Strategic Packaging & Labeling: A Unified Approach from Clinical Operations to Supply Chain Execution

Coordination between Clinical Operations and Supply Chain—especially in packaging and labeling is paramount to prevent waste, delays, and compliance risks. This webinar contemplates how structured communication, and integrated planning can streamline execution, reduce inefficiencies, cut waste, and improve global trial outcomes.
 

What will be covered:

Planning and Scheduling

• Key packaging and distribution considerations

• Clinical Supply Chain needs

• Sponsor communication as it relates to delays/waste

  Pre-Packaging Decisions

• Drivers of packaging formats and some creative solutions

• Impact of patient experience on packaging

  Packaging Execution and Batch Records

• What processes ensure accurate batch records?

• Can RACI’s help mitigate waste and delays?

  Global Studies

• The impact of early finalization of country selection

• Operational and regulatory hurdles of adding new countries or late-stage changes

  Cross Department Communication

• Common challenges with early engagement and communication
• Measures to ensure accurate forecast and planning
  Examples of situations that could have been avoided
   

  WHO SHOULD ATTEND? 

  Professionals responsible for:

• Clinical Supply Chain

• Clinical Operations

• Packaging & Labeling

• Distribution & Logistics

• Regulatory

• Quality

   

  Our Subject Matter Experts:

  Bob Albanese (Moderator), President of Uniphar Clinical
  Bob brings over 30 years of leadership across technology, operations, and clinical supply. He led Uniphar’s expansion into the US, establishing a full-service cGMP packaging and labeling facility in RTP, NC. Previously, he scaled Clinical Supplies Management globally, championing Direct-to-Patient strategies and overseeing major facility and acquisition growth. With a background in cold chain logistics and construction tech, Bob drives data-informed, agile support for global clinical trials.

  Joseph Iacobucci, Principal at Integrated Clinical Supplies LLC
  Joe Iacobucci advises organizations on clinical supply chain complexities. He previously led Moderna’s Clinical Supplies team navigating the unprecedented challenges before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic, scaling the team from one to over 50 professionals. With over 20 years of experience across sponsor and vendor roles, Joe brings a broad industry perspective and actively contributes to nonprofit professional organizations. He is a licensed pharmacist with degrees from Rutgers University and Temple University.

  Vincent Ioele, Director Clinical Supplies, Bausch Health
  Vincent is a seasoned leader with nearly 25 years in the pharmaceutical and biologics industry. He has been employed by small and large sponsor companies, including cell & gene therapy and radiopharmaceuticals, as well as a full-service clinical supply vendor. He began his career in Quality Assurance, quickly transitioning to Clinical Supplies, where his focus has been for the last 22 years. Vincent’s experience includes departmental startup and oversight and management of clinical supplies activities for global clinical trials. He currently leads the Clinical Supplies Department at Bausch Health.

  Dawn Wright, Head Global Supply Chain Clinical Ops, Incyte
  Dawn brings 30 years of experience across pharma and CROs in clinical supply operations for global studies.