Research & Development MasterClass
February 11 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
This immersive session is designed for healthcare and life sciences entrepreneurs aiming to optimize their R&D process. You’ll learn from top pharma executives, consultants, and business leaders on how to:
- Build a fundable R&D plan
- Maximize venture value
- Scale your innovation effectively
Whether you’re refining a new product or seeking insights for growth, this masterclass will provide actionable takeaways to fuel your journey
We are offering you a discount code, EARLY, for 20% off the registration fee.
You may participate in-person or virtually. The R&D Masterclass is a one day course, taking place at innolabs in Long Island City, New York. innolabs is accessible via the G, 7, E, and M Subway lines, with a 24-hour parking garage located across the street.
Sessions
8:45AM-9:00AM Welcome & Introductions with Chao Zheng, Boehringer Ingelheim
9:00AM-9:45 Meaningful Milestones in an R&D Program with Bijan Biyat
9:45 –10:30 AM Pharma Decision Metrics for Research Spending
10:30-10:45AM Break
10:45-11:30 AM R&D Milestone Exercise with Bijan Biyat and Brendan Rae, Innovene Therapeutics
11:30AM-12:10 PM GO/NO GO Decision points by R&D stage with Lambert Edelmann, Click Therapeutics and Chao Zheng, Boehringer Ingelheim
12:10PM-12:45PM Alternative Early Exits with Martin Krusin, Entero Therapeutics, Uday Khire, Cheminpharma, and Choukri Ben Mamoun, Yale University and Virtus Therapeutics. Moderated by Chris Garabedian, Xontogeny and PXV Fund
12:45-1:30PM Lunch
1:30PM-2:15 How Research is Optimized by Operations with Chat Desilva, BioCentriq
2:15PM-3:15PM Patents and IP Strategy with Craig Kenesky, Wilson Sonsini
3:15-3:30PM Break
3:30-4:15PM How Research is Optimized by Incubators with Glennis Mehra, Biolabs, Hamdi Cavusoglu, Merck, and Vallen Graham, Novetur
4:15PM-5:00PM Case Study – How did this deal go forward?
5:00PM-5:10PM Wrap Up