26th American Pharma and Biotech Project, Program and Portfolio Management Conference Boston
BOSTON | 2025
International in-person conference filled with leading industry speakers.
key information
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Part of the PPM World Tour
- October 15-17, 2025
- 8:30 - 17:30 Local Time
The Pharma PPM event you can’t afford to miss!
Struggling with resource constraints, complex portfolios, or AI adoption? This 3-day summit, part of our PPM World Tour, is your shortcut to smarter decisions, optimized strategies, and real impact.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Learn from the best. Get insider knowledge from top pharma & biotech PPM leaders who’ve cracked the code on efficiency, risk management, and innovation.
- Future-proof your PPM approach. Master AI-driven decision-making, scenario planning, and next-gen project execution to stay ahead.
- Solve real challenges – fast. Engage in interactive workshops, think tanks, and case studies designed for actionable takeaways you can implement immediately.
- Expand your network. Connect with key decision-makers, industry pioneers, and peers who are shaping the future of pharma PPM.
- Exclusive workshops. Get hands-on training in portfolio strategy, governance, and AI for PPM with world-class experts.
UNIQUE NEW FORMATS:
Besides our well-known formats (keynotes, case studies, and panel discussions), we are introducing new ones as well:
TOOLKIT WORKSHOPS
- Focus and learn about actionable tools and frameworks you can immediately apply.
THINK-TANK DISCUSSIONS
- Practical, solution-focused discussions – no generic theory, only real-world applications.
FIRESIDE CHATS
- Behind-the-scenes perspectives from industry leaders – understand their challenges, strategies and approaches.
Key topics reflecting the current hot topics of the industry:
- Strategic Portfolio & Resource Management: Driving Value in Pharma PPM, Smarter Planning for Pharma PPM, Building Internal Capabilities
- Data-Driven Decision Making & AI Integration: AI & Automation in Pharma PPM, AI & Advanced Analytics in PPM, Integrating Emerging Technologies in PPM
- Risk & Governance in Pharma Projects: Preventing Costly Failures in Pharma Projects, Proactive Mitigation & Contingency Planning, Implementing Effective Governance Forums in Pharma
- Leadership & Collaboration in PPM: Culture & Strategy, Cross-Functional Collaboration & Breaking Silos for Success, Leading High-Performing Teams
- Project Management Methodologies & Best Practices: Waterfall, Agile & Hybrid Approaches, Lean & Six Sigma for Pharma Project Excellence, Managing Complexity
Everything you need to know about this event in one spot.
Check out our event overview and agenda and discover all about this conference.
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Past Event Speakers
Rebecca Rudicell
Translational Program Management
Takeda
Mike Fitzpatrick
Vice President of Business Development & Operations
Umoja Biopharma
Lisa Evans
Portfolio and Planning Lead
Arvinas
Kelvin Roddy
R & D Director Program Management
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Sandeep Kumar
Founder & CEO
Kytes
Danette Astolfi
Sr. Director, Project Management
Elevar Therapeutics
Chris Kramer
Vice President of Portfolio Planning & Market Insights
Ionis Pharmaceuticals
Christen Cotter
Head of R&D Strategy and Program Management
Illumina
Kirk Dackow
Vice President, Consulting Delivery and Operations
CMK Select
Anusha Sivaramakrishnan
Executive Director, Head - Enterprise Project Management and Governance
Arvinas
Event Partners
GOLD PARTNER
Integrated Project Management Company, Inc. is a values-driven business consulting firm that advises on and executes complex and strategic initiatives, helping organizations overcome challenges and break new ground in their respective industries. IPM’s family of deeply caring, passionate business professionals provides exceptional project leadership to transform strategies and solutions into sustainable results. Whether it’s a problem or a “destination,” they’ll work side by side with you to help navigate obstacles, reach your goals, and sustain performance.
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REGISTRATION
At our conference, we want to ensure that everyone can attend in a way that fits their schedule. That’s why we’ve created five different registration ticket options. Whether you can only join us for a two days, or you want to attend the entire conference, we’ve got you covered.
No matter which registration option you choose, you’ll enjoy refreshments, snacks, and sit down lunches during the conference or masterclass. You’ll also have access to all of our networking activities and materials.
We understand that everyone has different needs and preferences, so we’ve designed these registration tickets to be as flexible as possible. Whether you’re a busy executive who can only attend for a few hours or a dedicated industry professional who wants to immerse themselves in the conference, we’ve got a ticket that’s perfect for you.
2 DAY CONFERENCE
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Can't attend all three days of the conference? Register for this ticket and choose to attend any two of three days.
Masterclass
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Enjoy industry veteran Dr. Richard Bayney's masterclass, only!
MASTERCLASS +
2 DAY CONFERENCE
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Experience the Masterclass with renowned industry veteran Dr. Richard Bayney as well as any two of three days of the conference.
MASTERCLASS +
3 DAY CONFERENCE
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The Full Package - experience the masterclass with Richard Bayney as well as all three days of the conference.
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