IFB-Masterclass Biotechnology

How to succeed as a bio-entrepreneur ?

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The Masterclass Biotechnology is set up to help starters, managers and entrepreneurs 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 Masterclass enhances the chances of success of biotech start-ups and provides the ingredients to take new inventions in the life sciences to the market. At the same time it provides a chance for employees from larger companies, research institutes or governmental agencies to become more biotech business-minded.

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 opinion leaders in the biotech sector.

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 and will be taught in English.

Who will benefit from the Masterclass ?

• CEO’s from recently formed biotech companies;
• 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;
• Employees from pharmaceutical companies who want to increase their knowledge of the biotech business;
• 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 15 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.

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Practical info:

• Timing:             
  • Module 1:  October 29-30, 2009 (Thursday & Friday)
  • Module 2:  November 26-27, 2009 (Thursday & Friday)
  • Module 3:  February 4-5, 2010 (Thursday & Friday)
  • Module 4:  March 4-5, 2010 (Thursday & Friday)
• Location: 
  • Salons Waerboom, Groot-Bijgaarden – Grand-Bigard – Brussels, www.waerboom.com
• Fee: 
  • Seminar cost € 3950, excl 21 % VAT 
    • Fee can be split in 2 (years) if wanted 
    • Members of Bio.be: 
      • A discount of 5 % 
      • A free year subscription to Pharma Cafι (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: € 1220 (all in for 4 residential modules of 2 days)
• 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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• 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.