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Speaker

John Honey

Head of Site Engineering, Takeda

I am a highly accomplished, results-driven senior leader in the global life sciences industry with expertise in engineering and asset lifecycle management. Building high-performing leadership teams, I am focused on developing and empowering people while embracing diversity and inclusion. I am recognized for developing strategy, transforming organizations, and creating sustainable operating models.

Working in numerous international environments throughout my career, I am skilled in cross-cultural collaboration and easily adapt to the unique needs of diverse cultures. I incorporate Lean and Agile methods to build a culture and mindset of continuous improvement.

My focus is on building leadership capabilities and career succession plans and am proud to see my teams succeed. I create and execute strategy that supports the core business of life sciences and ensure that the enterprise consistently delivers life-saving medicines to patients.

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The Future of Driving Maintenance Excellence and Empowering Pharmaceutical Success Through the Integration of AI

Panel Discussion

Monday, March 23

06:10 pm - 06:55 pm

Live in Everett

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In this forward-looking panel, industry experts will discuss how AI is shaping the future of maintenance practices within the pharmaceutical industry. As companies aim to drive operational excellence across global sites, AI is emerging as a critical catalyst for optimizing maintenance strategies—from asset lifecycle management to resource planning and operational support. This panel discussion will delve into how AI can enhance predictive maintenance practices, extend asset lifecycles, improve resource allocation, and support consistent and compliant operations across all sites. Panelists will share insights into their approach, lessons learned, best practices, and the evolving role of AI in achieving maintenance excellence that empowers pharmaceutical success. The following topics will be discussed in the panel:

  • How AI-powered tools can drive maintenance excellence by enabling proactive, precise maintenance practices that maximize asset value and reduce downtime.
  • Integrating AI into asset lifecycle management to extend asset lifespan, optimize replacement strategies, and support effective lifecycle planning across global sites.
  • Enhancing resource planning and allocation with AI by using predictive insights to streamline maintenance schedules, optimize resource distribution, and align workforce capabilities with maintenance needs.
  • Building consistent operational support through AI-driven insights to improve compliance, maintain quality standards, and streamline decision-making across geographically dispersed sites.
Presentation

How to Drive Uptime by Transitioning from Preventive to Prescriptive Maintenance and Achieve Maximum Impact?

(5) Uptime Café

Tuesday, March 24

11:00 am - 03:00 pm

Live in Everett

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  • What initial steps are essential to effectively begin the transition from preventive to prescriptive maintenance?
  • Which specific types of equipment should be prioritized in a prescriptive maintenance program to drive the most immediate impact?
  • How can technologies like oil analysis and condition-based monitoring be integrated to enhance prescriptive maintenance efforts?
  • What are the most effective ways to present the benefits and ROI of prescriptive maintenance to secure executive buy-in?
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World Café Harvesting Session

Tuesday, March 24

03:30 pm - 04:05 pm

Live in Everett

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In the Harvesting Session the World Café moderators will summarize the results of their discussions and highlight key findings.

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Company

Takeda

Takeda is a world-leading, value-driven, research-based biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Japan. Takeda's mission is to develop, manufacture and supply life-enhancing and life-sustaining medicines for the treatment of rare and complex diseases. Takeda seeks to improve people's lives by bringing to market new and better medicines that help to address the nation's most pressing healthcare needs. Their focus is on the areas of oncology, gastroenterology and diabetes.
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Date
March 23 – 24, 2026
Location
Encore Boston Harbor
1 Broadway
02149 Everett
Phone
+1(518)3102904
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