Cultivating Innovation in Today’s Biopharma Environment
Innovation is critical for research and development pipelines to continually deliver life-changing medicines to patients. While recognized as a competitive necessity, the development and implementation of a well-defined innovation strategy can be challenging. This event will highlight various models to cultivate new ideas and technologies, including internal initiatives, external partnerships and shared lab spaces for startups.
A panel of healthcare industry professionals will share their lessons learned regarding their models to support innovation. Healthcare industry professionals at all levels who are interested in learning about models that support innovation or wish to foster innovation in their roles are invited to attend this panel discussion and networking.
Agenda
5:30 - 6:30 PM Registration and networking
6:30 - 6:45 PM Introduction and welcome
6:45 - 7:15 PM Keynote address
7:15 - 8:30 PM Panel discussion and audience Q&A
8:30 - 9:00 PM Networking
Special instructions: Metered parking is available on Massachusetts Avenue and there is a parking garage at 55 Franklin Street (entrance for garage on Green Street). See campus map.
Registration information
Event is open to: HBA members and nonmembers
Online registration deadline: 17 July 2017
Onsite (walk-in) registration: Is allowed
Cancellations/refunds
Is this event refundable? Yes
If yes, requests must be submitted in writing to events@hbanet.org by 18 July 2017; no refunds are available after this date.
Learning Objectives
1. Discuss the need for and challenges to innovation
2. Explain different models for fostering new ideas and technologies
3. Employ techniques and strategies to promote and sustain an innovative culture in your workplace
Featured Speakers
Lizabeth
Leveille
Associate vice president and head, Cambridge/Boston Innovation Hub BD&L,
Merck Research Laboratories
Lizabeth
Leveille
Associate vice president and head, Cambridge/Boston Innovation Hub BD&L,
Merck Research Laboratories
Susan
Stevenson, PhD
Executive director, chemical biology and therapeutics,
Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research
Susan
Stevenson, PhD
Executive director, chemical biology and therapeutics,
Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research
Pricing
| 1 - Regular registration | $40.00 / €34.00 | $70.00 / €60.00 |
| 2 - Novartis employee registration | $40.00 / €34.00 | $40.00 / €34.00 |
Members receive up to 50 percent discount
Event Policies
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COVID-19 Policy
The HBA requires that all persons who participate in in-person events do so at their own risk and that each participant agrees to the following agreement before taking part in the activity and urges all participants to act in such a manner as to protect their own safety and the safety of others.
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Special Needs Policy
The HBA will make reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with special needs can enjoy all of its programs. Contact us if you require special accommodations for this event.