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2nd Annual EAST COAST-WEST COAST CRO/CMO US Summit

Reporter: Aviva Lev-Ari, PhD, RN

 

Bridging the World’s Most Robust R&D Ecosystems & Meeting Their Leaders

  

Organizers:

• BVS
• SHELLEYCO

 

ABOUT THE SUMMIT

The 2nd Annual EAST COAST-WEST COAST   CRO/CMO US Summit is a unique program developed to build a bridge between the world’s three largest life science clusters: San Francisco, Boston, and San Diego.   This program aims to develop and foster relationships between the communities, and allow for a discussion of the important issues facing our industry.

This event is ideal for scientists, sourcing specialists, and entrepreneurs throughout all stages in the development of a commercialized drug. Attendees will network with and learn from researchers from both the sponsor and provider companies about successful ways to accelerate drug development.

 

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?

 

MASTER integrating internal and external resources for smooth tech transfer between teams

 

EVALUATE how dedicated specialists enable flexible and rapid project prioritization

 

LEARN from industry leaders what works, what doesn’t when working with CRO/CMOs

 

DISCOVER how specialized service partners can help your program keep to timeline

 

 

AGENDA

 

3:30 PM Registration & Networking in Exhibit Area

 

4:00 PM Speed Dating—A Rapid Approach for Initial

Partnering Discussions

 

5:00 PM Welcome Remarks

Opening Presentation by Pharmorphix

Case Studies by Toxikon & Charles River Labs and two of their clients.

Industry & Expert Panel Discussions:

• Biotech Executives Orchestrating External

Distributed Resources

• US CROs are Working Together to Provide a More

Integrated Resource

• VCs will discuss the Value of Local vs.

International CRO/CMOs

 

6:30 PM Dinner, Dessert & Networking in Exhibit Area

 

Speakers Include:

• Pam Gardner, President & CEO, BVS
• Shelley Amster, Founder & Principal, ShelleyCO
• BIOCOM CRO CMO Group Representatives
• Chris Worrall PhD, Pharmorphix®, a Division of Sigma-Aldrich
• Laxman Desai, President & CEO, Toxikon
• Stephanie Shi, PhD, Integrated Sourcing Lead, Pfizer
• J. David Enloe Jr., President & CEO, Ajinomoto Althea In
• Tracy (Lawhon) Parrott, Chief Development Officer, Tragara Pharmaceuticals
• EVENT SPONSORS

 

CLICK HERE & REGISTER TODAY!

Thursday, October 23, 2014

3:30 PM – 8:00 PM

 

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

4240 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037

 

 

ATTENDANCE FEES:

Attendee Fee: $50.00

Service Providers Not Exhibiting: $100.00

EXHIBITOR FEE: $850

Sponsorships still available

Contact pam.gardner@bvsweb.com for further details

 

+50 EXHIBITORS

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