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Intimate Networking & In-depth Learning, Catered for BD&L Professionals.

Fierce's BD&L Summit brings together business development leaders from pharma, biotech, and the investment community to discuss how deals actually get done in today’s market. Across three days, sessions will focus on the dynamics of sourcing external innovation, evaluating assets, structuring partnerships, and navigating the legal, financial, and strategic factors that shape licensing and M&A decisions. 

Attendees will hear real examples of partnerships and transactions—from successful collaborations to deals that went off track—along with candid insights into how big pharma approaches dealmaking. Sessions will unpack the motivations, priorities, and internal dynamics that shape decisions, while biotech leaders share practical lessons from deals that worked.

See Who's Already Registered...

Here's a sample of attendees from the Pharma Marketing Community:

Adventris Pharmaceuticals, Fractional CBO General Proximity
Ailux, Business Development Manager
Allogene Therapeutics, VP Corporate & Business Development
Amplity Inc., VP-New Client Partnerships
ANTA Biotech, CEO & Founder
Astellas Innovation Lab, SVP
Bausch and Lomb, Director Growth and Strategic Projects
Biocytogen, Deputy Director of BD- Licensing
Bostal LLC, CEO
Caribou Biosciences, VP of BD
Coherus Oncology, former EVP Corporate Development
Encoded Therapeutics, VP and Head of Intellectual Property
Eradivir Inc., CEO
Excalipoint Therapeutics, Co-founder, CFO & CBO
Gilead, Assoc. General Counsel IP Alliance Management and Due Diligence
GSK, Senior Director Business Development Search & Evaluation
Infinimmune, CEO & Founding Scientist
Johnson & Johnson, Head West N. America External Scientific Innovation
Juvena Therapeutics Inc, Sr. Corporate Development Manager

Lake Street Capital Markets, Managing Director
NovaQuest Capital Management, VP
Orca Bio, VP Head of Business Development
Origami Therapeutics Inc., President & CEO
Pacific Research Center, Sr. Director Search & Evaluation
Pacira Biosciences, Director Business & Corporate Development
PharmaEssentia, Director Corporate Strategy
Pilatus Biosciences, Co-Founder Board Member & CEO
Precision BioSciences Inc., Sr Manager Business Development
Roche, Global Head of Partnerships and Transactions
Silicon Valley Bank, Head of Relationship Management
Sofinnova Investments, Executive Partner
The Jackson Laboratory, VP Corporate Development
TopAlliance Biosciences, VP Business Development
Trethera, CEO
UCB Inc, Portfolio Innovation Peer to Peer Lead
Ventyx Biosciences, EVP NonClinical and Translational Research
Zai Lab, President and COO

The Fierce Pharma Engage Experience Gives You

One-to-One Meetings
One-to-One Meetings
A program that connects qualified attendees and our strategic event partners through 15-minute, 1:1 meetings designed to maximize your time with efficient and constructive introductions.
Engaging Content
Engaging Content
Hear content tailored to you and your peers to encourage insightful conversations. Take part in in-depth discussions and leave with innovative strategies to stay ahead of the competition.
Unlimited Networking
Unlimited Networking
Solidify existing relationships and build strong connections with new decision makers during coffee breaks, cocktail hours, receptions, event meals, educational seminars, and more!
Networking After Hours
Networking After Hours
Who said you cannot have fun at conferences? Enjoy an relaxing evening out our offsite party!
Exclusive Venue
Exclusive Venue
The Hilton San Diego Bayfront is a premier waterfront venue built for impactful meetings and executive-level engagement.

Key Topics Covered for BD&L​ 

  Biotech Dealmaking in a Capital-Constrained Market


  New Models for Strategic Partnerships


  Global Licensing and Cross-Border Deals


  Portfolio Strategy and Asset Prioritization


  Financing Innovation Across the Development Lifecycle


  Building Partnerships That Move Assets Forward

BDL Topics
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.

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Find out why Fierce Pharma Engage is the right show for you.