March 25, 2026 - ET (Eastern Time, GMT-05:00)
- Stephen Rivera - Former Vice President, Global Technical Accounting Advisory Services & Policy, Johnson & Johnson
Building influence without authority
Emotional intelligence in high-stakes financial environments
Personal brand development
Learning through change and uncertainty
Cross-cultural communication in global life sciences operations
Networking for career advancement
CPE Credits Available 1.0
- Mallory Morales - Chief Accounting Officer, Treasurer, Immuneering Corporation
- Tara Ruggeri - Head of Global Transaction Support, Sanofi
- Thomas Cunningham - Assistant Controller, Merck
Most Favored Nation pricing models: financial implications and response strategies
Tariffs and trade barriers: quantifying the P&L impact from clinical supply, inventory, and COGS
Big Beautiful Bill impact
CPE Credits Available 1.0
California Climate Disclosure Laws
CSRD
Staying up to date on the changing regulatory landscape
Preparation for assurance
CPE Credits Available 1.0
- Sarah Stiff - ESG Controller, Legend Biotech
- Nathan Knies - Director, Sustainability Controller, Eli Lilly & Co
The Speed Roundtables session offers a dynamic, structured networking opportunity designed to facilitate meaningful connections between life sciences companies and solution providers in a time-efficient format. This high-energy session transforms traditional networking into a series of focused, productive conversations that deliver maximum value for both pharmaceutical/biotech professionals and sponsoring organizations.
Example themes include:
Financial Planning & Analysis Transformation
Revenue Recognition Automation
Clinical Trial Financial Management
Supply Chain Financial Visibility
Tax Strategy for Global Operations
Regulatory Compliance Technology
CPE Credits Available 1.0
Technical deep dives
Industry-specific applications
Emerging trends and future focus
CPE Credits Available 1.0
Evolving Audit Committee Priorities in Life Sciences
Financial Reporting Quality and Transparency
Risk Oversight Beyond Traditional Financial Concerns
Audit Committee and External Auditor Dynamics
Internal Audit Function Effectiveness
Board and Committee Effectiveness
CPE Credits Available 1.0
- Rita Karachun - Former Senior Vice President Finance, Global Controller, Merck
Following an immersive 2.5 days of knowledge infusion, you now have a unique opportunity to delve deeper into your acquired insights. Engage in interactive working group discussions, where you will have the opportunity to dissect your recent learnings and foster peer interactions that not only cultivate new relationships but also reinvigorate your professional objectives as you return to your workplace.
CPE Credits Available 1.0
- Stephen Rivera - Former Vice President, Global Technical Accounting Advisory Services & Policy, Johnson & Johnson