Navigating global supply chains at Big Pharma

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 in the life sciences sector, Daniel has established a reputation for optimizing end-to-end supply chains and navigating the complexities of the global pharma and biotech landscape. Throughout his career, he has successfully led high-stakes initiatives—ranging from aseptic Tech Transfers for sterile drug products to large-scale M&A integrations—consistently delivering cost reductions and scalable, patient-centric solutions within complex matrix environments. In small and large pharmaceutical companies.

Daniel specializes in bridging the gap between digital innovation and physical operations, leveraging AI, data integration, and advanced analytics to enhance S&OP and network design. Beyond his technical leadership in manufacturing and supplier management, he is a seasoned change management architect, adept at aligning functional priorities with enterprise strategy to drive operational agility. Daniel is also a frequent collaborator and thought leader who focuses on mentoring cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders at all levels to build the intelligent, resilient supply chains of the future.

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