Why Attend R&D Procurement & Sourcing in Pharma?
As the only forum that unites pre-clinical, clinical, strategic, and tactical procurement into one integrated program, this summit goes beyond discussion- it drives execution. You’ll leave prepared to shorten study timelines, cultivate resilient supplier networks, and maximize the impact of every R&D investment.
The 10th R&D Procurement & Sourcing in Pharma Summit proved itself as the only forum dedicated to uniting pre-clinical, clinical, strategic, and tactical procurement professionals in one place. The 2026 edition brought together a community of forward-thinking leaders to collaborate, share best practice, and explore how to optimise sourcing, strengthen partnerships, and drive greater R&D value in an increasingly complex landscape — setting the stage for an even more impactful return in 2027.
What you missed:
Operationalizing AI in procurement to move from pilots to enterprise-wide orchestration
Navigating geopolitical and regulatory risks to ensure continuity across global supply chains
Optimizing supplier relationship management (SRM) to deliver transparency, efficiency, and long-term value
Streamlining contracting and negotiation frameworks to reduce friction and accelerate delivery
Embedding sustainability and diversity metrics into sourcing strategies for resilient, future-ready partnerships
Whether you’re building your first AI-ready procurement stack or scaling global supplier ecosystems, walk away equipped to transform disruption into opportunity, delivering procurement strategies that accelerate innovation, strengthen resilience, and create unmatched supplier value in 2027 and beyond.
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- Navigate geopolitical and regulatory risks to ensure continuity in global R&D procurement
- Optimize supplier relationship management to balance transparency, efficiency, and long-term value
- Harness AI and orchestration tools to enhance sourcing, contracting, and operational oversight
- Build resilient procurement strategies to withstand tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and market volatility
- Streamline collaboration across R&D, procurement, and operations to accelerate study timelines and innovation
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Explore the 2026 Agenda
Attendees discovered practical strategies from leading R&D procurement, sourcing, and category experts through case studies, interactive discussions, and hands-on workshops. The summit equipped participants to elevate supplier partnerships, streamline operations, and future-proof procurement in a rapidly shifting landscape.
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Be part of the only summit uniting 130+ pharma, biotech, and CRO procurement leaders. Exchange real-world insights, benchmark against industry innovators, and collaborate on the strategies redefining supplier value, operational agility, and pipeline acceleration.