Factorytalk Forum 2025, held on 2 October 2025 at Eastin Grand Sathorn, Bangkok, concluded with great success — bringing together over 100 participants from leading pharmaceutical, biotech, cell and gene therapy, medical devices and life sciences organizations. The forum provided a dynamic platform for exploring how digital transformation is shaping the future of regulated manufacturing.
Under the theme “Transforming Together – Real Insights from Life Sciences Digitalization,” the forum served as a collaborative platform where industry leaders shared real-world experiences, digital strategies, and measurable outcomes that are redefining operational excellence in GxP environments.
Session Highlights
1. From Vision to Reality: Unison Digitalization – Our Journey is Just Starting
David Guy, First Senior Vice President – Head of Operations, B. Grimm Pharma,
Orchun Thakral, Head of Customer Success, BatchLine
This session showcased how B.Grimm Pharma has embarked on a unified digitalization journey, aligning people, processes, and technology to drive operational efficiency and compliance.
Their vision goes beyond regulatory requirements, embracing AI, advanced analytics, and a five-year roadmap to modernize manufacturing and quality operations.
What’s truly remarkable is how Unison balances long-term ambition with practical execution — progressing from MES and EBR implementation to agile rollouts and strong stakeholder engagement that make digital transformation sustainable.
2. Unilab Digitization Project (eQMS)
Eileen T. Barroga, Project Manager, Unilab, Vissarut Saksureemongkol, Sales Manager, Factorytalk
This session highlighted Unilab’s digital transformation success through eQMS implementation, showcasing how structured change management and automation improved visibility, traceability, and quality control.
3. SCHOTT MINIFAB’s Success Story: Fast-Track EBR Implementation
Jason Hayes, Head of Quality, SCHOTT MINIFAB, Orchun Thakral, Head of Customer Success, BatchLine
This session shared the story behind SCHOTT MINIFAB’s rapid Electronic Batch Record (EBR) deployment using BatchLine Lite MES — completed in just two months — resulting in significant efficiency gains and streamlined batch review.
4.Smart Manufacturing at Scale: How Bayer Leverages Composable Digital Transformation
David Li, IT Experience Lead, Consumer Health Manufacturing Sites, Bayer, Manuh Pitasari, Lead Consultant, Manufacturing and Quality Solution, Factorytalk
This session presented Bayer’s composable approach to manufacturing digitalization, explaining how scalable, modular systems accelerate deployment and enabling smarter, data-driven operations across global sites.
5.Panel discussion and Q&A: Success Factors in GxP Digitalization
David Guy (FSVP-Head of Operations, B. Grimm Pharma), Jason Hayes (Head of Quality, SCHOTT MINIFAB), Eileen T. Barroga (Project Manager, UNILAB), David Li (IT Experience Lead Consumer Health Manufacturing Sites, Bayer) Moderated by David Margetts (CEO, Factorytalk)
Our expert panel brought together leaders from the life sciences sector to discuss the key success factors driving digital transformation in regulated environments. The conversation explored what makes GxP digitalization successful — from early success indicators and unexpected lessons learned to vendor selection, change management, and team adoption.
Panelists also shared practical advice for companies beginning their digital journey and reflected on future trends, including AI, analytics, and integrated platforms shaping the next era of compliance and efficiency.
Engaging Experience and Live Demonstrations
Throughout the event, participants visited Factorytalk’s booths to experience live product demonstrations — from BatchLine Lite MES, Tulip – Frontline operations platform, and MasterControl eQMS, to Lorenz e-submission and GxP consulting services. The interactive format allowed attendees to explore how each solution supports smart, compliant, and connected operations.
Thank You
Factorytalk extends its heartfelt thanks to all speakers and attendees who made the event a success. The discussions and shared insights reaffirmed our shared mission — to drive innovation and digital excellence in life sciences manufacturing.
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