IFB masterclass Biotechnology:
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IFB-Masterclass Biotechnology: third edition in
2011-2012:  fully booked

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The third edition of the IFB Biotech- Biopharma Masterclass is set up to help  managers, 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:
 When?  Topics? Speakers?    
20-21/10/11




From discovery to
patent to biotech company


Bart De Moor
Ludo Lauwers

France Fannes
Johan Van Hemelrijck
Ann Van Gysel
Leo Neels
Chris Buyse
Liesbeth Weynants
Rudy Dekeyser
KULeuven
JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICA N.V.
BioWin
Bio.be

FlandersBio
Pharma.be
ThromboGenics
Nautadutilh

VIB
01-02/12/11






Becoming an
established 
company
 
Frank Landolt
Marjorie Gobert
Marc Martens
Jean-Jacques Cassiman
Annie Hubert
Katrien Decroos
Ludo Goethals
Ablynx
Pharma.be
Bird & Bird
KULeuven

Amgen 
Square Circle
Square Circle
2-3/02/12


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

Ablynx
Amgen

UGent
1-2/03/12



Reimbursed products on the market and
the future
Lieven Annemans
Ann Dhoore
Roch Doliveux
Brunio Flamion
Wilfried Dalemans
I-CHER (UGent, VUB)

Amgen
UCB
EMA/ CRM
TiGenix

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 18 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

Click here for the Faculty members


Practical info:

Timing:             
  • Module 1:  October 20-21, 2011 (Thursday & Friday)
  • Module 2:  December 1-2, 2011 (Thursday & Friday)
  • Module 3:  February 2-3, 2012 (Thursday & Friday)
  • Module 4:  March 1-2, 2012 (Thursday & Friday)
Location: 
  • Salons Waerboom, Groot-Bijgaarden – Grand-Bigard – Brussels, www.waerboom.com
Fee: 
  • Seminar cost € 3.950, excl 21 % VAT 
    • Fee can be split over 2011-2012 if wanted 
    • Special conditions for non-profit organisations and small companies contact :  martine.wouters@ifbseminars.be
  • Hotel costs: € 1.195 (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):
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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.