MSD
Michel Ruegg

Associate Director, Security & Traceability, Digital Supply Chain at MSD International GmbH

About me

Expert in digital supply chain operations within the pharmaceutical industry on implementing solutions that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of supply chain processes and ensure compliance with industry regulations. Acting as Product Owner (Process Steward) of a Mobile App, Visualization Layer and Foundational Capability. I contribute to the design and implementation of blockchain-enabled solutions for Security and Traceability in the Digital Supply Chain. This includes Package Verification, Strategic Serialization, Patient Access Programs and e2e Traceability to healthcare organizations (HCO) and professionals (HCP). I collaborate with cross-divisional teams to align requirements and ensure solutions meet industry regulations. Working with external partners, I ensure secure and compliant solutions that maintain data privacy and security. Led programs related to IDMP, serialization and UDI, which involved ensuring the privacy and security of data throughout the supply chain. Managed relationships with third-party finished goods manufacturers and technology vendors, develop sourcing strategies and led a regulatory operations and eCTD publishing team. Contributed to organizational change projects, process improvement and talent development. Track record in Vaccine manufacturing, both up- and downstream as well as bulk production of highly active pharmaceuticals.

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My Session

Harnessing Blockchain - How to drive new capabilities in anti-counterfeiting and serialization initiatives

Jakub Urbanek

Delivery Manager, Security & Traceability, Digital Supply Chain at MSD

Michel Ruegg

Associate Director, Security & Traceability, Digital Supply Chain at MSD International GmbH


Data, Innovation & Technology
Supply Chain Security