Kamal Amin

The clinical trial supply sector is experiencing remarkable growth, driven by decentralised and hybrid trials, the rise of complex biologics, and the globalisation of research. As a result, the demand for innovative and efficient supply solutions has never been higher.

• Faster, Speed Without Compromise: How can we ensure the rapid, reliable delivery of investigational products to global sites?
• Greener, Sustainable by Design: How do we embed ESG principles without slowing progress?
• Smarter, Intelligent, Data-Driven Operations: How can digital tools enhance visibility and predictive forecasting?

Managing clinical trial supplies is one of the most complex aspects of running global trials. From forecasting and packaging to logistics and regulatory compliance, effective inventory management requires strategic oversight and cross-functional collaboration.

When trials span multiple regions, the complexity grows exponentially. Recent industry studies suggest that up to 30% of clinical trial delays are linked to supply chain and inventory challenges, and wastage of investigational products can cost pharmaceutical companies millions annually. Key challenges include accurate demand forecasting across sites with variable enrolment rates, tracking stock across multiple depots / clinical sites, and expiry and lot rotation management to minimise waste.

In this session, we will explore strategies to address these challenges, including:

• Centralised visibility through integrated inventory management systems
• Automated lot and expiry tracking to ensure regulatory compliance and minimise waste
• Strategic buffer stock and predictive replenishment models  

We close this year’s conference by looking to the future and exploring how creating smarter, faster, and greener clinical supplies depends on automation, agility, and accountability.  Join key members of our advisory board as they share their hopes and concerns for the decade ahead, offering insights to help guide your next steps in securing clinical trial supply chains that ensure patients receive the right medicines, in the right form, at the right time, every time.