Managing Early Phase Oncology Trials and Supply for Efficiency

Early phase oncology can present a number of complexities. What are some ways that sponsors can reduce complexity and manage these challenges? How can they optimize their supply chain and maintain flexibility in trials for such pivotal early phase studies?

In this panel discussion, participants will hear from industry experts at the intersection of small sample size trials and cutting-edge clinical software on how they are able to manage through a number of difficult scenarios.

Register for this webinar to learn about:

• How dynamic technology and automation in interactive response technologies (IRT) can streamline operations
• Mid-study changes and adaptations to keep trials running smoothly
• Re-enrollment, roll-over and other strategies to ensure effective patient logistics
• Drug pooling, manufacturing-on-demand and other supply chain solutions to maximize resource utilization

Speakers

Marcel Besier, Director Services Delivery Europe, Suvoda (Moderator)

Marcel Besier has spent the last 20 years of his career in professional services and program management teams working with global clients implementing IT solutions. As Director of Services Delivery, he oversees the professional services team responsible for project management, account management, and IRT services delivery for Suvoda’s customers in Europe. Marcel holds a dual degree in International Business Administration and General Management.

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Bryan O’Neill, Senior Director & Head, Clinical Supply Operations, Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.

Bryan O’Neill is a Clinical Supply professional with 20 years in the industry, serving on both the vendor and sponsor side. He has worked as both an individual contributor and people manager for big pharma, mid-sized biotech and clinical stage startup companies alike over his career, specializing in Oncology and constrained supply chains. As Sr. Director & Head, Clinical Supply Operations Daiichi Sankyo, Inc, Mr. O’Neill provides strategic direction to his group in all planning and execution areas across the Clinical Supply Chain, with a concentration in global drug pooling, deferred customization and inventory conservation practices for investigational and comparator products alike. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology from the Pennsylvania State University (PSU) in 2001 and received a Master’s in Supply Chain Management from PSU in 2017.

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Kim Davis, Senior Clinical Trial Manager for Oncology, Corcept Therapeutics

As a Senior Clinical Trial Manager for Oncology, Kim Davis is responsible for study management and execution at Corcept Therapeutics and is considered an in-house expert on IRT design and deployment for the Clinical Operations Department. Prior to her time at Corcept, Kim was responsible for launching IRT across multiple protocols at Pharmacyclics, leading to standardized design considerations for more rapid system deployment. At Corcept, Kim collaborates with Suvoda on varying protocol design complexities, protocol amendments which prompt system changes and IP resourcing models to meet the needs for Corcept’s growing oncology program.

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