#218: Reimagining Pharma Supply Chains for Growth and Patient Impact with Arun Krishnan of AstraZeneca

Leaders in Supply Chain and Logistics Podcast

Leaders in Supply Chain and Logistics Podcast
#218: Reimagining Pharma Supply Chains for Growth and Patient Impact with Arun Krishnan of AstraZeneca
Jun 05, 2026 Season 2 Episode 18
Alcott Global

Arun Krishnan, SVP of Global Supply Chain and Strategy at AstraZeneca, shares how the company is reimagining its supply chain to support ambitious growth while keeping patients at the center. He discusses AstraZeneca’s focus on innovation, AI-enabled ways of working, self-healing supply chains, and the importance of building capabilities for the future. Arun also explains how the organization continues to maintain strong global supply delivery amid volatility, from the pandemic to geopolitical disruption. Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes the role of curiosity, continuous learning, and empowered leadership in helping people and supply chains adapt to a rapidly changing world.

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