Transforming the Pharmaceutical Industry – How to Get Ahead of the Game

Event description
The pharmaceutical industry is undergoing a major transformation, with multiple challenges and opportunities. Join us on February 24, 2016 at Merck Biopharma's office in Aubonne to learn more about the latest trends and evolution in the pharmaceutical business. Industry leaders will discuss the challenges and opportunities the pharmaceutical industry is facing and the strategies to get ahead of the game and generate value for the sector.

The event is open to healthcare/life science professionals and it will be a great opportunity to network with leaders and colleagues from the industry.

Learning objectives
1. Gain insights on the transformational elements of the pharmaceutical industry
2. Understand what it takes to get ahead of the game and succeed in various markets
3. Meet and network with senior leaders and peers

Agenda
5:30 - 6:00 PM   Registration
6:00 - 6:05 PM   Welcome
6:05 - 6:15 PM   Introduction of Merck: Susan Herbert
6:15 - 6:25 PM   Introduction of HBA: Nanci Govinder
6:25 - 6:45 PM   Transforming the pharmaceutical industry – VC perspective: Michele Ollier (Medicxiventures)
6:45 - 7:00 PM   Transforming the pharmaceutical indusry: Analyst perspective: Iain Scott (EY)
7:00 - 8:00 PM   Panel discussion
8:00 - 9:00 PM   Closing and networking

Event location
Merck Biopharma
Zone industrielle l'Ouriettaz,
Aubonne, Switzerland, 1170
021 821 70 00

Directions: Driving: Take the Aubonne exit off the highway and follow the signs to Aubonne. Turn right into the Zone Industrielle l'Ouriettaz. Public Transport: Bus 720 or 725, 3 minutes after each train stopping at Allaman station. Exit at the stop “Aubonne La Levette”, then walk to the ABC building.

Special instructions: Parking available outside the building and in the underground car park.

Sponsor

Speakers
Wendy Bilham
Head of therapeutic science and strategy, Asia Pacific, Quintiles

Susan Herbert
Executive vice president, global business development and Alliance Management, Merck Biopharma

Michèle Ollier
Partner, Medicxiventures

Iain Scott
Lead analyst life sciences, EY

Registration information
Event is open to: HBA members and nonmembers
Online registration deadline: February 18, 2016
Onsite (walk-in) registration: Is allowed

Member rate:
$0 until February 10, 2016
$0 after February 10, 2016

Nonmember rate:
$25 until February 10, 2016
$35 after February 10, 2016

Student rate:
$10 until February 10, 2016
$20 after February 10, 2016

Space is limited to 80 registrants.

Event questions/support
- Chapter contact for event: Nanci Govinder at hba.suisseromande@gmail.com or +41 78 863 8655
- Membership questions: membership@hbanet.org or 973-575-0606 ext 1
- Online registration assistance: events@hbanet.org or 973-575-0606 ext 3

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This event is nonrefundable.

Pricing

	Member	Non-Member
Regular registration	€0.00 / $0.00	€30.00 / $35.00
Student registration	€17.00 / $20.00	€17.00 / $20.00

Members receive up to 50 percent discount

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