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Tuesday, April 29
 

8:00am PDT

Networking Breakfast BD&L
Tuesday April 29, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am PDT
Tuesday April 29, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am PDT
Town & Country Resort

8:00am PDT

Registration BD&L
Tuesday April 29, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm PDT
Tuesday April 29, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

8:45am PDT

BD&L Opening Remarks
Tuesday April 29, 2025 8:45am - 9:00am PDT
Speakers
avatar for Mike Myers

Mike Myers

Associate Vice President, Lilly Research Labs, Due Diligence, Lilly
Tuesday April 29, 2025 8:45am - 9:00am PDT
Town & Country Resort

9:00am PDT

Keynote Address: Shaping the Future of Pharma & Biotech Partnerships
Tuesday April 29, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Partnerships are inherently complex, demanding a balance of innovation, strategy, and adaptability to thrive. Mastering the forces driving pharma and biotech collaborations will define your role in shaping the future of deal-making.

  • Discover how emerging technologies and new therapeutic modalities are reshaping partnership strategies.
  • Understand the impact of regulatory changes, economic pressures, and market dynamics on collaboration models.
  • Learn how leaders are driving innovation and unlocking value through transformative partnerships.


Speakers
avatar for Thomas Hopkins

Thomas Hopkins

Head of ExploR&D, Eli Lily
Tuesday April 29, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Town & Country Resort

9:45am PDT

Partner Presentation
Tuesday April 29, 2025 9:45am - 10:15am PDT
Tuesday April 29, 2025 9:45am - 10:15am PDT
Town & Country Resort

10:15am PDT

Networking Break BD&L
Tuesday April 29, 2025 10:15am - 10:45am PDT
Tuesday April 29, 2025 10:15am - 10:45am PDT
Town & Country Resort

10:45am PDT

Panel: Navigating Pharma’s Deal Drivers and Priorities
Tuesday April 29, 2025 10:45am - 11:30am PDT
Explore the key factors influencing pharma’s deal-making decisions, from therapeutic focus areas to strategic priorities, and uncover how to align opportunities with the evolving needs of the industry.

  • Identify the therapeutic areas and deal types that are driving pharma’s current business strategies.
  • Understand how pharma companies are adapting to shifting market dynamics and innovation pipelines.
  • Learn practical approaches for aligning biotech and VC opportunities with pharma’s evolving priorities.


Speakers
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Emma McBurney

Vice President, Head of Business Development & M&A, Biogen
Emma McBurney serves as the Vice President and Head of Business Development and M&A at Biogen since October 2019, where Emma leads a team in negotiating and executing significant transactions across various therapeutic areas. Previously, Emma held the position of Executive Director... Read More →
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Lesley Stolz

Vice President, Early Innovation Partnering, Johnson & Johnson
Lesley is Vice President, Early Innovation Partnering at Johnson & Johnson Innovation. In this role, she leads identification, incubation, due diligence, negotiation, execution and on-boarding for high-impact partnerships and collaborations in external innovation. Lesley also oversees... Read More →
avatar for Jimmy Zhuang

Jimmy Zhuang

Assistant General Counsel, Business Development, Novo Nordisk
Jimmy Zhuang is the Assistant General Counsel for Global Business Development at Novo Nordisk. For Novo Nordisk, Jimmy leads the company’s high-profile complex transactions for partnering and fostering external innovation, in particular research and development collaborations, IP... Read More →
avatar for Konstantina Katcheves

Konstantina Katcheves

Senior Vice President, Innovative Medicines Global Business Development and Acquisitions, Teva Pharmaceuticals
Tuesday April 29, 2025 10:45am - 11:30am PDT
Town & Country Resort

11:30am PDT

Partner Presentation
Tuesday April 29, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Tuesday April 29, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

12:00pm PDT

Networking Lunch BD&L
Tuesday April 29, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Tuesday April 29, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

12:00pm PDT

Registration Medical Affairs
Tuesday April 29, 2025 12:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Tuesday April 29, 2025 12:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

12:00pm PDT

Registration Pharma Marketing
Tuesday April 29, 2025 12:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Tuesday April 29, 2025 12:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

12:00pm PDT

Registration PR & Communications
Tuesday April 29, 2025 12:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Tuesday April 29, 2025 12:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

12:45pm PDT

Medical Affairs Opening Remarks
Tuesday April 29, 2025 12:45pm - 1:00pm PDT
Speakers
avatar for Ralph Rewers

Ralph Rewers

Former Executive Director Medical Affairs, Gilead
A creative, achievement oriented professional with established performance at three pharma/biotech companies, progressing from a field based medical role to senior leadership level positions in more than 12 different therapeutic areas. Proven ability to create functions and communicate... Read More →
Tuesday April 29, 2025 12:45pm - 1:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

12:45pm PDT

Pharma Marketing Opening Remarks
Tuesday April 29, 2025 12:45pm - 1:00pm PDT
Tuesday April 29, 2025 12:45pm - 1:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

12:45pm PDT

Welcome and Opening Remarks - PR & Communications
Tuesday April 29, 2025 12:45pm - 1:00pm PDT
Speakers
avatar for Wendy Lund

Wendy Lund

Chief Client Officer, Health@WPP
Wendy rejoined WPP in a newly created role to ensure strong, global, WPP-level support for clients around the world and further differentiate, diversity, and expand WPP’s footprint in the transforming health sector.  With ongoing transformation in the healthcare sector, her goal... Read More →
Tuesday April 29, 2025 12:45pm - 1:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

1:00pm PDT

Ice Breaker Activity
Tuesday April 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Tuesday April 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

1:00pm PDT

Opening Keynote: From Trends to Trust: Navigating the Next Era of Biotech Communications
Tuesday April 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Join us for an inspiring keynote that will set the tone for the conference by exploring how communicators are driving change in biotech. Discover how you can use your voice and expertise to build trust in science, navigate industry disruption, and make a lasting impact. With insights into the latest trends and future shifts, this session will motivate you to lead with purpose and passion in an exciting, evolving landscape. Don’t miss this opportunity to understand your unique role in shaping the future of biotech!
Tuesday April 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

1:00pm PDT

Panel: The Investor Perspective on Life Sciences Investment Trends
Tuesday April 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Hear from capital partners on the latest trends shaping life sciences investments, including how they evaluate opportunities, manage risks, and identify game-changing innovations in biotech and pharma.

  • Explore the therapeutic areas, technologies, and business models attracting VC interest in 2025.
  • Learn how VCs approach valuation, risk assessment, and market positioning for biotech startups.
  • Gain insights into building strong partnerships with investors to drive long-term success.


Speakers
avatar for Mariana Mihalusova

Mariana Mihalusova

Vice President, Venrock
avatar for Jennifer Friel Goldstein

Jennifer Friel Goldstein

Head of Startup Banking, Technology & Life Sciences, Life Science & Healthcare, Silicon Valley Bank
Jennifer Friel Goldstein is head of Relationship Management, Technology and Healthcare, at Silicon Valley Bank, a division of First Citizens Bank (NASDAQ: FCNCA). In this role, Ms. Goldstein leverages her 20+ year experience financing innovation to develop creative capital solutions... Read More →
avatar for Andrew Lam

Andrew Lam

Managing Director, Head of Biotech Private Equity, Ally Bridge Group
avatar for David Yang

David Yang

Principal, Lux Capital
Tuesday April 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

1:00pm PDT

Keynote Panel: Shaping the Future: CMO Insights on Strategic Evolution in Medical Affairs
Tuesday April 29, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
  • Discover how Medical Affairs drives a comprehensive approach to product development
  • Explore the transformative impact of Medical Affairs throughout every stage of a product’s lifecycle
  • Learn strategic approaches to fostering innovation and prioritizing future-focused investments
Speakers
avatar for Craig Eagle, MD,

Craig Eagle, MD,

Chief Medical Officer, Guardant Health
Dr. Craig Eagle currently serves as Guardant Health’s chief medical officer. Prior to joining Guardant Health, Dr. Eagle served as Vice President of Medical Affairs Oncology for Genentech, where he oversaw the medical programs across the oncology portfolio and developed innovative... Read More →
avatar for Leslie Meltzer, PhD

Leslie Meltzer, PhD

Chief Medical Officer, Orchard Therapeutics
avatar for Steven Zhang, MD, PhD

Steven Zhang, MD, PhD

Chief Medical Officer, Thea Pharma
Tuesday April 29, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

1:30pm PDT

Opening Keynote: Catch and Correct: Data-Triggered Promotion for Hospital Transition of Care
Tuesday April 29, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
This talk will explore the use of Data-Triggered promotion to identify HCPs that have discharged their hospitalized invasive candidiasis patients on daily IV therapy vs once -weekly IV therapy and “correct” their prescribing going forward.
Speakers
avatar for David Newman

David Newman

VP of Marketing, Melinta Therapeutics
Specialty marketing leader with 25 years of experience in the oncology, critical care, hospital and anti-infective markets. Currently VP of Marketing at Melinta Therapeutics overseeing the successful launch or REZZAYO™ (rezafungin for injection) for Candidemia and Invasive Cand... Read More →
Tuesday April 29, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

1:30pm PDT

Case Study: From Startup to Market: Inside Arcturus Therapeutics’ Vaccine Launch
Tuesday April 29, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Discover the remarkable journey of Arcturus Therapeutics, a trailblazing biotech that defied the odds to launch its first approved product—a COVID-19 vaccine—in Japan. This inspiring case study will showcase how a company that started with just $15,000 built a commercialized product through relentless effort, innovative collaboration, and strategic branding. Learn how Arcturus partnered with two prominent drug makers and leveraged an established brand identity to gain trust and recognition in the Japanese market, achieving what many thought impossible for an independent biotech.
Speakers
avatar for Neda Safarzadeh

Neda Safarzadeh

Vice President, Head of: Investor Relations/ Public Relations /Marketing, Arcturus Therapeutics
Neda Safarzadeh is the Vice President, Head of Investor relations/Public relations/Marketing at Arcturus Therapeutics. She has served at Arcturus Therapeutics since company’s inception, joining company’ co-founders in 2013. During her time at Arcturus, she helped the management... Read More →
Tuesday April 29, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

1:45pm PDT

1:1 Meetings for BD&L
Tuesday April 29, 2025 1:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
Tuesday April 29, 2025 1:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

2:00pm PDT

Partner Presentation by Klick
Tuesday April 29, 2025 2:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Tuesday April 29, 2025 2:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

2:00pm PDT

Partner Presentation by IQVIA
Tuesday April 29, 2025 2:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Tuesday April 29, 2025 2:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

2:00pm PDT

Partner Presentation
Tuesday April 29, 2025 2:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Tuesday April 29, 2025 2:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

2:30pm PDT

Networking Break Medical Affairs
Tuesday April 29, 2025 2:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
Tuesday April 29, 2025 2:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

2:30pm PDT

Networking Break Pharma Marketing
Tuesday April 29, 2025 2:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
Tuesday April 29, 2025 2:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

2:30pm PDT

Networking Break PR & Communications
Tuesday April 29, 2025 2:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
Tuesday April 29, 2025 2:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

2:30pm PDT

1:1 Curated Meetings with Event Partners
Tuesday April 29, 2025 2:30pm - 3:45pm PDT
Tuesday April 29, 2025 2:30pm - 3:45pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

3:00pm PDT

Icebreaker Activity
Tuesday April 29, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Tuesday April 29, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

3:00pm PDT

Panel: Strategic Storytelling: Aligning Messages to Inspire and Connect
Tuesday April 29, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Storytelling has the power to shape cultures, inspire movements, and connect people to a shared purpose. In this dynamic panel, learn how to align storytelling efforts with your corporate narrative and develop a strategy that ensures consistent messaging across internal and external channels. Panelists will share insights into overcoming challenges, crafting authentic narratives, and leveraging storytelling as a transformative tool for humanizing organizations and driving meaningful change.

• Gain practical tips for co-creating stories that effectively amplify strategic messages.
• Discover innovative ways to evoke emotions, communicate priorities, and achieve organizational goals through storytelling.
• Hear real-world examples of how storytelling has been used to unite teams, engage audiences, and drive success
Moderators
avatar for Lynnea Olivarez

Lynnea Olivarez

Founder & Community Manager, Ticket to Biotech
Lynnea Olivarez is a savvy life science communicator with experience spanning industry, agency and government. She recently founded the global biopharma communicator community Ticket to Biotech (T2B) after 15 years driving impactful communications across the drug development lifecycle... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Sara Dunn

Sara Dunn

Head of Global Neurology Communications, Sanofi
Sara is a marketing, communications, advocacy and corporate strategy leader with 20+ years of experience in healthcare. With a passion for science and insight-driven communications, she has led successful initiatives across therapeutic areas with large pharmaceutical companies, professional... Read More →
avatar for Ilke Limoncu

Ilke Limoncu

Director, Global Communications and Public Affairs, Business Unit Oncology, AbbVie
Ilke Limoncu is a seasoned, strategic communications executive with more than 25 years of public relations and healthcare industry experience in the U.S. and international markets. Currently, she leads Public Affairs for AbbVie’s U.S. Oncology portfolio with responsibility for therapeutic... Read More →
avatar for Eamonn Nolan

Eamonn Nolan

Senior Director, Corporate Communications, Agios Pharmaceuticals
Eamonn is a strategic communications and investor relations leader with extensive experience across the pharmaceutical, biotech and healthcare non-profit sectors. He specializes in advising C-Suite leadership, building corporate reputation, promoting a company’s value proposition... Read More →
avatar for Madeleine Shin

Madeleine Shin

EVP, US Health Media Lead, Weber Shandwick
Madeleine has a diverse, 15-year background in healthcare communications anduring which she has managed media, messaging and crisis response for powerprofessional associations and federal lawmakers. She currently serves as the USIPG, overseeing a team of 30 healthcare media specialists... Read More →
Tuesday April 29, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Town & Country Resort
  PR & Communications
  • QTAG PR&CommsFeaturedSession

3:00pm PDT

1:1 Curated Meetings with Event Partners
Tuesday April 29, 2025 3:00pm - 4:15pm PDT
Tuesday April 29, 2025 3:00pm - 4:15pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

3:45pm PDT

Partner Presentation
Tuesday April 29, 2025 3:45pm - 4:15pm PDT
Tuesday April 29, 2025 3:45pm - 4:15pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

3:45pm PDT

Partner Presentation
Tuesday April 29, 2025 3:45pm - 4:15pm PDT
Tuesday April 29, 2025 3:45pm - 4:15pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

3:45pm PDT

Partner Presentation
Tuesday April 29, 2025 3:45pm - 4:15pm PDT
Tuesday April 29, 2025 3:45pm - 4:15pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

4:15pm PDT

Panel: Building High-Impact Partnerships: Strategies for Success
Tuesday April 29, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm PDT
Partnerships are the cornerstone of innovation and growth in pharma and biotech. This session explores actionable strategies to identify, evaluate, and secure meaningful collaborations that align with organizational goals and deliver long-term value.
  • Learn how to align partnership opportunities with scientific, strategic, and financial objectives for maximum impact.
  • Explore practical approaches to assessing partner fit, including cultural compatibility, resource alignment, and shared goals.
  • Gain insights into navigating common challenges in partner selection, from early-stage collaboration to long-term execution.

Speakers
avatar for Ramlah Nehring

Ramlah Nehring

Global Head of Partnering - Strategy and Transactions, Roche
Dr. Ramlah Nehring is the Global Head of Partnerships and Transactions for Roche Diagnostics, based in San Diego, California. She leads a global business development team that spans APAC, North America, and Europe, supporting the entire partnering value chain for Roche Diagnostics... Read More →
avatar for Chi Sullivan

Chi Sullivan

Vice President, Head of Alliance Management, GSK
avatar for Jeannie Karl

Jeannie Karl

Senior Director, Pharma Partnering Transactions, Genentech
avatar for Seth Lieblich

Seth Lieblich

Principal, 8VC
Seth focuses on 8VC's Bio-IT investment area where he invests, builds and supports companies across areas such as therapeutics, tools, bio-infrastructures and broader applications of biology. He joined 8VC from Amgen’s Business Development technology group, where he was responsible... Read More →
Tuesday April 29, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

4:15pm PDT

Panel: Building a Framework for Integrated Evidence Generation: From Strategy to Value Creation
Tuesday April 29, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm PDT
  • Examine the importance of integrated evidence generation that goes beyond publication planning, emphasizing collaboration across R&D, medical affairs, and commercial teams 
  • Discuss the transition from tactical to value-centric approaches in aligning publication plans and evidence generation with corporate goals, emphasizing real-world evidence integration from early development and the importance of leadership in fostering strategic alignment through dedicated roles in Centers of Excellence 
  • Identify key metrics and KPIs for measuring the success of integrated evidence generation, emphasizing patient outcomes and commercial impact. Discuss effective communication of this long-term value, including real-world data and patient-reported outcomes, while overcoming challenges in shifting from tactical data collection to demonstrating broader regulatory and promotional value 
  • Explore how MSLs can leverage real-world evidence to provide critical insights that shape therapeutic decision-making and improve patient care 
  • Highlight best practices for integrating RWE into field medical operations to align with patient-centric goals and demonstrate value to stakeholders 
Speakers
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Shuvayu Sen

Vice President & Head of Oncology, Center of Observations & Real World Evidence, Merck
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Murali Gopal, MD

Vice President, Head – Medical Affairs, Phathom Pharmaceuticals
avatar for Deepa Lalla, PhD

Deepa Lalla, PhD

Vice President, Evidence Generation, Publications and Partnerships, AstraZeneca
Deepa Lalla is Vice President, Evidence Generation, Publications and Partnerships team in Oncology Global Medical Affairs at AstraZeneca.  The team is responsible for articulating the value of the AZ Oncology Portfolio by generating and communication impactful evidence and developing... Read More →
avatar for Kathleen Villa

Kathleen Villa

Executive Director, Medical Evidence Generation, Ionis Pharmaceuticals
Executive Director, Medical Evidence Generation, Ionis PharmaceuticalsKathleen is the Executive Director, Medical Evidence Generation at Ionis, where she ensures that healthcare professionals have the evidence they need to make well-informed treatment decisions. She has over 20 years... Read More →
Tuesday April 29, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

4:15pm PDT

Panel: Reimagining Pharma Marketing: Driving Personalization and Engagement in a Changing Commercial Landscape
Tuesday April 29, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm PDT
  • Redefine marketing roles to prioritize customer engagement and portfolio strategy over product-specific tactics, aligning teams with broader organizational goals.
  • Leverage advanced analytics and AI to integrate real-time insights into personalized engagement, fostering data-driven, scalable marketing approaches.
  • Adopt an organization-led model to ensure consistent and impactful customer relationships across all touchpoints, moving beyond traditional sales-rep dependency.
  • Foster cross-functional collaboration between marketing, sales, and medical teams to break down silos and create seamless, patient-centric experiences.
  • Measure success effectively by implementing metrics that reflect meaningful customer interactions, improved patient outcomes, and long-term growth potential.
Moderators
avatar for Alison Tapia

Alison Tapia

Senior Director, Performance Marketing & Digital Innovation, Dermavant
With over 20+ years of industry experience, Alison has become an expert in launch excellence and digital transformation. She has played a pivotal role in the success of 20+ Rx product launches and has a proven track record of establishing enterprise-wide approved solutions to maximize... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Gozde Dinc

Gozde Dinc

Director, Strategic Partnerships & Innovation, Genentech
Gozde is a quantitative marketing leader who excels at innovating at the intersection of customer, business, and technology. In her current role, she leads the design and execution of cutting-edge digital marketing initiatives while building strategic partnerships that drive meaningful... Read More →
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Emily Martin

Associate Director of US HCP/Digital Marketing, argenx
Emily Martin is an Associate Director of US HCP/Digital Marketing at argenx. Emily leads efforts for digital analytics and measurement across all indications and campaigns. She ensures seamless experience for HCPs by driving ecosystem management, creating business rules, ensuring... Read More →
avatar for Kevin Ryan

Kevin Ryan

Director, Integrated Experience Planning - Immunology, Novartis
Kevin brings a wealth of experience spanning 25 years in the pharmaceutical industry, encompassing a broad range of sales and marketing roles. His journey began with Glaxosmithkline in New York City, where he excelled in various general pharmaceutical sales positions before transitioning... Read More →
Tuesday April 29, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

4:15pm PDT

Panel: Building a Well-Rounded Career in Life Sciences Communications
Tuesday April 29, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm PDT
This panel brings together leaders from diverse backgrounds and roles within the communications space to share their unique career stories. Panelists will discuss how they navigated nontraditional career moves, what skills proved most valuable, and how lateral or divergent shifts shaped their success in current leadership roles. With candid, authentic conversations, they’ll explore the breadth of opportunities in life sciences communications and provide actionable insights for those looking to diversify their own careers. Attendees will leave inspired, understanding that sometimes the most rewarding paths are not the most direct.
Speakers
avatar for Peggy Vorwald, Ph.D.

Peggy Vorwald, Ph.D.

Senior Director Corporate Communications, Caribou Biosciences
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Julie Ames

President, The Cambridge Group
Julie Ames is president and founder of The Cambridge Group, where she is engaged in solving communications, leadership and public policy problems for a range of organizations, including corporations, governments and non-profit organizations in the biotechnology, software, utility... Read More →
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Michael Levey

Director, Global Media Relations, Merck
Michael is a corporate communications leader with more than two decades of in-house and agency experience in the biopharmaceutical and medical device industries. He has a proven track record in leading integrated communications plans and media engagement strategies that drive measurable... Read More →
avatar for Carolyn Scofield, MPS

Carolyn Scofield, MPS

Asst. Director of Marketing & Communications, Tulane Medicine
Carolyn Scofield is the assistant director of marketing and communications at Tulane University School of Medicine. With over 20 years of experience in media and communications, she specializes in strategic planning and team leadership.Carolyn began her career as a television news... Read More →
Tuesday April 29, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort
  PR & Communications
  • QTAG PR&CommsFeaturedSession

5:00pm PDT

Closing Remarks & Networking Reception
Tuesday April 29, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Speakers
avatar for Mike Myers

Mike Myers

Associate Vice President, Lilly Research Labs, Due Diligence, Lilly
Tuesday April 29, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT

5:00pm PDT

Closing Remarks & Networking Reception
Tuesday April 29, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Speakers
avatar for Ralph Rewers

Ralph Rewers

Former Executive Director Medical Affairs, Gilead
A creative, achievement oriented professional with established performance at three pharma/biotech companies, progressing from a field based medical role to senior leadership level positions in more than 12 different therapeutic areas. Proven ability to create functions and communicate... Read More →
Tuesday April 29, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

5:00pm PDT

Networking Reception by DeepIntent
Tuesday April 29, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Tuesday April 29, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

5:00pm PDT

Closing Remarks & Networking Reception
Tuesday April 29, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Speakers
avatar for Wendy Lund

Wendy Lund

Chief Client Officer, Health@WPP
Wendy rejoined WPP in a newly created role to ensure strong, global, WPP-level support for clients around the world and further differentiate, diversity, and expand WPP’s footprint in the transforming health sector.  With ongoing transformation in the healthcare sector, her goal... Read More →
Tuesday April 29, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort
 
Wednesday, April 30
 

8:00am PDT

Networking Breakfast BD&L
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am PDT
Town & Country Resort

8:00am PDT

Networking Breakfast Medical Affairs
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am PDT
Town & Country Resort

8:00am PDT

Networking Breakfast Pharma Marketing
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am PDT
Town & Country Resort

8:00am PDT

Networking Breakfast PR & Communications
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am PDT
Town & Country Resort

8:00am PDT

Registration BD&L
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

8:00am PDT

Registration Medical Affairs
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

8:00am PDT

Registration Pharma Marketing
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

8:00am PDT

Registration PR and Communications
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

8:45am PDT

Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:45am - 9:00am PDT
Speakers
avatar for Mike Myers

Mike Myers

Associate Vice President, Lilly Research Labs, Due Diligence, Lilly
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:45am - 9:00am PDT
Town & Country Resort

8:45am PDT

Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:45am - 9:00am PDT
Speakers
avatar for Ralph Rewers

Ralph Rewers

Former Executive Director Medical Affairs, Gilead
A creative, achievement oriented professional with established performance at three pharma/biotech companies, progressing from a field based medical role to senior leadership level positions in more than 12 different therapeutic areas. Proven ability to create functions and communicate... Read More →
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:45am - 9:00am PDT
Town & Country Resort

8:45am PDT

Opening Remarks
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:45am - 9:00am PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:45am - 9:00am PDT
Town & Country Resort

8:45am PDT

Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:45am - 9:00am PDT
Speakers
avatar for Wendy Lund

Wendy Lund

Chief Client Officer, Health@WPP
Wendy rejoined WPP in a newly created role to ensure strong, global, WPP-level support for clients around the world and further differentiate, diversity, and expand WPP’s footprint in the transforming health sector.  With ongoing transformation in the healthcare sector, her goal... Read More →
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:45am - 9:00am PDT
Town & Country Resort

9:00am PDT

The Due Diligence Blueprint: Building the Foundation for Transformational Deals
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
Uncover the critical elements of a robust due diligence process that enables pharma, biotech, and VC leaders to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and lay the groundwork for successful collaborations and investments.

  • Examine innovative approaches to scientific, financial, and operational assessments during due diligence.
  • Understand how cross-functional collaboration enhances efficiency and reduces blind spots in deal evaluation.
  • Explore lessons from real-world deals where due diligence transformed outcomes and maximized value.
Speakers
avatar for Mike Myers

Mike Myers

Associate Vice President, Lilly Research Labs, Due Diligence, Lilly
avatar for Dominic McDonald

Dominic McDonald

Executive Director, Search & Evaluation, Oncology, GSK
avatar for Lindsey Wanner

Lindsey Wanner

Associate General Counsel, IP Alliance and Due Diligence at Gilead Sciences, Gilead Sciences
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
Town & Country Resort

9:00am PDT

Keynote- Patient-Driven Science: Shaping the Future of Healthcare Together
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
  • Emphasize the transformative impact of involving patients as partners in the development of medical treatments and solutions 
  • Highlight the critical importance of ensuring equal access to research and healthcare solutions for all patients 
  • Foster transparent, trust-based communication to integrate patient insights into the research & development process effectively 
Speakers
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Rebecca Vermeulen

Vice President, Global Patient Networks, Product Development Medical Affairs, Genentech
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
Town & Country Resort

9:00am PDT

Pharma Keynote
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
Town & Country Resort

9:00am PDT

Keynote: Leading Through Triumphs and Turbulence – Lessons from the Frontlines
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
In this powerful and deeply personal keynote, a seasoned leader shares hard-earned lessons from three transformative years steering investor relations and communications at a clinical-stage biotech company. From the highest highs of orchestrating a record-setting IPO to the lowest lows of reporting clinical trial failures and the associated organizational impacts, this session offers a candid look at what it takes to navigate the ever-shifting biotech landscape.
Speakers
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Tyler Marciniak, MSc, MBA

VP of Investor Relations, Corporate Communications & Advocacy, ACELYRIN, INC
Over a biopharma career spanning more than 20 years and multiple continents, Tyler has developed a strong track record of establishing and leading high performing teams in investor relations, corporate communications and stakeholder engagement, including patient advocacy and industry/government... Read More →
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
Town & Country Resort

9:30am PDT

Partner Presentation
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:30am - 10:00am PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:30am - 10:00am PDT
Town & Country Resort

9:30am PDT

Partner Presentation by Syneos
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:30am - 10:00am PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:30am - 10:00am PDT
Town & Country Resort

9:30am PDT

Partner Presentation by DeepIntent
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:30am - 10:00am PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:30am - 10:00am PDT
Town & Country Resort

9:30am PDT

Partner Presentation
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:30am - 10:00am PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:30am - 10:00am PDT
Town & Country Resort

10:00am PDT

Networking Break BD&L
Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am PDT
Town & Country Resort

10:00am PDT

Panel: Strengthening Medical Affairs’ Role in Clinical Trials: Optimizing Engagement for Trial Sucess
Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
  • Explore how Medical Affairs can foster lasting partnerships with investigator sites through effective patient recruitment and retention strategies, leveraging referral networks, and enhancing site engagement for trial success. 
  • Highlight how MSLs can utilize emotional intelligence, proactive site engagement, and collaboration with clinical teams to foster trust, improve communication, and align clinical and medical objectives for successful trial outcomes. 
  • Examine strategies for Medical Affairs to support investigator site and patient education, mitigate financial pressures, and collaborate with clinical teams to manage engagement and promote trials effectively, even with limited resources. 
  • Learn how Medical Affairs can drive patient-centered trial success by integrating patient advocacy, early product planning, and close collaboration with clinical teams to improve trial enrollment and engagement. 
  • Discuss how digital platforms, AI, and data analytics empower MSLs to improve efficiency, expand stakeholder reach, and facilitate meaningful cross-functional scientific collaborations. 
Speakers
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Matthew Bryant

Vice President of Medical Affairs, Boston Pharmaceuticals 
Dr. Matthew Bryant is the Vice President and Head of Medical Affairs at Boston Pharmaceuticals. He has 25 years of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industry experience developing and commercializing numerous new medicines in hepatology, gastroenterology, oncology... Read More →
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Will Chou

Vice President, Clinical Development & Medical Affairs, Reneo Pharmaceuticals
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Georgia Dangel, ANP-BC

Senior Medical Science Liaison, Genentech
Georgia Dangel is a highly accomplished Medical Science Liaison with over 20 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical and healthcare industry. She holds a MSN & BSN from Northeastern University and previously practiced as a Nurse Practitioner in the Breast Oncology Division at... Read More →
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Allison Trucillo, MD

Vice President, Medical Affairs, Avalyn Pharma
Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Town & Country Resort

10:00am PDT

Panel: From Big Data to Smart Marketing: Utilizing AI to Demystify Metrics
Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
In a world overflowing with metrics, making sense of disparate data from diverse partners and sources is one of pharma marketing's greatest challenges. This panel explores how AI is revolutionizing the way marketers analyze, interpret, and act on data. By leveraging advanced algorithms, marketers can harmonize fragmented metrics, uncover actionable insights, and craft smarter strategies that drive measurable impact.

  • Utilize AI to analyze and integrate data from multiple sources, ensuring consistent and accurate insights.
  • Transforming raw data into actionable predictions that inform the best path forward and deliver results.
  • Aligning data collection and measurement frameworks across partners to streamline reporting and decision-making.
Speakers
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Myles Lawless

Senior Director, Head of Digital & Omnichannel Marketing, Corcept Therapeutics
Myles currently leads digital marketing strategy, data-driven marketing automation and analytics, and omnichannel capabilities to elevate healthcare professional and patient disease education and commercialized brand engagement at Corcept Therapeutics.Myles is an accomplished leader... Read More →
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Tanvi Lodhia

Senior Manager on the US HCP NPP team, argenx
Tanvi Lodhia, PharmD, is a Senior Manager on the US HCP NPP team at Argenx, where she leads non-personal promotion (NPP) strategy and digital execution for CIDP. She is passionate about leveraging AI and data-driven insights to optimize marketing effectiveness. Currently, she is focused... Read More →
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Justin Molavi

Director, Commercial Strategy and Insights, Genentech
Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Town & Country Resort

10:00am PDT

Panel: Leadership and Executive Communications in the Evolving Media Landscape
Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
In today’s rapidly shifting media landscape, communicators face new challenges in amplifying messages from leadership and executive teams. From podcasts rising in influence to social media reshaping communication strategies, it’s crucial for communicators to adapt and evolve their approach. This panel will delve into how organizations can effectively navigate this dynamic environment, select the right channels, and tailor messaging to achieve corporate goals. This session will also examine how the rise of digital platforms has transformed leadership communications and how to balance costs, ROI, and reputational considerations when choosing the best opportunities.
Moderators
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James R Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP

Chief Strategy Officer, Tulane University, School of Medicine
James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP returned to Tulane in 2015 after establishing the open science functions for the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Janelia Research Campus, one of the most innovative experiments in scientific research. His career also includes functioning as a chemist... Read More →
Speakers
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Karen Castillo-Paff

Emmy Award-Winning Former Journalist and Corporate Communications Leader , Viatris
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Megan Driscoll

Founder & CEO, EvolveMKD
Founder. CEO. Visionary. VIP. This is how we think of Megan Driscoll today. But, her journey in PR started 20 years ago after graduating from the University of Chicago - where she was the first ever recipient of the Early Career Achievement Award - when she landed a role as an Account... Read More →
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Christine Englund

Head of Communications, Roche Diagnostics, Information Solutions
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Melinda Hutcheon

Senior Director, Corporate Communications, Sangamo
Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Town & Country Resort
  PR & Communications
  • QTAG PR&CommsFeaturedSession

10:30am PDT

Starting and Scaling: Insights from Investors & Founders
Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
Spinning out or starting a new biotech company requires navigating a complex ecosystem of funding, strategy, and execution. This panel will bring together capital partners and founders to explore what it takes to successfully launch and scale in today’s competitive environment.

From identifying the right opportunities to securing significant funding rounds, attendees will gain valuable perspectives on how to build a foundation for success.

Capital perspective: What investors are looking for in biotech startups and the strategies they prioritize for funding decisions.
Founder Insights: Lessons learned from serial founders on finding the right investors, preparing for fundraising, and building credibility in the market.
Getting Started: Practical advice for taking the first steps in spinning out or launching a biotech venture.
Speakers
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Brent Vaughan

Founder & CEO, Cognito Therapeutics
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Chris Lew

Principal, Rock Health
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Elaine Hamm

Founder, COO, Cadenza Bio
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Speaker TBD

Khosla Ventures
Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
Town & Country Resort

10:45am PDT

Networking Break Medical Affairs
Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:45am - 11:15am PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:45am - 11:15am PDT
Town & Country Resort

10:45am PDT

Networking Break Pharma Marketing
Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:45am - 11:15am PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:45am - 11:15am PDT
Town & Country Resort

10:45am PDT

Networking Break PR & Communications
Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:45am - 11:15am PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:45am - 11:15am PDT
Town & Country Resort

10:45am PDT

1:1 Curated Meetings with Event Partners
Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

11:15am PDT

Panel: The Strategic Importance of Aligning R&D and Commercial Objectives in Clinical Due Diligence
Wednesday April 30, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PDT
Integrating R&D and commercial perspectives during due diligence ensures strategic alignment, enhances market readiness, and maximizes long-term value.

  • Highlight the advantages of integrating R&D and commercial insights early in the due diligence process.
  • Ensure strategic alignment with market needs, patient demographics, and development pathways to maximize long-term value.
  • Define clear timelines and expectations for clinical program development and its connection to commercial success.
Speakers
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Brian Bronk

Head of Business Development, MS/Neurology, Rare & Rare Blood & Innovative Technologies, Sanofi
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Niels Emmerich

Vice President, Global Head Search & Evaluation, Abbvie
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Wyatt McDonnell

CEO & Founding Scientist, Infinimmune
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Bob Draper

Vice President, Innovation and Strategics Insights Hub Leader, Eli Lily
Wednesday April 30, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

11:15am PDT

Roundtables
Wednesday April 30, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PDT
Mastering FDA's SIUU Guidance for Medical Affairs Success 
  • Gain an in-depth overview of the FDA’s SIUU Guidance, focusing on its impact on medical communications and MSL responsibilities 
  • Learn best practices for maintaining ethical and transparent scientific engagement with HCPs and patients while ensuring regulatory compliance 
  • Discover practical tools and resources to help MSLs and medical affairs teams deliver valuable scientific insights without compromising regulatory standards 
 Byron Burnette, Ph.D, Executive Director, Oncology Field Medical, Gilead 
 
Building Bridges: Effective Partnerships Between Medical Affairs and Professional Societies 
  •  Learn how to align mutual goals and shared values with professional societies, identify the right partners to support your objectives, and understand practical steps to initiate collaborations and overcome common barriers. 
  • Explore strategies to gain leadership buy-in and demonstrate the impact and value of the work and hear insights on securing internal alignment and resources for successful partnerships. 
  • Discover best practices for sustaining productive partnerships with professional societies and discuss real-world examples of successful collaborations.
 Rosalind Fabunmi, Vice President, THV Medical Affairs, Edwards Life Sciences 
 
Medical Affairs' Role in Fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) in Healthcare 
  • Understand how Medical Affairs can drive a more equitable and inclusive healthcare system for all patients, regardless of their background or identity. 
  • Discover strategies for ensuring clinical trials and research reflect the diversity of the patient population. 
  • Learn how partnering with patient advocacy groups and community organizations can address DE&I challenges and improve access to care for underserved communities 
 Chirag ShahWW Neuropsychiatry Portfolio and LCM Lead, BMS 
Speakers
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Byron Burnette, Ph.D.

Executive Director - US Medical Affairs - Oncology Field Medical, Gilead Sciences
Byron is currently the Executive Director, Head of Oncology Field Medical at Gilead Sciences.   In this role, Byron partners with Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and US Strategy leads to develop and deploy field tactics that support the Gilead Oncology Portfolio and... Read More →
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Chirag Shah

WW Neuropsychiatry Portfolio and LCM Lead, BMS
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Rosalind Fabunmi, PhD

Vice President, THV Medical Affairs, Edwards Lifesciences
Wednesday April 30, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PDT
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11:15am PDT

Panel: From Setback to Strength: Navigating and Communicating During a Failed Clinical Trial
Wednesday April 30, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PDT
When faced with a failed trial, communication leaders must navigate a storm of questions, doubts, and concerns from investors, patients, employees, and the public. This panel will feature experienced communications professionals who have successfully managed the fallout of failed trials and lived to tell the tale. They’ll share practical strategies for addressing negative news, controlling the narrative, and maintaining confidence among key stakeholders.
  • Discover how to define success in moments of failure, rally employees, and ensure that everyone is aligned on the path forward.
  • Real-world anecdotes and stories will offer invaluable insights, from navigating investor calls and media inquiries to keeping the morale of employees high and inspired.
Moderators
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Stephanie Yao

Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications, Bicycle Therapeutics
Stephanie Yao is a strategic communications leader with more than 20 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical, federal government and healthcare non-profit industries. She currently serves as senior vice president, investor relations and corporate communications at Bicycle Therapeutics... Read More →
Speakers
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Angela Bitting

Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer, Twist Bioscience
As a senior communications executive with over twenty-five years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, Angela excels in crisp messaging and consistent communications, increasing visibility among key stakeholders, as well as carrying culture and communication throughout... Read More →
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Debbie Etchison

Executive Director, Head of Corporate Affairs, Alkeus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Debbie Etchison is a purpose-driven strategic communications professional with more than 20 years of in-house and PR agency experience in the pharmaceutical industry leading corporate communications, patient advocacy and engagement, first-in-class pharma product launches, disease... Read More →
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Erica V. Jefferson

Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs, ReCode Therapeutics
Ms. Jefferson has more than 20 years of broad communications and external affairs experience working in the federal government and the biotechnology sector.She joined ReCode Therapeutics in June 2024 as senior vice president, corporate affairs. In this role, Ms. Jefferson is responsible... Read More →
Wednesday April 30, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort
  PR & Communications
  • QTAG PR&CommsFeaturedSession

11:15am PDT

1:1 Curated Meetings with Event Partners
Wednesday April 30, 2025 11:15am - 12:30pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 11:15am - 12:30pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

12:00pm PDT

Partner Presentation
Wednesday April 30, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

12:00pm PDT

Partner Presentation
Wednesday April 30, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

12:00pm PDT

Networking Lunch BD&L
Wednesday April 30, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

12:30pm PDT

Networking Lunch Medical Affairs
Wednesday April 30, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

12:30pm PDT

Networking Lunch Pharma Marketing
Wednesday April 30, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

12:30pm PDT

Networking Lunch PR & Communications
Wednesday April 30, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

1:00pm PDT

Merger and Acquisition: A Perfect Storm of Strategy, Opportunity, and Negotiation
Wednesday April 30, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
With the US public markets virtually closed since 2022, merger and acquisition (M&A) is an attractive exit for biotechs and their shareholders. This session explores actionable strategies to plan for, build, and execute a successful M&A exit, and provide insights on what to expect once the transaction is complete.
  • Hear from founders about their M&A journey and post-transaction experiences.
  • Learn from strategics about how they assess potential M&A targets and what their internal workflow looks like.
  • Understand the crucial role service providers play in the M&A process.
 
Gain insights into navigating a M&A exit, from early-stage planning to final execution, and company integration.
Speakers
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Renee Williams

Executive Director, Woodside Capital Partners
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Prarthana Khanna

Senior Director, Transactions and M&A, Corporate Business Development, Eli Lily
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Jeff Raphael

Managing Partner, OmniScope Partners
Wednesday April 30, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

1:00pm PDT

Valuing Innovation: Addressing Challenges in Platform Deal Valuation
Wednesday April 30, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Gain insights into the complexities of valuing platform technologies, exploring methodologies to capture their full potential and manage uncertainties in deal-making.

  • Examine innovative approaches to assess the scalability and long-term value of platform technologies.
  • Explore strategies to align valuation expectations between partners in platform-focused collaborations.
  • Learn from case studies highlighting successful valuation frameworks for platform deals in emerging modalities.
Speakers
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Jakub Pijewski

VP US Commercial Strategy, Business Development and External Collaborations, GSK
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Cameron Pye

Co-Founder, Unnatural Products
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Lihua Zheng

Co-Founder and CEO, Z-Star Therapeutics
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Jae Won Kim

COO, VantAI
Wednesday April 30, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

1:30pm PDT

Incorporating the Patient Voice into Medical Affairs Strategies across the Drug Development Continuum
Wednesday April 30, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
  • Learn how patient involvement has grown from early advocacy efforts to today’s patient-centered approaches, shaping Medical Affairs' role in connecting with patient communities 
  • Explore ways to include patient insights at every stage of drug development, from discovery to commercialization, using tools like advisory boards and by collaborating cross-functionally 
  • Learn how Medical Affairs can partner with patients to create value, improve materials, and build stronger connections, and discover ways to enhance patient engagement within your organization 
Speakers
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Tricia Mullins

Executive Director, Global Head, Early Patient Engagement and Professional Societies, BeiGene
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Kristen Mosdell

Vice President, Head of Scientific Communications, BeiGene
Kristen Mosdell is currently Vice President, Head of Scientific Communications at BeiGene (note: company plans to change its name to BeOne Medicines, Ltd.). Her current role spans global publication planning, Medical Affairs training, digital and omnichannel strategies and content... Read More →
Wednesday April 30, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

1:30pm PDT

Case Study: From Strategy to Success: Launching a Breakthrough in Pediatric Oncology Therapy
Wednesday April 30, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
  • Describe the pre-launch process and how they built the necessary infrastructure, functions, and teams to support the transition to a commercial organization.
  • Harness unique insights and hear lessons learned from a biotech that recently launched its first commercial product and utilized an exclusive distribution network, to access near real-time, comprehensive patient data, enabling deeper insights into patient cohorts and optimizing marketing and sales strategies.
  • Recognize how to leverage an omnichannel marketing strategy utilizing real time alerts, AI tools, and traditional methods to identify likely patients and optimize physician engagement and content delivery.
Speakers
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Zev Handelman

Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Day One Biopharmaceuticals
Wednesday April 30, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

1:30pm PDT

Panel: Real Talk: Biotech Communicators Share Real Stories, Real Advice, & Real Solutions
Wednesday April 30, 2025 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
an Interactive ‘Ask the Experts’ style discussion
 
This unique, interactive panel brings together experienced leaders from across the biotech sector to answer your burning questions and share invaluable insights. Each panelist will introduce themselves, sharing their background, specialties, and a personal success story, before diving into an engaging discussion with the audience. This session will be a dynamic exchange, where real-world examples and practical advice are provided, and attendees are encouraged to ask questions live. Whether you're navigating challenges, seeking industry insights, or just eager to learn from seasoned professionals, this session promises an interactive and thought-provoking experience that blends expertise with storytelling.
Speakers
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Kelsey Grossman

Head of Corporate Communications, Orca Bio
Kelsey Grossman is a seasoned strategic communications leader with 15 years of experience in healthcare communications, specializing in brand management, corporate positioning, and external and internal engagement. As Head of Corporate Communications at Orca Bio, she built and established... Read More →
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Priyanka Shah

Founder and CEO, Elephant Head Communications, LLC
Priyanka is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Elephant Head Communications, LLC, a strategic life sciences communications consultancy. With over 18 years of experience in healthcare communications, Priyanka brings deep expertise in guiding life biopharma and biotech companies... Read More →
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Aron Feingold

Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications, Geron Corporation
Aron Feingold has over 15 years of experience in biotech and pharmaceutical strategic communications. She is currently the VP of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications at Geron, a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company pursuing therapies with the potential to extend... Read More →
Wednesday April 30, 2025 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

1:45pm PDT

Partner Presentation
Wednesday April 30, 2025 1:45pm - 2:15pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 1:45pm - 2:15pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

1:45pm PDT

Partner Presentation
Wednesday April 30, 2025 1:45pm - 2:15pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 1:45pm - 2:15pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

2:00pm PDT

Partner Presentation
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

2:00pm PDT

1:1 Curated Meetings with Event Partners
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

2:15pm PDT

Partner Presentation
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

2:15pm PDT

Case Study: Fauna Bio’s Strategic Collaboration with Lilly
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
In this session, Fauna Bio’s CEO/Founder will share the journey of how the company utilized its Convergence™ AI platform to forge a groundbreaking partnership with Eli Lilly. Attendees will learn how Fauna Bio’s approach to identifying novel obesity targets based on animal genomics is opening new frontiers in biotech innovation.

• Strategic Partnering: How Fauna Bio identified and approached Lilly as a collaborator to align their platform technology with a strategic pharma need.

• Innovative Science Meets Big Pharma: How the Convergence™ AI platform, inspired by hibernation biology, attracted attention from one of the leading players in obesity treatment.

• Lessons in Deal Structuring: A behind-the-scenes look at securing a deal with big pharma.


Speakers
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Ashley Zehnder

Co-Founder & CEO, Fauna Bio
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
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2:15pm PDT

CMC in Due Diligence: Avoiding Pitfalls and Driving Deals Forward
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
CMC plays a pivotal role in the success of partnerships and licensing deals. This session dives into how recent FDA actions are shaping due diligence, strategies to streamline cross-disciplinary communication, and best practices for handling early-stage products with limited CMC data.
  • The latest FDA actions impacting CMC due diligence.
  • Tips for effective collaboration across technical and business teams.
  • How to evaluate early-stage products when data is incomplete.


Speakers
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Jim Koers

Executive Director, CMC and Clinical Capabilities Business Development, Lilly
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
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2:30pm PDT

Panel: Creating a Unified Omnichannel Strategy: Fostering Seamless Collaboration Between Medical Affairs and Commercial Teams
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
    • Discuss how Medical Affairs and Commercial teams can align on messaging and strategies to ensure consistency across all customer touchpoints while maintaining compliance and scientific integrity. 
    • Identify practical tools, technologies, and workflows that streamline collaboration between Medical Affairs and Commercial teams, enabling an integrated omnichannel approach. 
    • Explore best practices for leveraging data-driven insights to personalize stakeholder engagement and measure the success of a unified omnichannel strategy 
Speakers
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Myles Lawless

Senior Director, Head of Digital & Omnichannel Marketing, Corcept Therapeutics
Myles currently leads digital marketing strategy, data-driven marketing automation and analytics, and omnichannel capabilities to elevate healthcare professional and patient disease education and commercialized brand engagement at Corcept Therapeutics.Myles is an accomplished leader... Read More →
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Divyesh Khetia, PharmD

Vice President, Head of Medical Channel Excellence, Pfizer
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Stevan Tomich

Lead Omni Channel Strategist for Medical Affairs Oncology, AbbVie
Stevan is a proud graduate of Butler University (Go Dawgs!) with a rich background in both large and small pharmaceutical environments, excelling in commercial and medical settings. His passion for the intersection of science and strategy has led him to his current role as the Oncology... Read More →
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Vangelis Vergetis, PhD

CEO, Epikast Inc.
Vangelis has been working in the intersection of healthcare, technology, and data science for more than 15 years.He started his career as a consultant at McKinsey and at Hakluyt, where he spent twelve years advising biopharmaceutical executives on several topics - particularly in... Read More →
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Donnie Wooten Jr. Pharm.D.

Global Head Strategic Medical Content & Omnichannel, Organon
Donnie Wooten, Jr., PharmD is currently serving as Head & Team Lead of the Strategic Medical & Channel, Analytics Metrics & Innovation, Field Medical COE group. In this role, he is responsible for driving Strategic Medical Content & Omni-Channel (SMCC)/ Field Medical Center of Excellence... Read More →
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
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2:45pm PDT

Case Study: PortrAIts of Cancer: Redefining Storytelling Through Art and AI
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:45pm - 3:15pm PDT
Join this engaging session to explore the journey behind the groundbreaking PortrAIts of Cancer™, a program developed by Arcus Biosciences, that utilizes digital tools, including artificial intelligence for storytelling. Learn how Arcus collaborated with the advocacy community to merge personal cancer stories and modern technology into visual images for sharing on social media. These one-of-a-kind portraits bring emotions to life and transcend the boundaries of the spoken word.
Through real-life examples and insights, this session will cover:
  • Key components to a successful corporate reputation program that prioritizes community needs
  • How to build a consortium of top-tier partners to meaningfully contribute to the patient community
  • Considerations for privacy, copyright, intellectual property and compliance within the evolving world of AI
  • Building trust and ownership internally to ensure program success and sustainability
This inspiring case study showcases how art, storytelling, and technology come together to create a transformative program with the power to move hearts, inspire trust, and strengthen connections in the cancer community.
Speakers
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Holli Kolkey

Vice President, Head of Corporate Affairs, Arcus Biosciences
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:45pm - 3:15pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

3:00pm PDT

1:1 Meetings for BD&L
Wednesday April 30, 2025 3:00pm - 4:15pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 3:00pm - 4:15pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

3:15pm PDT

"Meet the Speakers" Medical Affairs Networking break
Wednesday April 30, 2025 3:15pm - 3:45pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 3:15pm - 3:45pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

3:15pm PDT

Networking Break Pharma Marketing
Wednesday April 30, 2025 3:15pm - 3:45pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 3:15pm - 3:45pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

3:15pm PDT

Networking Break PR & Communications
Wednesday April 30, 2025 3:15pm - 3:45pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 3:15pm - 3:45pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

3:15pm PDT

1:1 Curated Meetings with Event Partners
Wednesday April 30, 2025 3:15pm - 4:30pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 3:15pm - 4:30pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

3:45pm PDT

Partner Presentation by Ostro
Wednesday April 30, 2025 3:45pm - 4:15pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 3:45pm - 4:15pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

3:45pm PDT

Roundtables
Wednesday April 30, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm PDT
Mastering FDA's SIUU Guidance for Medical Affairs Success 
  • Gain an in-depth overview of the FDA’s SIUU Guidance, focusing on its impact on medical communications and MSL responsibilities 
  • Learn best practices for maintaining ethical and transparent scientific engagement with HCPs and patients while ensuring regulatory compliance 
  • Discover practical tools and resources to help MSLs and medical affairs teams deliver valuable scientific insights without compromising regulatory standards 
 Byron Burnette, Ph.D, Executive Director, Oncology Field Medical, Gilead 
 
Building Bridges: Effective Partnerships Between Medical Affairs and Professional Societies 
  •  Learn how to align mutual goals and shared values with professional societies, identify the right partners to support your objectives, and understand practical steps to initiate collaborations and overcome common barriers. 
  • Explore strategies for crafting a compelling pitch to gain leadership buy-in, discuss ways to demonstrate the impact on quality improvement programs, and hear insights on securing internal alignment and resources for successful partnerships. 
  • Discover best practices for sustaining productive partnerships with professional societies, explore real-world examples of successful collaborations, and learn strategies to scale initiatives for broader stakeholder impact and industry-wide collaboration. 
 Rosalind Fabunmi, Vice President, THV Medical Affairs, Edwards Life Sciences 
 
Medical Affairs' Role in Fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) in Healthcare 
  • Understand how Medical Affairs can drive a more equitable and inclusive healthcare system for all patients, regardless of their background or identity. 
  • Discover strategies for ensuring clinical trials and research reflect the diversity of the patient population. 
  • Learn how partnering with patient advocacy groups and community organizations can address DE&I challenges and improve access to care for underserved communities 
 Chirag ShahWW Neuropsychiatry Portfolio and LCM Lead, BMS 
Speakers
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Byron Burnette, Ph.D.

Executive Director - US Medical Affairs - Oncology Field Medical, Gilead Sciences
Byron is currently the Executive Director, Head of Oncology Field Medical at Gilead Sciences.   In this role, Byron partners with Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and US Strategy leads to develop and deploy field tactics that support the Gilead Oncology Portfolio and... Read More →
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Chirag Shah

WW Neuropsychiatry Portfolio and LCM Lead, BMS
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Rosalind Fabunmi, PhD

Vice President, THV Medical Affairs, Edwards Lifesciences
Wednesday April 30, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

3:45pm PDT

Panel: Aligning Numbers and Narratives: Driving Confidence in Investor Relations
Wednesday April 30, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm PDT
As a company grows from pre-IPO to commercialization, the investor relations function must evolve to meet the demands of each stage. This session will explore the three key phases of IR development—from early-stage, small, and scrappy teams to structured functions supporting a commercialized public company. Gain actionable insights on building processes, defining roles, and scaling effectively to meet organizational needs at every stage of growth.
The three main stages discussed will be:
  • Pre-IPO: Managing communications and IR as a small, agile team with no commercial products and preparing to go public.
  • Clinical-Stage Public Company: Once public, separating functions like corporate comms and IR, while establishing structured processes such as quarterly earnings reporting.
  • Commercial Public Company: Scaling functions to include navigating the FDA, government affairs, and product communications, while navigating the complexities of revenue reporting and stakeholder engagement.
Speakers
avatar for Jason Awe, PhD, MBA

Jason Awe, PhD, MBA

Head of Corporate Communications and Investor Relations, Atara Biotherapeutics
Dr. Jason Awe serves as Head of Corporate Communications and Investor Relations at Atara Biotherapeutics, where he focuses on enterprise communication strategies and building Atara’s presence and relationships with the analyst and investor community in support of advancing the development... Read More →
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Kara Stancell

Head of Corporate Communications, LIBERTY Dental Plan
Kara J. Stancell is a public relations, investor relations and corporate communications veteran with over 25 years of professional healthcare/pharma/biotech communications experience, including serving as corporate spokesperson for public companies for over a decade.Kara is adept... Read More →
Wednesday April 30, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

4:15pm PDT

Panel: Biotech’s Strategic Shifts: Therapeutic Priorities Driving Deal-Making
Wednesday April 30, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm PDT
Dive into the therapeutic areas and innovation pipelines shaping the biotech industry’s current deal-making priorities, and uncover how companies are positioning themselves for scalable success.

  • Examine how therapeutic advancements in oncology, neurology, and rare diseases are influencing deal-making.
  • Explore the role of precision medicine and emerging modalities in shaping partnership priorities.
  • Learn how biotechs are leveraging R&D pipelines to create competitive differentiation.


Speakers
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Chris DeRespino

Chief Business Officer, 3T Biosciences
Chris DeRespino serves as chief business officer at 3T Biosciences, an industry leader in pHLA targeting biologics and target discovery. In this role, Mr. DeRespino is responsible for leading G&A functions including business development, finance & human resources. Previously, Mr... Read More →
avatar for Elaine Cheung

Elaine Cheung

Chief Business Officer, Moonwalk Bio
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David Brower

Chief Business Officer, Accent Therapeutics
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Dan Oliver

CEO & Co-Founder, Rejuvenate Bio
Wednesday April 30, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

4:15pm PDT

Panel: The New Language of Trust: Crafting Patient-Centric Pharma Campaigns
Wednesday April 30, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT
This panel dives into the art of creating meaningful patient engagement by integrating their voices from the start and building trust-based relationships that endure. Panelists will share actionable insights into working with advocacy groups, engaging underserved communities, and crafting campaigns that reflect patients' real challenges and aspirations.

  • Recognize the importance of partnering with patient advocacy organizations to amplify patient voices and address unmet needs and how to engage them authentically
  • Navigate the complexities of regulatory reviews (MLR/PRC) to develop compliant yet meaningful patient-focused initiatives.
  • Consider tailoring engagement strategies to meet patients where they are—physically, emotionally, and digitally—in today’s fragmented media landscape.
  • Evaluate how to balance innovative technologies with empathetic, human-centric approaches to strengthen patient relationships over the long term.
Moderators
avatar for Vera Toth-Fejel

Vera Toth-Fejel

U.S./Canada Patient Advocacy Medical Affairs, Gossamer Bio
Vera Toth-Fejel is an experienced biopharma leader with a proven track record in patient advocacy and marketing, including strategy and execution, advocacy development, patient engagement, product launches, Medical/Regulatory/Legal reviews and more. She focuses on collaboration and... Read More →
Speakers
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Silvia Hannaman

VP & General Manager, Endocrinology Franchise, Neurocrine Biosciences
Silvia Hannaman currently serves as Vice President & General Manager of the Endocrinology Franchise at Neurocrine Biosciences. She is responsible for strategy and leading the sales, marketing, and omnichannel engagement teams in support of a rare, endocrine program.Silvia joined Neurocrine... Read More →
avatar for Stacey McCarthy

Stacey McCarthy

Pulmonary Hypertension Patient
My Name is Stacey McCarthy and I was diagnosed March 26th, 2009 when I was just 37 years old. I was a single mom of a teenage boy and the sole provider. I had been a waitress working 6 days a week and actually loved what I was doing and was making decent money. Within two short months... Read More →
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Jenna Parenton

Director, Consumer Marketing, Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
Wednesday April 30, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT
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4:30pm PDT

Panel: Navigating Regulatory Complexity in Medical Affairs: Compliance, Market Access, and Value-Driven Strategies
Wednesday April 30, 2025 4:30pm - 5:15pm PDT
    • Discuss recent regulatory changes impacting Medical Affairs and how these changes allow Medicals to engage proactively and strategically, breaking down traditional barriers with commercial teams while remaining compliant 
    • Explore strategies for balancing compliance with market access by integrating HEOR to create unified, impactful value stories that support patient access and reimbursement goals 
    • Hear ways to redefine value by aligning scientific insights with economic outcomes, expanding beyond HCP engagement to include payers, patient advocacy, and partnerships with medical societies 
    • Learn how Medical Affairs can collaborate cross-functionally to navigate reimbursement challenges, streamline access, and ensure timely, affordable treatments for patients 
Speakers
avatar for Jamie Tobitt, PharmD

Jamie Tobitt, PharmD

Medical Value Liaison, Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc
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Jonathan Ploeger

Director, Health Evidence and Outcomes Liaisons Team Lead, Genmab
Wednesday April 30, 2025 4:30pm - 5:15pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

4:30pm PDT

Panel: Patient Advocacy as Your Super Weapon: Leveraging Collaboration for Impact
Wednesday April 30, 2025 4:30pm - 5:15pm PDT
Patient advocacy is at the heart of creating meaningful change in healthcare and while most have a patient advocacy team, this session will discuss what made the largest for patients and how to utilize these strategies authentically. This panel will explore how patient advocacy, when strategically integrated into your communication and engagement efforts, can be a game-changer for both patients and the companies. With a focus on real-world examples and innovative programs, this session will showcase how patient-centric communication can move beyond PR, genuinely supporting patients, caregivers, and communities in areas of significant medical need.
Moderators
avatar for Megan Humphreys

Megan Humphreys

Head of Corporate Affairs and Public Affairs, Rayze Bio
Megan Humphreys is a proven integrated communications and brand management leader with 15 years’ experience in media relations, go-to-market communications strategy development, strategic planning, corporate brand identity development and management, and communications channel alignment... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Becca Kornfeld

Becca Kornfeld

Global Public Affairs Head, Sanofi Neurology, Specialty Care
With a focus on and passion for improving patient outcomes and in strong partnership with external experts and community stakeholders, Becca has spearheaded the Sanofi Neurology Public Affairs team in support of the development of best-in-class medicines that slow or halt neurodegeneration... Read More →
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Jessica DiPaolo

Senior Director, Global Patient and Community Partnerships, AbbVie
Wednesday April 30, 2025 4:30pm - 5:15pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

5:00pm PDT

Chairperson's Closing Remarks
Wednesday April 30, 2025 5:00pm - 5:15pm PDT
Speakers
avatar for Mike Myers

Mike Myers

Associate Vice President, Lilly Research Labs, Due Diligence, Lilly
Wednesday April 30, 2025 5:00pm - 5:15pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

5:15pm PDT

Networking Reception by Syneos
Wednesday April 30, 2025 5:15pm - 6:15pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 5:15pm - 6:15pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

5:15pm PDT

Networking Reception by Syneos
Wednesday April 30, 2025 5:15pm - 6:15pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 5:15pm - 6:15pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

5:15pm PDT

Networking Reception by Syneos
Wednesday April 30, 2025 5:15pm - 6:15pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 5:15pm - 6:15pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

5:15pm PDT

Networking Reception by Syneos
Wednesday April 30, 2025 5:15pm - 6:15pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 5:15pm - 6:15pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

6:30pm PDT

Sunset Cruise
Wednesday April 30, 2025 6:30pm - 9:00pm PDT
Join us for an unforgettable evening on the Adventure Hornblower with Sunset Cruises San Diego.
The Adventure Hornblower offers magnificent views of the San Diego skyline from its 300-passenger sun deck. Panoramic windows throughout four unique salons allow you to enjoy these same views from the comfort of climate-controlled interiors. Socialize at one of the four bars, enjoy the state-of-the-art sound system, or dance the night away in the main salon.

The Adventure Hornblower features three decks and a length of 150 feet, with a spacious outer sun deck perfect for enjoying the San Diego weather. Don't miss out on this unique experience! We look forward to seeing you on board.

Wednesday April 30, 2025 6:30pm - 9:00pm PDT
Pier 1, Hornblower Landing 1800 N Harbor Dr San Diego, CA 92101
 
Thursday, May 1
 

8:00am PDT

Networking Breakfast BD&L
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am PDT
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am PDT
Town & Country Resort

8:00am PDT

Networking Breakfast Medical Affairs
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am PDT
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am PDT
Town & Country Resort

8:00am PDT

Networking Breakfast Pharma Marketing
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am PDT
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am PDT
Town & Country Resort

8:00am PDT

Networking Breakfast PR & Communications
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am PDT
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am PDT
Town & Country Resort

8:00am PDT

Registration BD&L
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

8:00am PDT

Registration Medical Affairs
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

8:00am PDT

Registration Pharma Marketing
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

8:00am PDT

Registration PR and Communications
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

8:45am PDT

Chairpersons Opening Remarks
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:45am - 9:00am PDT
Speakers
avatar for Mike Myers

Mike Myers

Associate Vice President, Lilly Research Labs, Due Diligence, Lilly
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:45am - 9:00am PDT
Town & Country Resort

8:45am PDT

Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:45am - 9:00am PDT
Speakers
avatar for Ralph Rewers

Ralph Rewers

Former Executive Director Medical Affairs, Gilead
A creative, achievement oriented professional with established performance at three pharma/biotech companies, progressing from a field based medical role to senior leadership level positions in more than 12 different therapeutic areas. Proven ability to create functions and communicate... Read More →
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:45am - 9:00am PDT
Town & Country Resort

8:45am PDT

Opening Remarks
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:45am - 9:00am PDT
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:45am - 9:00am PDT
Town & Country Resort

8:45am PDT

Chairperson's Opening Remarks
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:45am - 9:00am PDT
Speakers
avatar for Wendy Lund

Wendy Lund

Chief Client Officer, Health@WPP
Wendy rejoined WPP in a newly created role to ensure strong, global, WPP-level support for clients around the world and further differentiate, diversity, and expand WPP’s footprint in the transforming health sector.  With ongoing transformation in the healthcare sector, her goal... Read More →
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:45am - 9:00am PDT
Town & Country Resort

9:00am PDT

Exploring Capital Pathways: IPOs, Non-Dilutive Funding, SPACs, and Beyond
Thursday May 1, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
Let’s get into the changing dynamics of biotech and life sciences funding, examining the resurgence of IPOs, the role of non-dilutive funding, and the opportunities and challenges posed by SPACs. This session will explore strategies for navigating an increasingly competitive and volatile capital market to secure sustainable investments.

  • Analyze trends in IPOs, SPACs, mega-financing rounds, and private capital markets for life sciences companies.
  • Examine the growing role of non-dilutive funding sources, such as grants and government programs, in early-stage biotech development.
  • Discuss strategies to attract venture and institutional investors while balancing alternative financing opportunities.
  • Gain insights into timing, structuring, and executing successful exits or transformative funding strategies for biotech and pharma organizations
Speakers
avatar for Celestine

Celestine "Cee Cee" Schnugg

Managing Partner, Boom Capital Management
Thursday May 1, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
Town & Country Resort

9:00am PDT

Fireside Chat
Thursday May 1, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
Thursday May 1, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
Town & Country Resort

9:00am PDT

Fireside Chat
Thursday May 1, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
Thursday May 1, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
Town & Country Resort

9:00am PDT

Roundtables: Interactive Small Group Discussions
Thursday May 1, 2025 9:00am - 10:45am PDT
Roundtables: Interactive small group discussions - 3 rotations (30 minutes each)
We will have several different topics that attendees can select between and have an open discussion with a group leader to help facilitate the conversation. Then after 30 minutes, we will rotate, and attendees can select another topic and small group and have an open discussion and network with peers.
  • 30 minutes per group; 5 minutes to transition between groups
  • Roundtable 1 – 9:05 – 9:35 am
  • Roundtable 2 – 9:40 – 10:10 am
  • Roundtable 3 – 10:15 – 10: 45 am
  • Groups capped at 15 people including the moderator.

Topics:
  • Investor Relations: Metrics, Challenges, and Collaborative Solutions
  • Building the Workforce of Tomorrow: Attracting, Retaining, and Empowering Talent
  • Beyond the Pitch: How to Select and Work Effectively with Your Ideal Agency
  • Preparing for the Public Spotlight: What Private Companies Need to Know Before Going Public
  • Maximizing Impact as an N of 1: Communication Strategies for Solo Professionals in Biotech
Speakers
avatar for Melinda Hutcheon

Melinda Hutcheon

Senior Director, Corporate Communications, Sangamo
Thursday May 1, 2025 9:00am - 10:45am PDT
Town & Country Resort

9:30am PDT

Partner Presentation
Thursday May 1, 2025 9:30am - 10:00am PDT
Thursday May 1, 2025 9:30am - 10:00am PDT
Town & Country Resort

9:30am PDT

Presentation
Thursday May 1, 2025 9:30am - 10:00am PDT


Speakers
avatar for Jolan Terner-Rosenthal, Ph.D.

Jolan Terner-Rosenthal, Ph.D.

Executive Director, Publications, Mirum Pharmaceuticals
Jolan Terner-Rosenthal, PhD, is a Medical Affairs leader with more than 20 years of experience at large and small global biopharmaceutical companies. Dr. Terner-Rosenthal currently serves as Executive Director, Publications at Mirum Pharmaceuticals, a rare disease-focused company... Read More →
Thursday May 1, 2025 9:30am - 10:00am PDT
Town & Country Resort

9:30am PDT

Interactive Working Groups
Thursday May 1, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am PDT
Thursday May 1, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am PDT
Town & Country Resort

10:00am PDT

Panel: Post-Deal Alliance Management – Driving Long-Term Success
Thursday May 1, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Discover best practices for maintaining and maximizing value in partnerships post-deal.
  • Explore strategies for effective communication, governance, and resource allocation.
  • Learn how to identify and address early warning signs of partnership misalignment.
  • Gain insights into sustaining innovation and achieving long-term success in alliance management.

Speakers
avatar for Michael Palladinetti

Michael Palladinetti

Global Head of Business Development & Licensing, Sanofi
avatar for Han Lim

Han Lim

Chief Business Officer, DeepCure
avatar for Kim Raineri

Kim Raineri

CTO, Aspen Neurosciences
avatar for Ignacio Willats

Ignacio Willats

CoFounder, Mytos
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Syed Moinuddin

Senior Director, US Business Development and Strategic Partnerships, GSK
Thursday May 1, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
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10:00am PDT

The Evolution of MSL Metrics: Measuring Success Beyond KOL Interactions
Thursday May 1, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
  • Discover Modern Approaches to Measuring MSL Impact and how MSLs add value beyond KOL interactions through strategic insights, collaboration, and data-driven contributions 
  • Gain Insights into Innovative Metrics and new ways to measure MSL success, from scientific exchange quality to real-world evidence contributions and patient impact. 
  • Discuss Success Stories and Challenges and hear how organizations have updated MSL metrics, overcome barriers, and aligned strategies with business goals and patient needs. 
Speakers
avatar for Avni Patel, PharmD

Avni Patel, PharmD

Senior Director, Medical Affairs, Jazz Pharmaceuticals
avatar for Joanna Gonsalves

Joanna Gonsalves

Executive Director, Global Field Medical Excellence, Amgen
Thursday May 1, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
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10:15am PDT

Presentation: Strategic Agility in the Modern Marketing Ecosystem
Thursday May 1, 2025 10:15am - 10:45am PDT
This session explores how organizations can navigate ambiguity and maximize their marketing impact in a rapidly evolving landscape. This session examines agility both internally and externally, highlighting strategies for leveraging in-house teams to deliver cost control and brand consistency while balancing external partnerships for creativity and innovation. Attendees will gain insights into key considerations such as budget, organizational structure, and the trade-offs necessary to achieve alignment and impact in today’s complex marketing environment.
Speakers
avatar for Kevin Ryan

Kevin Ryan

Director, Integrated Experience Planning - Immunology, Novartis
Kevin brings a wealth of experience spanning 25 years in the pharmaceutical industry, encompassing a broad range of sales and marketing roles. His journey began with Glaxosmithkline in New York City, where he excelled in various general pharmaceutical sales positions before transitioning... Read More →
Thursday May 1, 2025 10:15am - 10:45am PDT
Town & Country Resort

10:45am PDT

Networking Break BD&L
Thursday May 1, 2025 10:45am - 11:15am PDT
Thursday May 1, 2025 10:45am - 11:15am PDT
Town & Country Resort

10:45am PDT

Networking Break Medical Affairs
Thursday May 1, 2025 10:45am - 11:15am PDT
Thursday May 1, 2025 10:45am - 11:15am PDT
Town & Country Resort

10:45am PDT

Networking Break Pharma Marketing
Thursday May 1, 2025 10:45am - 11:15am PDT
Thursday May 1, 2025 10:45am - 11:15am PDT
Town & Country Resort

10:45am PDT

Networking Break PR & Communications
Thursday May 1, 2025 10:45am - 11:15am PDT
Thursday May 1, 2025 10:45am - 11:15am PDT
Town & Country Resort

11:15am PDT

Strategic Exits: Mastering Divestments and Capital Reallocation
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:15am - 11:45am PDT
Gain insights into effective strategies for managing divestments and capital reallocation, with a focus on using diligence and deal structure to ensure smooth transitions and mitigate risks.
  • Explore deal structures and strategies that facilitate efficient and "graceful" exits from partnerships or assets.
  • Learn how comprehensive diligence can guide decisions and maximize value throughout the entire lifecycle of a deal.
  • Identify common pitfalls and best practices for navigating divestment or termination scenarios effectively.
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:15am - 11:45am PDT
Town & Country Resort

11:15am PDT

Panel: Empowering Employees as Authentic Brand Ambassadors
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PDT
Employees who are proud of their workplace and engaged in the company’s mission can be your most impactful advocates. However, encouraging them to share their enthusiasm authentically and responsibly on social media poses unique challenges for corporate communicators—especially in regulated industries like biotech and pharmaceuticals. This panel will explore how corporate communications teams can inspire and support employees to amplify the company’s message while staying true to its values.
 
  • Discover how to empower your workforce as enthusiastic ambassadors and strengthen your company’s reputation from the inside out.
  • Equip employees with tools, templates, and resources that make it easy to share their personal stories in a way that resonates with audiences.
  • Develop creative campaigns to engage employees, build enthusiasm among employees to champion your brand on their personal platforms and consider how to strike a balance between authenticity and compliance.
  • Highlight successful examples of employee-led initiatives that enhanced brand visibility and learn actionable strategies for turning your workforce into your most trusted and effective brand evangelists.
Speakers
avatar for Erin Murphy

Erin Murphy

Executive Director, Head of Corporate Affairs, Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Erin Murphy currently serves as Executive Director and Head of Global Corporate Affairs at Mirum Pharmaceuticals, a rare disease company based in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, she oversees the global communications programs as well as patient advocacy. Erin cut her teeth... Read More →
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

11:15am PDT

1:1 Curated Meetings with Event Partners
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

11:15am PDT

Workshop- AI in Action: Practical Strategies for MSLs to Enhance Engagement and Insights
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:15am - 12:30pm PDT
  •  Learn how to leverage AI tools to convert complex scientific papers into engaging podcasts and digestible formats for easier dissemination. 
  • Discover AI-driven techniques to analyze key opinion leader (KOL) interests, preferences, and emerging trends for more impactful interactions. 
  • Explore how AI can streamline pre-call research, synthesize key data points, and enhance strategic preparation for KOL engagements. 
Speakers
avatar for Ralph Rewers

Ralph Rewers

Former Executive Director Medical Affairs, Gilead
A creative, achievement oriented professional with established performance at three pharma/biotech companies, progressing from a field based medical role to senior leadership level positions in more than 12 different therapeutic areas. Proven ability to create functions and communicate... Read More →
avatar for Patrina Pellett, PhD

Patrina Pellett, PhD

MSL Excellence Lead, MSL Mastery
Patrina is a dynamic and experienced Medical Affairs leader dedicated to helping MSLs and Medical Affairs teams unlock their full potential. As the Training Lead for MSL Mastery, she designs and delivers customized training programs that enhance strategic thinking, relationship-building... Read More →
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:15am - 12:30pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

11:45am PDT

Beyond ‘What’s Market’: Strategic Insights for Life Sciences Licensing Negotiations
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:45am - 12:15pm PDT
In life sciences licensing and collaboration agreements, business leaders often rely on legal teams to negotiate key terms that have significant financial implications. However, many such negotiations devolve into trading points, relative to often-imprecise, aggregated perceived “market terms”, rather than addressing the underlying economic or product rationales. This session will empower business leaders to better understand and thereby aptly spearhead such critical agreement terms’ negotiations, bridging the gap between negotiation tactics and strategic business outcomes.

  • How to analyze and address the economic or product rationales behind common licensing and collaboration agreements’ terms, such as payment offsets or IP constructs.
  • Strategies for aligning business goals with legal negotiations to ensure swift agreement terms resolutions.
  • In-depth advice for business leaders to actively participate in resolving key licensing issues.

Speakers
avatar for Jimmy Zhuang

Jimmy Zhuang

Assistant General Counsel, Business Development, Novo Nordisk
Jimmy Zhuang is the Assistant General Counsel for Global Business Development at Novo Nordisk. For Novo Nordisk, Jimmy leads the company’s high-profile complex transactions for partnering and fostering external innovation, in particular research and development collaborations, IP... Read More →
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:45am - 12:15pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

12:00pm PDT

Fireside Chat
Thursday May 1, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm PDT
Thursday May 1, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

12:15pm PDT

Chairperson’s Closing Remarks and Event Conclusion
Thursday May 1, 2025 12:15pm - 12:30pm PDT
Speakers
avatar for Mike Myers

Mike Myers

Associate Vice President, Lilly Research Labs, Due Diligence, Lilly
Thursday May 1, 2025 12:15pm - 12:30pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

12:15pm PDT

Panel: Built In or Bought Out? Weighing the Pros and Cons of In-House vs. Outsourcing
Thursday May 1, 2025 12:15pm - 1:00pm PDT
As the marketing landscape grows more complex, companies face a pivotal decision: should they build an in-house marketing agency or partner with an external agency? This session explores the strategic considerations, benefits, and trade-offs of both approaches, with insights from industry leaders who have navigated this critical choice.Panelists will provide real-world examples of how they evaluated their options, adapted to changing needs, and achieved marketing excellence—whether by retaining talent internally, leveraging external expertise, or employing a hybrid model.

  • Review the case for outsourcing an agency and outline how external agencies bring creative innovation, insights from other industries, and scalability to pharma marketing campaigns.
  • Examine how in-house teams can deliver cost control, brand consistency, and a deeper understanding of company goals to maximize impact.
  • Evaluate key considerations such as budget, organizational needs, brand structure, and the trade-offs between internal alignment and external creativity.
Thursday May 1, 2025 12:15pm - 1:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

12:30pm PDT

Chairperson’s Closing Remarks
Thursday May 1, 2025 12:30pm - 12:45pm PDT
Speakers
avatar for Ralph Rewers

Ralph Rewers

Former Executive Director Medical Affairs, Gilead
A creative, achievement oriented professional with established performance at three pharma/biotech companies, progressing from a field based medical role to senior leadership level positions in more than 12 different therapeutic areas. Proven ability to create functions and communicate... Read More →
Thursday May 1, 2025 12:30pm - 12:45pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

12:30pm PDT

Chairperson’s Closing Remarks
Thursday May 1, 2025 12:30pm - 12:45pm PDT
Speakers
avatar for Wendy Lund

Wendy Lund

Chief Client Officer, Health@WPP
Wendy rejoined WPP in a newly created role to ensure strong, global, WPP-level support for clients around the world and further differentiate, diversity, and expand WPP’s footprint in the transforming health sector.  With ongoing transformation in the healthcare sector, her goal... Read More →
Thursday May 1, 2025 12:30pm - 12:45pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

12:30pm PDT

Networking Lunch BD&L
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