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Sandra Coufal, MD, Toragen, discusses advancing TGNS15 with strong IP, liquid formulation, and an accelerated FDA pathway, potentially saving millions on IND-enabling studies.

How Toragen Is Fast-Tracking TGN-S15 to IND

Sandra Coufal, MD, Toragen, discusses how TGN-S15's preferred enantiomer showed no neurotoxicity and reduced tumor growth, supporting development of the oral cancer drug.

From Bench to Pill: Enantiomer Science and Oral Delivery

This week, the industry saw rapid technological integration on the factory floor, a strategic shift toward globalized development networks, and leadership upheaval at the FDA. 

PharmTech Weekly Roundup-May 15, 2026

President 
     Concordia MCS, LLC
Scientific Advisor 
     SmartSkin Technologies

Senior Director
Education, Outreach, and Digital Experience
Open Biopharma Research and Training Institute

Mihaela Simianu and Austin Caudle join the show to discuss how digital container twins can improve pharma manufacturing, validation, and risk reduction.

Manufacturing Intelligence: Digital Twins Meet Pharma Containers

Valerie Bandy brings over 25 years of distinguished experience in healthcare leadership to her current role as Vice President Pharmacy Solutions at Tecsys. With a career marked by this steadfast leadership, she has consistently excelled in driving strategic initiatives and optimizing operational efficiency. In her present capacity, Valerie collaborates closely with sales, research and development, AI and marketing teams to refine pharmacy supply chain software solutions, leveraging her extensive expertise in healthcare operations, sales strategy, supply chain, consulting, and regulatory compliance. Prior to her tenure at Tecsys, Valerie held pivotal leadership roles at prominent healthcare institutions including Director of Pharmacy at Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center, System Director of Pharmacy operations at Trinity Health, and consulting firms including Deloitte Consulting where she was a Specialist Master, and PriceWaterhouse Coopers. Throughout her career, she has spearheaded initiatives that have significantly impacted pharmaceutical procurement, cost optimization, and operational excellence, managing multi-billion-dollar budgets with adept precision. Valerie's academic credentials include a Doctor of Pharmacy, an MBA, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology, underscoring her commitment to academic excellence and professional development. Driven by her passion for healthcare leadership, Valerie actively seeks opportunities that align with organizational missions and visions, embodying a steadfast dedication to advancing healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.


Valerie Bandy, Tecsys, discusses how manufacturers are adopting data-driven supply chain strategies to reduce drug shortages, control costs, and get the right inventory where it's needed.

Valerie Bandy on Reducing Drug Shortages Through Smarter Inventory Management

Valerie Bandy, Tecsys, shares how manufacturers can build resilient supply chains, navigate drug shortages, and better support health systems.

Valerie Bandy on Building Smarter Pharma Supply Chains

This week's roundup features coverage from Excipient World and INTERPHEX, including discussions on proactive risk management, the rise of advanced modalities, and the integration of flexible, tech-enabled infrastructure.

PharmTech Weekly Roundup-May 8, 2026

Rich Sanderson is Regional Operations Director for IPS in Pennsylvania. Rich brings extensive EPCM experience and almost three decades in construction management in the UK and US, including 25 years in US life sciences. For the past 8 years with IPS he has served as an Operations Director leading large, complex EPCM projects and teams for major clients including Merck and GSK. He is recognized for his ability to elevate team performance through Lean practices, collaboration and align stakeholders to deliver outcomes.

Richard Sanderson of IPS discusses risk management, predictive controls, and innovation to address skilled labor shortages in pharma construction.

Richard Sanderson on Why Modularization Is Key to Pharma Construction's Future

Project Manager, Sustainability, IPS-Integrated Project Services

Corporate Lean Director, IPS-Integrated Project Services

Leslie Weaver and George Hunt, IPS, explore how design for disassembly and lean thinking are transforming the way pharmaceutical facilities are built and scaled.

Leslie Weaver and George Hunt on Scaling Lean and Sustainable Design

Sr. Fellow
Aseptic and Sterile Products
CRB Group

Fellow
Aseptic & Sterile Products
CRB Group

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Todd Vaughn and Christa Myers of CRB discuss how robotics are reshaping aseptic pharmaceutical manufacturing, improving efficiency, repeatability, and compliance while demanding new operator skills and capital investment.

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