DIA 2026 Global Annual Meeting: Full Schedule

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1:45pm EDT

#632: Program Manager: Jack of All Trades, Master of None?

Wednesday June 17, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT

Component Type: Session
Level: Intermediate
CE: ACPE 1.00 Knowledge UAN: 0286-0000-26-622-L04-P; CME 1.00; PDU 1.00 PMI 21668R8O1J ; RN 1.00

The program manager role can be found within many functional areas, including discovery research, manufacturing, regulatory, and, the ultimate jack of all trades, the global program manager.

Learning Objectives

Recognize the diversity of PM role with respect to technical expertise and background required; Describe the importance of explicit roles and responsibilities and recognize the importance of not leaving anything unspoken or assume anything.

Chair

Rosa Tarng, MA

Speaker

Panelist
Simina Grigoriu, PHD

Speakers

Simina Grigoriu

Director, R&D Operations, Accent Therapuetics, United States

Simina is an early-stage clinical program manager who draws on over a decade of experience spanning the continuum from drug discovery to early clinical development. Trained in structural biology and protein sciences, she led Protein & Structural Sciences teams before moving into program... Read More →

Rosa Tarng

Early Development Leader, GSK, United States

Rosa Tarng is a drug development professional with over 20 years of industry experience. Rosa is currently an Early Development Leader at GSK. Prior experience includes leading Research and Translational program management teams as well as managing drug development programs and portfolios... Read More →

Wednesday June 17, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
203AB The Pennsylvania Convention Center 1101 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 USA

06: ProfDevelop-Program-PortfolioMgmt, Session

Audience Intermediate
Area Cross-Functional Collaboration
Level Intermediate
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Credit Type ACPE, CME, PMI, RN
Interest Area Project Management & Strategic Planning
Feature Topics Cross-Functional Collaboration
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1:45pm EDT

#634: Access Unlocked: Collaborative Strategies for Navigating Regulatory and Payor Landscapes

Wednesday June 17, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT

115AB

Component Type: Session
Level: Intermediate
CE: ACPE 1.00 Knowledge UAN: 0286-0000-26-623-L04-P; CME 1.00; RN 1.00

Aligning regulatory and payor expectations is critical in the evolving healthcare landscape. Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, and Market Access functions are collaborating within this complex ecosystem to ensure sustained patient access to medicines.

Learning Objectives

Examine the dynamic collaboration between Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, and Market Access to effectively address current regulatory and payor requirements; Describe advancements in drug development that ensure clinical trials align with regulatory frameworks and coverage decisions.

Chair

Alison Maloney, MBA, MS

Speaker

An Academic Perspective
Sean D. Sullivan, PHD

A Medical Perspective
Emma Lee

A Regulatory Perspective
Todd Paporello, PHARMD, MBA

Speakers

Emma Lee

Executive Director and Head, US Medical Affairs Patient Access and Quality, Gilead Sciences, United States

Alison Maloney

Head of Regulatory Affairs North America, Bayer , United States

Alison Maloney is currently Head of Regulatory Affairs North America for Bayer Pharmaceuticals. Prior to this role, she was the Head of Regulatory Affairs for Bayer Radiology and Consumer Health North America. Alison has also held Canadian positions as the Head of Regulatory Affairs... Read More →

Todd Paporello

Vice President, Global Head of Regulatory Affairs, Specialty Care, Sanofi, United States

Todd Paporello is the Vice President & Global Head of Regulatory Affairs Specialty Care at Sanofi. Before joining Sanofi, he held leadership positions of increasing responsibility within regulatory affairs at Bayer, Roche, Genentech, Merck, and Schering-Plough. Todd holds pharmacy... Read More →