Maik Talarczyk

Join us for an in-depth look at the bold transformation of the Sandoz Supplier Network, a strategic initiative reshaping how Sandoz partners with suppliers, sources materials, and delivers medicines worldwide. This session will take you behind the scenes of an ambitious programme that is redefining supplier engagement and operational efficiency at scale. Whether you are refining your own supplier strategy or simply curious about large-scale transformation, this session offers actionable insights, practical takeaways, and inspiration.

• The journey & objectives: Explore the strategic rationale behind the transformation, the challenges that prompted change, and the objectives guiding Sandoz toward a more agile, efficient, and resilient supplier ecosystem.
• Current status: Gain a clear understanding of the programme’s current state, including key milestones achieved, obstacles overcome, and measurable progress to date.
• Lessons learned: Hear candid insights from the teams driving change. Discover what strategies have succeeded, where adjustments were needed, and how these lessons are informing the next phase of the transformation.
• Outlook: Look ahead to the future of the Sandoz Supplier Network, including upcoming priorities, anticipated opportunities, and how this transformation positions Sandoz for sustainable, long-term success. 

Ahead of the conference, we launched a delegate survey to gather insights on what participants hoped to gain from the three-day event, as well as the key challenges currently facing pharma contract manufacturing. The survey explored critical topics such as supply chain disruptions, the impact of geopolitical tensions, and the ongoing debate between localisation and centralisation.

In this session, our Advisory Board will review the survey findings, address delegates’ most pressing concerns, and facilitate an open discussion on the issues that matter most to those in the room.