{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6846e583cca944a48e6715d3/6a1e8157302b9e359c3aca04?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Inside CPHI Americas 2026: The Biggest Challenges Facing Pharma Right Now","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6846e583cca944a48e6715d3/1780383978788-3909fdb2-1742-4da1-b880-464d09ab1a4d.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>95% of our viewers aren’t subscribed. If you’re watching and not yet subscribed, please subscribe to the channel so you don’t miss future episodes.</p><p><br></p><p>This week on Making It In Manufacturing, Thomas McMann sat down with Sarah Griffin, Event Manager for CPHI Americas. In this episode, Sarah covers:</p><p><br></p><p>• Why CPHI Americas is creating a more focused, content-led experience built around meaningful industry conversations and strategic partnerships.</p><p>• How the event has evolved to meet growing demand for deeper engagement between pharmaceutical companies, CDMOs, technology providers, regulators, and investors.</p><p>• Why CDMOs are moving from outsourced service providers to long-term strategic partners, with greater transparency, collaboration, and shared risk.</p><p>• How pharmaceutical companies are balancing supply chain resilience, regionalisation, outsourcing strategies, and operational agility in a changing global market.</p><p>• What will define the next phase of growth for pharmaceutical services, including advanced therapies, AI integration, talent development, and partnership-driven business models.</p><p><br></p><p>Be sure to watch this episode if you're attending CPHI Americas to get a complete overview of the agenda and key highlights. Even if you won't be there in person, it's still worth tuning in to stay up to date with the latest CPHI news, announcements, and live event updates.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow ARTO</p><p><br></p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/artotalent</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0kEcRZOiJChOoN1KF2n1ng</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arto.talent?igsh=MWdhbWl5N204a253NQ%3D%3D&amp;utm_source=qr</p><p>TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@artotalent?_t=ZG-8tHbGACAZaj&amp;_r=1</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leading-beyond-the-lab/id1783115575</p><p>Website: https://arto-talent.com/</p><p>Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@artotalent</p><p><br></p><p>Sarah Griffin</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-griffin-cem/</p><p><br></p><p>Thomas McMann</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-mcmann-05540a10b/</p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>00:48 What makes CPHI Americas different</p><p>02:20 Why the event is becoming more content-led</p><p>03:25 New features and event changes for this year</p><p>04:31 The purpose behind the Hot Seat sessions</p><p>05:28 Sarah’s outlook ahead of the event</p><p>05:54 How CDMO partnerships are evolving</p><p>07:53 Supply chain resilience and outsourcing strategies</p><p>09:08 Demand for integrated pharmaceutical services</p><p>10:18 What separates successful CDMOs from competitors</p><p>12:03 Future growth drivers in pharmaceutical services</p><p>13:16 Collaboration and raising industry standards</p><p>14:11 What Sarah is most excited about at CPHI Americas</p><p>15:23 Sessions Sarah is looking forward to attending</p><p>16:23 Quick fire round</p><p>16:42 Biggest trend dominating pharma conversations</p><p>16:58 Biggest concern for pharma leaders</p><p>17:12 What makes CPHI Americas different from other events</p><p>17:37 Industry conversations that need more openness</p><p>18:09 Closing thoughts</p><p><br></p><p>#MakingItInManufacturing #ARTOTalent #PharmaceuticalManufacturing #CDMO #PharmaServices #Biologics #CellAndGeneTherapy #SupplyChain #PharmaIndustry #DrugDevelopment</p>","author_name":"ARTO Talent"}