CMO Contracting, Oversight and Value Optimisation
        CMO Contracting, Oversight and Value Optimisation

        CMO Contracting, Oversight and Value Optimisation

        2 – 4 December 2025

        1 850 €

        TRAINING TIMES

        13:30 - 18:00   Vienna

        12:30 - 17:00   London

        07:30 - 12:00   New York

        04:30 - 09:00   Los Angeles

        Online training - Wi-Fi icon

        WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?

        Build effective CMO strategies

        Design category strategies that align with business needs and deliver clear value in outsourcing.

        Strengthen contracts and oversight

        Create robust contracts, mitigate risk, and apply best-practice Virtual Plant Team models.

        Measure and optimise performance

        Use leading KPIs to drive improvements and deliver value in CMO partnerships.

        Apply learning through real cases

        Engage in interactive sessions to solve real-world CMO challenges.

        OUR ONLINE TRAINING EXERIENCE INCLUDE

        Live, Interactive Format

        Three half-days of expert-led Zoom sessions packed with case discussions, Q&As, and real-world scenarios

        Full Access via Client Zone

        All slides, tools, and supporting materials available in one place – before, during, and after the course.

        Certificate of Completion

        Receive a digital certificate (also LinkedIn-ready) that verifies your skills in strategic trial planning.

        LEARNING OBJECTIVES

        Develop robust CMO category strategies icon

        Develop robust CMO category strategies

        Learn how to align category strategies with commercial and supply chain needs, define clear value propositions, and use technology or geographic lenses.

        Create and manage effective CMO contracts icon

        Create and manage effective CMO contracts

        Understand key contract elements, risk mitigation approaches, and how to use term sheets to standardize processes.

        Implement best-practice oversight models icon

        Implement best-practice oversight models

        Build and lead Virtual Plant Teams, develop governance structures, and link oversight directly to contractual commitments.

        Measure and improve performance icon

        Measure and improve performance

        Design leading KPIs, track results effectively, and apply them to drive continuous improvement in CMO operations.

        Optimise value and strengthen partnerships icon

        Optimise value and strengthen partnerships

        Use site visits, operational reviews, and supplier relationship management to deliver sustainable value in CMO collaborations.

        WHO IS THIS TRAINING FOR?

        CMO Operations

        CMO Procurement

        CMO Supply Chain

        CMO Quality

        CMO Operational Excellence

        CMO Leaders

        Clinical outsourcing professionals

        (Bio) pharma leaders starting a CMO journey

        KEY TOPICS

        Developing a CMO category strategy

        Building effective CMO contracts

        Best-practice oversight models

        Performance measurement with KPIs

        Optimising value in CMO partnerships

        TRAINER

        Donal O’ Grady
        Donal is a (bio) pharmaceutical leader, with over 25 years’ experience in the industry. Over the last 12 years, he has held roles in global external network strategy, procurement and operations in a number of companies, including BMS, Zoetis and Biomarin.
        TESTIMONIALS
        Sr. Manager, Contract Manufacturing, Indivior
        Very good job. Well prepared and paced. Did a good job with a group that was very 'quiet.'
        Supply Chain Director, Endo Pharmaceuticals
        Great to have a course on exactly what we do in external manufacturing.
        Director of External Manufacturing, Viridian Therapeutics
        Donal is incredibly knowledgeable in CDMO management and oversight. He's very personable, easy to talk to, and most importantly was easy to understand throughout the entire training, even with some of the more complicated topics. Will be recommending to my colleagues.

        PAST PARTICIPANTS

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        CMO Contracting, Oversight and Value Optimisation

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        Price per delegate including:

        Online participation

        Online workbook & materials

        Certificate

        PC, microphone, camera, stable internet connection and the Zoom application.

        Yes, we will make every effort to ensure best possible interaction. You will see the slides, interact with the trainer and fellow participants. Questions and group exercises will be facilitated through the online meeting platform.

        Yes, you can transfer the registration to a colleague at any time.

        Yes, you may transfer your registration to a different event up to one month before the scheduled dates, provided the training fee has been paid in full.

        Laura Kristensen

        laura.kristensen@symmetric.events
        +421 222 200 543

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