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Pharma Partnering Summit Conference


San Diego, CA, USA - 14th & 15th May 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 - 14th May 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:
Building Relationship Flexibility and Role Clarity
in Structuring Large & Small Company Deals
  • Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Role Definition and Flexibility.
  • Defining Roles and Responsibilities Clearly While Allowing Adaptability.
  • Communication to Encourage Flexibility While Avoiding Role Confusion.
  • Fostering Flexibility in Deal Structuring Without Compromising Objectives.
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:
Best Practice in Structuring Deals
Preparing for when Things go Well but also When Things go Wrong.
  • Key Clauses to Include in Deal Structures for Risk Mitigation.
  • Importance of Proactive Contingency Planning for "what-if" Scenarios.
  • Revenue Sharing, Milestone Payments & IP Ownership in Successful Deal.
  • Renegotiation or Pivoting in both Successful & Difficult Circumstances?
11:30 - 12:00 | Panel Discussion 3:
Deal Making: What is on Trend
What is Off Trend, and What is Coming Next?
  • The Role of Emerging Markets in Shaping Future Deals.
  • Deal Structures and Approaches that are Becoming Less Attractive.
  • Changes that may Influence Future Deals, and How to Position Yourself
  • Current Trends & Strategic Partnerships, What is Driving Today's Deals.
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 - 15th May 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:
Deal making Between Biotech & Big Pharma
What Each Side Should Know, Understanding & Satisfying The Needs.
  • Valuation and Financial Structure: Balancing Risk and Reward.
  • Alignment of Strategic Interests: Identifying Mutual Objectives.
  • Cultural and Operational Synergy: Ensuring Smooth Collaboration.
  • Power Dynamics & Decision-Making in Biotech-Pharma Collaborations.
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:
Choosing The Partner of Choice
that Aligns with Company Goals.
  • Key Factors to Consider Assessing a Potential Partners.
  • Role of Flexibility & Adaptability in Successful Partnerships.
  • Measuring Success of a Partnership Beyond Financial Performance.
  • Balancing Innovation & Risk when Selecting an Emerging Therapeutic.
11:30 - 12:00 | Panel Discussion 6:
Exploring the Key Pieces Involved
In Creating Successful Deals & Partnerships.
  • Ensuring Mutual Benefit Roadmap that Aligns with Growth Strategies.
  • Negotiating Deal & Finding the Balance Between Flexibility and Control.
  • Identifying the Right Partner, Key Criterias for Selecting Strategic Allies.
  • Managing Partnership Dynamics, Communication and Conflict Resolution.
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

Denis Brusnikin

Head of BD
& Licensing

Bayer

Speaker 2

Laura E Collins

Senior Director
Business Development

AstraZeneca

Speaker 3

Mark Stencik

Executive Director
BD & Licensing

Merck

Speaker 4

Dan Zheng

Senior Director
BD & External Innovation

Takeda

Speaker 5

Anu Daniel

Director
Search & Evaluation

Sanofi

Speaker 6

Christian Thomsen

Global Head
CNS - BD&L

Boehringer Ingelheim

Speaker 7

Jordan Gass

Senior Director
Global Partnering

Ipsen

Speaker 8

Lesley Stolz

Vice President
Early Innovation Partnering

Johnson & Johnson Innovation

Speaker 5

Jukka Muhonen

Vice President
Global BD & Alliance Mgt

Orion Corporation

Speaker 6

John Wang

Senior Vice President
US BD Head

Simcere Pharmaceutical Group

Speaker 7

Natalia Ulyanova

Director
Oncology BD

Astellas Pharma

Speaker 8

Daniyal Hussain

Executive Director
Business Development

GSK








Venue




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San Diego Marriott Del Mar

11966 El Camino Real
San Diego, CA 92108,
United States
Tel: +1 858-523-1700

Shipping & Storage: Hotel is not responsible for storage or materials handling. Please ensure that prior arrangements for storage or materials handling have been made with hotel before any shipment of materials to the Hotel. Packages will arrive no more than three (3) business days prior to event. Each box/package sent will be charged in accordance with the following:
• Standard-sized boxes (11 ½” W x 18” L x 10” H) up to twenty pounds (20lbs.) will be charged at ten dollars ($10.00), per box.
• Oversized boxes larger than a standard size box and weighing more than twenty pounds (20lbs.) will be charged at thirty-five dollars ($35.00), per box.
• Additional charges may be applied depending on the size and weight and solely at Hotel’s discretion.
• Crate/Equipment Cases will be charged one hundred and twenty-five dollars ($125.00), per item.
• Pallets and boxes weighting more than one hundred pounds (100lbs.) will be charged at two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00), per item..

Parking: Self-Parking available for the conference attendees during Summit for $25 per day. $35 Valet daily.

Rooms Reservation:The Pharma Partnering US Summit 2025 has arranged special discount rates of $259 USD per night for the Conference participants. This rate is Valid until 13th April 2025. Guests will be able to make reservations with 18% conference discount after 13th April 2025.

Please use the following link to book your Room at San Diego Marriott Del Mar. Pharma Partnering Summit - Room Reservation.
Last Day to Book: 13th April, 2025




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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.