Project Management in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Munich, Germany
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Program Highlights

If you are Project Manager working in the pharmaceutical industry you cannot miss this event!

The conference has been designed by certified Project Managers with many years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Join us in beautiful Munich and discuss topics such as the advantages and challenges of different Project Management methodstech transfer, risk management and best practices.

In an interactive session, participants will develop approaches to challenges presented by experienced SMEs by the means of real-life case studies in small working groups.

A session will be dedicated to Young Professionals presenting hot topics within our industry!

This event offers excellent opportunities to expand your professional network with other experts in similar positions!

Dear Colleagues,

PDA Europe is proud to announce the second edition of the PDA Europe Conference on Project Management in the Pharmaceutical Industry to be held in Munich, Germany on 05 September 2019.

The pharmaceutical industry has regulations and best-practice manuals for most of its production processes. Nonetheless, Project Management as a discipline is often excluded from the standards of performance defined for many other fields in the industry. It is apparent, the industry needs trained Project Managers in order to achieve success in the numerous processes, projects and developments.

PDA has recognized the need and offers this discipline its own space. One of the initiatives has been the novel conference on Project Management in the Pharmaceutical Industry in 2018.

If you are Project Manager working in the pharmaceutical industry you cannot miss this event. The conference has been designed by certified Project Managers with many years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. We will discuss topics such as the advantages and challenges of different Project Management methods, tech transfer, risk management and best practices. In an interactive session, participants will develop approaches to challenges presented by experienced SMEs by the means of real-life case studies in small working groups. A session will be dedicated to Young Professionals presenting hot topics within our industry in short, concise presentations.

This event will offer excellent opportunities to expand your professional network with other experts in similar positions– Join us and deepen your knowledge of Project Management in our industry.

I look forward to meeting you in beautiful Munich!

Sincerely,

Peter Reichert,
Senior Principal Consultant at Zelect Quality IVS

Standard Pricing

Standard Member Price

€995

GovernmentMember Only

€500

Health AuthorityMember Only

€500

Early Career ProfessionalMember Only

€500

AcademicMember Only

€500

Non-Member

€1.395

See Qualifying Criteria for Member Types.

ALL PRICES IN EURO (EUR), EXCLUDING VAT.

WAYS TO REGISTER: 1. Online Registration   2. [email protected]

PDA MEMBERS: Please remember to log in before registering If you come from a Governmental or Health Authority Institution or from an Academic Organization, please contact [email protected] before registering.

If you need to apply for a visa to enter the event country, PDA Europe must be informed of this fact at least 4 weeks before the start of the event.

Day 1

Thursday, 05 September 2019

9:00 – 9:15
Welcome and Introduction
Kerstin Wilken, PDA Europe
Peter Reichert, Zelect Quality – ZQI, Conference Chair

9:15 – 10:00
Keynote: Failed Projects and What to Learn from Them
Oliver Lehmann, PMI Southern Germany Chapter

10:00 – 11:30
Session 1: Risk Management and Uncertainties in Project Management
Moderator: Garrett van Vactor, Novartis

Opportunities in Managing Uncertainties: Lifecycle Management and Tech Transfer Projects
Peter Reichert, Zelect Quality
Thomas Solver, Eltronic
Resu Alloza, ReAl CMC Consultancy

11:30 –12:00
Coffee Break, Poster Session & Exhibition

12:00 – 13:10
Session 2: Traditional, Agile, Adaptive – Conflict or Complementation
Moderator: Stefan Schuh, Bosch

Adaptive Project Management: What We Learned from the Agile Methodology for Long Term Pharma Projects
Katrin Bernoester, Biotest AG

Q&A, Discussion

13:10 –14:10
Lunch Break, Poster Session & Exhibition

14:10 – 15:30
Interactive Session: Working Tables
Moderator: Resu Alloza, ReAl CMC Consultancy

Pharmaceutical Tech Transfer
Moderator: Mirko Gabriele, Thermo Fischer Scientific


Making Collaborations Work
Moderator: Peter Reichert, Zelect Quality - ZQI


Resource Management
Moderator: Holger Eckert, Proventis


Optimizing Portfolio Management
Moderator: Lucy Peltenberg, Ganttenburg Consultancy

Summary of Round Table Discussions

15:30 – 16:00
Coffee Break, Poster Session & Exhibition

16:00 – 17:00
Session 3: Young Professionals in PDA
Moderator: Michael Walliser, Camelot Management Consultants

Understanding Governance and Key Relationships in Digital Project
Robert Steinhoff, Novartis

How Companies Succeed in the Face of Differently Paced Project Management
Christoph Hoffmann, Camelot Management Consulting

Q&A, Discussion

17:00 – 18:00
Closing Plenary

17:00 – 17:30
Interactive Summary
Kerstin Wilken, PDA Europe
Peter Reichert, Zelect Quality – ZQI

17:30 – 18:00
Closing of the Conference and Farewell
Kerstin Wilken, PDA Europe
Peter Reichert, Zelect Quality – ZQI

PLEASE READ  PDA is not affiliated or contracted with any outside hotel contracting company. If someone other than PDA or the PDA chosen hotel contacts you suggesting that they represent any PDA event, they do not. It is PDA's recommendation that you book your hotel directly through the official PDA chosen hotel that is listed on our web site.

Arabellapark Sheraton in München

Arabellastrasse 5
Munich, Germany , Munich

+49 (0)89 92320

Hotel Website

The elegant 4-star Sheraton Munich Arabellapark Hotel offers a soundproof accommodation in a residential area of Munich. Featuring chic architecture, the hotel was renovated in 2007. The property is located in Bogenhausen district, 3.5 km from Marienplatz. The city center lies within 4 km from the venue.

A spectacular view over the countryside welcomes guests to club superior king suite, junior king suite and executive flat with modern-style décor. The property boasts views of Alps from its rooms. Room facilities also include a microwave, an electric kettle and coffee/tea makers for self-catering. The property is in a 5-minute walking distance from Richard-Strauss-Straße subway station. It will take 35 minutes to get to Franz Josef Strauss airport by car.

PDA Europe has reserved a limited number of rooms until the 7th July 2019.
Book Your Room for the PDA Group Rate.

Single Room € 169 per night* 
Double Room € 194 per night*

*Rates are per room and night, including the following services and benefits free of charge:

  • Buffet Breakfast in the restaurant
  • Wireless Internet Connection (WI-FI)
  • VAT, Taxes and Service will apply
How to Get Here
By Air

Nearest Airport: Munich Airport - MUC
Airport Phone:
+49 89 975 00

By Car

21.7 mi (35 km), 29 min by car. Sheraton Munich Arabellapark Hotel is located at ArabellaStrasse 5, Munich 81925 Germany.