ABOUT CLINICAL SUPPLY LEADER
Clinical Supply Leader is a Life Science Connect community dedicated to facilitating seamless collaboration between key functional roles at the intersection of the clinical trial supply chain and logistics. With a primary focus on clinical operations and supply chain experts, we understand that these disciplines must collaborate to ensure the success of clinical supply management. Our community is committed to being a resource for tailored expertise and valuable insights curated to empower those entrusted with the secure, precise, and punctual delivery of life-saving treatments to patients at their respective clinical sites. We also emphasize the efficient management of product returns, reconciliation, and disposal, ensuring every aspect of the clinical supply chain is addressed securely. From the earliest stages of drug development to the intricacies of post-trial processes we cover all aspects of the clinical supply chain and logistics, from the early stages of drug development to post-trial processes.
MEET OUR EDITORS
Rachel Grabenhofer
Chief Editor
Rachel Grabenhofer is the Chief Editor and community ambassador for Clinical Supply Leader. Her ambition is to uncover solutions to the unique challenges faced by professionals specializing in clinical supply for pharma R&D.
She achieves such by engaging leading experts and organizations dedicated to this niche space, expressing their insights through interviews, thought leadership pieces, multimedia content – including panel discussions, videos, podcasts – and more.
Rachel’s curiosity and love for science have guided her path to clinical supply. She brings 25 years of editorial experience in trade media focused on ingredient chemistry, skin physiology, pharmacological dynamics, toxicology and regulatory constraints for cosmetics and personal care product development.
She built a global following as the Managing Scientific Editor of Cosmetics & Toiletries – a role that carried her around the world to give podium presentations, moderate panel discussions, serve as awards juror, chair conferences, visit cosmetic R&D labs and manufacturing facilities, and more.
Most recently, she presented on integrating biotechnology into beauty during the April 2025 In-Cosmetics Global trade show in Amsterdam. She also judged the 2026 Cosmetics Victories competition for Cosmetics360 in Paris.
In her downtime, Rachel enjoys yoga, hiking and tending to her tomatoes. She’s an avid enthusiast of her son’s bowling and swimming, and an unwavering Chicago Bears fan. She is also a passionate advocate for autism awareness.
Elizabeth Urbanek
Acquisitions Editor
Elizabeth Urbanek is the acquisitions editor of guest expert articles for Clinical Supply Leader. She guides clinical trial supply and logistics professionals across pharma and biotech to highlight real-world perspectives, trends, scientific insights, regulatory strategy, solutions to challenges, and what it takes to move work forward.
Before joining life sciences media, Elizabeth spent more than 15 years in broadcast, digital, and live-event storytelling, helping highly technical teams communicate with clarity and impact. She brings that same approach to clinical supply, making operational realities visible and understandable for the people doing the work.
Elizabeth has a long history of building communities around ideas. She connects with experts, identifies patterns, and creates space for discussion that reflects the reality of clinical trial operations. She is passionate about showcasing work that advances the clinical supply field and welcomes connections with professionals driving meaningful change.
Interested in working with Elizabeth on an article or written Q&A for Clinical Supply Leader? Send her an inquiry here and/or connect with her on LinkedIn.
CONTACT CLINICAL SUPPLY LEADER
Clinical Supply Leader is a product of Life Science Connect, a division of VertMarkets.
- Join the Clinical Supply Leader community
- Email general questions
- Submit/propose an article
- Request a media kit
- Join our team
Office Locations
| Erie 5340 Fryling Road, Suite 100 Erie, PA 16510 (814) 897-7700 |
Pittsburgh 210 W Kensinger Drive, Suite 500 Cranberry Township, PA 16066 (724) 940-7555 |
Philadelphia 101 Gibraltar Road, Suite 100 Horsham, PA 19044 (215) 675-1800 |