Kurt Nielsen, Ph.D. shares his strategies for sponsors to extract maximum value from contract service providers, the overlooked benefits of AI, and the shifting dynamics of the global supply chain.

Kurt has an extensive background in contract development and manufacturing, having previously held senior leadership roles such as CEO at Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (PII), President of Lupin, VP at Sandoz, SVP at Catalent, and EVP at Teva. His consultancy, Longview Leader, assists life sciences clients with continuous improvement and asset management.

“The work we do every day truly makes a difference in people’s lives,” says Kurt. “Putting aside the politics and profit debates, at its heart, the pharmaceutical industry’s mission is to improve health, cure diseases, and enhance quality of life makes it an amazing place to work.”