LONDON, November 10 /PRNewswire/ --

- Join the leading pharma executives redefining the function of pharmaceutical procurement and preparing for future challenges of driving world class procurement

In these uncertain economic times, pharmaceutical organisations are dramatically re-evaluating their business models. The need for highly competitive cost structures is greater than ever and board of directors are turning to procurement divisions to maximise their contributions. Now is the time for procurement leaders to step into the organisation spotlight and to raise their value proposition and strategic business value. Procurement executives must redefine their sourcing strategies for a changing pharma sourcing environment. Pharma leaders who can drive motivated and innovation fuelled teams are the ones who will succeed.

CPhI Conferences are delighted to present Pharma Procurement Leadership Summit - a one day briefing that will deep-dive into challenges facing pharma procurement leaders. Our outstanding speaker panel of pharma leaders have committed to sharing their extensive expertise and knowledge with our delegates. Key speakers include, Colin Davies, Senior Director Worldwide Procurement for Pfizer and Fernando Dinkelmann, Procurement Director, Latin America Caribbean, GlaxoSmithKline. Davies and Dinkelmann will be joined by senior representatives from Eli Lilly, Wyeth and Novartis.

This one day summit is on Wednesday, 10th December at the Novotel St. Pancras, London, United Kingdom and is set to be another highly successful event from CPhI Conferences!

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Note to Editors More information For more information please contact: Helen Rea Conference Producer Tel: +44-(0)20-7955-3936 email: hrea@cmpi.biz Conference details Date: 10th December 2008 Gala Dinner: post-summit Location: Novotel St. Pancras, London, United Kingdom Booking details Online: www.pharma-exec.com Tel: +44-(0)-20-7921-8039 Fax: +44-(0)-20-7955-3949 Email: conferences@cmpi.biz Post: CMPi Conferences, 245 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 9UY, UK

Helen Rea, Conference Producer, +44-(0)20-7955-3936, hrea@cmpi.biz