Faculty 2027 · 8-9 April · Prague
Most sessions here are conversations, not presentations. Faculty open the question. The room works through it with them.
Portfolio, programme and project leaders from across pharma and biotech, and the people who train them.
Ex-Member of Novartis Development Management Board
Tony Ellery is the Author of "Pharmaceutical Lifecycle Management". He is a former senior pharmaceutical R&D executive with extensive experience in research and development leadership. During his career, he led R&D organisations and worked across the complexities of pharmaceutical development, bringing a strategic perspective to leadership, organisational change, and the advancement of drug development programmes.
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Course Director, MSc Project Management
Technological University DublinBrings 30+ years of global consulting experience in project and portfolio management, advising 400+ organisations and specialising in PPM capability development, bespoke workshops and engaging executive audiences.
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Director of Project and Program Management
Former AvadelAn experienced pharmaceutical project management professional who brings practical perspectives on navigating project uncertainty, strengthening risk management and helping teams identify and address challenges before they threaten delivery.
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Regional Managing Director, Europe
Project Management Institute (PMI)A senior project management executive with over 20 years of international leadership experience across pharmaceuticals and other complex industries. Formerly Vice President and Head of Pipeline Project Management at GSK, he led more than 200 professionals and drove a transformation focused on strengthening project managers' strategic influence and leadership capabilities.
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Director, Pipeline Project Management
GSKBringing 25+ years of pharma-biotech experience to global programme management, stakeholder alignment and complex project delivery.
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Head of Project Management
GrunenthalLeading project management across pharma R&D, driving structured execution, cross-functional collaboration and delivery through complexity.
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Global Head of Medical Excellence & Communications
RecordatiDriving medical excellence, strategic communication and cross-functional collaboration across a global pharmaceutical organisation.
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R&D Pipeline & Innovation Manager
AOP HealthCuriosity-driven R&D leader with experience across pharmaceutical research and development and a strong scientific background.
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Head of Portfolio Management
RemedicaLeading cross-functional transformation, supply chain and organisational development across the pharmaceutical environment.
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Global Program Development Lead
OM Pharma SALeading global programme development across clinical strategy, cross-functional execution and portfolio value creation, connecting patient needs, evidence, business strategy and operational delivery.
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Associate Director, DDIT US&I Operational Excellence Management
NovartisSenior PPM leader driving strategic initiatives, innovation and change across global organisations, translating data into actionable insights for risk mitigation, portfolio governance and leadership decision-making.
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Global Pipeline Director
SandozA pharmaceutical pipeline and portfolio leader focused on shaping strategic pipeline decisions, evaluating opportunities and aligning portfolio priorities with business objectives. His experience spans oncology, product strategy and the assessment of opportunities that support sustainable portfolio value.
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R&D Project Manager Director - Oncology
Pierre Fabre GroupA pharmaceutical R&D professional with experience in drug development and cross-functional collaboration, contributing to the advancement of innovative therapies from research towards clinical application.
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SDD Project Director
Novo NordiskAn experienced pharmaceutical project management professional who brings practical insights into project delivery, cross-functional collaboration and navigating complex development environments. With a focus on real-world challenges and lessons learned, he helps teams strengthen execution and move projects forward.
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Director R&D PM Technology & Standards
GSKBridging R&D finance and project & portfolio management to strengthen financial decision-making and cross-functional collaboration. His previous Pharma PPM contribution focused on financial acumen, cost drivers and forecasting for PPM professionals.
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Programme Director
Blue Earth DiagnosticsIlaria Dragoni is a Programme Director at Blue Earth Diagnostics, with experience in managing complex programmes within the pharmaceutical and clinical development environment. She brings a cross-functional perspective to programme delivery, stakeholder alignment, and navigating the challenges of advancing innovative diagnostic and therapeutic solutions.
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Senior Global Program Director
Santhera PharmaceuticalsMartina Turra is a senior pharmaceutical programme leader with extensive experience in managing global development programmes and coordinating cross-functional teams. Her work involves navigating complex programme priorities, aligning stakeholders and driving development activities towards key milestones in a highly regulated industry.
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CTO Portfolio Director and Prague PMO Lead
(Former MSD)Irena Prášilová is a global technology investment and transformation leader with over 20 years of experience across multinational organisations, including MSD and Accenture. She specialises in portfolio governance, IT investment management and organisational transformation, helping leadership teams connect strategic priorities with investment decisions, execution and measurable business value.
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Global Business Operations Leader, Roche Pharma Research and Early Development, Oncology
RocheVerena Lutz is an experienced pharmaceutical professional with a background in global business operations and portfolio management, bringing a cross-functional perspective to strategic planning, portfolio governance and organisational execution.
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Director, Project Manager Research
GenmabBerina Eppink is a pharmaceutical professional with experience in research project management and the biotechnology industry, bringing a cross-functional perspective to project delivery, collaboration and the coordination of complex research activities.
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Global Program Management Lead, Oncology Development
BayerAndreas Janzer is a pharmaceutical development professional with experience in oncology programme management, bringing scientific and strategic perspectives to the planning and coordination of complex drug development programmes.
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Commercial Director
Jobs by EBCGConnecting organisations with top executive talent through strategic recruitment, commercial leadership, and high-impact business partnerships.
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We are inviting senior pharma portfolio leaders to join the 2027 faculty. If you have a decision worth opening to peers, talk to Daisy.
How the room works
The 2027 formats put the conversation at the centre. Faculty lead it. Everyone contributes.
For faculty
Senior portfolio leaders rarely sit at one table with their counterparts from other organisations.
Help shape PPM best practice, future operating models and AI adoption.
Senior leaders learn most from honest, private conversations. The formats are built for that.
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