IFB Biotech-Biopharma Masterclass

IFB masterclass Biotechnology:
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IFB-Masterclass Biotechnology 2012-2013

The 4th edition of the IFB Biotech- Biopharma Masterclass is set up to help managers of big and small Lifescience companies, entrepreneurs but also starters in translating their biotech inspirations into successful business ideas. The class focuses on the managerial and entrepreneurial skills for those who approach the life sciences, especially biopharma and red biotechnology, in a entrepreneurial way.

All courses are beining taught by experienced professionals, entrepreneurs, investors and Key Opinion Leaders in the sector. Click here to see the Faculty Members.

For details see under for the program(can still be altered):

When?	Topics?	Speakers?
8-9/11/2012	From discovery to patent to biotech company	Bart De Moor Ludo Lauwers Leo Neels France Fannes Annie Van Broekhoven Ann De Beuckelaer Marie-Claire Pickaert Liesbeth Weynants Chris De Jonghe	KULeuven Janssen pharma.be BioWin BIO.be FlandersBio EFPIA Hoyng Monegier VIB
6-7/12/2012	Becoming an established company	Frank Landolt Michel Goldman Chris Van den Broucke Chris Buyse Katrien Decroos Ludo Goethals	Ablynx IMI Amgen ThromboGenics Square Circle Square Circle
31/1-1/2/2013	Crucial for success: financing & deal making	Patrick Van Beneden Ingrid Maes Loïc Kubitza Jean-Jacques Cassiman Dirk Van Poucke	GIMV PwC PwC KULeuven UGent
28/2-1/3/2013	Reimbursed products on the market and the future	Lieven Annemans Ann Dhoore Etienne Sokal Brunio Flamion Wilfried Dalemans Martine Wouters Peter Raeymaekers	I-CHER (UGent, VUB) Amgen Promethera Biosciences/ UCL Former EMA & CRM TiGenix IFB IFB

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 production 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;
A visit to the production site of Genzyme is organised during the course.
Enlarge your network …

… and much more.

History

With over 19 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 3 years ago. We thank them for their inspiration and creativity.

Click here for the programme

Practical info:

Timing:

Module 1: November 8-9, 2012 (Thursday & Friday)
Module 2: December 6-7, 2012 (Thursday & Friday)
Module 3: January 31- February 1, 2013 (Thursday & Friday)
Module 4: February 28- March 1, 2013 (Thursday & Friday)

Location:

Salons Waerboom, Groot-Bijgaarden – Grand-Bigard – Brussels, www.waerboom.com

Fee:

Seminar cost € 3.995, excl 21 % VAT
- Fee can be split over 2012-2013 if wanted
- Special conditions for non-profit organisations and small companies contact : martine.wouters@ifbseminars.be
Hotel costs: € 1.295 (all in for 4 residential modules of 2 days, under reservation of price increases of the Waerboom)
Maximum number of participants: 25
Information: Martine Wouters (Managing Director IFB):
- Mobile: 0032/498 11 01 14,
- martine.wouters@ifbseminars.be

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Cancellations 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 happened 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 notifying IFB.