Agenda

08:00    Coffee & Registration

09:00    Chairperson’s opening remarks

Geraint John, Editor-in-chief, CPO Agenda

Forecasting the global outlook for pharmaceutical procurement organisations
 

09:10    Repositioning Global Procurement Divisions Within Pharmaceutical Organisations

• Redefining the role of the CPO: your roles and responsibilities within a global pharmaceutical organisation
• Examining the expectations on senior procurement professionals from CEOs and CFOs
• Reviewing your relationship and communication with board of management to strengthen your collaboration
• Highlighting the procurement division’s contribution to the organisation’s P&L and building awareness of value proposition

09:50    Promoting And Measuring The Strategic Business Value Of Your Procurement Organisation

• Determining and valuing procurement’s contribution to  top- and bottom-line growth
• Educating the business on the role of procurement through clear visibility and highly structured roles and responsibilities
• Demonstrating how strategic purchasing can make a positive contribution to long-term shareholder value
• Assessing current department aptitudes and capacity for growth that is accurately aligned to future organisational plans

Colin Davies, Senior Director Worldwide Procurement, Pfizer

10:30    Networking coffee break

10:50    Redefining Supplier Discovery, Qualification And Audit Process To Successfully Align Your Sourcing Strategies To Changing Sourcing Environments

• Evaluating the shift from tactical purchasing to strategic sourcing
• Outlining the key factors involved in successful SRM - longevity and clarity
• Successfully turning third partner suppliers into strategic partnerships and alliances
• Ensuring strategic partners are prepared for constant change and innovation requirements

Fernando Dinkelmann, Procurement Director, Latin America & Caribbean, GlaxoSmithKline

Managing change & managing teams
 

11:30    Leveraging Inspirational Leadership To Guide Sourcing & Procurement Teams Through Times Of Change

• Deploying large-scale transformational leadership to guide employees through times of change
• Successfully communicating your vision across a global environment
• Leveraging global talent and knowledge to reach the potential of your scale
• Coaching your team on strategic thinking to drive innovation and maintain focus on business goals

Paul Bestford, Senior Director Procurement EMEA, Wyeth

12:10    Networking Lunch

13:10    Building And Maintaining A High-performing Global Procurement Team

• Launching a Talent Management initiative to drive growth and innovation on a global scale
• Redefining purchasing skills to achieve a successful balance between technical and business skill sets
• Successfully managing, motivating and retaining top talent across disparate cultural backgrounds and geographical locations
• Tracking and developing leaders of the future; spotting risers, maximising potential and nurturing talent

Sammy Rashed, Head of Sourcing - Global Sites, Novartis Pharma AG

Best Practices Working Group 

14:00    Procurement Leadership Skill-Set Session

During this session delegates get the opportunity to refresh and fine-tune crucial elements of their leadership skill-sets. Each group will be led by a leadership coach and trainer who specialises in developing procurement leaders in driving their high performing teams to the next level.

1.       Negotiation Management

2.       People Management

3.       Change Management

4.       Inspirational leadership

Workshop hosts include:

Gordon Crichton, Director, Institute of Purchasing Management, Bordeaux

Chris Nuttall, Partner, PA Consulting

Interview
 
15:00    Networking Coffee

15:20    Executive Interview

Champagne Roundtable Discussions  

15:50    Champagne Roundtable discussion

Join one of four champagne roundtables for a one and a half hour executive discussion on the most pressing factors shaping the future outlook for pharmaceutical procurement and sourcing strategists. Bring your questions and concerns to the table and take away knowledge of a range of proven strategies. Find out how your competitors are overcoming their challenges in a more informal environment.

1.       The Future Of Global Sourcing – Where To Next?

2.       Successfully Driving The Corporate Social Responsibility Agenda

3.       Fulfilling The End Of The Supply Chain In LCSC

4.       Restructuring The Procurement Organisation During M&As

Roundtable hosts include:

Dennis Traux, Director Procurement, International, Lilly

Don Leigh, Senior Director Supply, Valeant Pharmaceuticals

17:20 Chairperson’s closing remarks

17:30    PharmaExec Cocktails & Gala Dinner

Take advantage of this opportunity to continue the day’s discussions in a relaxed and informal setting. Meet with colleagues and old friends and take the opportunity to make completely new contacts during this prestigious dinner.