R&D PPM Cross-Sharing & Development Day [In Person]

Ways of Working

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Target audience: R&D project and program managers working in drug development

One discipline, many voices!

Evolving project management through knowledge sharing in R&D

PMI Belgium is proud to support this focused and forward-thinking in-person gathering of project management professionals from across biotech, pharma, and related life sciences sectors, united by a common purpose: advancing innovation in R&D through collaborative leadership to bring effective treatments to patients more quickly.

This conference offers a unique opportunity to break down silos, exchange knowledge, and strengthen the project management ecosystem in life sciences.

Through insightful keynotes, practical workshops, and real-world case studies, we will:

  • Facilitate cross-functional dialogue that accelerates project success across organizations and borders
  • Explore diverse PM approaches that enable agile, impactful R&D
  • Support both emerging and experienced PMs with actionable tools and shared experiences
  • Foster a strong, connected community grounded in mutual learning and purpose
  • Anticipate and shape the future of project leadership in a rapidly evolving industry

Come to learn, connect, and contribute. Leave inspired to lead with clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Program

Time Speaker Session / Topic
8:30–9:00 AM Arrival
9:00–9:15 AM Gordon Topping
Anja Vandenbergh
Welcome
9:15–9:30 AM Gordon Topping Introduction
9:30–10:30 AM Paolo Alagna
Aurore Theys, Christophe De Vleeschouwer, Anup Kharode
Rethinking Project Success in Pharma
10:30–11:00 AM Coffee Break and Networking
11:00–12:00 PM Clive Lambden
Steven Declerck, Patrice Blanchard
Different Ways to Reach Project Success
12:00–1:00 PM Lunch
Parallel Session Track: Choose Your Path
1:00–2:00 PM
Session Speakers
Speed Mentoring for Project Managers Caroline de Brouwer, Patrice Blanchard, Aurore Theys
Making Smart Decisions in a Complex Pharma Environment Wim Vanspringel
Finding Harmony Between Project Manager and Product Owner Bert Jacquemyn
Setting Up Your PMO Johan Verboben
2:00–2:30 PM Coffee Break and Networking
2:30–3:45 PM Edouard Ledent
Federico F. Di Maio, Tomasz Koguc
The PM Governance Relationship
3:45–4:15 PM Kamil Mroz, Benoit Schmitt AI for Project Success
4:15–4:30 PM Gordon Topping, Anja Vandenbergh Closing Reflections

 

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Information

Type of category: Partner Collaboration Events 🟫

Type of activity: Ways of Working

Date: 28 11 2025

Hour: 8:30 to 16:30

Registration close date: 23 November 2025 at 23:59

Location: UCB HQ, Anderlecht, Belgium, All. de la Recherche 60, Anderlecht, Brussels, 1070

# of PDUs: 7

Price

Students: €15.00

Members: €35.00

Non members and Guests: €45.00

Location

UCB HQ, Anderlecht, Belgium

All. de la Recherche 60
Anderlecht, Brussels, 1070

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