Making An Impact On Sustainability Through Vendor Collaboration And Smart Procurement Strategies

Reports indicate that industries worldwide could save up to $437 billion annually by 2030 through improved energy efficiency alone, underscoring the importance of sustainability initiatives in driving business process and technological advancements. Many pharmaceutical companies, along with their partners, are setting ambitious goals to achieve climate neutrality and are now producing annual sustainability reports to track their progress.

Join Guido D’Agostino, Head of Global Procurement at Chiesi, and Stefan Dürr, Senior Director of Product Management and Client Delivery at IQVIA IRT, as they delve into their achievements in sustainability. They will outline the strategies, partnerships, and technological tools that have contributed to their recent successes. Key takeaways will include how Chiesi is fostering a cycle of positive change through its value chain sustainability journey, the procurement strategies advancing sustainability and patient outcomes, the role of vendor and partner investments in clinical technology for sustainability, and a case study by IQVIA highlighting how technology can isolate sustainability objectives and deliver tangible results.

Featured Speakers:

Guido D’Agostino

Head of Global Procurement, Chiesi Group

Guido brings over 15 years of experience in procurement within the pharmaceutical industry. Throughout his tenure at Chiesi, he has progressively advanced through roles of increasing responsibility, ultimately rising to the position of Global Head of Procurement. Embracing sustainability values, Guido now leads the Procurement function with a mission to drive positive change and inspire broad audiences toward comprehensive sustainability.

Stefan Dürr

Senior Director, Product Management and Client Delivery, IQVIA IRT

Stefan has spent 17 years in the IRT sector, including being with IQVIA IRT since its inception as Cenduit IRT in 2007. Over the years, he has held various project management roles, including leading the global project management team at IQVIA IRT. Currently, Stefan oversees client delivery for key accounts and leads the IQVIA IRT Drug Supply Center of Excellence. He is deeply passionate about developing innovative solutions to address clinical supply challenges. Stefan holds a Master of Science in Molecular Biology and an International Executive MBA from the University of St. Gallen.