The Future of R&D Procurement Excellence Starts Here!

The 10th R&D Procurement & Sourcing in Pharma Summit returns to Boston in June 2026 as the definitive meeting place for procurement, sourcing and category management leaders across pre‑clinical and clinical R&D. This flagship event is designed to support procurement teams as they transition from transactional buying to strategic, value‑driven partnership models that accelerate pipeline delivery and protect business continuity.

Bringing together senior R&D procurement leaders from global biopharma, the summit focuses on strengthening sourcing resilience, maximising CRO and CMO partnerships, embedding AI and orchestration tools, and aligning procurement strategy with scientific and operational ambition across the development lifecycle.

Visionary Faculty Includes:

• Novartis – Strengthening global sourcing resilience amid geopolitical and supply‑chain disruption
• Regeneron Pharmaceuticals – Optimising supplier governance and long‑term strategic partnerships
• Vertex Pharmaceuticals – Integrating data, technology and AI to streamline R&D procurement operations
• Takeda & UCB – Elevating procurement’s influence through early‑stage R&D decision‑making

Why Attend?

• Three days of immersive learning across discovery, pre‑clinical and clinical procurement tracks
• 30+ expert speakers sharing real‑world case studies and practical, execution‑ready frameworks
• Dedicated sessions on AI‑enabled procurement, supplier relationship management and global sourcing resilience
• Extensive networking opportunities with peers shaping the future of R&D procurement and sourcing

Join us in Boston to help redefine procurement as a strategic engine for R&D innovation, delivering speed, resilience and measurable supplier value across the development pipeline.