Conference Agenda

Pre-Con Learning Session

Charting the Course in Compliance with the PDMA
• Keisha Cosey, Sr. Manager of Sales Operations and Sample Administration, Apellis Pharmaceuticals

Pre-Con Learning Session

Exploring the Frontiers of Generative AI: A Practical Look Through Professional Networking
• Jay Lambert, AI Trainer, Vjal Institute

Pre-Con Learning Session

You Can’t Make This Stuff Up!
• Moderator: Jennifer Kretsch, Gilead Sciences
• Panel: Lisa Butler, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; Steve Conn, Genesis Life Science Logistics; Judy Fox, QPharma; Marc Lavin, Pfizer; Alex Ullrich, Warehouse Anywhere

First Time Attendee Reception – All first time conference attendees and vendor partners are invited

Welcome Reception

Join Us for Drinks and Light Fare
Conference badges required for admittance

Open Forum and Coffee – Sharing Alliance Booth

Breakfast – Exhibit Hall
Visit with our vendor partners

Conference Opening and Keynote General Session

• Deb Segura, Executive Director, The Sharing Alliance
• Kevin Hines, Keynote Speaker

Workshops

Changing Behavior through Engaging Compliance Training Creation
• Julianne Brierley, Director, Head, ERC Learning, Ethics, Risk & Compliance / US Pharma, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

The Compliance State of the States
• David Earl Smith, Executive Director, Ethics and Compliance, Eli Lilly & Company
• Brian Van Hoy, Vice President, Compliance, G&M Health

Refreshment Break – Exhibit Hall
Visit with our vendor partners

CMS Town Hall

• Amy Bedsaul, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Open Payments Program – Communications
• Veronika Peleshchuk Fradlin, Director of Division of Transparency Projects (DTP), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
• Moderated by Judy Fox, Director of Compliance Services, QPharma, Inc.

Lunch – Exhibit Hall
Visit with our vendor partners

Workshops

The Challenges of Today’s Logistical Landscape
• Steve Conn, SVP – Managing Director, Genesis Life Science Logistics
• Mike Murphy, Director of Sales Operations, AbbVie

Roadmap to Fleet Operational Excellence
• Gina Israel, Senior Manager, Sales Operations, Incyte Corp.
• Debbie Tay, Senior Manager, Master Data Operations, Teva Pharmaceuticals

Refreshment Break – Exhibit Hall
Visit with our vendor partners

Workshops

Who’s Minding the Shop? How to Monitor and Provide Oversight Over Your Vendors
• Yvette Gaines, Manager, Sample and Promotional Operations, GSK
• Marc Lavin, Director of HCP/Patient Compliance and Audit, Pfizer

More than a State of Mind: How State Licensing Impacts Product Distribution
• Lisa Butler, Director, State Licensing, DEA & PDMA Compliance, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
• Elizabeth Updike, Director & Sr. Managing Attorney, US Compliance, IQVIA

Workshops

PDMA Readiness: Are You Prepared for an Inspection?
• Ricardo Hughes, Sample Accountability Lead, US Ethics & Compliance, Lilly USA, LLC / Eli Lilly & Company

DSCSA!
Drug Supply Chain Security ACT, or AGGRAVATION?
• Brad King, Sr. Manager, Regulatory & Healthcare Compliance, PDMA/DEA/Agg Spend/Drug Price/Drug Take Back/Licensing/Reporting, Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.

Free Evening – Enjoy the area with your fellow attendees and Sharing Alliance vendor partners

Open Forum and Coffee – Sharing Alliance Booth

Breakfast – Exhibit Hall
Visit with our vendor partners

Workshops

The Reconciliation Cycle
• Teresa Farmer, Associate Director of Sales Operations, Otsuka Pharmaceuticals
• Carol Kagdis, Sr. DEA/PDMA Compliance Analyst, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

Storage Unit Management: Securing your Company’s Assets, a Behind the Scenes View
• Ruby Ramirez, Senior Manager, Global Sample Operations, Eli Lilly
• Derek Scarsella, Customer Relations Manager, df YOUNG

DEA General Session

Where Are We Now?
• Scott A. Brinks, Section Chief, Diversion Regulatory Drafting & Policy Support Section (DPW), Drug Enforcement Administration
• Niketa G. Prince, Staff Coordinator (DI), HQ Liaison Section, Diversion Control Division, Drug Enforcement Administration

Refreshment Break – Exhibit Hall
Visit with our vendor partners

Workshops

Connecticut! Adding to our Transparency Reporting Woes
• Judy Fox, Director of Compliance Services, QPharma, Inc.
• Allyson Knott, Associate Director, Sample Management, Bristol Myers Squibb

State Loss Reporting and Aligning with FDA, DEA and State Requirements
• Mark Adams, Sharing Alliance Senior Advisor
• Teresita Weiss, Ph.D., J.D., General Manager, Regulatory Affairs, Compliance & Quality, Knipper Health

Lunch – Exhibit Hall
Visit with our vendor partners

Workshop

Harmonizing Communication: The Rhythm of Audience Engagement
• Don Schenker, President and CEO, Synergistix
• Monique Thomas, Commercial Operations Manager, Supernus Pharmaceuticals

Extended Refreshment Break and Exhibit Hall Raffle

Raffle will be held at this time and winners will be announced.
(Must be present to win).

Exhibit Hall Closes

Thank you for coming!

Agenda as of 5/6/24
Schedule is subject to change