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THE U.S. BIOPHARMA
Outsourcing Agenda

Two tracks covering external manufacturing strategy and technical operations

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TWO FOCUSED TRACKS. PRACTICAL INSIGHTS.

TRACK 1

External Manufacturing Strategy

For senior leaders responsible for network strategy, supply resilience, partner performance and quality oversight.
Manufacturing Network Optimization + Resilience
Biogen, Eli Lilly, Astellas, Pfizer, Vertex
AI in Manufacturing: New Research + Case Studies
Sanofi, Pfizer, Aizon, MasterControl
D.C. Policy + The Impact on Biopharma External Supply

The Brookings Institute, P.B.O.A.

TRACK 2

Technical Operations + CMC

For technical leaders responsible for tech transfer, process robustness, scale-up and regulatory readiness.
Scaling ADC Development
Crescent Biopharma, Oliyai Consulting, Axplora
CMC for Small Molecules, Cell & Gene and Sterile Fill-Finish
AstraZeneca, Vertex, Gates MRI, QurAlis, Genetix Biotherapeutics + more
Next-Generation Quality in The Age of AI

FDA, Eli Lilly, Bimeda

LEARN FROM THE PEOPLE LEADING OUTSOURCING

Gil Roth
President
PBOA
Omar Kassim

Head of Global External Manufacturing
Takeda

Amit Jain

Senior Director Drug Product Development,
QurAlis

Kaan-Fabian Kekec

Partner
Simon Kucher

Amber Meriwether

Corporate Strategy
Astellas

Alfredo Vidal
Director, Risk Management
Commercial Supply Chain
Vertex
Gretchen Peck

Sr. Director, Strategy & Program Management
Pfizer

Praveen Prasanna

Snr Director External Manufacturing
Eli Lilly

Adora Padilla

Head, CMC Project Leadership and Vaccine Strategy
AstraZeneca

Rondu Vincent

Executive Director of Global Responsible Sourcing
Bristol Myers Squibb

Marta Wosinska

Senior Fellow
The Brookings Institution

Joseph Graskemper

General Manager, Early Phase Development & Manufacturing
Biogen

Winner: Best Event Launch 2026

Recognised by the Association of Event Organisers as best event launch of the year

OUTSOURCING EXCELLENCE ROUNDTABLES

Work through shared challenges with your peers

Tech Transfers
Managing Investigations
Capacity Planning
Innovative Contract Models
High Potency Manufacturing
The Perfect RFP
Regulatory CMC
AI in Formulation
Roundtables

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“In an environment where time is money, a conference like CDMO Live is the best ever. They created a fantastic platform where information can be shared in roundtables and in quick ‘meet and greet’ sessions with CDMOs to see if there is a synergy. I will be back next time.”
Philip CoetzeeDirector CMO Management, Daiichi Sankyo Europe
Philip Coetzee
"CDMO Live brilliantly navigates the evolving landscape of contract manufacturing, from talent management to sustainable innovations, setting a pivotal foundation for future industry collaborations.”
Dr. Roxana TimmermansContract Manufacturing Leader, MSD
Dr. Roxana Timmermans
“It was great to learn from industry leaders and experts about their experiences in optimising drug development & manufacturing processes. We enjoyed connecting with various Bio/Pharma outsourcing professionals to discuss how we can meet their needs!”
Onyx Scientific
Onyx Scientific
"As the only trade association in North America & the EU that represents the CMO/CDMO sector, PBOA is glad to support CDMO Live and help foster more conversation and connection in this critical industry."
Gil RothCEO, PBOA
Gil Roth

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When: 20-21 October 2026

Where: Boston Sheraton, 39 Dalton St, Boston, MA 02199, United States

Event Dates

19th Oct: Day Zero + Welcome 

20th Oct: 08:00 – 18.00

21st Oct: 08:00 – 16.00

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