London, United Kingdom

31st European Life Sciences Project, Program and Portfolio Management Conference

International in-person conference filled with leading industry speakers.

KEY INFORMATION

DoubleTree by Hilton London - Docklands Riverside, 265a Rotherhithe Street, London

November 19-20, 2025

09:00 - 17:30 Local Time

Part of the PPM World Tour

80+

participants

20+

speakers

days

10+

hours of networking

15+

roundtable discussions

What to expect

The Pharma PPM Event You Don’t Want to Miss. Are you facing challenges with resource constraints, complex portfolios, or AI adoption? This conference is your gateway to smarter decisions, optimized strategies, and measurable impact.

Pharmaceuticals

Regulatory Complexity: Navigating stringent regulations while accelerating time-to-market.
R&D Costs: Managing high research and development costs and optimizing resource allocation.
Market Competition: Innovating to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market.

Medical Devices

Product Development Cycles: Managing long and complex development cycles.
Quality Assurance: Maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
Integration with Digital Health: Adapting to and integrating digital health technologies.

Biotech

Scientific Uncertainty: Managing risks and uncertainties in research and development.
Funding and Investment: Securing sufficient funding and managing investor expectations.
Regulatory Hurdles: Ensuring regulatory compliance and timely approvals.

Diagnostics

Technological Innovation: Keeping pace with rapid advancements in diagnostic technologies.
Regulatory and Market Access: Navigating regulatory pathways and achieving market access.
Data Integration: Effectively integrating diagnostic data with healthcare systems.

Conference format

Connect with industry peers, benchmark your approach, and gain actionable insights to future-proof your PPM strategy in a fast-evolving landscape.

If you manage projects or portfolios in life sciences — this is the European event you can’t afford to miss.

PARTNERSHIP ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS

Facilitated discussions focusing on cooperation and partnerships between Pharma, Biotech, MedTech, and Diagnostics. These sessions will explore how collaborative efforts can lead to innovations, improved patient outcomes, and accelerated time-to-market for new therapies and technologies.

UNIQUE PANEL DISCUSSIONS

Panels featuring representatives from each sector will provide diverse perspectives on strategic portfolio management. These discussions will highlight sector-specific challenges, best practices, and successful case studies.

TARGETED WORKSHOPS

Attendees can choose from various workshops tailored to specific circumstances and needs. Topics will include Agile Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Risk Management, and more, providing practical tools and techniques for enhancing portfolio management practices.

Track 1

Medical Device Project & Portfolio Management

Unlock the pursuit of excellence in project management with insights from industry leaders. Learn about strategic planning, stakeholder relationships mastery, agile methodologies, and effective data management in the ever-evolving pharmaceutical landscape across all domains, including R&D, clinical development, manufacturing, quality assurance, supply chain, and business development.

VIEW KEY TOPICS

Digital Transformation and Integration of AI
Supply Chain Disruptions
Accelerating Time-to-Market without Compromising Quality
Innovating Under Pressure: Managing Risk and Speed in MedTech Projects
Agile PPM for Medical Devices
Optimizing Resource Allocation
Talent Management and Development in Medical Device
Navigating Global Regulatory Affairs

Track 2

Medical Device SAFETY & COMPLIANCE

World’s greatest minds in drug safety, pharmacovigilance, data analysis, reporting, government policy, and innovative technology united under the Why Summits will delve into cybersecurity, regulatory challenges, patient safety and human factors engineering. You can expect networking with like-minded professionals and learn the latest trends, challenges, and game-changing ideas.

VIEW KEY TOPICS

Digital Transformation and Integration of AI
Supply Chain Disruptions
Accelerating Time-to-Market without Compromising Quality
Innovating Under Pressure: Managing Risk and Speed in MedTech Projects
Agile PPM for Medical Devices
Optimizing Resource Allocation
Talent Management and Development in Medical Device
Navigating Global Regulatory Affairs

Event speakers

Katerina Nausica Lessi

Head of R&D Program Planning

Biogen

Krystina Eustace

Associate Director, Pipeline Project Manager (Global Health)

GSK

Tamsen Poling

Director, Continuous Improvement COE

CooperVision

Kenneth Lambrichts

Project & Portfolio Manager (PMO)

Terumo Europe

Chris Sanders

Life Science Lead

MIGSO-PCUBED

Marc Leijten

Global Solutions Architect

Broadcom

Silvia Anghel

Sr Director, Quality & Regulatory Affairs, IVD

Veranex

Michael Smith

Director, Autoinjector Technology, Combination Product and Device R&D

Teva

Event HIGHLIGHTS

Keynotes & Case Studies

Roundtables

Workshops

Panel discussions

Networking

Post-conference networking

Key takeaways

Innovation and R&D Portfolio Management

Prioritization and Selection of Projects

Governance and Decision-Making Processes

Resource Allocation and Optimization

Performance Measurement and KPIs

Technology and Tools for SPM

Everything you need to know about This event in one spot.

Check out our event overview and agenda and discover 31st European Life Sciences Project, Program and Portfolio Management Conference

PAST AND PRESENT

Our valued partners

TESTIMONIALS

It was a pleasure to chair a very successful and productive Day 1 of the Why Summits meeting in Las Vegas today. Many thanks to the panelists for sharing your experience and best practices in data management and analytics, strategic risk management, and nurturing talent, innovation, development, growth, and success. (…)

Rated 5 out of 5

Stephen Smith

Senior Program Director, Oncology, Corcept Therapeutics

Had the pleasure of participating in a panel discussion today at ‘2nd Strategic Project, Program and Portfolio Management conference for Pharmaceuticals’ organised by Why Summits on the critical role of internal stakeholders in driving project success. Grateful to have exchanged insights with industry leaders on how to build these connections and unlock potential from within. We continuously strive to implement these best practices at Neuland Laboratories Limited.

Rated 5 out of 5

Abhishek Mittal (MBA, PMP®, IRMCert®, GRCP®)

Vice President and Head - Project Management Office (PMO), Neuland Laboratories Limited

I had the pleasure of assisting this year to the first two days of the Portfolio Summit in Basel, where +100 colleagues of +30 companies, discussed the topics of Portfolio, Projects, and CapEx in a very open and inviting environment. (Big thanks to Why Summits and especially to Liza Zhaivoronok for your help). I am very much looking forward to the 2025 Summit!

Rated 5 out of 5

Carlos Cabrera

Head of Finance and Resources - Portfolio Creation and Technology, Bayer

Very good and engaging discussion! Thanks Why Summits for being part of the panel.

Rated 5 out of 5

Christophe De Vleeschouwer

Director, Pipeline Project Management, GSK Vaccines

It was a very transparent discussion on Agile, waterfall and hybrid methodologies. I have fully enjoyed participanting in this panel!

Rated 5 out of 5

Mugunthan Maheswaran

Sr Project Manager, Technology, Digital & Operational Excellence, Roche

It was an honor to be part of such a prestigious event and to contribute to discussions. Thanks Why Summits for the opportunity to engage with such a knowledgeable audience and networking with industry leaders !!

Rated 5 out of 5

Dhawal Upadhyay, PMP®, HBS

General Manager - Global Program Management, Intas Pharmaceuticals

“Always Be curious”

Why is this event right for you?

This conference aims to provide life sciences professionals with practical strategies and tools for leveraging strategic portfolio management to overcome these challenges. By sharing insights, case studies, and best practices, we aim to foster innovation, improve efficiency, and drive successful outcomes across the Pharma, Biotech, MedTech, and Diagnostics sectors.

Connect with peers, expand your network, and future-proof your approach to thrive in a rapidly evolving life sciences landscape. If you want to tackle real-world challenges and drive measurable impact, this is the event for you.

Event partners

GOLD SPONSOR

Broadcom’s ValueOps, an end-to-end value stream management solution, drives digital transformation by enhancing visibility, alignment, and efficiency. Its platform, including Clarity, Rally, ConnectALL, & Insights, enables leaders to plan, fund, manage, track & optimize efforts, aligning strategy, investments, people, and work. Clarity, a premier Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) solution, unifies finance & operations with real-time visibility & consistent governance for all investment types.

SILVER SPONSOR

MIGSO-PCUBED is the global leader in PMO and Project Controls. With more than 3,000 employees across 15 countries, we specialise in project management consulting, helping clients deliver complex initiatives across a wide range of industrial sectors. From schedule optimisation and cost control to resource planning and risk mitigation, we enhance project performance at every stage. Our ambition is simple: to stay one step ahead supporting our clients in realising their most ambitious projects, while offering our teams a dynamic and engaging place to grow.

What sets us apart is our ability to both design and deliver transformation. We not only advise on how to drive change, but we also provide the people, processes, and technologies to make it happen. As trusted partners, we combine strategic insight with hands-on expertise, ensuring ideas are transformed into impact through agile planning, clear communication, and strong coordination.

Event registration

£ 2349

Access to All Conference Sessions
Access to Post Conferences Networking
Conference Materials
Includes Coffee Breaks, Snacks and Refreshments, Seated Lunch

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