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Track E Optimizing Outsorcing Contracts, Budgets and Processes

Track Chair Jennifer R. Goodfellow
Track Chair:
Jennifer R. Goodfellow
Senior Director, Global Head of Outsourcing,
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WEDNESDAY APRIL 29, 2009

1:15 Standardization: The Holy Grail? The 2009 Update

 

Speakers:
Deirdre BeVard, Industry Outsourcing and Operations Professional
Cory Gutterman, Associate Director, Outsourcing, Global Pharmaceutical R&D, ABBOTT LABORATORIES
Mac McElroy, M.Ed., Executive Director, Strategic Development, Americas, CHILTERN
Redge Santos, RN, BSN, MBA, Operations Project Leader, Pharma Development Operations Leadership, HOFFMAN-LA ROCHE INC

 

2:00 RFP Management & Contracting with CRO s to Minimize Change Orders

 

Speakers:
Deirdre BeVard, Industry Outsourcing and Operations Professional
Greg Guarasci, Vice President, Business Development, PRA INTERNATIONAL
Gary Laine, Director, Clinical Sourcing, Contracting and Payments, ELAN PHARMACEUTICALS

 

2:45 Developing Scope of Work for Solid Project Foundation and Minimal Project Setbacks

 

Speakers:
Maureen E. Hynes, Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing, MILLENNIUM PHARMACEUTICALS
Jeff Kueffer, Executive Director, Global Operations Management, INC RESEARCH

 

3:30 Networking Break in the Exhibit Hall; Refreshments Hosted by

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4:15 Supplier Identification and Selection

 

Speakers:
Hansu Dong, Senior Manager, Business Operations, VALEANT PHARMACEUTICALS
Fredrick L. Naids, PhD, Senior Strategic Sourcing Director, SHIRE PHARMACEUTICALS
Catie Cleary, Senior Contract Manager, Drug Development Outsourcing, BIOGEN IDEC

 

5:00 Impact of Global Currency Fluctuation on Project Budgets: Who Holds the Risk?

 

Speakers:
Deborah Bisio Dwyer, MBA, Associate Director of Clinical Outsourcing, CEREXA
Cory Gutterman, Associate Director of Outsourcing, Global Pharma R&D, ABBOTT LABORATORIES
Darren Hart, Director, Development Outsourcing and Contracts, GENENTECH, INC

 

5:45 – 6:45 Wednesday Evening Reception Hosted by


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THURSDAY APRIL 29, 2009

1:15 The Functional Service Provider Model: Exploring the Challenges and Benefits

 

Speakers:
Debbie Kerr-Leathem, Director, Clinical Logistics, Data Generation Division, ORTHO-MCNEIL JANSSEN SCIENTIFIC AFFAIRS , LLC
Réne A. Stephens, MSHS, Senior Director, Business Development, PHARMANET DEVELOPMENT GROUP
Susan Seroski, Vice President, Contract Staffing, PHARMANET RESOURCE SOLUTIONS

 

2:00 Educating Procurement and Outsourcing: How a Better Domain Knowledge Makes Your Job Easier and More Effective

 

Speakers:
Redge Santos, RN, BSN, MBA, Operations Project Leader, Pharma Development Operations Leadership, HOFFMAN-LA ROCHE INC
Ralph McDade, PhD., Strategic Development Officer, RULES BASED MEDICINE, INC

 

2:45 Improving Outsourcing Effectiveness and Quality Through the Use of Data Standards

 

Speakers:
Sue Dubman, Senior Director, Chief Data Officer, GENZYME CORPORATION
Dr. Rebecca Kush, President and CEO, CDISC

 

3:30 Track Chair Wrap Up Session

 

In this closing session, our track chair will summarize session highlights from the past two days.

 

Event Concludes at 4:00