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9th Annual Pharma Project & Portfolio Management 2026

4th, 5th & 6th Febuary

Location : Goa

About the event

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Eminence Business Media is proud to announce the 9th Annual Pharma Project & Portfolio Management.

To the most demanding and accountability-driven teams of the Pharma Industry, an event awaits you! The success of the previous 8 editions of Pharma Project & Portfolio Management tempts Eminence Business Media to, once again, proudly announce the 9th Annual Pharma Project & Portfolio Management. It is the perfect one-stop destination to learn everything from dealing with the day-to-day complexities to developing a futuristic vision within the Industry.

True to its essence and intention, this year's program has been designed in the most creative sought- after method that collates and captures the most relevant and essential discussion areas to promote conversations based on provocative thinking. The sessions have been planned to cater to and solve the existing head challenges by addressing the current skill gap and lack of competitors' knowledge and analysing the pharma trends about IP and finance.

The forum comprises expertise-based creative sessions, live-case studies, dedicated Q&A rounds, hands-on soft skill learnings, and peer-led networking. Top-level management and pharma experts from project and portfolio management teams will share their insights and present solutions and strategies that help individuals meet their organisational goals.

Join us at the 9th Annual Pharma Project & Portfolio Management and witness the most intriguing and niche topic discussions with the most unique problem-solving perspectives.



about pharma summit

ABOUT THE SUMMIT

This year's program has been meticulously crafted to encourage thought-provoking discussions, addressing current challenges such as skill gaps, competitive knowledge deficiencies, IP trends, and the evolving landscape of project management. The event will feature expert-led creative sessions, real-world case studies, interactive Q&A sessions, practical soft skill development, and networking opportunities.

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THEME OF SUMMIT

With the theme of "Tells & Tales," this year's edition offers a unique blend of sessions, experiences, and personal stories. Attendees will gain insights from speakers who share their challenges and triumphs, providing inspiration for personal growth. This immersive approach ensures a promising learning and development experience beyond traditional conferences.

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Secure your spot at the 9th Annual Pharma Project & Portfolio Management to experience genuine learning and problem-solving. Your participation will not only foster your personal growth but also play a pivotal role in driving your company's success."

Why Attend?

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Benefits of Attending

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  • Be a part of the one-of-a-kind Pharma Auction and learn concepts with real-time competition.

  • Learn Technical and Soft Skills by the application of Game Theory.

  • Solve Live-case studies and form practical solutions and frameworks.

  • Discuss and resolve queries with the dedicated Q&A session after every session.

  • Benefit from the 6-month support of continuous learning.

  • Carefully designed interactive and creative sessions to enhance holistic learning.

  • Multiple Networking Sessions.

  • Rejuvenating activities to enhance the learning potential.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

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  • Gain insight into intellectual property rights and portfolio challenges within the pharma industry.

  • Address technical questions and enhance soft skills through creatively structured sessions.

  • Explore project management concepts and tackle methodological dilemmas.

  • Learn from the experts and solve doubts through panel discussions at the end of each day.

  • Participate in dedicated Q&A sessions to discuss and resolve queries after each session.

  • Access six months of continuous learning support.

Who should attend

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Designations

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  • Managing Directors

  • Presidents

  • Sr. Vice Presidents

  • AVPs

  • GMs

  • Mid Level Management

Departments

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  • Project Management

  • Portfolio Management

  • Business Strategy & Development

  • Program Management

  • R&D Teams

  • Legal & IP

Pharma summit speaker

15+ Speakers

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150+ Delegates

Pharma summit discussion

Interactive Panel Discussions

Pharma case-studies

Case Studies & Live Examples

Pharma summit network

Guided Networking Opportunities

Pharma Project & Portfolio Management Tool Kits

Project & Portfolio Management Tool Kits

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Speakers

Speakers at pharma summit 2019
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John Robert

Co-Founder
Moonshot Systems
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John Robert

Co-Founder
Moonshot Systems

John Robert is a passionate advocate for project leadership, bringing over two decades of diverse experience in project management, engineering, and operations. With a career that spans leadership roles in renowned pharmaceutical companies, John has cultivated a deep understanding of delivering results in both large-scale infrastructure projects and complex research programs.
As the Co-Founder of Moonshot Systems, John is on a mission to revolutionize pragmatic project management and leadership development. His vision is to empower organizations and individuals with tools, strategies, and skills to drive success in every project they undertake.
Before founding Moonshot Systems, John served as Vice President at Dr. Reddy’s Lab, Sun Pharma, Jubilant, Hospira, and Shasun, where he led high-impact initiatives.
A chemical engineer and MBA by education, John is also an accomplished author, having penned insightful books on project management and leadership:
1. Spiral Staircase Project Management: A Framework to Succeed Complex-Cognitive Projects
2. Projects @ Relay Race: Deliver projects faster than you ever imagined
3. Leadership Journey of a Project Manager
4. Corporate Gladiator’s Handbook of Project Management
5. 2-Minute Stories - Business Parables for Managers and Leaders
In 2023, John was recognized as one of the Top 10 PMO Leaders by the prestigious PM Global Awards. His unwavering commitment to advancing project management excellence and leadership principles has solidified his reputation as a trusted advisor and a respected thought leader in the industry.

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Mike Teiler

Principal Consultant
Teiler Group
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Mike Teiler

Principal Consultant
Teiler Group

Mike’s career spans nearly 35 years in the pharma industry specializing in all aspects of portfolio management, new product introduction and project management. He received his training in Pharmacy at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where he earned his B. Pharm degree. He defines himself as an organizational integrator and seasoned consultant with broad experience in dynamic global environments. He served at Teva Pharmaceuticals for 24 years in increasingly senior positions in Generic R&D and Portfolio Management, where he led the Portfolio Management team for Teva Europe, and finally reached the position of Vice President Generic R&D for the Teva International Group. After leaving Teva he joined Taro Pharmaceuticals (a Sun Pharma company) as Group Vice President, Portfolio Management where he created this role and established processes for candidate selection, R&D project management, and global launch management. In addition, he was responsible for the project management of Sun Pharma’s R&D, where he was responsible for creating the Project Management function, introducing Critical Chain Project Management and led the implementation effort. Since leaving Taro in 2017, he has been working as a consultant, providing strategic portfolio management guidance to generic pharma and API companies as well as strategic biotech consulting and guidance to numerous startups in the pharma, device, cosmetics, and supplement space.

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Dr. Laila Fatima

Associate Director- Non Drug Program
Novartis
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Dr. Laila Fatima

Associate Director- Non Drug Program
Novartis

Laila brings over 18 years of expertise in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, excelling in project management and regulatory strategies. With a proven track record, she led a diverse portfolio of 60+ projects with varying regulatory requirements across multiple countries, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery. She published 7 international and 2 national research papers, earned a Doctorate in Pharmaceutical Sciences from BITS Pilani, India, and hold certifications including Project Management Professional (PMP), Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean Six Sigma, Agile Foundations, Scrum Basics, and Design Thinking.
Her competencies extend beyond project management to encompass strategic and operational leadership, business transformation, regulatory risk assessment and mitigation, vendor and contract management, stakeholder management, and effective management reporting. She is passionate about driving success in pharmaceutical research and development, and looks forward to contributing my skills and experience to further your organizational goals.

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Saifur Rahman

Senior VP & Head- Project Management
Glenmark Pharma
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Saifur Rahman

Senior VP & Head- Project Management
Glenmark Pharma

Saifur Rahman is a seasoned pharmaceutical development and project management executive with more than 20 years of leadership across strategic portfolio design, technology transfer and commercial¬-scale operations. With a track record of delivering complex programmes spanning biologics, generics and specialty modalities, Saifur stands out for bridging scientific innovation with operational excellence in dynamic global markets.
Beginning his career in R&D, Saifur advanced through leadership roles where he led cross-functional teams in early drug development, manufacturing scale-up and global regulatory submissions. He has been central in shaping market-entry strategies for molecules in India, Asia-Pacific and emerging markets, enabling organisations to move from pipeline conception to commercial reality.
In his most recent senior role, Saifur was responsible for overseeing a global portfolio of projects and the associated capital-and-resource planning, aligning R&D investment, manufacturing infrastructure and launch readiness. He championed the adoption of digital project management systems and introduced predictive analytics in decision-making to ensure timelines were met without compromising quality or compliance.
Recognised for his leadership in integrating portfolio governance with execution discipline, Saifur has been a keynote speaker at multiple industry forums where he shared insights into bridging strategy and delivery in regulated pharma environments. He holds a master’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences, and has completed advanced executive education in operations leadership and digital transformation.
At our 9th Annual Pharma Project & Portfolio Management Conference, Saifur will share his distinctive perspective on how disciplined execution, transparent governance and digital foresight are enabling pharma organisations to transform portfolios into market-winning platforms. Delegates will benefit from his practical frameworks for alignment of investment, capability and delivery readiness in the pharma sector.

Standard Pricing

+ 18% GST applicable

₹50000

$1200

*special pricing for group booking on 8 or more delegates*

*This Pricing is applicable for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Companies only.*

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“It was a fantastic experience. I never expected being a first timer in organizing conferences you guys have done a marvellous job. A great learning experience for me as well.” Ms. Suchitra Tiwari, Head Regulatory & Project Management, RPG Life Sciences.
“A lot of learning and many queries have been resolved. A very good experience. A good initiative by Eminence Business Media. Good Cross functional and networking activities have also been taken care of. Overall a fantastic event.” Rohit Bagwe, Associate Director, Portfolio & Strategy, Cipla Ltd.
“It was really a great and a memorable event. Well organised. It was a very different event compared to other industry events. Delegates from almost every companies were there.” Dr. Prashant Pandya, GM & Lead - Global Strategic Sourcing, Scientific Affairs, Viatris
"It was awesome. I loved it. The topics were very well picked up and diverse topics. All the events that I have attended globally, it was a mix of learning & fun. I think when you did the drum event I think what mattered most was that it gives a different perspective to project management and I talked about this in terms of rhythm, the cadence, and it has a lot to do with project management that you set in the organisation. Honestly, a very good job done by Eminence Business Media and It was one of my best birthday celebration. Thanks to the team for organizing it." Mr. Shib Pramanik, Director, Abbott
"The program was very well designed. I see a number of Eminent Speakers covering all the relevant topics and wonderful case studies. You guys have an amazing experience in the team & I am sure you people would do a great job in future as well." Dr. Sanjit Singh Lamba, CEO, Bicouris Pharmaceuticals
"It was an amazing experience for me. Eminence Business Media has touched up on a very important topic.This event has been more focused on the practical aspects instead of theoretical part. I am sure when people go back they can use the knowledge shared in this event in their day to day jobs." Jayesh Khatri, COO, Ashish Life Sciences Ltd.
“It was an excellent event. Being a first timer, it was very well organized. I really enjoyed the conference. A lot of diverse topics were covered & great interactive sessions. All the key burning challenges were rightly covered in this event. Overall a wonderful event!" Mr. Debasish Mitra – Executive Vice President, Cipla Ltd.
"It is a very exciting and energizing conference for all the participants. It is kind of a very good blend and pedigree of modern thought practices which is highly relevant to the participants. I could see the participants feeling the relevance of the topics. Eminence Business Media has done a great job by getting the right speakers and organizing this conference for the people." Mr. John Robert, Vice President and Head, Projects and Program Management, Biologics, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories .
“ I Would like to congratulate Eminence Business Media for such a wonderful first event. With the information provided in this summit we can develop the products and services that can meet the needs and challenges of the Pharma industry more effectively.” Mr. Arun Shukla, Managing Partner, Vishwakarma Industries.
“A wonderful event. A great initiative by Eminence Business Media to bring the Pharma Project and Portfolio management professionals on a common platform to hear from the leaders about what the best practices in Pharma project and portfolio management are. Amazing case studies and live examples were shared.” Mr. Javin Bhinde, Director and Co-Founder, SynCore Group.
“The event was great. I met these folks from Eminence Business Media on social media where they introduced me to this forum. We are trying to enter Pharma in a big way. This event has given a great launching pad by meeting delegates & heads from almost every Pharma company.” Mr. Umesh Dambal, India Head -Testing, Hexaview Technologies Inc.
“The event was very well organized. The thing that was unique in the conference was that you guys brought a lot of new things – The launch of a book in the conference was very nicely thought. The topics you chose really connected the audience well.” Mr. Sandip Gupta, IDMA.
“I would like to congratulate EBM for this wonderful event. It has been an amazing experience in terms of the speakers who have been a part of the event with the kind of knowledge and experience they have shared – Its really amazing” Ms. Keerthi, Fresenius Kabi.
“This is a very interesting conference. A lot of detailed discussion and experiences were shared. This is a great opportunity for networking and meeting the leading industry stalwarts. I am sure whatever is discussed here will certainly benefit the delegates in their day to day activities taking their career to the next level. The whole event was organized very well.” Mr. Shirish Belapure, Senior Technical Advisor, India Pharmaceutical Alliance
“I am really thankful to EBM for creating this platform for project and portfolio management professionals that would help sharpen the skills of project managers. The event is organized very well. The speakers are very good. Very good and amazing things were discussed during this 2-day summit. I really would like to thank EBM for creating this platform that gives collective learning to all the young pharma project & portfolio management professionals.” Mr. Afsar Shaikh, Cipla
“Such an excellent platform for project managers and portfolio guys. Generally, we have such forums where various other industries also are invited, but this is specifically for pharma project management, so I think Eminence Business Media and Guneet have done a great job by creating the platform which is bringing all over India and outside the delegates to come and attend and share their knowledge. It was a wonderful experience being here today. Thanks, Eminence Team.” Saifur Rahman, Senior Vice President – Project Management (Generics), Glenmark Pharmaceuticals.
“I am attending this conference for the second time in a row, which gives an impetus to portfolio and project management teams. This is one of those places where people travel from different parts to be here, and this is one good confluence for the project and portfolio management teams. Many ideas are being exchanged, and many people get to meet after a long time, which also gives you a networking opportunity. So, I wish success to the Eminence Team for further conferences like this.” Sapan Parikh, Vice President and Head - Project Management, Zydus Lifesciences
“EBM has created such an excellent platform for various streams of people, mainly in the Pharmaceutical industry. With our multiple streams like they sometimes do a conference for IP, some time for regulatory, some time for business development, some time for portfolio, sometimes for quality, and sometimes for compliance. So, they have created a parallel ecosystem for the Pharmaceutical industry where people can know each other. People can learn from each other without giving any other attractions. People know each other in the industry. Thank you EBM for always having a wonderful time.” Dr Paras Vasanani, AVP & Head – Portfolio Management, Kashiv Lifesciences
“The entire execution and the smooth excellence of operational efficiencies are at par. We have met with various pharma leaders regarding portfolio management, planning and collaboration. And one thing that excited me is the different problems for which their solutions resonated well with what we are doing here at Asana Altudo. I am looking forward to more such associations. And, of course, the panel experts, the speakers, the insights they shared, the entire organisation, everything has been excellent. Thank you so much for hosting me here and for this association.” Yash Kumar, Senior Sales Director, Altudo
“I attended the conference on Project Portfolio Management, and I found it very interesting. The energy was incredible. The meeting was very vibrant. Many young people attend the conference, very interested in their subject. Congratulations, they are doing a fantastic job. The topic is very relevant, and the speakers and all stalwarts in their field are excellent. This conference will go on for many years, and I like to be a part of it. Thank you so much.” Pooja Tidke, Senior Partner, Parinam Law Associates

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