Rethinking Governance, eBR, And The CIO Role From The Ground Up With NextPharma's Joel Fidalgo

This Augmented Ops podcast, Joel Fidalgo, CIO of NextPharma, offers a candid look at what it takes to modernize operations across a decentralized CDMO network. He breaks down how his team is building tighter alignment between IT and manufacturing, enabling digital transformation that actually works on the shop floor. Joel explains why modular, app‑driven approaches to MES and eBR are helping teams move faster, reduce complexity, and scale solutions without forcing uniformity where it doesn’t make sense. He also reflects on the evolving role of the CIO—one that’s now deeply embedded in operations, innovation, and cross‑functional problem‑solving.

Tune in to gain insight into forward‑thinking strategies that you can apply today.