Trends in Auto-Injectors- Early considerations for emergency use auto-injector development and manufacturing: A Case Study

Yasemin is a Consultant in the European Thought Leadership team based in IQVIA’s London office. Her primary areas of focus are; trends in innovative launches as well as the oncology market with emphasis on clinical and commercial trends. Yasemin holds a Masters in Cancer Research and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences both from Newcastle University. Prior to her role in Thought Leadership, Yasemin was part of the Real-World Insights – Global Oncology team where she worked on the co-ordination and set-up of reports focusing on various cancers.

Adam Stops is Drug Delivery Systems Product Manager at Stevanato Group, managing auto-injectors, pre-filled variable and fixed-dose pen injectors, large-volume wearable injectors, and inhalers.

Boasting a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and a MBA in business management, Adam Stops has a broad experience in the design, development, and product management of devices and parenteral products. Throughout his career, he has worked with innovative multinational companies leading teams of experts in device research, design, and industrialization.

Daniel MacDonald is Vice-President of Engineering Services at Duoject Medical Systems, an innovative drug delivery systems development company. Duoject is part of Novocol Pharma, a leading cartridge fill-finish CDMO. With a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a specialty in Design from Polytechnique in Montréal, Dan has been with Duoject for over 25 years, holding various positions and working his way up to his current role. Dan holds numerous patents in the medical device field and currently oversees the Design and Engineering teams, while also supporting key business development activities worldwide.