The LogiPharma Podcast

Recorded live at LogiPharma 2026 in Vienna, Megan sits down with Joydeep Ganguly, Chief Operations & Quality Officer at Agilent Technologies. They discussed how pharma supply chains are evolving in an era of constant disruption. Joydeep explores the shift from linear, “just-in-time” models to more predictive, resilient ecosystems. He explains why digital transformation is ultimately a human ch...

Collaboration is no longer a “nice to have” in pharma. It is critical to delivering safe, compliant, and timely patient care. In this episode of the, Eric ten Kate, Global Sector Leader Healthcare at CEVA , shares how stronger partnerships across manufacturers, regulators, carriers, and technology providers are transforming pharma supply chains. From high-stakes, time-critical shipments to long-te...

In our latest episode, Megan is joined by Ben Sharples, the new Director of LogiPharma, to hear how he’s approaching his first year leading the community’s flagship event. Ben shares what he’s learned from early conversations with speakers, sponsors and attendees, and how that input is shaping the on-site experience and the 2026 agenda. They also discuss the themes rising to the top for the pharma...

In this special live episode, recorded at LogiPharma Connect, Megan sits down with Frederic Zwahlen, Head of Process Standardisation & Alignment at CSL Vifor, to unpack some of the most urgent and complex challenges shaping today’s pharmaceutical supply chains. With more than 30 years of experience spanning operations, manufacturing, quality, and site management, Frederic offers a refreshingly...

In part two of our season opener with BlueYonder, Megan Smith is once again joined by Tiffany Brewer. Also joining the conversation for the latest instalment is Tab Dayani. They delve deeper into the intersection of sustainability and supply chain management within the pharmaceutical industry. Together, they explore how AI is transforming demand forecasting and inventory management, the rising imp...

In episode one of the new season of The LogiPharma Podcast, Megan Smith is joined by Tiffany Brewer and Sudarshan Seshadri from BlueYonder who explain how AI and data science are transforming pharmaceutical logistics. In this insightful interview, we learn how predictive and agentic AI is helping pharma companies anticipate disruptions, enhance visibility, and improve patient outcomes - all while...

Ahead of the 25th anniversary of LogiPharma, we were thrilled to talk with Oscar de Bok, CEO at DHL Supply Chain. Oscar shares his insights on DHL's ambitious sustainability goals, the strategic priorities of the Life Sciences and Healthcare Cross-Business Board, and how DHL is adapting to the structural shifts within the pharmaceutical logistics industry. We delve into the company's 'CEO for a Da...

It's the season two finale, recorded live at LogiPharma in Lyon. In this episode, Megan chats with Ryan Portela, who flew in all the way from the WBR US office. As the conference producer of LogiPharma USA, Ryan offers unique insights into the future of the life sciences supply chain, covering diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and AI. Highlights include: Diversity and Inclusion: How com...

In the penultimate episode of our live shows recorded live at LogiPharma 2024, Megan chats with David Ruiz, Digital Supply Chain Strategy and Execution Lead at MSD. David shares his unconventional journey from IT to industry leader in the life sciences supply chain.  They delve into the impact of COVID-19 on the life sciences supply chain and how MSD ensured critical therapies and clinical trials...

You'll remember Stefano from season one. Well, he's back for a special episode recorded live at LogiPharma 2024 in Lyon. As Director of Operations at Sonovoa Holding (Advanced Bionics), Stefano spoke with Megan about AI and discussed the keynote speaker's take on putting a positive spin on controlling costs. Enjoy the show.

After meeting at the bustling gin tasting session, Megan sat down with Iqbal Noormohamed in our 2nd instalment of Live at LogiPharma. From long hours and never working a normal 9 to 5 to attending his FIFTH LogiPharma and the methods in which he inspires and leads his own team, dedication is at the heart of everything Iqbal has achieved. Editor: James Ede, Be Heard Productions Ltd

In the first of five episodes recorded on site at LogiPharma 2024, Megan sat down with Bharath Sundararaman, VP and GM at TraceLink. Inevitably, they spoke about AI, which was a hot topic at the event in Lyon. They also discussed how firms are cutting through the noise when it comes to patient-centricity and discussed Bharath's fascinating personal life. As it turns out, Bharath is a manager o...

Lucas is not the only host with bragging rights anymore! This year, it was Megan's turn to represent us at LogiPharma in Lyon, and she absolutely crushed it by recording a whopping FIVE live episodes that will be released in the coming weeks. Not only that, Megan somehow found time to run the London marathon just two days after the event and clocked up a seriously impressive time. Tune in to h...

In our latest episode, Megan and Lucas are joined by Rosemary Coates. Rosemary is the founder of the Reshoring Institute and a supply chain management expert who has written four best-sellers. Unfamiliar with reshoring? Megan and Lucas were too! Join them as Rosemary explains the benefits of reshoring, the resources available through the Reshoring Institute, and the key considerations for companie...

Radu Palamariu is Managing Director at Alcott Global and co-author of the best-selling supply chain book ‘Source to Sold: Stories of Leadership in Supply Chain’. The book features a series of first-hand accounts and insightful lessons from the industry’s best minds and is a must-read for anybody looking to be a great supply chain leader. While he never imagined a career in supply chain, Radu has r...

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we are thrilled to share a special one-off episode featuring two inspirational women. Dr Lana Burrell is one of the most influential supply chain leaders in pharma and was interviewed by WBR’s very own trailblazing podcaster, Megan Smith . Lana’s path to the top at Roche has been paved with challenges, and she spoke candidly with Megan about her fascinating...

The LogiPharma Podcast has been renewed, and Megan and Lucas are back in the chair to give you a flavour of what to expect from season two. Here in the UK, it's a dreary old February, so we could all do with a bit of cheering up. With that in mind, our hosts tell us what they get up to on their Christmas breaks and discuss dealing with their newfound fame (mainly around the office!) As ever, w...

Our very own Charlotte Tidy is in the LogiPharma studio to kick off season two in style. As WBR's deputy marketing director, Charlotte is the driving force behind LogiPharma, and she and her team have helped turn it into the world's leading life sciences supply chain event. Tune in to hear exactly how she has managed that and get to know her on a more personal level in this candid, extende...

Season One finale - Megan and Lucas recap the debut season of the LogiPharma Podcast    Season one of the LogiPharma Podcast has taken our listeners by storm, tackling the most pressing issues impacting the life sciences supply chain. It has been a season of excitement, intrigue and industry-leading discussions.   In this season finale, Megan and Lucas give listeners a recap of season one and unpa...

In this week's episode, Megan sat down with Stefano Chiei Gamacchio from Sovona Holdings (Advanced Bionics). With Lucas mysteriously absent from the interview, our hosts introduce the episode by discussing what made Lucas miss the show - and the importance of taking your annual leave! Megan recounts how great a guest Stefano was and how he introduced her to the world of med tech. In the interv...

In this week’s episode, we bring you our chat with Daniel Fritz from Pharma Ledger. You’ll notice that Lucas was a little under the weather when he and Megan recorded the introduction to this episode. However, he was fighting fit when he sat down for this interview with Daniel at LogiPharma 2023 in Lyon.   The two of them spoke about PharmaLedger and how they are connecting the entire life science...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a good leader? In episode four of the LogiPharma podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking to the remarkable Eme Luth, who is reshaping leadership. Currently Executive Director & Global Head of ERP and Corporate Functions IT at Gilead Sciences, Eme has more than 20 years’ experience in the the life sciences supply chain and is considered to be one of t...

In episode three, we spoke to our very own Will Robinson, content Director of LogiPharma. In another enlightening conversation, Will lifts the lid on running the world’s leading life sciences supply chain event and takes us behind the scenes of this year’s conference in Lyon. Will explains just how much work goes into running an event like LogiPharma and reveals his exciting plans for LogiPharma 2...

In episode two, we spoke to Marc Evrard, Logistics Quality Lead from pharma giant CSL Vifor. Marc tells Megan and Lucas about a fascinating career that has taken him from Africa to Switzerland.   He gives us his thoughts on drug shortages, managing the entire supply chain and – of course – debunks an industry myth. As ever, this conversation is full of fascinating insights and valuable advice. Tha...

In the first episode of this brand new podcast, hosts Lucas and Megan reveal what you can expect from the show - as well as their hopes and dreams after becoming the newest podcasters on the block. Listeners will then be transported back to our incredible LogiPharma event in Lyon, where Lucas was lucky enough to sit down with George Beres, Global Pharmaceutical Supply Strategy Leader at Roche. In...