Optimize Strategic Sourcing to Successfully Negotiate Cost Savings with Suppliers, Improve Resilience to External Market Conditions, & Mitigate Supply Chain Risk
Navigate Tariffs, Improve Supply Chain Transparency, Drive Cost Savings
As global political uncertainty continues and biopharma funding tightens, procurement and sourcing teams are under pressure to expand on cost-cutting, whilst securing supply chains and responding quickly to shifting market dynamics. These teams are no longer just operational: they’re strategic drivers of resilience and innovation.
The 2nd R&D Procurement & Sourcing in Biopharma Summit West is the only platforming bringing together experts focused on biopharma sourcing and procurement from Amgen, Astellas, Crinetics, Eikon Therapeutics, Illumina and more to share actionable strategies for navigating uncertainty, optimizing supplier relationships, and leveraging AI-driven tools to accelerate timelines and protect budgets.
2025 World-Class Speaker Faculty Includes:




Millicent Ansah
Associate Director, Category Manager - Development Research and Development Procurement
Astellas Pharma


Why are our speakers excited to attend?
'' Connecting with senior procurement leaders, suppliers, and solution providers to exchange insights, explore partnerships, and stay ahead of industry trends. And lLearning from other speakers and attendees about emerging best practices, technologies (e.g., AI in procurement), and challenges in R&D spend management. ''
David Rodriguez, Director Strategic Sourcing,
TarsusÂ
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