learn: Unlock Leadership Insights in Life Science Supply Chain with Julia Tarasenko

Julia will share lessons from her global career across Europe, APAC, and North America, exploring leadership growth, cross-functional collaboration, and the impact of AI on supply chains.
This session will give you practical strategies to build confidence, overcome barriers, and empower women to excel in life science supply chain management.

November 4, 2025
Unlock the Power of AI in BioPharma Supply Chains

Discover how Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI Agents are redefining supply chain operations—driving efficiency, reducing risk, and enabling smarter decision-making.

 

 

October 22, 2025
Optimizing Comparator Sourcing in Clinical Trials

The demand for comparator medications in clinical trials has grown significantly over the past decade. As their importance and associated costs continue to rise, thorough preparation is essential. Being well-prepared helps prevent issues that could not only incur financial consequences but, more critically, cause substantial delays in your clinical trial.

 

September 24, 2025

How Smarter Planning Eliminates Interruptions In Drug Supply In Clinical Trials?

Join us for a quick, no-fluff webinar on how SCmple delivers smarter, pharma-specific supply planning that’s easy to use, fast to implement, and tailored to your needs.

Whether you are planning a new drug through clinical trials or developing supply plans for commercial products, see how you can go from reactive to proactive—without the complexity.

June 25, 2025

What Services Should We Expect From A Broker?

Join us for an insightful session where we break down the essential services a reliable customs broker should provide.

From compliance guidance and tariff classification to documentation and post-entry support, you’ll learn what to expect—and demand—from your broker to keep your global trade operations smooth, compliant, and cost-effective.

June 12, 2025
T-cells and Trade Wars: Navigating Uncertainty in the Advanced Therapy Supply Chain

Advanced therapy manufacturing timelines and costs continue to present challenges, but now there is a new foe: disruptions in supply chains, including geographical border challenges and the need to address reliable sources of starting and raw materials as a fast growing number of patients globally are now gaining access to these advanced therapies.

 

May 8, 2025
Leveraging Flexible Packaging, Labeling and Distribution Strategies

As the biopharma industry continues to evolve by developing more groundbreaking medicines and recruiting trial patients from diverse populations, traditional clinical packaging, labeling and distribution strategies are also being challenged. This webinar will review innovative supply chain solutions that can be implemented to help meet sponsors’ needs in this continually changing landscape.

 

February 13, 2025

Navigating Value Added Tax (VAT) for Cost Savings in a Compex, Global, Regulated Market

VAT compliance is a critical yet complex aspect of international clinical trial operations. From navigating multi-jurisdictional regulations to optimizing VAT recovery, understanding the nuances can have a significant impact on your trial budgets and overall financial efficiency.

 

December 13, 2023

The Power of a Data-Driven Clinical Supply Chain

Discover how data governance, advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and real-time monitoring can streamline execution, enhance operational efficiency, and reduce waste.

Our panel of experts have real life experience and will offering insights into how informed decision-making and proactive strategies can maintain a consistent supply flow.

Learn about the benefits of a data-driven approach, from improving patient care to achieving cost-effectiveness and sustainability in clinical operations.

November 15, 2023
“Best Practices & Innovation in Clinical Trial Packaging Strategies”

Learn from industry SME’s about Clinical Trial Packaging strategies, including the pros and cons of Make-to-Stock, Just-in-Time, Pooling, and other packaging strategies, and what drivers determine which strategies make most sense for your organization.

November 14, 2023

THE PERFECT FIT: New Tools and Approaches for Customized Control Towers

Life sciences have unique issues that aren’t well served by one-size-fits-all supply chain solutions. In this webinar, BSMA Executive Director Devendra Mishra welcomes Frank Lawhon from Cisco Systems and visionary supply chain architect John Hoyt from D.W. Morgan Company to explain how customized control towers can better fit your company’s needs. 

"IRT – The Better Half"

September 28, 2023

Explore the less explored side of Clinical Supply Chain from the Interactive Response Technology side and learn about the latest best practices and trends in IRT.
This is one of a series of webinars that will explore best practices and solutions to supply challenges around Clinical Supply Planning, Tools & Technologies, Data Analytics, and Commercialization of New Products.

July 11, 2023

The benefits of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) in the Clinical Planning space are real!! …but they don’t come without effort. 

Learn from this panel of industry leaders how to navigate the opportunities and challenges that come with applying S&OP to the clinical space. We will explore process, organizational buy-in, use of technology, and how to measure and manage so that S&OP brings the maximum benefit to your business.
This is part of a series of webinars that will explore best practices and solutions to supply challenges around Clinical Supply Planning, Tools & Technologies, Data Analytics, and Commercialization of New Products.  

February 9, 2023
“NOVARTIS’ CLINICAL SUPPLY CHAIN DIGITALIZATION JOURNEY”

The future of Supply Chain is Digital! Learn from a renowned industry leader how to leverage technology to stabilize and optimize your clinical supply chain. Interact with Antonio as he demystifies the definitions, concepts, and strategies around supply chain digitalization, and shares Novartis’ journey and lessons learned. These insights will be meaningful for all companies, regardless of size or maturity level.

January 24, 2023

“Demand Planning Strategies
for Clinical Trials”

Clinical trial demand forecasting has traditionally focused on avoiding inventory stock-outs; however, this approach can leave the supply chain flooded with unused inventory at the study’s conclusion. Attend this webinar and learn about demand forecast elements and strategies for taking a balanced approach to both avoid stock-outs and reduce waste in the supply chain.

December 15, 2022

“The Road to ERP:
Our Journey by Allogene, Incyte and Beigene”
Avoid pitfalls and mistakes by hearing from your peers about their ERP journey within their companies. Each speaker will share stories about their experience and about factors that influenced their decisions, along with addressing questions from the audience.

November 30, 2022

“Everything you wanted to know about
clinical supply chain but were afraid to ask”
Join our webinar to learn how clinical supply chain can leverage commercial capabilities and technology to improve supply chain management. 

August 25, 2021
“Patient-Centricity within Drug Supply: Moving from a Push to a Pull Strategy”

In the new age of clinical drug supply,
patient centricity has moved
to the forefront of supply chain initiatives.
This is particularly true in an environment where Patient Enrollment and Patient Screen Failures are significant variables.

May 11, 2021
Clinical Forecasting & Demand Planning for a Patient-centric Supply Chain

Webinar Objectives

  • Overview of the need for a more patient-centric supply chain
  • Decision for a push vs. pull supply chain
  • Challenges being faced by trial sponsors amid increasing trial complexities
  • Best practices for forecasting for dynamic enrollment
  • How tools and technology can help enable a dynamic supply strategy

April 7, 2021
Challenges and Opportunities in Clinical Trial Supply Forecasting

Executives of Amgen, Incyte, BioMarin, and Tenthpin will address the formidable challenges and opportunities in Clinical Trials, the incubator for drug development. 

October 7, 2020
LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS FOR VACCINES, APIs, DRUGS & DEVICES DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

September 16, 2020
LATEST COVID-19 LIFE SCIENCE LOGISTICS NETWORK UPDATES
July 14, 2020
Effective Alert Management Across the EU FMD and DSCSA Saleable Returns 
May 20, 2020
Navigating the logistics network under the Coronavirus attack!
May 19, 2020
Supply Chain Disruptions: Face and Embrace the New Normal
04-08-2020: Round Table: “BSMA-IN -ACTION: ADDRESSING THE HEALTHCARE SUPPLY CHAIN CHALLENGES OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC”
05-06-2020: HOW TO PREPARE THE SUPPLY CHAIN FOR REOPENING OF THE ECONOMY AFFLICTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC?
2019-09-25: Making the Switch: The Impact on Costs Quality and Sustainability of Cold Chain Shipments
Bridge the gap in CGT talent and career development at your company
2018-05-17 Clinical Supply Chain: Experience Matters
2019-04-25 Overcoming Risks to Create A Successful Commercialization Journey for your Product
2019-05-29 Learn how GSK combines Strategic Sourcing, Business Planning and Supply Collaboration For Innovation
2018-04-12 Do It Right The First Time: Reduce Compliance Risk and Streamline our Labeling and Artwork Processes
2018-02-28 Block Chain for DSCSA: How the Mediledger Project Delivers on Track and Trace
2017-09-18 Successful Transformation of GxP data to the Cloud
2019-12-11: Driving Supply Chain Productivity In Cell Gene Therapy Clinical Trials
06-07-2017
The Impact of Regulations on Temperature Management: Using Technology, Tools, and Insight to Mitigate Risk
02-14-2017
Being Prepared for Serialization and Track and Trace: DSCSA 101
2019-09-24: Successfully Co-managing your Clinical and Commercial artwork in a complementary process
07-11-2017
The Supply Chain Implication of
EU Regulatory Annex 16