BD&L community

The BD&L community is dedicated to dealmaking in the life sciences industry, bringing together cross-functional experts from pharma, biotech and VCs to share best practices in due diligence, capital raising and M&A, licensing, and strategic alliance transactions.

With general BD&L sessions and two tracks dedicated to asset-based and platform/non-molecule-driven deals, attendees can customize their learning experience and gain insights that will help them unlock the potential of a deal and drive a company’s competitive position in the marketplace. 

Partnering for Success
Partnering for Success
Explore flexible partnership models, licensing deals, platform and non-asset deals, M&A opportunities, and build deal structures to maximize potential and profitable collaboration.
Deal Structuring
Deal Structuring
Examine the differences in valuation and alternative deal structures for creative financing.
Contract Negotiations
Contract Negotiations
Hear what it takes to draft and negotiate key contract terms to minimize future risk.
Launch Excellence
Launch Excellence
Gain insights on successful product launches, and tailored brand messaging, emphasizing the importance of customized communication to resonate with target audiences.

Key topics covered in the BD&L track:​ 

  Deal Drivers and Investment Priorities for Big Pharma and VCs


  Operating Models for Search and Evaluation to Advance Innovation


  IP Due Diligence Issues that can Derail a Deal 


  Dealmaking Trends and Insights for New Modalities and Technologies


  Alternative Deal Constructs and Creative Financing 


  Negotiating and Evaluating Platform Deals 

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