As an expert in lean thinking and production systems, Mr. Rees is a zealous advocate of the regulatory modernization frameworks of the FDA's 21st Century Modernization and ICH Q8 - Q11. He graduated from the University of Wales as a production engineer and holds an Executive MBA from Cranfield University School of Management. He is a corporate member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS), a former member of the UK BioIndustry Association's Manufacturing Advisory Committee, and on the Advisory Boards of the International Institute for Advanced Purchasing & Supply (IIAPS) and Marken, the only supply chain service provider dedicated 100 percent to the pharmaceutical and life science industries.
Mr. Rees regularly delivers podcasts and webinars and speaks at international conferences and is co-chair of the highly regarded FDA/Xavier University sponsored PharmaLink Conference held in Cincinnati annually. In collaboration with Xavier Health, he works closely with industry, the FDA, patient advocacy, and other key stakeholders in finding solutions to today's supply chain integrity issues. His publications include Supply Chain Management in the Drug Industry: Delivering Patient Value for Pharmaceuticals and Biologics (John Wiley & Sons).
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