Empowering Patient Centric Supply Chains for Better Clinical Trial Outcomes
Register for the Almac Clinical Services workshop – ‘Empowering Patient Centric Supply Chains for Better Clinical Trial Outcomes’, taking place in Frankfurt, Germany on Thursday, 13th March.
Join our team of Clinical Supply experts, Gillian Wilson, Lyn McNeill, Keith Bell, Nicky Griffin and Caitriona Lenagh, as they share their knowledge and insights through a comprehensive overview of clinical supply chain strategies and solutions that are driving a new, patient-centric era in drug development.
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is perfect for pharmaceutical and biotech companies looking to expand their knowledge and expertise on clinical trial supply requirements. Almac Clinical Services is your leading global solution provider to help support the delivery of your clinical trial needs.
Time | Topic | What you will learn | Speakers |
9:00am – 9:30am | Registration | • Registration & Refreshments | |
9:30am – 9:45am | Opening | • Agenda overview & expectations • Almac introductions • Almac Clinical Services overview • Market trends shaping clinical supply | Neill McCay, Senior Business Development Manager Paul Robinson, Business Development Group Manager |
9:45am – 10:45am | Empowering patient-centric clinical trials: Strategic solutions for clinical trial success | • Understanding why flexibility and adaptability are critical for today’s clinical trial landscape • The importance of defining and implementing waste management practices in clinical trials | Gillian Wilson, Project Services Liaison |
10:45pm – 11:00am | Coffee break | ||
11:00am – 11:45am | Flexible packaging solutions – embracing clinical supply agility with Just in Time | • An overview of JTL (Just in Time Labelling) and JTM (Just in Time Manufacturing) process. • The differences, the benefits and when a hybrid packaging solution could work best for your clinical trial | Lyn McNeill, Just in Time Manufacturing Solutions Manager |
11:45am – 12:15pm | From Shipment to Success | • How to Ensure Seamless Movement of Goods Across Borders Through Customs • Temperature Monitoring and Control: Ensuring accuracy and safety in Clinical Trials • Successful and Effective Collaboration with Logistics Partners | Keith Bell, Customs & Compliance Manager |
12:15pm – 12:45pm | Lunch break | ||
12:45pm – 1:15pm | Comparator Procurement: A Strategic Approach | • Almac Global Capabilities & Supply Partners • Global Market Overview & Forecast • Defining an effective Source & Supply Strategy | Nicky Griffin, Global Commercial Product Procurement Manager |
1:15pm – 1:45pm | Managing logistics challenges for clinical trial success | Gillian Wilson, Project Services Liaison | |
1:45pm – 2:00pm | Coffee break | ||
2:00pm – 3:15pm | Navigating the EU Clinical Trial Regulation and the Role of the QP in Supporting Sponsors | • Understand the EU Clinical Trial Regulation and the implication for your clinical trial. • What you need to know about the QP Certification process, common challenges and how to avoid them. • How the QPs can help Sponsors ensure timely supply to clinical sites. | Caitriona Lenagh, Director of Quality Person Services |
3:15pm – 3:45pm | Panel Discussion | • Almac experts will take questions provided in advance or raised during the workshop and will provide answers and insight to support you and your clinical projects. | Gillian Wilson Lyn McNeill Keith Bell Nicky Griffin Caitriona Lenagh |
3:45pm – 4:00pm | Workshop Close | • Closing remarks • Raffle | |
4:00pm | Networking Reception |
Speakers

Gillian Wilson
Project Services Liaison, Almac Clinical Services
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Lyn McNeill
Just in Time Manufacturing Solutions Manager, Almac Clinical Services
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Keith Bell
Customs & Compliance Manager, Almac Clinical Services
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Nicky Griffin
Global Commercial Product Procurement Manager, Almac Clinical Services
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Caitriona Lenagh
Director of Quality Person Services, Almac Clinical Services
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