September 18-19, 2025 | Hyatt Regency, New Brunswick, NJ

Raj Joshi

DATE/TIME

September 18, 01:30 – 02:00 PM EST

TITLE

Balancing Cost, Risk, and Quality in CDMO Selection

SPEAKER

Raj Joshi
Head of Procurement
Pacira Biosciences

ABSTRACT

Selecting a CDMO is one of the most important strategic decisions that an organization will make. A wrong selection can derail or jeopardize a company’s strategic plans and even impact its finances. In this session, we will discuss balancing cost, risk, quality and other factors to select a CDMO who can be a long-term partner in your company’s success.

BIO

Raj Joshi is the Head of Procurement at Pacira BioSciences, bringing over 20 years of global experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain, and procurement. Throughout his career, he has held key roles at leading pharmaceutical companies including Amgen, Allergan, Purdue Pharma, Cosette Pharma, and Celularity. Raj holds an MBA in Supply Chain Management and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.