IFB masterclass Biotechnology:
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IFB-Masterclass Biotechnology: second edition in
2010-2011

How to succeed as a bio-entrepreneur ?

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The second edition of the IFB Masterclass Biotechnology is set up to help  managers, entrepreneurs and starters in translating their biotech inspirations into successful business ideas. The class focuses on the managerial and entrepreneurial skills for those who approach biotechnology in a entrepreneurial way.

The class treats subjects like intellectual property management (patent portfolio, patent life cycle, licensing and litigation), models of financing (3Fs, government, VC, IPO …), financial management, communication, legislation and regulation (national, European, EMEA), negotiation skills and deal making … all within the framework of the biotech business. All courses are being taught by experienced professionals, entrepreneurs, financiers and Top-opinion leaders in the biotech sector. Click here to see  the Faculty Members.

For details see under:
 When?  Topics? Speakers?    
28-29/10/10




From discovery to
patent to biotech company


Désiré Collen
France Fannes
Johan Van Hemelrijck
Ann Van Gysel
Leo Neels
Liesbeth Weynants
Rudy Dekeyser
KULeuven
BioWin
Bio.be

Flanders.bio
Pharma.be
Nautadutilh
VIB
02-03/12/10







How to become an
established life science
company
 


Frank Landolt
Carla Schoonderbeek
Marjorie Gobert
Marc Mertens
Dirk Reyn
Chris Van Den Broucke
Annie Hubert
Johan De Rycker
Ablynx
Nautadutilh
Pharma.be
Bird & Bird
Movetis

Amgen

Amgen
Tiense Suiker/ ULB
27-28/01/11


Crucial for success:
financing & deal making
Patrick Van Beneden
Eva-Lotta Allan
Dirk Van Poucke
GIMV

Ablynx
UGent
03-04/03/11



Exit strategies, products
on the market and
the future
Herman Spolders

Brunio Flamion
Roch Doliveux
Ann Dhoore
Paul Stoffels
Former OncoMethylome S.
EMA/ CRM
UCB
Amgen
Johnson&Johnson

Furthermore, the Masterclass offers numerous opportunities for building new networks. The meetings provide the ideal platform to exchange and/or test ideas and experiences with colleagues and experts.

The Masterclass is composed of 4 modules of 2 days (residential) and will be taught in English. A visit to the prodcution site of Genzyme will be organised during the course.

Who will benefit from the Masterclass ?

  • Company leaders and middle management from pharmaceutical companies who want to increase their knowledge of the biotech business;
  • Company leaders and management of small and medium size biotech enterprises (SME’s);
  • Middle management of larger biotech companies who want to acquire the necessary knowledge to progress;
  • The ever-increasing group of employees active at the edge of research and business development;
  • Researchers at universities or research institutes who want to start their own biotech company; 
  • Managers of incubators and public institutions responsible for turning research into business;
  • Managers in venture capital companies and financial institutions; 
  • Service companies who wish to know where they can help biotech enterprises;
  • Authorities who want to understand the opportunities of biotechnology …

        … and many more.
What will the Masterclass bring you ?

  • Insight into the specifics of the life science business and the driving forces behind the fast evolution in the biotech industry; 
  • Getting to know the ideas and visions from opinion leaders in the field;
  • Learn from past experience on the ingredients for success and/or the components leading to failure;
  • Recognize current trends and prepare for the future; 
  • Implement successful strategies in dealing with investors, authorities, employees and the public; 
  • Develop your negotiation style and deal making capabilities;
  • Enlarge your network …

       … and much more.
History
  • With over 16 years of experience, the Institute for Pharmaceutical Business Administration (IFB – www.ifbseminars.be) is one of the most reputed health care seminar and training providers for managers and professionals in life sciences in Belgium.
  • The Masterclass was instigated by NautaDutilh and Bio.be. We thank them for their inspiration and creativity.
Click here for the programme

Click here for the Faculty members


Practical info:
  • Timing:             
    • Module 1:  October 28-29, 2010 (Thursday & Friday)
    • Module 2:  December 2-3, 2010 (Thursday & Friday)
    • Module 3:  January 27-28, 2011 (Thursday & Friday)
    • Module 4:  March 3-4, 2011 (Thursday & Friday)
  • Location:  Salons Waerboom, Groot-Bijgaarden – Grand-Bigard – Brussels, www.waerboom.com
  • Fee: 
    • Seminar cost € 3950, excl 21 % VAT 
      • Fee can be split over 2010-2011 if wanted 
      • Members of Bio.be, BioWin, Flanders.bio, Pharma.be: 
        • A discount of 5 %  of the seminar cost
        • A free year subscription to Pharma Café (see www.ifbseminars.be
        • A free entry to the yearly networkmeeting Pharma (active since more than 16 years) (Authorities, Sick funds,  Pharmaceutical Industry, Wholesalers, pharmacists, doctors and other Care providers.)
        • A discount of 10 % to other IFB Seminars (see www.ifbseminars.be)
      • Non profit organisations:  information and conditions:  martine.wouters@ifbseminars.be
    • Hotel costs: € 1295 (all in for 4 residential modules of 2 days, under reservation of price increases of th Waerboom)
  • Maximum number of participants: 25 
  • Information: Martine Wouters (Managing Director IFB):               Mobile: 0032/498 11 01 14  martine.wouters@ifbseminars.be
Do you want to subscribe? Click here. Cancellation are only accepted in writing. Costs can be charged in case of  cancellation between 3 and 1 month before the start of the course: 25 % of the seminar cost is due then. If cancellation less than 1 month before the start of the course, the full seminar cost will be charged plus part of the due hotel costs. Absence will not be reimbursed. An absent participant can be replaced by a collegue after notification of IFB.