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Pharma Partnering Summit Conference


Boston, MA, USA - 15th & 16th Oct 2025

The Pharma Partnering Summit is an international event focused on Business Development & Licensing deals, R&D Collaborations, Investment & Fundraising, Alliances, M&A, as well as Deal-making Opportunities in the broader aspect within Pharma Biotech Ecosystem.

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Discover the Latest Trends, Products & Partners. Collaborate & Develop Your Business.

Pharma Biotech conference



Who will you meet?

Business Development & Licensing (BD&L) | Search & Evaluation | External Innovation | Alliance Management | Joint Ventures | Research Collaborations | Transactions M&A | Deal Sourcing | Buying Assets | Scientific Licensing | Technology Transfer | Financing | Investing | Raising Capital | Law & IP | Commercialisation

Pharma Partnering Summit Conference
Pharma Partnering Summit Conference
Pharma Partnering Summit Conference


Dealmaking Opportunities

(Pharma / Biotech)
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Agenda Highlights



The agenda is structured for the needs of Pharma & Biotech Senior Executives. The US Summit 2025 aims to help companies to expand their network by meeting Targeted Audience and put together deals to develop their business. Don't miss this opportunity and be a part of this excitng journey to create a healthier world by boosting Innovations through collaborations.

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Day 1 - 15th Oct 2025

08:15 - 08:55 | Registration:
Selection of Coffee, Tea & Breakfast Pastries.
08:55 - 09:00 | Chairman's Address
09:00 - 09:15 | Keynote Presentation
09:15 - 09:45 | Panel Discussion 1:
Understanding and Satisfying Needs
When Negotiating a Deal
  • Valuation and Financial Structure: Balancing Risk and Reward.
  • Alignment of Strategic Interests: Identifying Mutual Objectives.
  • Cultural and Operational Synergy: Ensuring Smooth Collaboration.
  • Navigating Intellectual Property (IP) and Regulatory Considerations.
09:45 - 10:30 | Company Showcasing:
Presentations by Sponsoring Pharma Biotechs.
10:30 - 11:00 | Mid-Morning Coffee Break:
Selection of Coffee, Tea, Soft Drinks & Assorted Snacks.
11:00 - 11:30 | Panel Discussion 2:
Developing Trends & Therapeutic Areas to Watch
Build, Buy or Partner Where is The Money?
  • Investment Trends Shaping the Biopharma Landscape.
  • Emerging Therapeutic Areas: What’s Next in the Pipeline?
  • Build vs. Buy vs. Partner: Strategic Approaches to Growth.
  • Regulatory & Market Access Challenges, Navigating Success Pathways.
11:30 - 12:00 | Panel Discussion 3:
Deal Making Between Biotech & Big Pharma
What Each Side Should Know
  • Cultural Fit and Alignment of Values.
  • Best Practices for Due Diligence and Risk Assessment.
  • Communicating and Negotiating with Potential Partners.
  • Effective Strategies for Identifying and Selecting Partners.
12:00 - 13:00 | Company Showcasing:
Presentations by Sponsoring Pharma Biotechs.
13:10 - 14:00 | Lunch Break:
Hot Buffet Lunch will be Served.
16:00 - 16:30 | Afternoon Coffee Break:
Selection of Coffee, Tea, Soft Drinks & Assorted Snacks.
14:00 - 18:00 | Networking
Pre-Arranged One-2-One Meeting & Networking.

Day 2 - 16th Oct 2025

08:30 - 08:55 | Registration:
Selection of Coffee, Tea & Breakfast Pastries.
08:55 - 09:00 | Chairman's Address
09:00 - 09:15 | Keynote Presentation
09:15 - 09:45 | Panel Discussion 4:
Partnering with Big Pharma
More Effective & Productive or Just More Complicated?
  • Access to Resources, Expertise, and Global Reach.
  • Bureaucracy, Decision-Making, and Cultural Differences.
  • Balancing Power Dynamics and Ensuring Equitable Partnerships.
  • Maximizing Innovation and Agility While Leveraging Capabilities.
09:45 - 10:30 | Company Showcasing:
Presentations by Sponsoring Pharma Biotechs.
10:30 - 11:00 | Mid-Morning Coffee Break:
Selection of Coffee, Tea, Soft Drinks & Assorted Snacks.
11:00 - 11:30 | Panel Discussion 5:
Best Practices in Structuring Deals
Preparing for When Things Go Well But Also When Things Go Wrong
  • Clearly Defined Exit Strategies.
  • Structuring Deals for Long Term Success and Flexibility.
  • Incorporating Contingency Mechanisms for Managing Risks.
  • Embedding Flexible Response Strategies to Address Changes.
11:30 - 12:00 | Panel Discussion 6:
Building Relationship Flexibility and Role Clarity
in Structuring Large & Small Company Deals
  • Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Role Definition and Flexibility.
  • Flexibility in Deal Structuring Without Compromising Core Objectives.
  • Communication/Governanc, Allowing Flexibility, Avoiding Role Confusion.
  • Define Roles & Responsibilities While Encouraging Adaptability.
12:00 - 13:00 | Company Showcasing:
Presentations by Sponsoring Pharma Biotechs.
13:10 - 14:00 | Lunch Break:
Hot Buffet Lunch will be Served.
15:30 - 16:00 | Afternoon Coffee Break:
Selection of Coffee, Tea, Soft Drinks & Assorted Snacks.
14:00 - 18:00 | Networking
Pre-Arranged One-2-One Meeting & Networking.


Previous Speakers


Speaker 1

Carla Bauer

Director BD&L
Oncology Search & Evaluation

Merck

Speaker 2

Jack Wu

Senior Director
Search & Evaluation

Takeda

Speaker 4

Irene Blat

Senior Director
Search & Evaluation

Servier Pharmaceuticals

Speaker 3

Yan Jiang

Senior Director
BD&L

Bayer

Speaker 5

Vincent Schmitt

Senior Director
Business Development

Sanofi

Speaker 6

Beatriz (Bea) Gadala-Maria

Senior Director
BD&L

AstraZeneca

Speaker 7

Vishal Saxena

Senior Director
BD & Alliance

Bristol Myers Squibb

Speaker 8

Elena Diez Cecilia

Senior Director
External Innovation

Janssen

Speaker 5

Masha Kurbatova

Senior Director
Global Partnering Oncology

Ipsen

Speaker 6

Gadi G. Bornstein

Senior Director
External Innovation

Johnson & Johnson

Speaker 8

Natalia Ulyanova

Director
Business Development Oncology

Astellas Pharma

Speaker 7

Jukka Muhonen

Vice President
Global BD & Alliance Mgt

Orion Corporation








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Company Showcasing:

Showcase your assets, innovations and cutting-edge solutions with a targeted 15 minutes presentation and gain direct visibility to influence highly engaged audience of decision-makers and experts.

Exhibition:

Exhibit your solutions and Elevate your brand at our premier conference with direct access to connect with industry leaders and key decision-makers to drive new partnerships!

Pre-Arranged One-2-One Meetings:

Maximize your networking potential with our one-to-one prearranged meetings platform by scheduling meetings in advance, ensuring productive conversations and actionable outcomes at the conference.