Building Resilient Supplier Relationships, Leveraging AI-Driven Efficiency & Maximizing Value Through More Strategic Procurement
R&D procurement has never carried more weight. Outsourcing now accounts for roughly a quarter of pharma R&D costs, and supplier consolidation is shrinking your options. Tariffs and the BIOSECURE Act are redrawing global supply chains, and your team is expected to deliver more with the same headcount.
The 11th R&D Procurement & Sourcing in Pharma Summit returns to Boston as the only event built exclusively for biopharma R&D procurement. It unites clinical, preclinical and strategic sourcing leaders from pharma and biotech in one focused, single-track room. The summit is pharma- and biotech-led, never vendor-led, with real case studies, candid peer discussion and interactive sessions where you build, not just listen.
New for 2027, the AI Real-World Implementation Day moves AI from pilot to practice. Benchmark your AI maturity against peers, see live deployments and build your own agentic workflow before you leave.
The summit arrives less than three months after the first BIOSECURE list of biotechnology companies of concern is due. That makes it your moment to stress-test your supply base and sharpen your category strategy. You’ll return with a completed vendor scorecard, practical strategies for tariffs and scarce capacity, and a network of peers facing the same challenges you do.
Enjoyed connecting with procurement peers and gaining insight into how different organizations are embedding AI into both day-to-day operations and broader strategic initiatives. The discussions were highly engaging and thought-provoking, and the energy and enthusiasm throughout the event made it a particularly valuable experience.
Director, Sourcing & Procurement, Biote
The networking opportunities and chance to exchange ideas with fellow procurement professionals were among the most valuable aspects of the event. I particularly appreciated the strong focus on real-world Pharma and Biotech experiences, with discussions centred on practical R&D procurement challenges, strategies, and solutions.
Senior Director, Global R&D Procurement, Chiesi Farmaceutici
The topics were highly relevant to the current challenges and opportunities facing Clinical R&D sourcing. The diversity of speakers, representing both large and emerging organizations, brought a broad range of perspectives that helped foster greater alignment across the industry. Hearing how different companies are approaching similar issues made the discussions especially insightful and practical.
Associate Director - Global Sourcing and Procurement, Research & Development Services, BioMarin Pharmaceutical
All the key decision makers and contacts we were looking to reach out to were easily accessible and happy to speak with us, allowing for easy networking in a comfortable environment.
Business Development Manager, Neta Scientific
Well organized, interaction among attendees facilitated by organizers was excellent, interesting talks.
Vice President - Global Pharma Sales, Specs
Well organized, caliber of presentations and knowledge share was excellent.
Director - Outsourcing & Procurement, Anaptys Biosciences
The presentations were interesting & relevant. The topics were well chosen & the presenters were engaging. I enjoyed meeting & engaging w/ my peers, as well as the presenters.
Senior Procurement Manager, Biogen
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- Hear from senior R&D procurement leaders from BMS, Takeda, AstraZeneca, Vertex, Pfizer & more
- Gain practical insights through candid case studies tackling today's biggest procurement challenges
- Get hands-on with agentic AI and leave with a working procurement prototype
- Benchmark your team against industry peers through live audience polling
- Discover innovative suppliers and platforms shaping the future of R&D procurement
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