Partnering for Innovation in Manufacturing & Supply

Get Fresh Insights on Solving the Hard Challenges in Manufacturing & Supply

Innovation is essential for achieving operational excellence and delivering value. This program will feature case studies on how bio/pharma companies and their partners have collaborated to resolve challenges that arise in development, manufacturing, and the supply chain. Partner companies include: CDMOs/CMOs, suppliers of raw materials or other inputs, technology services providers, or other companies, including other bio/pharma companies. 

The 90-minute program will consist of three co-presentations between a bio/pharma company and partner company, selected from a merit-based application process. A task force of industry colleagues from DCAT volunteer committees and leadership evaluated all applications and selected three case studies providing the most useful, valuable, and innovative insight of utility and interest to DCAT Member Companies.

Speakers and case-study focus

Optimized a filling process and related device design for a challenging drug product

• Fernando Otero, Associate Vice President, External Manufacturing, MSD International Business GmbH
• Maria Elena Guadagno, Technical Operations & Business Executive Director, BSP Pharmaceuticals

Developed a global supply chain solution in managing clinical trial material supply for a late-stage drug candidate

• Sheng Cui, Ph.D., Chief Manufacturing Officer, NewAmsterdam Pharma
• Luke Wilson, Senior Director of Commercial Operations, Biotech, Thermo Fisher Scientific

Resolved cost, regulatory, and operational challenges in sourcing a critical and difficult-to-source raw material

• Matt Schnecke, Senior Leader of Supply Chain & Operations, Aquestive Therapeutics
• Jamie Shah, President, Chem Impex

Online pre-registration for DCAT Week 2025 is now closed. To register for programs and events onsite, visit the DCAT Office located in the Barclay Salon on the first floor of the InterContinental Barclay. Office hours can be found here. 

Price & Registration

**Registration is now closed; we have reached full capacity. Actual attendance may vary, and limited walk-ins will be available on a first come, first served basis.**

DCAT Member Company Price: Complimentary 

DCAT Week 2025 programs are exclusively available to registered DCAT Member Company employees. Confirm your company’s membership here or email DCATMembership@dcat.org.

Who Should Attend?

• Bio/pharmaceutical companies, including individuals with functional responsibility in sourcing, procurement, supply management and external manufacturing.
• CDMOs/CMOs and suppliers (raw materials and other inputs), including individuals engaged in business development, sales, marketing and operational functions in support of bio/pharmaceutical development and manufacturing.
• Other companies engaged in the business of bio/pharmaceutical development and manufacturing.

Attending DCAT Week Programs

All materials provided to registrants (including slides, reports, and presented information) are only for their reference. Registrants may not copy, photograph, or redistribute any materials, and they are responsible for any claim for violations of copyright or other intellectual property rights.