PCI’s Too Hard to Handle Seminar: A Comprehensive Guide to Developing Complex Oral Therapies

Nov 19, 2026

The Royal Sonesta Boston

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Add to Calendar + 2026-11-19 12:30 2026-11-19 18:00 America/New_York PCI’s Too Hard to Handle Seminar: A Comprehensive Guide to Developing Complex Oral Therapies

Developing complex oral therapies requires critical decisions at every stage, from navigating early formulation challenges and accelerating first-in-human studies to managing highly potent compounds and preparing for commercial launch.

Join us for an expert-led seminar exploring how integrated, phase-appropriate strategies can help overcome development challenges, reduce risk, and build a more efficient path from molecule to market.

Through practical insights and real-world considerations, attendees will gain a broader perspective on designing oral drug development programs with speed, scalability, and long-term success in mind.

Featured Sessions & Speakers

From Molecule to FIH: Designing Development Pathways for Complex Oral Therapies 

  • Dr. Anshul Gupte, RAC Drugs, Vice President, Pharmaceutical Development, PCI Pharma Services
  • Dr. Firouz Asgarzadeh, President, OSD Pharmaceutical Solutions LLC

Choosing the Right Solubility Enabling Strategy – a Decision Framework for Complex Molecules

  • Rebecca Coutts, Senior Director, Pharmaceutical Development, PCI Pharma Services
  • Lieselotte De Smet, Chief Technology Officer, XeDev (Boston, MA)
  • TJ Higley, CEO, Microsize (San Diego, CA)

Ultra High Potent Oral Dose Forms — Containment and Manufacturability at Scale

  • David O’Connell, Director of Scientific and Technical Affairs, PCI Pharma Services
  • Dean Calhoun, President and CEO, Affygility

Building the Path to Launch Early — Integrated Clinical and Commercial Supply for Complex Oral Therapies

  • Kevin Kue, Senior Manager, Global Technical Sales, PCI Pharma Services
  • Brian Sheridan, VP, Sales, Global Adherence & Clinicals, Westrock
The Royal Sonesta Boston, Cambridge, MA, 40 Edwin H Land Blvd

Developing complex oral therapies requires critical decisions at every stage, from navigating early formulation challenges and accelerating first-in-human studies to managing highly potent compounds and preparing for commercial launch.

Join us for an expert-led seminar exploring how integrated, phase-appropriate strategies can help overcome development challenges, reduce risk, and build a more efficient path from molecule to market.

Through practical insights and real-world considerations, attendees will gain a broader perspective on designing oral drug development programs with speed, scalability, and long-term success in mind.

Featured Sessions & Speakers

From Molecule to FIH: Designing Development Pathways for Complex Oral Therapies 

  • Dr. Anshul Gupte, RAC Drugs, Vice President, Pharmaceutical Development, PCI Pharma Services
  • Dr. Firouz Asgarzadeh, President, OSD Pharmaceutical Solutions LLC

Choosing the Right Solubility Enabling Strategy – a Decision Framework for Complex Molecules

  • Rebecca Coutts, Senior Director, Pharmaceutical Development, PCI Pharma Services
  • Lieselotte De Smet, Chief Technology Officer, XeDev (Boston, MA)
  • TJ Higley, CEO, Microsize (San Diego, CA)

Ultra High Potent Oral Dose Forms — Containment and Manufacturability at Scale

  • David O’Connell, Director of Scientific and Technical Affairs, PCI Pharma Services
  • Dean Calhoun, President and CEO, Affygility

Building the Path to Launch Early — Integrated Clinical and Commercial Supply for Complex Oral Therapies

  • Kevin Kue, Senior Manager, Global Technical Sales, PCI Pharma Services
  • Brian Sheridan, VP, Sales, Global Adherence & Clinicals, Westrock

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