Panel: Evolving the Identity of Procurement to Deliver Strategic Value & Shape R&D Success

2:00 pm - Thursday 4th June 2026

  • Examining the evolving role of procurement from cost control to strategic enabler
  • Exploring how procurement can influence innovation, compliance, and risk management
  • Sharing lessons from pharma, biotech, and CRO leaders on building high-impact procurement functions

Speakers:

Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing, Research, Development, Data, Technology & Engineering
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Vice President & Head of Global Procurement
Curia Global, Inc.
Director - Research & development Procurement
Servier