Welcome to PCMG (Pharmaceutical Contract Management Group)

A dedicated and unique association of outsourcing and procurement professionals working in research and development functions across the pharmaceutical industry.

PCMG was established in 1994 and has more than 100 members in over 11 countries. The membership includes employees from more than 45 companies, including small to large pharmaceutical companies as well as medical device, biotechnology and virtual development companies.

Our objectives

• Foster a consistent, professional approach to managing R&D outsourcing and thereby establish recognition of the role of outsourcing management in the pharmaceutical industry;
• Generate standards for the management of pharmaceutical R&D outsourcing and to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas to achieve this;
• Develop the skills of Pharmaceutical R&D outsourcing and contracting professionals; Forge links with professional groups within the pharmaceutical industry such as CROs, government bodies and health services in order to represent views of PCMG members; and
• Hold conferences, workshops, and training courses and webinars to achieve the above.

Our members

All our members are professionals in the industry working in or exclusively for Pharma/Biopharma companies in outsourcing, procurement and contract management roles. By joining the PCMG, members can participate in discussions and debates on outsourcing issues This is a unique forum led by members, for members, defining and sharing best practices which can and does make a real difference in their day-to-day work.

Learning and development

PCMG conducts regular workshops which provide the opportunity for continuous development and learning, to identify key outsourcing topics and trends, and to network in an informal setting with colleagues from other companies.