Thursday, July 16, 2026

Dr. Tanja Obradovic to Speak at ICPOC 2026 on Strategic CRO Selection in Oncology Drug Development

The 2nd Edition of International Cancer and Precision Oncology Conference (ICPOC 2026) is delighted to welcome Dr. Tanja Obradovic, Strategy Consultant and internationally recognized oncology drug development expert, as a featured speaker.

With more than 20 years of experience in oncology pharmaceutical development, Dr. Obradovic has played a significant role in advancing innovative cancer therapies across multiple stages of clinical development.

Presentation Title

How to Choose the Right Clinical Research Organization (CRO) Partner When Developing aNew Cancer Drug While Meeting Challenges of Current Critical Trends in OncologyDrug Development



About the Session

The rapid advancement of immunotherapy, cell therapy, and gene therapy has transformed oncology drug development, creating new opportunities while introducing greater complexity in clinical research.

Selecting the right Clinical Research Organization (CRO) has become a critical strategic decision for biopharmaceutical companies seeking efficient clinical execution, regulatory compliance, and successful global development.

During her presentation, Dr. Obradovic will discuss practical strategies for identifying and evaluating CRO partners capable of supporting modern oncology clinical trials.

Key Learning Points

  • Evaluating CRO expertise for oncology clinical trials
  • Matching CRO capabilities with product development stages
  • Meeting regulatory expectations for successful clinical development
  • Assessing strategic execution, feasibility, and risk management
  • Evaluating project management and quality systems
  • Key considerations for oncology products entering the US market
  • Determining the optimal timing for CRO engagement
  • Best practices for selecting long-term strategic development partners

About Dr. Tanja Obradovic

Dr. Tanja Obradovic brings over two decades of leadership experience in oncology pharmaceutical development.

She held senior leadership roles at Merck, where she contributed extensively to the development, regulatory approvals, and lifecycle management of Keytruda across multiple cancer indications, including melanoma, lung cancer, and women's cancers.

She later led innovative drug and cell therapy development at Takeda before serving as Vice President of Drug Development Services and Scientific Affairs within Medical Strategy at ICON.

Currently, she serves as a Strategy Consultant and advises several biotechnology companies on oncology drug development and clinical strategy.

Join ICPOC 2026

ICPOC 2026 will bring together renowned scientists, clinicians, pharmaceutical leaders, and healthcare innovators to discuss the latest advances in cancer research and precision oncology.

📅 Date: November 23–25, 2026

📍 Venue: Singapore & Online

🌐 Website: https://cancer.miconferences.com/

📄 Submit Your Abstract:
https://cancer.miconferences.com/abstract-submission

Join us for three days of scientific excellence, collaboration, and innovation shaping the future of cancer care.

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Dr. Tanja Obradovic to Speak at ICPOC 2026 on Strategic CRO Selection in Oncology Drug Development

The 2nd Edition of International Cancer and Precision Oncology Conference (ICPOC 2026) is delighted to welcome Dr. Tanja Obradovic , Strate...