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2023 BioPartnering Conference
2023-04-17 07:30 - 2023-04-21 05:30 (America/New_York) | The Palace at Somerset Park, 333 Davidson Ave, Somerset Park, NJ, 08873, United States
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IN-PERSON PARTNERING, EDUCATION & NETWORKING: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 | 7:30 a.m.-5:45 p.m.The Palace at Somerset Park, Somerset, NJ 08873Virtual Partnering: Monday, April 17 & Wednesday-Friday*, April 19-21, 2023Registration for BioNJ Members is $395 and $495 for Future Members. *Full Conference Registration Required.

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Back in person after three years, BioNJ’s BioPartnering Conference will bring together over 500 life sciences executives, investors, academic collaborators and business development professionals for networking, a full week of 1-1 partnering, company and start-up pitch presentations, exhibits and plenary sessions. Plus, a highly anticipated networking reception offers the perfect opportunity to connect with future partners and investors!

Attracting attendees from around the globe, BioNJ’s BioPartnering Conference was created to foster productive collaborations and partnerships, facilitate investment opportunities and bolster medical innovation.

Highlights from BioNJ’s 2022 BioPartnering Conference:

Nearly 550 attendees from 18 states, 11 countries as well as the District of Columbia

53 company and start-up pitch presentations (see full eligibility requirements below)

11 Academic and Research Institutions represented

Company and Start-Up Pitch Presentations
There are two different presentation tracks. When completing the application, you will be asked to answer some qualifying questions which will determine which presentation track you are eligible for. A limited number of presentation slots are available per track. The application submission process will begin on January 17, 2023, with a deadline of February 24, 2023. Please review the eligibility criteria below.

Accepted companies will be responsible for their registration fees. There is no additional fee to apply or present. Applicants will be notified by March 10, 2023 if they are selected. Qualified applicants not selected to present will have the opportunity to display company information in our Poster Symposium Showcase.

Additional Requirements for Applicants:

Selected 10-minute Company Presenters will have a 60-minute mandatory Review Session with a selected team of BioNJ Member companies in preparation for the conference (Date To Be Announced).

Selected 2-minute Start-Up Pitch Presenters will have a mandatory Virtual Pitch Presentation Workshop in late March (Date To Be announced).

*If you have not completed a Series-A funding, please apply for the Start-Up Pitch Presentation Track

APPLICATION SUBMISSION PROCESS CLOSED.

Company Presentation (10-minute presentations) Eligibility Requirements

Has minimally completed Series-A funding before February 24, 2023 or you are in the process of raising $5 million or more in Series-A funding.

Pre-revenue to marketed product

Private (minimum series A round*) or public (micro-, small- and mid-cap) life sciences company or technology company directly impacting life sciences innovation in one of the following research and development-based categories:DevicesDiagnosticsDigital Medicine/Medtech TechnologiesHealth IT (AI, Big Data, Bioinformatics, Machine Learning)R&D Discovery and Enabling Technologies

Therapeutics

APPLICATION SUBMISSION PROCESS CLOSED.

Start-Up Pitch Presentation (2-minute presentations) Eligibility Requirements

Has not completed a series A round before February 24, 2023

Has filed for IP protection before February 24, 2023

Actively working to secure a seed round up to $5 million investment

Life sciences company or technology company directly impacting life sciences innovation in one of the following research and development-based categories:DevicesDiagnosticsDigital Medicine/Medtech TechnologiesHealth IT (AI, Big Data, Bioinformatics, Machine Learning)R&D Discovery and Enabling Technologies

Therapeutics

APPLICATION SUBMISSION PROCESS CLOSED.

1:1 Partnering
This year’s BioPartnering Conference offers five full days of 1:1 partnering! The One-on-One Partnering system, opening mid-March, will allow you to set up in-person partnering meetings for Tuesday, April 18, as well as virtual meetings for Monday, April 17, and Wednesday, April 19, through Friday, April 21.

Contact Ann Wieczkowski at AWieczkowski@BioNJ.org if you have any questions about using the 1:1 partnering platform.

Sponsorship
There are many Sponsorship Opportunities available! Contact Cheri Hennessy, Vice President, Member Engagement and Strategic Partnerships, at 609-890-3185 or CHennessy@BioNJ.org to design a Sponsorship Package that meets your needs!

Registration Information
Registration for BioNJ Members is $395 and $495 for Future Members.

General Questions about BioPartnering Conference?
Please contact Pavita Howe, Vice President, Innovation and Entrepreneurship at 609-890-3185 or Phowe@BioNJ.org.

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Thank You to Our Supporting Partners

Cell and Gene Therapy Manufacturing: Are We There Yet?
2023-03-30 18:00 - 20:00
Bristol-Myers Squibb3401 Princeton PikeLawrence Twp., NJ 08648

Cell and Gene Therapy is becoming an important area of biopharmaceuticals as products have been commercialized. In addition, industry has significant amount of clinical phase activity. This event will provide an update on the new and upcoming field of cell and gene therapy relative to current and future manufacturing approaches.

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Robert Lechich from Global OT-IT Quality Services will provide a short presentation and moderate a panel discussion of industry leaders to cover manufacturing, facilities, quality, technical support and automation perspectives.

Members: $75Non-Members: $100Student Members and Chapter Academic Advisor: $10Emerging Leaders: $50Gold Sponsor: $500 (includes 2 free tickets to event)Event Sponsor: $300 (includes 1 free ticket to event)

What Life Sciences CFOs Need to Know in 2023: A Life Sciences CFO Roundtable
2023-03-21 12:00 - 13:00
Register Today for Free!

According to the 2023 BDO Life Sciences CFO Outlook Survey, the life sciences industry is evolving from its pandemic gold-rush years. While 2022 revenues were quite strong, companies are facing increasing pressure to manage cash and meet investor expectations.

Join us for a discussion with life sciences financial leaders to learn how they are:

Preserving cash in the face of declining valuations

Focusing R&D and expanding manufacturing capacity

Entering deals and partnerships to secure new assets, create development and production synergies and secure cash

Who should attend:

Private and Public Company Controllers, Vice Presidents of Finance, CFOs, R&D Company CEOs, Finance Team Members and Legal Counsel and Others who are interested in the life sciences ecosystem

Panelists:

Susan BlumChief Financial OfficerMelinta Therapeutics

Brian LenzExecutive Vice President& Chief Financial OfficerADMA Biologics

Bob MeccaSr. Vice President, FinanceBeiGene

Daphne QuimiChief Financial OfficerAmicus Therapeutics

Moderator: Lance MinorPrincipal, Life Sciences National Co-Leader BDO

The life sciences industry is changing. Learn what opportunities and risks could await life sciences companies in 2023 and how to plan ahead.

We hope to see you on March 21 for this FREE educational webinar! Click here to register.

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2023 New Jersey Rare Disease Day
2023-02-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Make-A-Wish Castle, The Samuel & Josephine Plumeri Wishing Place, 1384 Perrineville Road, Monroe Township, New Jersey, 08831, United States
One of the greatest challenges individuals living with a rare disease, their families and Patient advocates have is finding and accessing information and resources to help them advocate for themselves and their loved ones, as well as to raise awareness of issues facing others in the community. To help alleviate these daily burdens and ensure individuals and advocates can navigate local and state-based resources, NORD New Jersey Rare Action Network is hosting a State Resource Fair for the rare disease community to coincide with Rare Disease Day. There is no cost to participants to attend this event.

Taking place at the Make-A-Wish Castle, The Samuel & Josephine Plumeri Wishing Place, 1384 Perrineville Road, Monroe Township, NJ, click here to register.

2023 Annual Dinner Meeting & Innovation Celebration
2023-02-02 16:45 - 20:30 | Hilton East Brunswick, 3 Tower Center Blvd, East Brunswick, NJ, 08816, United States
The Presentation of the Dr. Sol J. Barer Award forVision, Innovation and Leadership to David S. Perlin, Ph.D.

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Thursday, February 2, 2023 • Hilton East Brunswick, East Brunswick, NJNetworking Reception & Dinner Program: 4:45 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Dessert Reception: 8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Register today and join us for BioNJ’s 30th Annual Dinner Meeting and Innovation Celebration, taking place Thursday, February 2, 2023, at the Hilton East Brunswick, where we’ll celebrate the extraordinary innovation happening in the Garden State.

Many surprises are in store for an evening of inspiration and camaraderie. Kicking off the start of the New Year, BioNJ’s Annual Dinner Meeting & Innovation Celebration features:

Networking with biopharmaceutical professionals, government officials, academic leaders and professional service providers

The presentation of the Dr. Sol J. Barer Award to Dr. David Perlin, Chief Scientific Officer and Executive Vice President of the Hackensack Meridian Center for Discovery and Innovation by Dr. Barer himself

The Innovator Awards honoring New Jersey companies that received a new FDA drug approval in 2022

The presentation of the Annual Heart of BioNJ Awards

A Cocktail Hour, Dinner Program and Dessert Reception

Don’t miss this memorable evening celebrating New Jersey’s life sciences ecosystem and the Patients who inspire us. Space is limited. So don’t delay. Reserve a table for your Team today. Visit www.BioNJ.org for more information.

Celebrating Our 30th Anniversary!

BioNJ’s Annual Dinner Meeting & Innovation Celebration will bring together hundreds of biopharmaceutical company executives, professional service providers, government officials, academic leaders and others. Register now and plan to join us for an inspirational evening featuring the acclaimed Innovator Awards, the presentation of the Heart of BioNJ Awards and plenty of networking over a cocktail reception, dinner program and dessert reception! Registration for BioNJ Members is $490. Future Member pricing is $550.

Contact Cheri Hennessy at CHennessy@BioNJ.org to learn about Sponsorship opportunities. Call (609) 890-3185 with any questions.

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How to Optimize Your R&D Tax Credits with ADP
2023-01-24 06:00 - 15:00
Companies performing qualified R&D activities can be rewarded by lucrative federal and state tax incentives in the form of R&D tax credits, even if their efforts were not successful. This is particularly true for small-to-midsized BIO and state life science association members.

BIO recently partnered with ADP to provide discounted R&D tax credit services to life science companies. Join us for a complimentary webinar to learn how to maximize this new BIO-ADP tax credit offering.

We will also cover:

Eligible R&D tax credit activities

Where additional state R&D benefits may exist

Recent changes to the R&D tax credit under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

Industry examples

ADP R&D tax credit project lifecycle

Speakers:

Cameron Arterton, VP Emerging Companies & Capital Formation, BIO

Sanjiv Gaitonde, Senior Tax Director, ADP

Nicholas Squicciarini, Senior Tax Manager, ADP

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2022 Patient Advocacy Summit
2022-12-13
EDUCATE. ENGAGE. EMPOWER.A must attend virtual program for anyone who advocates on behalf of Patients!
Attendance is open and free exclusively to ALL Patient Advocacy Groups and R&D company Patient advocacy and government affairs professionals.

Tuesday, December 13, 2022 | 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m

Bristol Myers Squibb, Lawrenceville, NJ*

Because Patients Can’t Wait®, BioNJ is thrilled to host our Seventh Annual Patient Advocacy Summit, on Tuesday, December 13. Back in person after two years, the Summit will bring together Patients, Patient Advocacy Groups, Caregivers, Clinicians and R&D Professionals for a morning of Education, Engagement and Empowerment. Attendees will gain valuable tools and insights, share best practices and meet key stakeholders within the health care ecosystem.
Please share with fellow advocates. Attendance is open and free exclusively to ALL Patient Advocacy Groups and R&D company Patient advocacy and government affairs professionals.

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Registration & Networking Breakfast

9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

Opening Remarks by BioNJ & Bristol Myers Squibb

9:15 a.m. – 10:05 a.m.

EDUCATE: Ensuring Diversity in Clinical Trials: From Conversation to Implementation
It’s imperative that clinical research represents a fully diverse population – inclusive of different races, ethnicities, ages, sex and preexisting conditions. Health Equity in Clinical Trials is the precursor to ensuring that all Patients can have access to therapies and cures that will work for them. During this intimate discussion, our panel of experts will share real-life examples of how we can work together to help build trust and engage populations that have been historically “underengaged” to strengthen diversity in clinical trials and expand health equity.

Panelists:

Tinamarie Duff, Global Lead, Disability Advancement Workplace Network, Bristol Myers Squibb
Elizabeth Barksdale, Ph.D., Director, Regulatory Affairs & Scientific Policy, LUNGevity Foundation
Amesika Nyaku, M.D., Infectious Disease, University Hospital
Sunanda Gaur, M.D., Director, Clinical Trials, Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Moderator:

Martina Flammer, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Insmed

10:05 a.m. – 10:55 a.m.

ENGAGE: The Impact of Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Practices on Patients
Click here for an educational infographic on PBMs.
America’s thriving life sciences industry has enabled new and innovative drugs to come to market, promising a better quality of life for people in New Jersey and around the world. However, PBM practices have proven to drive up treatment costs causing Patients to leave the pharmacy counter without the medicines they came to get – worsening their quality of life and threatening their health outcomes. Learn who these middlemen behind high prescription drug pricing really are and how they are controlling what medicines Patients receive and how much they pay.

Panelists:

Andrew G. Kaufman, M.D., Anesthesiology & Pain Management, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Alyssa Lovill, Executive Director, Epilepsy Foundation
Brian Oliveira, PharmD, Executive Director, Garden State Pharmacy Owners

Moderator:

Molly Williams, Director, Alliance Development, Pfizer

10:55 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Networking Break

11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

EMPOWER: A Mother’s Quest for Meaning and Miracles
Maria J. Kefalas, Founder of The Calliope Joy Foundation and author of “Harnessing Grief: A Mother’s Quest for Meaning and Miracles,” will share her inspiring story of a mother who took unimaginable tragedy and used her grief as a force to do good by transforming the lives of others. When Maria Kefalas’s daughter Calliope was diagnosed with a degenerative, incurable genetic disease, the last thing Maria expected to discover in herself was a superpower. This superpower of grief manifested in the realization that in order for Maria and her family to save themselves, they would need to find a way to save others. So, they set out to raise money so that they, in their son PJ’s words, could “find a cure for Cal’s disease.”

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Networking Lunch

A must attend program for anyone who advocates on behalf of Patients! Please share with fellow advocates. Attendance is open and free to ALL Patient Advocacy Groups and R&D company Patient advocacy and government affairs professionals.** Register now. Reach out to CHennessy@BioNJ.org to learn about Sponsorship Opportunities.

Note: If you are unable to attend in person, and are interested in watching a streamed version of the event (without the ability to interact with others), please contact Randi Bromberg at RBromberg@BioNJ.org.

Contact Cheri Hennessy at CHennessy@BioNJ.org to learn about Sponsorship opportunities. Call (609) 890-3185 with any questions.
*All registrants must be up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccinations as defined by the CDC in order to attend BioNJ’s Patient Advocacy Summit. If the community level of COVID-19 remains low or medium, masks will not be required to be worn, but anyone is welcome to wear a mask based on personal preference. However, if transmission is at a high level, everyone will be required to wear a mask except when eating or drinking. BioNJ will update these protocols, as appropriate, subject to any new CDC guidance or requirements by the venue, in compliance with local/state/federal guidance and we will announce any policy changes in advance of event.

2022 Inspiring Women In STEM Conference
2022-12-02 08:30 - 15:00 | Sanofi, Sanofi Building D, Corporate Dr, Bridgewater Township, NJ, 08807
Charting an EmpoweredCourse Through Swirling Tides

Friday, December 2, 2022 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Sanofi U.S., Bridgewater, NJ*

Back in person after two years, the action-packed schedule features forward-thinking presentations, informative panel discussions, audience participation exercises and quality networking.
This conference is more timely than ever as we find ourselves in a pivotal time for women in the workforce. From practical advice on “Turning Adversity into Advantage” to “Moving Your innovative Ideas Forward” – you’ll learn from the experiences of successful women who have traveled remarkable journeys. Attendees are sure to come away with valuable and actionable ideas and guidance.

Check Out the Agenda:

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Registration & Networking Breakfast

9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m.
Welcome & Opening Remarks

Debbie Hart, President & CEO, BioNJ
Raquel Mura, Head of R&D, Sanofi

9:10 a.m. – 9:55 a.m.
Keynote: Finding Your Edge: Turning Adversity into AdvantageWith Laura Huang, Ph.D., Professor, Harvard Business School & AuthorJoin us for an inspiring, empowering and interactive talk with Harvard Business Professor Laura Huang, who draws upon her tenure in investment banking to show how to overcome perceptions in order to gain an edge toward a more equitable workplace. Learn how women entrepreneurs and leaders are taught that hard work is the key to success only to experience something very different in their everyday work lives. Laura will show us how to overcome preconceived conceptions and stereotypes by being authentic and distinct. You won’t want to miss this presentation!

9:55 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.
Fireside Chat: Inspiring Women Who Found Their EdgeHear how these incredible women reached leading roles within their organizations…transforming challenges into opportunities along the way.

Marisol Mendez Peron, MS, Senior Vice President, Global Communications & Corporate Affairs, Genmab
Christine Ann Miller, MBA, CEO, Melinta Therapeutics

Interviewer: Mandy Fahey, Executive Director, Corporate Communications, Insmed Incorporated

10:25 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Networking Break & Exhibitor Showcase

10:45 a.m.– 11:40 a.m.
Investing in Women: Driving Innovation – Intrapreneurship & Entrepreneurship – Moving Your Idea ForwardLearn how to advance your innovation in a variety of settings, how to access resources in order to forge ahead and what investments and developments are being made in the industry in New Jersey.Panelists:

Mee Eriksson, CEO, NeurotechR3, Inc.
Maribel Hernandez, VP Clinical Operations and Special Clinical, PTC Therapeutics
Ginger Liau, MBA, Partner, Bio Fund at Andreessen Horowitz, a16z
Ninette Van Lingen, MBA, Sr. Director, Strategic Key Accounts Pharma Services Group, Thermo Fisher Scientific

Moderator: Kara Moore, MLS, Sector Lead, Life Sciences, Strategic Sector Development, New Jersey Economic Development Authority

11:40 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Quick Update: Dobbs v. Jackson Impact on Hiring and Recruiting, Travel & Lodging Benefits and Lifestyle AccountsRecent data will be shared on how this landmark decision impacts where people want to work as well as how it may be changing hiring and recruiting efforts, including what companies are doing to ensure access to reproductive benefits, travel and lodging benefits and lifestyle accounts.Julie Campbell, Principal, Mercer Total Health Team

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Networking Lunch & Exhibitor Showcase

1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Workshop: Empowering Ourselves and OthersWithin small working groups, we’ll use “real life” scenarios to highlight ways to use our emotional intelligence to empower ourselves AND others. Walk away with actionable items that you can incorporate into your daily lives.Co-Facilitators: Lynne Anderson, Partner, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath and Juliet Hart, CEO & Founder, Hart & Chin

1:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Health Equity – Equitable Access to Medicines and TreatmentsAll individuals and communities should have equitable access to medicines and treatments. During this session, we’ll discuss initiatives in New Jersey to reduce health disparities through policy solutions and community centered solutions.

Barbara George Johnson, MPH, J.D., Vice President, External Affairs and Urban Policy, John S. Watson Institute for Urban Policy and Research

Interviewer: Judith Sheft, MBA, Executive Director, Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology

2:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
From the Locker Room to the Board RoomWith Lisa Kaplowitz, MBA, Co-founder and Executive Director, Rutgers Center for Women in Business and Assistant Professor of Professional Practice-Finance, Rutgers Business SchoolLisa Kaplowitz will leave us energized and ready to take next steps to move our careers forward by sharing lessons, behaviors and skills learned through sports.

2:45 p.m.– 3:00 p.m.
Closing Remarks

Debbie Hart, President & CEO, BioNJ

Contact Cheri Hennessy at CHennessy@BioNJ.org to learn about Sponsorship opportunities. Call (609) 890-3185 with any questions.
*IMPORTANT INFORMATION: All attendees must complete a Sanofi Visitor Profile prior to the event. Once registered for the Conference, you will receive an email from a Sanofi email address with a link to complete a Visitor Profile. Once your profile is completed, you’ll receive a notification from “OnPASS” with several pieces of information, including a link to Sanofi’s COVID-19 Visitor Attestation Form (this must be completed to attend), visitor parking information, guidance on arriving at Sanofi on the day of the event and travel information. Space is limited. Register by deadline.
