The 7^th Annual Clinical Trial Supply New England is back in 2018 on the 7^th-8^th March for what promises to be a fantastic event. The perfect event for all biotech’s and pharma companies in the New England region to come together and explore the latest issues, trends and technologies within the clinical supply world.

Understanding the characteristics of the region, we have created a two days conference with full of sessions that will be an interest of smaller pharma and biotechs. It is all geared up with fresh up-to-date topics that you can learn from how your peers in the industry are managing the challenges and seek for new strategies from thought-provoking discussions.

Here is the preview of two key topics for the 2017 event.

Import and export regulation

No one likes getting unexpected bills. So do you. Marco Afonso, Supervisory Import Specialist at U.S. Customs and Border Protection will be presenting a detailed exploration the evolving landscape of importing clinical trial materials and products into the US specifically investigating the key facts all companies should know when importing to the US to clarify your obligations to tax, VAT and regulatory transgressions.

Contingency planning for natural disasters

As climate change worsens and typical weather patterns are altered resulting in unforeseen natural phenomena it is paramount of the industry to be able to react in a quick, seamless manager when typical supply chain routes are disrupted. Chad Presher, Associate Director, Clinical Drug Supply, Biogen will be presenting a case study which will among other things, focus on the implications of hurricane Harvey on clinical trials to better prepare responses to ensure trial supply reaches the site