2nd Annual Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Legal Counsel Forum

April 12-13, 2018 | San Jose, CA

Hyatt Place San Jose Downtown

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ABOUT THE FORUM

The Q1 Productions 2nd Annual Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Legal Counsel Forum provides an unrivaled opportunity for knowledge share and peer engagement through a blend of educational presentations and high-level think-tank strategy sessions led by experienced General Counsel leadership in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Participants will have an opportunity to select from over 25 strategy-session discussion groups through a rank and prioritization process which ensures individual professional development and meets learning objectives of the individual and the corporation they represent at that moment. Each strategy session is moderated by a leading executive from the field, who provides guidance and structure for the discussion, as well as summarizes key points to be shared post-event.

STRATEGY SESSION DISCUSSION TOPICS: CORPORATE STRUCTURE & GOVERNANCE

  • Legal frameworks that support corporate growth
  • Structuring funding, debt obligations and investments
  • Fund raising opportunities while reducing dilutive funding
  • Preparing and positioning corporations for IPOs

REGULATORY & COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT

  • Impact of health reform & scenario planning outcomes
  • Regulatory approval pathways & monitoring agency expectations:
    • Pharma/Biotech | CDER/CBER
    • Medical Technologies | CDRH
  • International regulatory framework for clearance & access

ASSET MANAGEMENT & PROTECTION

  • Recent cases impacting intellectual property guidance
  • Patent protection, infringement and litigation strategies
  • Structuring policies and procedures to protect assets
  • Licensing agreements and transfer agreements

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

  • Leadership excellence within legal teams in life sciences
  • Attracting & securing talented leaders in the legal field
  • Setting a clear mission & vision for divisional goals

GROWTH THROUGH PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

  • Effective deal structures for development partnerships
  • Structuring commercial partnership opportunities
  • Challenges & opportunities in licensing & tech transfer
  • Preparing for acquisition and exit strategy management

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