SMi’s flagship Clinical Trial Logistics conference returns for its sixth edition boasting high level Pharma speakers and an innovative and novel agenda. This year’s event builds on the successful foundations of previous years whilst incorporating new approaches to the management and successful operation of Clinical Trials. The event will be held in London on Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23rd of May 2012 and provides the most thorough appraisal and analysis of the clinical trial process. Hear presentations from the big Pharma, regulatory and logistical perspectives. This provides a balanced and in depth analysis into the management and execution of clinical trials. Attendees will take away a keen understanding of core topics such as vendor partnering & selection, relationship management and transport validation studies. This year, they will also learn more about the logistics of maintaining and completing a clinical trial through studies in patient recruitment and retention and site selection, as well as risk management. This will give delegates a greater understanding of how their role in the Clinical Trial process fits in to the bigger picture and organisation of the endeavour. This year we will be focusing on how to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness in your clinical supply chain. Presentations on Shipping validation, transportation studies, timely delivery of clinical trials & understanding and analysis of risk will help you to address any weaknesses in your supply chain, but more importantly, to build on your strengths. In keeping with this, presentations on potential challenges posed by the Olympics and distribution strategy for a virtual company provide unique focus to the discussion. In the modern world it is more important than ever before to understand how your supply chain must take in to consideration the importance of long distance travel, security and fraud concerns, language and cultural barriers and the effective management of these considerations provides competitive advantage. If you understand the intricacies of your clinical supply chain you can take benefit and get ahead of the competition. The ultimate logistical plan aspires to no weak links in the supply chain and this event will allow attendees to learn from others and to share their own experiences to help their programme going forward. With over 100 industry professionals attending, this event provides an ideal learning, networking and betterment opportunity. Stay ahead of the competitive curve by attending an expanding your understanding of the field and your business network at this can't miss event for 2012. ‘In 2008, more than $35 billion was spent on clinical research of investigational treatments, up from $18 billion in 2000, an 8.6% eight-year annual growth rate. During the period 2004 to 2008, clinical research spending from all sources grew by 9.0% each year’ Source: http://www.appliedclinicaltrialsonline.com/appliedclinicaltrials/CRO%2FSponsor/Sizing-Up-the-Clinical-Research-Market/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/660749 Kenneth A. Gatz, Senior Research Fellow at Tufts CSDD and Chairman of CISCRP – ‘Sizing Up the Clinical Research Market’ for Applied Clinical Trials Online.

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Feedback from last year's event included:

 “As a person, newly appointed into this industry I found this to be very helpful and informative, in my base building.”

"Thank you for giving us/my team the opportunity to attend this very informative conference.  Look forward to the future events."

“People with good experience and knowledge.”

“Very good symposium.  Lots of time for audience questions and  participation.  Speakers very good; spoke clearly and presented well"

Why should you attend this event?

Hear from leading industry speakers from major Pharma companies providing case study analysis and real data examples from their Clinical Trial Supply Chain Learn how to plan your clinical trial strategy from start to end Plan for how to deal with supply interruptions such as natural disaster and ensure that your logisitical operation is not compromised Analyse the latest regulations, including CRT regulation, and the effect that this has on your supply chain Discuss sub contractor selection and decision making - how do you maximise your partnerships? Examine how to adapt to tax, customs & cultural differences in multi-national trails Explore the possibilities of opening up opportunities in emerging and expanding markets Study packaging and labeling management Improve your supply chain security strategy Maximise patient recruitment opportunities - improve your results and data samples Debate distribution best practice and quality assurance management Increase your understanding of the integrated supply chain Network with key industry professionals

Hear Key Presentations;

When are transportation studies required and when not: A Risk based approach
•         Is transportation the same as storage?
•         Which products need are at risk and protection?
•         Which trade lanes, modes of transport are at risk?
•         When do we need to do transportation studies?
Nigel Cryer, Head Quality Operations, Arrow Pharmaceuticals.

Understanding, analysing and preparing for risk
General Patton said
““Take calculated risks. That is quite different from being rash.”
•        Risk is a necessary part of business
•        How should we assess risk and assign numerical value to it  
•        How to prioritise and prepare for risk
•        Should we Treat, Tolerate, Transfer or Terminate?
Sue Lee, Regional Quality Manager UK Ireland Middle East & Africa, World Courier.

Distribution strategy for a virtual company
         distribution via contract packager versus transport specialist
•        Importer of record challenges
•        product cost versus transfer price
•        working with different CROs in 1 country on drug distribution, import license application and site monitoring
Frauke Bruns, Clinical Trial Supplies Group Leader, Actelion Pharmaceuticals.

This Year's Speakers Also Include:

Paul Fitton, Cleaning & Shipping Validation Lead, Johnson & Johnson
Alison Rees, UK CRA Manager – Oncology, Novartis
Hitendra Parmar, Medical Director, Pfizer
Vladimir Anisimov, Honorary Professor in the School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Glasgow (Former Senior Director, Quantitative Sciences, GlaxoSmithKline)
Mike Bradshaw, Global Sales & Marketing Director, Biocair
Olivier Simmonot, Strategic Marketing Manager, Sensitech
Roger Lamb, Healthcare Manager, GS1 UK
Angus MacLeod, Senior Manager, Depot Management, Catalent Solutions
Scott Vincent, Logistics Director, A4P Consulting - formerly Pfizer

Also; Participate in an Interactive Panel Discussion on 'Dynamic, flexible packaging & labelling materials'. Join in the debate with panellists Frauke Bruns, Sue Lee & Paul Fitton. This is your chance to ask any questions on this issue to leading industry experts as well as forwarding your own expertise in to the discussion.

Click here to see the full agenda.

Who Should Attend? 

Industry professionals working in the following areas;

Clinical Trial Supplies Global Logistics Cold Chain Planning Global Outsourcing Clinical R&D Clinical Trial Material Management European Commercial Distribution Head of Clinical Trial Supply Outsourcing Planning and Co-ordination Research Operations Supply Chain Management Clinical Research Manager Clinical Supplies Project Coordinator Clinical Supply Chain Manager Distribution & Channel Management Global Clinical Supplies Unit Clinical Trial Supply Coordinator

Global Logistics Clinical Logistics and Distribution Quality Assurance Supply Chain Optimisation Logistics Packaging Department Clinical Packaging Operations Logistics Quality and Efficiency Transportation Clinical Supply Planning Quality & Compliance Clinical Supplies Forecasting and Infrastructure Clinical Supply Management Systems & Planning Shipping & Trade Compliance Clinical Supply Logistics

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Venue details

London Marriott Hotel Regents Park 128 King Henry's Road London NW3 3ST Phone: +44 (0)207 722 7711              Fax: +44 (0)207 586 5822 Sales: +44 (0)207 449 4412            Sales fax: +44 (0)207 722 5973  www.marriott.co.uk/Regents-Park

Ideally located with easy access to London's major motorways, the London Marriott Hotel Regents Park is set in the quiet suburbs of Swiss Cottage; close to Lords Cricket Ground, London Zoo and the chic bars and restaurants of St Johns Wood and Primrose Hill. The nearby tube station offers direct access to Wembley and the O2 Centre, Bond Street, Westminster and Canary Wharf on the Jubilee line.

The only luxury North London hotel in Swiss Cottage, the London Marriott Hotel Regents Park promises a delightful stay, offering spacious rooms graced by amenities both pampering and practical - from luxurious new bedding to wireless Internet access. A tempting choice of dining includes the vibrant flavours of Brasserie Centrale and the casual Chat's Cafe Bar. To stay fit, a well-equipped leisure club and indoor pool awaits.

Nearest train station:
West Hampstead, 1.9 km

Nearest underground station:
Swiss Cottage (Jubilee line), 0.5 km, 5 min walk