Event details
Be informed and find out how to position your career in research to be part of the future. Innovative external research models have become integral to biopharma’s research strategy to bolster pipeline and gain access to cutting-edge science, so what are they and is there any career opportunity? Join us to learn about this trend, the skills it takes to be successful, and possible career opportunities. The panel represents diverse perspectives from the life sciences ecosystem and will discuss several models including university and biotech collaborations, build-to-buy investments and the use of CRO’s to reduce research costs. Our esteemed panelists include: Ramani Varanasi, Founder and CBO ReVive, Tom Luby J&J Innovation Center, Arpita Maiti External R&D Innovation, Pfizer and Victoria Knight-Connoni, Scientist Cubist.
Learning objectives
1. Define emerging external research models to access cutting edge science and increase innovation in biopharmaceutical industry
2. Describe challenges faced with these models and the skills needed for successful implementation
3. Identify possible opportunities that may surface within these models and potential ways to gain skills and position yourself
Agenda
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Registration/structured networking
6:30 PM - 6:45 PM Opening remarks
6:45 PM - 7:45 PM Panel discussion
7:45 PM - 8:00 PM Q&A
8:00 PM - 8:10 PM Closing remarks
8:10 PM - 9:00 PM Networking and additional discussion
Event location
Cubist Pharmaceuticals
55 Hayden Avenue
Lexington, MA 02421
781-860-8660
Directions
Special instructions:
When entering Cubist from Hayden Avenue, use the entrance marked “65 Hayden Avenue” and proceed past building 55 (on the right) to the end of the road. The main parking lot will be on the right at the end of the driveway behind building 55. Use this parking lot and proceed towards the walkway leading directly from the parking lot into the building.
Note: The main entrance will not be open for this event, so please use the walkway that leads towards the back of the building rather than heading back to the main entrance.
Sponsor
Speakers
Ramani Varanasi
Founder and CBO, ReVive
Thomas Luby
Senior director, new ventures, J&J Boston Innovation Center
Victoria Knight-Connoni
Senior scientist II infectious disease, Cubist Pharmaceuticals
Jane Daun-Tremblay
Director, research ventures, Shire
Arpita Maiti
Director, external R&D i(ERDI), inflammation and immunology, Pfizer
Registration information
Event is open to: HBA members and nonmembers
Online Registration deadline: November 17, 2014
Onsite (walk-in) registration: Is allowed
Capacity
Is capacity limited? Yes
Space is limited to 100 registrants.
Cancellations/refunds
Is this event refundable? Yes
If yes, must be submitted in writing to events@hbanet.org by November 14, 2014; no refunds are available after this date.
Event questions/support
- Program contact for event details: Email ste.whalen@gmail.com and/or call 339-293-7214
- Membership questions: membership@hbanet.org or 973-575-0606 ext 1
- Trouble with online registration: events@hbanet.org or 973-575-0606 ext 3
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