Yuliyana Manolova

Founder/Consultant Abitality

Conference Day One - Tuesday 24 March 2026

3:00 PM PANEL DISCUSSION: OVERCOMING DIGITALISATION CHALLENGES TO ENHANCE EFFICENCY, IMPROVE TRUST AND ENSURE FASTER TIME TO MARKET

Bringing innovative therapies to market, whilst ensuring the continued supply of existing treatments, has never been more complex. Today’s pharmaceutical companies rely heavily on their CMO partners, yet increasing supply chain pressures, regulatory expectations, and the demand for greater customer responsiveness require both sides to embrace digitalisation.

However, the adoption of Pharma 4.0 technologies within CMOs has been uneven. Factors such as regulatory uncertainty, reliance on legacy systems, and cultural resistance have slowed progress. This can create friction in pharma –CMO relationships, particularly as pharma companies seek greater transparency, agility, and real-time insights.

Despite this, the most forward-looking CMOs are demonstrating that digital transformation is not merely a technical upgrade but a source of competitive advantage. By providing operational visibility, enabling more informed decision-making, and improving responsiveness, these CMOs are strengthening partnerships and positioning themselves as strategic allies in the global pharmaceutical landscape.

This panel will examine how the entire industry can work together to overcome the barriers to digitalisation and unlock the full potential of digital tools. The discussion will focus on both the challenges and practical strategies for moving forward, including:

Data sharing and transparency: Defining ownership, access rights, and the degree of visibility pharma should expect into CMO operations.
Addressing standardisation gaps: Establishing common digital standards for data exchange, reporting, and quality systems to reduce fragmentation.
Strategic alignment: Balancing pharma expectations for innovation with CMOs’ need for efficiency and cost control.

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