Navigating global supply chains at Big Pharma

Navigating global supply chains at Big Pharma

From Molecule to Market: Inside the outsourcing space by Raman Sehgal

May 15, 2026 · 60 min · Episode 272

About this episode

The episode explores the complexities of global supply chains in the pharmaceutical industry with insights from Daniel Hurni of Roche.

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Daniel Hurni, Supply Chain Enterprise Capability Lead at Roche. Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Dan, covering: Why working all over the world was a key competent in building his confidence, and his understanding of people and perspectives from different cultures. The value of doing an MBA as a technician, and the need to master yourself and becoming the boss of yourself before leading others. A behind the scenes peek of CDMO sourcing and selection at small and a big pharma across different modalities.... and the importance of relationship building. Taking on a global supply chain lead at big pharma, and the job of navigating risk... and why you can only plan so much. How he's excited by, and thinking about AI with respect to supply chain, and why he will only apply it where it makes sense. Why listening, empathy, mentorship and networking are vital for survival and growth in a big pharma company. Top tips for large and specialist CDMOs. With over 20 years of experience driving operational transformation…

People in this episode

Host: Raman Sehgal

Guest: Daniel Hurni

Topics covered

  • global supply chains
  • pharmaceutical industry
  • biotechnology
  • relationship building
  • AI in supply chain
  • operational transformation

Keywords

  • supply chain
  • Big Pharma
  • CDMO
  • AI
  • mentorship
  • operational transformation
  • risk management

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Roche

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