2024 BioNJ Inspiring Women in STEM Conference
2024-12-06 08:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Stevens Institute of Technology, 1 Castle Point Terrace, Hoboken, New Jersey, 07030, United States
Friday, December 6, 2024 | 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.Sanofi U.S., 55 Corporate Drive, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

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Join us for BioNJ’s Tenth Annual Inspiring Women in STEM Conference on Friday, December 6, 2024. A thoughtfully curated agenda will allow participants to consider the most cutting-edge questions and essential and relevant topics of the day including Women’s Health Disparities, AI-enabled Women’s Health, and Powerful and Empowering Leadership, wrapping up with a C-Suite leadership panel that is sure to inspire. Audience participation exercises and quality networking will make this a meaningful experience leaving attendees with actionable insights designed to inform, involve and inspire. And this event promises to equip participants with the tools and ideas they need to impact their organizations.

TimeCheck Out the Agenda

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

9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Welcome & Opening Remarks

Debbie Hart, President & CEO, BioNJ
Raquel Mura, Head, Global R&D Operations North America, Sanofi

Time BE INFORMED: EDUCATIONAL TOPICS

9:15 a.m.– 10:15 a.m.
Panel: Addressing Women’s Health Disparities and AdvocacyThis session will explore women's health disparities and advocacy efforts, offering an historical perspective to contextualize current challenges and advancements. Experts will discuss recent developments, upcoming trends and key areas for intervention, while collaborating on actionable steps to empower advocacy and drive meaningful change in women's health.Panelists:

Rachel Braun Scherl, Managing Partner & Co-Founder, SPARK Solutions for Growth
Elizabeth Garner, M.D., Former Chief Scientific Officer, Ferring Pharmaceuticals US, Immediate Past President, American Medical Women's Association
Denise Rodgers, M.D., Vice Chancellor, Interprofessional Programs, Rutgers University

Moderated by: Jen Radin, US Healthcare Advisory Sector Leader & Founding Partner, Deloitte Health Equity Institute, Deloitte

10:15 a.m.– 11:00 a.m.
Panel: AI & Advancing Women’s HealthOur experts will delve into how AI technologies are revolutionizing diagnostics, treatment options and personalized care for women worldwide. From predictive analytics to precision medicine, discover how AI is reshaping healthcare delivery, improving outcomes and promoting equity in women’s health initiatives.Panelists:

Nidhal Bouaynaya, Ph.D., Associate Dean, Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering, and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Rowan University
Brianna Brennan, Chief Innovation Officer, Ontrak Health
Kirthika Parmeswaran, Chief Executive Officer, Vital Start Health

Moderated by: Maureen Cruz, Ph.D, MPH., Director, Science, Regulation & Policy, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Networking Break & Exhibitor Showcase

Time BE INVOLVED: INTERACTIVE TOPICS TO PROMOTE ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS/STEPS FOR ALL

11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Leading From Where You Are: Women’s Power Advocacy & InfluenceKeynote by: Alison Fragale, Ph.D., Speaker, Professor & Compulsive OrganizerHow can women confidently advocate for their careers and ideas? Dr. Fragale will answer with six key strategies that anyone, regardless of title, can use to speak up and influence effectively without being seen as "aggressive" or "self-promoting." She'll discuss the importance of setting long-term goals, excelling in performance, becoming an "other promoter," while developing your own narrative cultivating status and power and strategically saying yes or no.

11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Introduce Workshop / Table Discussion Topics

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch & Table Discussions/Workshop & Exhibitor Showcase

1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Debrief on Table Discussions/Workshop

TimeBE INSPIRED: INSIGHTS TO INSPIRE

1:30 p.m. – 2:30p.m.
Panel: Women C-Suite Executive PanelJoin us for an inspiring panel where leaders will share their personal journeys and insights on navigating the C-Suite. You'll gain valuable perspectives on leadership, innovation and overcoming challenges in both corporate and entrepreneurial settings. Whether you're aiming to advance your career, reach the C-Suite or become an entrepreneur, this session offers invaluable lessons and inspiration from accomplished women shaping today’s business world.Panelists:

Jennifer D'Angelo, Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President, Healthcare, New Jersey Innovation Institute
Sandy Milligan, M.D., J.D., President, Research & Development, Laboratory Operations, IT & HR, Aspira Women's Health
Eileen Morrissey, Founder & CEO, MedifVU
Katie Sugarman, M.D., Senior Vice President & Head, Clinical Strategy, Genmab

Moderated by: Cecilia Fong, Director, Business Insights & Analytics, Genmab

2:30 p.m.
Closing Remarks

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Register today and plan to join us at the Inspiring Women in STEM Conference on December 6, 2024. Please share with colleagues and clients who can benefit from this informative program. Registration for BioNJ Members is $330 and $430 for Future Members. Bring your entire Team!

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

BioNJ Gives Back: A Volunteer Opportunity to Help Patients
2024-12-10 00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday, December 10, 2024

An Exclusive BioNJ Member Event

During this year’s BioNJ Annual Dinner Meeting and Innovation Celebration, Will Lewis, the Chair and CEO of Insmed, former BioNJ Chair and recipient of the 2024 Dr. Sol J. Barer Award, delivered a heartfelt call to action. He urged our Members to consider actively engaging in community volunteering.

In response, on December 10, BioNJ will unite our Members for a collective giving initiative, “BioNJ Gives Back.” During this volunteer program, industry colleagues will have the opportunity to build a BioBear, design a Superhero cape and write a heartfelt card for pediatric Patients throughout the State.

BioNJ Member company representatives are invited to join us at either of our two volunteer locations to take part in this meaningful program. Member companies can send up to five participants at no charge*. Each participant will have the opportunity to build a BioBear, design a Superhero cape and write a card which will be presented to a pediatric charity at the conclusion.

Two Locations/Times to Choose from on December 10:

9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.Location: Insmed700 US 206Bridgewater Township, NJ 08807

Register for Insmed

2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.Location: Genmab, 777 Scudders Mill RoadPlainsboro, NJ 08536

Register for Genmab

We hope you will join us! Thank you for your consideration.If you’re having trouble registering, please contact Randi Bromberg at RBromberg@bionj.org.

*Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Each location is limited to 150 volunteers.

Superhero Sponsor $10,000

15 tickets (Each ticket is for one person to build a BioBear, design a Superhero cape and write a card.)

Company logo on all promotions and the BioNJ website

Logo on BioBear birth certificates

Photo opportunity with Patient organization leader as we present BioBears at the conclusion of the program at both sites

All participants will be invited to participate in a group photo

Exposure to media and legislators invited to the event (attendance not guaranteed)

BioBear Sponsor $5,000

10 tickets (Each ticket is for one person to build a BioBear, design a Superhero cape and write a card.)

Company logo on all promotions and the BioNJ website

Logo on BioBear birth certificates

All participants will be invited to participate in a group photo

Exposure to media and legislators invited to the event (attendance not guaranteed)

Host Sponsors

Superhero Sponsor

BioBear Sponsor

Contact Randi Bromberg at RBromberg@BioNJ.org for more information or to become a sponsor!
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Securing the Future: Cyber Insurance, Data Privacy & FDA Perspectives for 2025
2025-01-23 12:00 - 13:15
Securing the Future: Cyber Insurance, Data Privacy & FDA Perspectives for 2025

Thursday, January 23, 2025 | 12:00 p.m.-1:15 p.m.

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Kick off 2025 with a comprehensive exploration of how cybersecurity risks are shaping the life sciences industry. As companies continue to innovate and bring groundbreaking therapies and products to market, staying ahead of rapidly evolving cybersecurity regulations and threats is more important than ever.

Join BioNJ’s IT/Cybersecurity Awareness Committee on January 23 for an engaging virtual discussion, “Securing the Future: Cyber Insurance, Data Privacy & FDA Perspectives for 2025.”

Our panel of experts will share valuable insights on these timely and critical topics:

FDA & Cybersecurity: Focus, expectations and enforcement plansgement, Finance and Procurement and Research & Development (R&D) Facilities Management

2024 Year-In-Review: Key trends in cybersecurity risks

2025’s New Law: Preparing for the New Jersey Data Privacy Act

Hear From These Thought Leaders:

Scott Christie, J.D.PartnerMcCarter & English

Katherine ClarkVice PresidentCyber Client AdvisorMarsh

Shane MoylanVice PresidentCyber InsuranceMarsh

Moderator Larry SamilowCo-Founder, Managing DirectorVerve Group Consulting
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Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical knowledge and ask your pressing questions. Register today!

2025 BioNJ Annual Dinner Meeting & Innovation Celebration
2025-02-06 16:45 - 21:30 | Hilton East Brunswick, 3 Tower Center Blvd, East Brunswick, NJ, 08816, United States
Thursday, February 6, 2025 | 4:45 p.m.-9:30 p.m. | Hilton East Brunswick

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Award Presentation byDr. Sol J. BarerFormer ChairCelgene Corp.ChairTeva Pharmaceutical

Dr. Sol J. Barer HonoreeJayne GershkowitzChief Patient AdvocateAmicus Therapeutics

John CrowleyPresident & CEOBiotechnology Innovation Organization

Husseini Manji, M.D.Professor, Oxford University; Co-Chair, UK Gov’t Mental Health Mission & Former Global Head, NeuroscienceJohnson & Johnson

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Grace ElineBrain Cancer Survivor& Founder, With Grace

Register today and join us for BioNJ’s 32nd Annual Dinner Meeting and Innovation Celebration, taking place Thursday, February 6, 2025, at the Hilton East Brunswick, where we’ll celebrate the extraordinary innovation happening in the Garden State.

As always, 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 for Vision, Innovation and Leadershipby Dr. Barer himself to Chief Patient Advocate for Amicus Therapeutics Jayne Gershkowitz

The acclaimed Innovator Awards honoring 18 New Jersey companies that received a novel FDA drug approval in 2024

The presentation of the Heart of BioNJ Awards to Grace Eline, Brain Cancer Survivor and Founder of With Grace, and Dr. Husseini Manji, Professor at Oxford Univ., Co-Chair of the UK Gov’t Mental Health Mission and Formal Neuroscience Global Head at Johnson & Johnson

Keynote with President and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization John Crowley

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. Registration for BioNJ Members is $540 and $625 for Future Members. Reserve a table for your Team today. Visit www.BioNJ.org for more information.

*BioNJ has a new Membership Database. When registering, you will need to start by clicking “Create Account”. If you have an account, you’ll be prompted to reset your password. If not, you’ll need to create a new account. Call 609-890-3185 should you need assistance. Thank you.

Contact Cheri Hennessy at CHennessy@BioNJ.org to learn about Sponsorship Opportunities, reserve a table and to place your organization in the spotlight.

The New Trump Administration: Employment Law Update of What You Need to Know Now!
2025-03-06 12:00 - 13:30
The New Trump Administration: Employment Law Update of What You Need to Know Now!

Thursday, March 6, 2025 | 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. | Webinar

Register Today for FREE!

Much has happened in just the first few weeks of the Trump Administration. Many of the new directives directly impact the workforce and employee lifecycle. BioNJ is offering a FREE webinar to help our HR community understand the employment law aspects of these new developments. Join Lynne Anderson and her colleagues at Faegre Drinker for a discussion of how President Trump’s New Executive Orders impact HR.

Topics will include:

The immediate impact on DEI, the OFCCP, the EEOC, AI and other workforce implications

How the recent changes to immigration policies impact the workplace.

What to expect regarding independent contractor classifications, non-competes and what is happening with the NLRB

How New Jersey and other State laws need to be considered in tandem with the new Trump Executive Orders and policy developments

*BioNJ has a new Membership Database. When registering, you will need to start by clicking “Create Account”. If you have an account, you’ll be prompted to reset your password. If not, you’ll need to create a new account. Call 609-890-3185 should you need assistance. Thank you.

Speakers:

Lynne Anne AndersonPartnerFaegre Drinker

Ms. Anderson is an experienced trial lawyer and strategic counselor with a long history of working with life sciences clients on all aspects of the employment relationship. She leads the firm’s Pay Equity Team and co-leads its Affirmative Action Task Force. Ms. Anderson has received multiple recognitions including by Chambers USA as a “Leading Lawyer for Business”. She Co-Chairs BioNJ’s HR and Inspiring Women of STEM Committees; is a member of Faegre Drinker’s Health & Life Sciences Industry Team and Co-Chaired the firm’s ERG, Women Forward, from 2011 to 2023.

Beth CarlsonPartnerFaegre Drinker

Ms. Carlson is an experienced business immigration lawyer with over 25 years of experience moving corporate talent across borders and counseling U.S. and international companies on complex immigration issues across all industries, including life sciences. She manages all types of U.S. employment-based immigration matters and leads the firm’s immigration team. Ms. Carlson also advises clients on changes to government policy, including continued heightened scrutiny from USCIS, the Department of Labor and other government agencies.

Brian HayesAssociateFaegre Drinker

Mr. Hayes counsels clients on a variety of employment-related issues, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour claims, employee mobility and trade secrets, breach of contract and defamation. He has deep experience advising clients on severance and release agreements, restrictive covenants and trade secrets, worker classification, creating employee handbooks and policies, reductions in force, leaves of absence, wage and hour compliance and other employment law developments.

Don’t miss this important discussion. We hope to see you on March 6, for this FREE educational webinar! Click here to register.

2025 BioNJ Legal Compliance & Regulatory Forum Webinar
2025-05-20 12:00 - 13:30
AI for Legal, Regulatory & Compliance Professionals

Tuesday, May 20 | 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. | Webinar

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Please join us for a robust conversation focused on demystifying AI, with insight from academia, as well as legal and technology experts.

The panel will:

Provide a basic understanding for executives of ‘What is AI?’

Distinguish AI from data analytics from an education and technology perspective

Discuss AI and data analytics expectations as included in the September 2024 U.S. DOJ Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (ECCP) update and General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG)

Provide examples of ‘where to start’, how biopharma companies have begun to utilize AI tools and what may be on the horizon

Discuss how agencies, such as the Department of Justice, FDA and Veterans Affairs have begun to deploy AI tools

Share best practices for identifying and managing risks

Outline anticipated changes to regulations and expectations with the Trump Administration

Panelists:

Rachel BatykeferVice PresidentCIA & Compliance OperationsMallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals

Jacob Elberg, J.D.Professor of LawFaculty Director, Center for Health & Pharma LawSeton Hall University School of Law

Jeremy OsinskiPrincipalForensic & Integrity ServicesErnst & Young

Adam Solander, J.D.PartnerKing & Spalding

ModeratorLisa Dwyer, J.D.PartnerKing & Spalding

Join us virtually for this important conversation on May 20. Registration is open and free!

BioNJ has a new Membership Database. When registering, you will need to start by clicking “Create Account”. If you have an account, you may be prompted to reset your password. If you do not have an account, you’ll need to create one. If you need assistance, please call 609-890-3185. Thank you.

2025 BioNJ HR Conference
2025-06-05 08:30 - 15:00 | Kean University, 1000 Morris Ave, Union, New Jersey, 07083, United States
Adapt & Advance Amidst Ambiguity…Again

Thursday, June 5, 2025 | 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Kean University | North Avenue Academic Building | 1000 Morris Ave., Union, NJ

BioNJ is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities. This program is approved for 4 SHRM credits.

Registration is now open for BioNJ’s 12th Annual HR Conference taking place at Kean University on June 5. Come ready to connect with other life sciences HR professionals, learn from industry experts on issues affecting your organization and leave with best practices that will enable you to position your company and your employees for success.

Join the BioNJ HR community for answers, insights and a chance to contribute. Knowledge is power and collaboration is crucial in creating new opportunities and growing the ecosystem.

Register Today

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Come ready to gather new and creative ideas, strategies and tactics for how to navigate today’s HR challenges and opportunities in the life sciences sector.

Click here to register now. Registration is $195 for BioNJ Members and $295 for Future Members. To learn about Sponsorship opportunities, contact Cheri Hennessy at CHennessy@BioNJ.org or 609-890-3185.

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Clinical Development Webinar
2025-06-26 12:00 - 13:30
Master Protocols in Clinical Trials: Driving Innovation, Efficiency & Patient-Centric Research

Thursday, June 26 | 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. | Webinar

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Master Protocols in Clinical Trials

“Master protocols are innovative clinical trials designed with multiple sub-studies, subgroup-populations, and subprotocols. They aim to explore or evaluate multiple therapies or multiple subpopulations in parallel under a single overarching protocol, with the characteristics of improving efficiency and establishing uniformity through standardization of procedures in clinical trials. Master protocols could help address scientific, operational, and competitive challenges in the existing drug development model.” ~AppliedClincialTrialsOnline.Com

Join us for an insightful FREE webinar exploring how Master Protocols are transforming the clinical trial landscape. Designed to increase efficiency and flexibility, Master Protocols offer a unified approach to studying multiple therapies, diseases or Patient subgroups under a single overarching framework.

In this session, you’ll:

Gain efficiency with Master Protocol

Optimize resource allocation

Streamline trial execution

Accelerate drug development

Expand quickly across indications

Support multiple launches

Enhance Patient journey

Encourage sub-studies within the same trial to assess variations of Patient treatment options

Balancing innovation around validity and relevance with Patient-centered approaches

Learning objectives include:

Define the Master Protocol in drug development

Outline key elements of a successful Master Protocol

Articulate the regulatory considerations related to the FDA Guidance on Master Protocols

Adapt the Master Protocol design for oncology to other therapeutic areas

Whether you’re a clinical operations professional, researcher or sponsor, this webinar will equip you with strategic insights to drive innovation while keeping Patients at the center of trial design.

Speakers

Lincy George, PharmD, Vice President, Global Regulatory Affairs, Oncology, Specialty Care Business Unit, Sanofi

Dr. George is a seasoned regulatory affairs professional with more than 20 years’ experience in large global pharmaceutical companies securing drug approvals for several high priority brands. She has broad cross functional experience with diverse teams in both development and commercial organizations, working on launch brands as well as products in development.

Bradley Smith, Ph.D., Vice President, Translational Medicine, IQVIA

Dr. Smith is a recognized leader in biomarker and companion diagnostic development, bringing deep experience across laboratory research, clinical implementation and Patient care. He is a subject matter expert in drug and diagnostic strategy, leading commercial planning and the integration of companion diagnostics in oncology and other therapeutic areas. His responsibilities include regulatory, technical and scientific oversight ― including U.S. registration.

Katherine Sugarman, M.D., Senior Vice President, Clinical Development Strategy, Genmab

Dr. Sugarman possesses a wealth of experience and expertise in oncology clinical development, both from academia and the pharmaceutical industry. As part of Genmab’s ongoing evolution in R&D, Dr. Sugarman oversees the clinical development strategy of their pipeline, ensuring strategic trial design, and providing scientific, medical and statistical analysis insights for the interpretation of clinical data to drive promising molecules forward to address high unmet medical needs for Patients.​

Moderator: Prasad Subramaniam, Ph.D, PMP, sMBA, Associate Director, Portfolio & Program Management, Genmab

Dr. Subramaniam is currently Associate Director within the Development Program Management function at Genmab, supporting late-stage oncology and hematology programs. He is an experienced drug development leader with over 12 years of combined academic and industry experience spanning program and stakeholder management, product development and strategic insights and competitive intelligence across hematology, immuno-oncology and solid tumors.

Chris Pullion, DO, Medical Director, Soligenix

Dr. Pullion oversees Soligenix’s study protocol design and implementation, safety and pharmacovigilance; assists with clinical operations and regulatory interactions; and reviews all study related reports, assessments and data analysis. He has been the clinical lead on numerous research programs over the years, including most recently Soligenix’ two Phase 3 studies where he oversaw everything from protocol design and conception through to drafting clinical study reports and preparation for new drug applications.

Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your understanding of the future of clinical trials. Click here to register for free and join us on June 26!

From Price Controls to Production Lines: How Policy Is Reshaping Biopharma Strategy
2025-07-31 09:30 - 11:00
Webinar: From Price Controls to Production Lines: How Policy Is Reshaping Biopharma Strategy

Thursday, July 31 | 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. | Free to BioNJ Members

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BioNJ and Manatt Health invite you to a high-impact webinar exploring how today’s policy environment is transforming the economics, strategy and logistics of bringing therapies to market. With federal action on drug pricing reform and pharmaceutical supply chain security accelerating, life sciences leaders must adapt to a new set of constraints — and opportunities.

This session will bring together legal, policy and market experts to examine how the policies like the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the Most-Favored Nation Executive Order, Budget Reconciliation and the BIOSECURE Act are reshaping drug development timelines, manufacturing strategies and commercialization risk. From pricing pressures and exclusivity reform to reshoring incentives and funding models, we’ll explore how business leaders can position their organizations for resilience and growth.

Key Takeaways: Whether you’re charting policy risks, optimizing your supply chain or planning for long-term growth, this webinar will provide the strategic context and actionable guidance you need to stay ahead.

Topics

Drug Pricing Reform

How IRA implementation, MFN-style pricing and reconciliation policy are impacting pricing dynamics

The exclusivity debate and its implications for innovation, especially in rare diseases

The evolving role of PBMs and pending legislative reforms aimed at transparency and cost control

Supply Chain Resilience

The risks of global dependencies and policy moves to strengthen U.S.-aligned manufacturing

Opportunities and challenges in reshoring and rebalancing biopharmaceutical production

Quality, cost and sourcing trade-offs in a geopolitically complex landscape

New federal funding pathways and financing models to support domestic production

Emerging risks from proposals like “Pharma-Ron” and how to engage proactively

Integrated Business Strategy

Why commercialization, sourcing, manufacturing and logistics planning must be aligned with evolving policy

How to build resilience across the value chain — from pricing strategy to Patient delivery

Speakers

Nicholas W. Bath, Jr.PartnerManatt Health

Michael S. KolberPartnerManatt Health

Melindah SharmaManaging DirectorManatt Health

Whether you’re a CEO, SVP, Commercial Ops lead, legal advisor or corporate affairs executive, this session is designed to provide the strategic clarity you need to navigate today’s challenges — and tomorrow’s opportunities.

Register today and join us on July 31 for this must-attend webinar on biopharma policy shifts. Registration is FREE to BioNJ Members and $75 for Future BioNJ Members.

2025 BioNJ Manufacturing Summit
2025-09-10 09:00 - 15:45 | BeOne Medicines, 311 Pennington Rocky Hill Rd, Pennington, New Jersey, 08534
Navigating the Evolving Biopharma Landscape

With Insights from McKinsey & Co.

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | 9:00 a.m.-3:45 p.m.BeOne Medicines, 311 Pennington Rocky Hill Rd, Pennington

Registration is now closed for this event. We look forward to seeing confirmed registrants Wednesday at the program. Please contact Danielle Campay at DCampay@BioNJ.org with any questions. Thank you.

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BioNJ’s Manufacturing Summit offers valuable insights from thought leaders on timely and important topics affecting the industry, such as microeconomic considerations for biopharma manufacturing, supply chain: onshoring impacts, workforce solutions and manufacturing innovation solutions.

As a special highlight, attendees will also enjoy a guided tour of BeOne’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility — offering a firsthand look at innovation in action.

Our Speakers

Zainab Alali, Ph.D.Director, Biotechnology & Aseptic ManufacturingRaritan ValleyCommunity College

Remy Brim, Ph.D.Principal and Health & Life Sciences Practice LeadBGR Group

Joananne CoffaroVice PresidentExternal Affairs, Communication & AdvancementMiddlesex College

Cortney FarrellLaboratory Sales SpecialistDyna-Tech

Aaron R. Fichtner, Ph.D. PresidentNew Jersey Council of County Colleges

Sean Goudy, Ph.D., PE,Vice PresidentSite Leader & General ManagerFerring Pharmaceuticals

Debbie HartPresident & CEOBioNJ

Matt HohorstVice PresidentARCO Design/Build

Rich LoughlinChief Commercial Office & Board MemberCMIC CMO USA

Mike MaurerVice President & General Manager of U.S. ManufacturingBeOne Medicines

Conrad MercuriusExecutive Director, Workforce Development & Career EducationRaritan Valley Community College

Jeff MorellAssociate PartnerMcKinsey & Company

Fernando Muzzio Ph.D.Distinguished Professor of Chemical and Biochemical EngineeringRutgers University

Gonzalo Perez, Ph.D.Assistant Vice President for Academic AffairsMercer County Community College

Jason RadfordSenior Vice PresidentStrategic PartnershipsBeOne Medicines

Catherine Starghill, Esq.Vice PresidentNew Jersey Council of County Colleges

Derron StarkPartner, Principal Strategy & TransactionsEY

Norm StoffregenSenior Vice PresidentU.S. Site HeadEnzene

Tom SullivanExecutive Vice PresidentCBRE-Advisory & Transaction Services/Life Sciences Group

John TomtishenManufacturing Committee Co-ChairBioNJ

Michael Vreeland, MSU.S. Site Head & Interim Head of U.S. Process DevelopmentProBio

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Join us on September 10 for this important conversation. Registration is $125 for BioNJ Members and $250 for Future Members. Click here to register.

2025 Life Sciences at a Turning Point: Surviving & Thriving Amid Tariffs, Tax Policy & Capital Shifts
2025-09-12 09:00 - 10:30
Life Sciences at a Turning Point: Surviving & Thriving Amid Tariffs, Tax Policy & Capital Shifts

Friday, September 12, 2025 | 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. | Webinar

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Global policy shifts and market volatility are creating new challenges for biotech and pharma leaders. Get ahead of what’s coming with expert commentary on U.S. economic policy, international trade dynamics and capital markets.

Topics include:

Also hear how industry finance leaders are responding to it all

An update on the latest status of the US macroeconomy, including the strength of the labor market

The prospects for inflation returning to its 2% target level

The outlook for the Fed’s rate policy

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead in today’s dynamic environment.

Our Experts Include:

Sara BonsteinChief Financial Officer Insmed

Ned HuxTax PartnerPwC

Numi PrasadManager, Health Industries Risk & Regulatory AdvisoryPwC

Philip SclafaniAdvisory Partner PwC

David Wilcox, Ph.D.Senior FellowPeterson Institute for International Economics

MODERATORMichael LoschChief Financial Officer Signum Biosciences

Who should attend this webinar:

This webinar is ideal for financial professionals, investors, business leaders, policymakers and anyone interested in understanding the current state and future trends of the capital markets and the economy.

Register today and join us for this must-attend webinar. Registration is FREE to BioNJ Members and $75 for Future BioNJ Members. Click here to register.

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2025 BioNJ IT/Cyber Briefing Webinar
2025-09-17 12:00 - 13:30
Creating a Cybersecurity Culture in Life Sciences: Executives, Employees & IT Team Up to Protect Innovation

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 • 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. | Webinar

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In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity is no longer just the responsibility of the IT department—especially for life sciences companies, where sensitive patient data, intellectual property (IP), and critical infrastructure are at stake.

Creating a strong cybersecurity culture is a shared, organization-wide responsibility. Executives must understand the risks and budget accordingly. Employees must embrace training and best practices. And IT must implement and uphold standards across the enterprise and with third-party vendors.

That’s why BioNJ’s IT/Cybersecurity Awareness Committee invites you to join us for an engaging and practical webinar, “Creating a Cybersecurity Culture in Life Sciences: Executives, Employees and IT Team Up to Protect Innovation.”

During this session, you’ll hear from a panel of industry experts who will explore:

The Executive’s Role: Why cybersecurity must be championed from the top, how to align it with business objectives, and how leadership can model secure behaviors that make security a core business value — not just a compliance checkbox.

The Employee’s Role: Why ongoing awareness and training are essential, especially around phishing, password hygiene, data handling and incident reporting.

The IT Perspective: How IT can support organizational goals while implementing best practices, managing vendor risk, and scaling cybersecurity cost-effectively — even with limited resources.

Our panel will share real-world success stories and practical, scalable strategies —including how to leverage automation and existing tools to build a resilient security culture, even in high-growth environments.

Jim AldridgeSenior Vice PresidentCybersecurity AdvisorMarshEmployee Perspective

Scott MegaffinPresident & CEOAdiso TherapeuticsExecutive Perspective

Sam Pierre-Louis, Ph.D.Senior Vice President & Chief Information OfficerAmicus TherapeuticsIT Perspective

Larry SamilowCo-Founder & Managing DirectorVerve Group ConsultingModerator

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical knowledge and ask your pressing questions. Register today! Registration is FREE to BioNJ Members and $75 for Future BioNJ Members.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

2025 AI & Digital Health Day
2025-10-09 08:30 - 16:15
Catalyzing Responsible Al Adoption Across New Jersey’s Life Sciences Ecosystem!

Thursday, October 9, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.Princeton University, Friend Center | 65 Olden St, Princeton, NJ 08540

Registration is now closed for this event. We look forward to seeing confirmed registrants Thursday at the program. Please contact Danielle Campay at DCampay@BioNJ.org to be added to the wait list. Thank you.

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Join BioNJ — alongside Morgan Stanley and DLA Piper, and hosted by Princeton Precision Health at the Princeton University Friend Center — on October 9 for our Third Annual AI & Digital Health Day. This high-impact, full-day event brings together industry leaders, trailblazing startups, regulatory voices and technology innovators to dive into real-world AI applications that are transforming biopharma today.

With New Jersey leading the charge in AI-driven life sciences innovation, don’t miss your chance to gain practical insights, build powerful connections and walk away with strategies you can apply immediately across your organization.

Please note: While our speakers will be sharing valuable insights. Their remarks are intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered official advice, guidance or endorsement.

Space is limited. So register today. Registration is $225 for BioNJ Members and $325 for Future Members. Contact Cheri Hennessy at CHennessy@BioNJ.org to learn about Sponsorship opportunities. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain critical insights, build powerful connections, and position yourself at the forefront of AI and digital health innovation.

Chris AbrahamAI LeadEmerging TechnologiesInsmed Incorporated

Mahiuddin Ahmed, Ph.D.President & Chief Scientific OfficerVITRUVIAE

Shervin AyatiBusiness Development ExecutiveIBM Research

McClain BrownAI GTM LeaderGoML

Meng Cao, Ph.D.Associate DirectorEngineering & Data SciencePsychoGenics

Diego Chowell, Ph.D. Assistant ProfessorIcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Christopher ColucciVice President Information TechnologyInsmed

Aruna DontabhaktuniCo-Founder & CEORegKey

Maureen EnnisCEOThrive Digital Era

Lauren GadsbyDirector of Global Digital HealthJohnson & Johnson

Hisham Hamadeh, Ph.D.Senior Vice President & Global Head, Data, Digital & AIGenmab

Debbie HartPresident & CEOBioNJ

Paul Howard, Ph.D.Executive DirectorPublic Policy &Corporate AffairsAmicus Therapeutics

Jae KimFDA PartnerDLA Piper

John MakiCEOSerotonix

Mary Maples, Esq.Deputy Chief Executive OfficerNew Jersey Economic Development Authority

Elizabeth McNeilly, CFPExecutive DirectorPrivate Wealth AdvisorAlternative Investments DirectorPortfolio Management DirectorMorgan Stanley

Scott OgdenHead of AI LabsGenmab

Yuri Ostrovsky, Ph.D.DirectorAI SolutionsOM1

Rob OttTeam LeadAI/Digital Health & EntrepreneurshipBioNJ

Mark Parsonson, CFAManaging DirectorHealthcare Investment BankingMorgan Stanley

Sarah PittmanExecutive Director Market ExecutiveMorgan Stanley

Emilio RagosaPartner & Managing PartnerShort Hills OfficeDLA Piper

Deiva Ramachandran Ph.D.Generative AI Practice LeaderIBM Consulting

Corey SandersSenior Vice PresidentStrategyCoreWeave

Guillermo Sapiro, Ph.D.Augustine Family Professor, Electrical & Computer EngineeringPrinceton Precision Health

Ellington WestCEO & Co-FounderSonavi Labs

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Thank You To Our Sponsors

2025 BioNJ C-Suite Summit
2025-10-30 07:30 - 14:30 | Bridgewater Marriott, 700 Commons Way, Bridgewater, New Jersey, 08807, United States
Life Sciences Leadership Through Uncertainties

Thursday, October 30, 2025 | 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.Bridgewater Marriott , 700 Commons Way, Bridgewater

Registration is $695 for BioNJ Members and $895 for Future Members

Register Today!

Become a Sponsor

Biopharma leaders are navigating through a period of evolving dynamics marked by AI-driven acceleration in advancing breakthroughs in therapeutics and commercial capabilities against a backdrop of compressed product lifecycles, mounting macroeconomic headwinds and disruptions in geopolitical order.

Join BioNJ and industry leaders on October 30 to explore these converging forces, exchange proven resilience strategies and chart a course for sustaining innovation and growth in even the most unpredictable environments. With dedicated networking sessions built into the program — including opportunities to connect directly with speakers — this event is designed to foster meaningful dialogue and lasting connections among C-Suite leaders and industry innovators.

Liz BarrettCEOUroGen Pharma

Mark CampbellCEOCivia Health

Michael Cantor, M.D. Vice PresidentData Technology & InnovationRegeneron

Brian CurciAssociate PartnerData & Agentic AI Leader, Life Sciences & HealthcareIBM

Nick Downing, M.D.Managing DirectorBain Capital Life Sciences

Marc FogartyPartnerEisnerAmper

Nick GarlowManaging DirectorRational 360

Laurie GeryHead, Business Development& Licensing, VaccinesSanofi

Hisham HamadehSenior Vice President Global Head of DataDigital & Artificial IntelligenceGenmab

Debbie HartPresident & CEOBioNJ

Ashutosh KatiyarExecutive DirectorCommercial Insights& AnalyticsOphthalmologyRegeneron

Matthew B. Klein, M.D., M.S., F.A.C.S.Chief Executive OfficerPTC Therapeutics

John KoufosPresidentCottage Four Strategic Solutions

David Kuninger, Ph.D. Director, R&DThermo Fisher Scientific

Emer Leahy, Ph.D., MBAPresident & CEOPsychoGenics & Chair, BioNJ

Evan LippmanExecutive Vice PresidentBusiness DevelopmentTeva Pharmaceuticals

Clive Meanwell, M.D., Ph.D.ChairmanPopulation Health Partners

Christine Ann Miller CEOMelinta Therapeutics

Chris Mortko, Ph.D., MBAVice President, Head Search & Evaluation Business Development & LicensingMerck & Co.

Tim OplerManaging DirectorGlobal Healthcare GroupStifel

Emilio RagosaPartner, Managing Partner, Short Hills, Global Co-Chair, Life Sciences and Healthcare SectorDLA Piper

MaryAnne Rizk, Ph.D.Head, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AIAmazon Web Services

Eduardo SchurUS Life SciencesCommercial Strategyand R&D LeadEY

Nauman ShahGlobal HeadInnovative MedicineBusiness DevelopmentJohnson & Johnson

Arda Ural, Ph.D.Americas Life Sciences LeaderEY

Thank You To Our Sponsors

2025 BioNJ Patient Advocacy Summit
2025-11-17 08:30 - 14:45 | Bristol Myers Squibb, 3401 Princeton Pike, Lawrence Township, NJ, 08648, United States
Registration is now closed for this event. We look forward to seeing confirmed registrants on Monday at Bristol Myers Squibb. Please contact Randi Bromberg at RBromberg@BioNJ.org with questions or to be added to the wait list.

The Power of the Patient’s Voice

Monday, November 17, 2025 • 8:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Bristol Myers Squibb, 3401 Princeton Pike, Lawrence Township

Attendance is only open and free to ALL Patient Advocacy Organizations and R&D company Patient advocacy and government affairs professionals.

Become a Sponsor

Join us for BioNJ’s 10th Annual Patient Advocacy Summit — a dynamic, educational gathering designed to leave you with new tools to make a meaningful difference on behalf of Patients. This empowering day will bring together Patients, Advocacy Groups, Care Partners, Clinicians, Policymakers and R&D Professionals to connect, share and collaborate around advancing Patient-centered care.

Why Attend?

Gain Tools You Can Use — whether you’re helping someone navigate coverage, understand a diagnosis or access treatment.

Make Your Voice Heard — join the conversation with healthcare leaders, researchers and policymakers to help shape the future of care from a Patient-first perspective.

Build Your Network — find community among others who truly understand the challenges and rewards of this work.

Be Inspired — through powerful stories of resilience, innovation and progress you’ll leave empowered and ready to take action.

Featuring topics requested by the Patient advocacy community and a diverse roster of speakers, we hope you join us for this important conversation!

Hot Topics on the Agenda:

Health Literacy― Helping Patients Understand and Engage in Their Care

Regulatory Process ― What Does the FDA Look Like

Medicaid in Motion ― Understanding & Managing Evolving Requirements

340B at a Crossroad ― Reform, Transparency & Accountability

Resilience, Reinvention & Relentless Advocacy ― Keynote by Rob Long, Executive Director of Uplifting Athletes

Hear from Experts Driving These Conversations:

Commissioner Sarah AdelmanNew Jersey Department of Human Services

Ruth P. Brogden, MPHCare Partner & DirectorPublic Health Programs & Grants Center for Asian Health & Liver CenterCooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Michael CalvoVice PresidentFederal Government AffairsBristol Myers Squibb

Kim Czubaruk, JDVice President, PolicyCancerCare

Jayne GershkowitzChief Patient Advocate EmeritaAmicus Therapeutics

Christopher Gilligan, M.D.Chief Medical & Quality OfficerRobert Wood Johnson University Hospital

Debbie HartPresident & CEOBioNJ

Erika Kerber, Esq.President & Executive DirectorCommunity Health Law Project

Rob LongExecutive DirectorUplifting Athletes

Ian McLaughlin, Ph.D.Senior Vice PresidentGovernment Affairs & PolicyBioNJ

Catina O’Leary, Ph.D.President & CEOHealth Literacy Media

Julie RaskinCo-founder & CEOCongenital Hyperinsulinism International (CHI)

Judy SaydahCare Partner for a Child with Rett Syndrome

William S. Smith, Ph.D.Senior Fellow & DirectorLife Sciences InitiativeThe Pioneer Institute

Julie TierneyFormer, Deputy Director, FDACenter for Biologics Evaluation & Research PrincipalLeavitt Partners

Reverend Kimberly L. WilliamsPresident & CEOChoose Healthy Life

Attendance is open and free to ALL Patient Advocacy Groups and R&D company Patient advocacy and government affairs professionals.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

2025 BioNJ Inspiring STEM Conference
2025-12-04 08:30 - 15:00 | Genmab, 777 Scudders Mill Road, Plainsboro, NJ, 08536, United States
INFORM, INVOLVE, INSPIREIgniting Ideas & Advancing Bold Futures

Thursday, December 4, 2025 | 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Genmab, 777 Scudders Mill Road, Bldg. 2, 1st Floor, Plainsboro 08536Registration for BioNJ Members is $330 and $430 for Future Members.

Register Today!

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﻿BioNJ is thrilled to unveil the agenda for our upcoming Inspiring STEM Conference, taking place on Thursday, December 4!

Evolving from our highly regarded Inspiring Women in STEM Conference, this year’s expanded program is designed to engage and empower all professionals across the STEM spectrum — from early-career talent to senior leadership.

The full-day event features a thoughtfully curated agenda addressing the most pressing and forward-looking topics shaping the future of science, technology, engineering and math. With a focus on actionable insights, bold ideas and inclusive dialogue, the conference promises to engage and energize everyone committed to advancing the future of STEM.

From how AI is reshaping the STEM workforce to how the Gates Foundation is accelerating women’s health-focused R&D, this forward-thinking program will leave you informed, inspired and equipped to lead with impact in 2026 and beyond!

TimeCheck Out the Agenda

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

9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Welcome & Opening Remarks

Debbie Hart, President & CEO, BioNJ
Marisol Mendez Peron, Senior Vice President, Communications & Corporate Affairs, Genmab

Time BE INFORMED: EDUCATIONAL TOPICS

9:15 a.m.– 10:15 a.m.
LEAP Beyond AI: Reinventing Leadership & Human IntelligenceKeynote by Micheline Nader, BSN, MPH, DESS, Author, Motivational Speaker & CEO, Jesra Foundation
In this powerful session, Ms. Nader will deliver a compelling blend of visionary insight and practical strategy, offering a framework for thriving in a tech-driven world while staying grounded in purpose and well-being. Attendees will explore how to:

Lead with confidence in an AI-enabled world
Achieve extraordinary, sustainable results
Unlock and elevate their inner genius
Prevent burnout and prioritize personal health
Build a leadership legacy that lasts

Walk away inspired, equipped and ready to lead boldly — with clarity, compassion and resilience.

10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Networking Break & Exhibitor Showcase

10:45 a.m.– 11:45 a.m.
Panel: How AI is Reshaping Workforce Identity, Decision-Making and Leadership Priorities in STEM Fields
As AI rapidly transforms the STEM landscape, leaders face a new frontier of challenges — and opportunities. This session explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping workforce identity, decision-making processes, and leadership priorities across scientific, technical and clinical environments. Whether you're an executive, team leader or emerging professional, this session will offer practical insights on navigating change with confidence and clarity.Panelists:

Tahamtan Ahmadi, M.D., Ph.D., Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Head, Experimental Medicines, Genmab
Stephen K. Burley, M.D., D.Phil, Director, Rutgers Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (RAD) Collaboratory, Rutgers University
Rivers Cornelson, Senior AI Consulting Lead, Crowe
Tina Naser, Partner, Healthcare Life Sciences Industry, IBM
Moderated by Meghan Condon, Vice President, Digital & AI, Thermo Fisher Scientific

Time BE INVOLVED: INTERACTIVE TOPICS TO PROMOTE ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS/STEPS FOR ALL

11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Imagining and Defining Our Relationship with AITo foster networking, collaboration, and idea-sharing, we’ll be facilitating fun table discussions over lunch. Topics will include:

Leadership & Personal Influence
Career Growth & Skill Development
Workplace & Collaboration
Health, Wellness & Personal Balance
Imagination & the Future of Work
Trust, Ethics & Responsibility

12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Lunch, Table Discussions & Exhibitor ShowcaseDiscussion led by Lynne Anderson, Partner, Faegre Drinker and Juliet Hart, CEO & Founder, Hart & Chin

1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Debrief on Table DiscussionsAfter lunch, we’ll reconvene for table readouts to share insights and examples on how AI can support our leadership, career growth, work relationships — and even our well-being.

TimeBE INSPIRED: INSIGHTS TO INSPIRE

1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Sparking a New Era of Women-Centered Research and InnovationJoin us for a compelling conversation on the Gates Foundation’s landmark $2.5 billion commitment through 2030 to accelerate research and development focused exclusively on women’s health. This session will explore how the initiative aims to advance more than 40 innovations across five critical and historically underfunded areas — particularly those impacting women in low- and middle-income countries. Gain insight into the strategies, priorities, and transformative potential of this unprecedented investment in women’s health and well-being.
Panelists:

Katie Barletta M.D., Ph.D., FACOG, Senior Global Medical Director, Ferring Pharmaceutical
Ru Cheng, M.D., FACOG, Director, Women's Health Innovations, Gender Equality Division, Gates Foundation
Vrunda Desai, M.D., FACOG, Vice President, Medical Affairs & Clinical Surgery, CooperSurgical
Moderated by Elizabeth Garner, M.D., CEO, Sena Therapeutics

2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Closing Remarks

Tahamtan Ahmadi, M.D., Ph.D.Executive Vice President and Chief Medical OfficerHead, Experimental MedicinesGenmab

Lynne AndersonPartnerFaegre Drinker

Katie Barletta M.D., Ph.D., FACOGSenior GlobalMedical DirectorFerring Pharmaceuticals

Stephen K. Burley, M.D., D.PhilDirector, Rutgers Artificial Intelligence and Data Science(RAD) Collaboratory, Rutgers University

Ru ChengM.D., FACOGDirectorWomen’s Health InnovationsGender Equality DivisionGates Foundation

Meghan CondonVice PresidentDigital & AIThermo Fisher Scientific

Christopher CozicExecutive Vice President & Chief People OfficerGenmab & BioNJ Board Member

Rivers CornelsonSenior AI Consulting LeadCrowe

Vrunda Desai, M.D., FACOGVice PresidentMedical Affairs & Clinical SurgeryCooperSurgical

Elizabeth Garner, MDCEOSena Therapeutics

Debbie HartPresident & CEOBioNJ

Juliet HartCEO & FounderHart & Chin

Micheline Nader, BSN, MPH, DESSAuthorMotivational Speaker & CEOJesra Foundation

Tina NaserPartner, Healthcare Life Sciences IndustryIBM

Register today and plan to join us at BioNJ’s STEM Conference on December 4, 2025. Registration for BioNJ Members is $330 and $430 for Future Members.

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

2025 BioNJ Gives Back
2025-12-10 00:00 - 23:59 | Bristol Myers Squibb, 3401 Princeton Pike, Lawrence Township, NJ, 08648, United States
Exclusive to BioNJ Members Only

December 10, 2025

Become a Sponsor

Two times and locations:

9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.700 US Highway 202/206, Bridgewater

Register Today!

2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. M Station, 100 Morris Street, Morristown

Register Today!

Participants will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by assembling “Totes of Hope: Hospital Care Kits.” Volunteers will decorate a canvas tote bag with uplifting messages, inspiring artwork or colorful designs, then fill it with comforting essentials. Each tote becomes a heartfelt symbol of care and kindness, offering encouragement to Patients of all ages and conditions.

Our Totes of Hope will be distributed to Patients through RWJBarnabas Health/ Rutgers Cancer Institute and Inspira Health.

We hope you will join us!

Member companies can send up to three participants at no charge!* It’s the perfect opportunity to network with fellow BioNJ Members while making a difference on behalf of pediatric Patients.

We warmly invite your organization to consider sponsoring this meaningful community initiative in support of Patients across New Jersey. Please contact Randi Bromberg at RBromberg@BioNJ.org to learn more.

*Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Each location is limited to 150 volunteers.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

2026 BioNJ Annual Dinner Meeting & Innovation Celebration
2026-02-05 16:45 - 21:30 | Hilton East Brunswick, 3 Tower Center Blvd, East Brunswick, NJ, 08816, United States
Registration is now closed for this event.

Thursday, February 5, 2026 | 4:45 p.m.-9:30 p.m. | Hilton East BrunswickTickets are $545 for Members and $630 for Future Members.

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2025 Photo Gallery

Registration is now open for BioNJ’s 33rd Annual Dinner Meeting & Innovation Celebration happening Thursday, February 5, 2026, at the Hilton East Brunswick!

Join us for an unforgettable evening of inspiration, recognition and connection as we spotlight the incredible breakthroughs happening right here in the Garden State.

Experience a unique opportunity to network with hundreds of top industry leaders, rising innovators, government officials, academic pioneers and influential Patient advocates — all in one room

Don’t miss the presentation of the presentation of the Dr. Sol J. Barer Award for Vision, Innovation and Leadership by Dr. Sol Barer himself to this year’s honoree, Dr. Jan van de Winkel, President and CEO of Genmab

Celebrate the recipients of the 2026 Innovator Award Honorees made up of New Jersey companies which received a novel FDA approval in 2025

Help honor BioNJ’s inaugural Ecosystem Impact Award Honoree, Kathleen Coviello, Chief Economic Transformation Officer, New Jersey Economic Development Authority

Applaud Patient advocate heroes receiving the Heart of BioNJ Awards

Be on hand for special surprises and powerful, moving speakers

Enjoy a festive Cocktail Hour, Dinner Program & Dessert Reception

Dr. Sol J. Barer HonoreeDr. Jan van de WinkelPresident & CEOGenmab

Award Presentation byDr. Sol J. BarerFormer ChairCelgene Corp. ChairTeva Pharmaceutical

Ecosystem Impact Award HonoreeKathleen CovielloChief EconomicTransformation OfficerNew Jersey EconomicDevelopment Authority

Heart of BioNJAward HonoreeJessica KleinPatient Advocacy & Industry Relations LiaisonAcadia Pharmaceuticals

Heart of BioNJ Award HonoreePamela ZapataCancer Survivor & Patient Advocate

Heart of BioNJ Award HonoreeSiobhan BarryCystic Fibrosis Patient Advocate
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Heart of BioNJ Award HonoreeConor ReidCystic Fibrosis Patient Advocate

Join us for New Jersey’s can’t-miss life sciences event of the year!

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Mark your calendar for New Jersey’s can’t-miss life sciences event of the year!

BioNJ Members Only Mixer
2026-03-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Montgomery Innovation Hub, 23 Orchard Road, Skillman, New Jersey, 08558, United States
Exclusively for BioNJ Members

Thursday, March 26, 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. | Registration is $25.Montgomery Innovation Hub, 23 Orchard Road, Skillman, NJ

Register Today!

You Asked for It… BioNJ’s Members‑Only Mixer!

Join us in person for an evening designed exclusively for BioNJ Members to unwind, connect and spark new possibilities across the life sciences community. This relaxed, engaging gathering is your chance to:

Connect with the BioNJ Member community

Meet BioNJ Board Members

Build new relationships

Reconnect with old friends

Discover collaborators, mentors and industry partners

Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks with one goal in mind: networking

﻿Come for the conversation, stay for the connections. This is where relationships begin and ideas take flight.

2026 BioPartnering Conference
2026-05-12 07:30 - 18:00

Stop Spelunking in Health Authority Websites: Using AI for Better Combo Product Intelligence
2026-05-14 12:00 - 13:00
Stop Spelunking in Health Authority Websites: Using AI for Better Combo Product Intelligence

Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. | Virtual

Register NOW for FREE

Join us virtually for “Stop Spelunking in Health Authority Websites: Using AI for Better Combo Product Intelligence” — a forward-looking session designed to help you streamline your regulatory strategy and make more confident, data-driven decisions.

During this interactive webinar, you’ll discover how AI can transform the way you:

Navigate regulatory submission strategies with greater speed and clarity

Strengthen risk management approaches across the product lifecycle

Design and report Human Factors (HF) studies more efficiently

Enable smarter, more proactive post-market surveillance

Whether you’re working in regulatory, clinical, quality or product development, this session will provide practical strategies to reduce complexity, save time and unlock deeper insights.

Shannon Hoste, Founder & Principle Engineer, Hoste Consulting

Approaching 30 years in medtech and combination products, including a tenure leading Human Factors at FDA’s CDRH, Ms. Hoste specializes in bridging the gap between complex engineering and regulatory approval. Having shaped international standards and FDA guidance, she applies her “both-sides-of-the-table” experience to help teams optimize their path forward using human-centered data.

Ms. Hoste’s focus is on risk-based strategies: ensuring organizations prioritize the activities that yield safe, effective products and seamless regulatory reviews. In this discussion, she’ll explore how modern AI can make the vastness of regulatory data accessible for — frankly — the first time, and how this empowers teams to navigate the modern combination product landscape.

Chetan Mishra, Founder, Rhizome AI

As the founder of Rhizome AI, Mr. Mishra helps biotechs know what the FDA thinks by making it easy to answer regulatory questions based on product review databases. Each answer references up to 1,000 documents without hallucinations. Previously, Mr. Mishra ran the software team for EvolutionaryScale, a drug discovery company acquired by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.

Register today and join us on May 14 to gain the tools you need to stay ahead in an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. Registration is FREE.

2026 BioNJ HR Conference
2026-06-09 08:30 - 15:30 | Kean University, 1000 Morris Ave, Union, New Jersey, 07083, United States
Leading the Future of Human & Non-Human Resources

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Kean University | North Avenue Academic Building | 1000 Morris Ave., Union, NJ

BioNJ is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities. This program is approved for 4.75 SHRM credits.

Registration is now open for BioNJ’s 13th Annual HR Conference taking place at Kean University on June 9. Come ready to connect with other life sciences HR professionals, learn from industry experts on issues affecting your organization and leave with best practices that will enable you to position your company and your employees for success.

Join the BioNJ HR community for an open and insightful conversation on the pressing challenges facing our industry and life sciences companies. Together, we’ll explore tough topics, exchange ideas and uncover meaningful solutions.

Register Today

Become a Sponsor

Come ready to gather new and creative ideas, strategies and tactics for how to navigate today’s HR challenges and opportunities in the life sciences sector.

Click here to register now. Registration is $195 for BioNJ Members and $295 for Future Members. To learn about Sponsorship opportunities, contact Cheri Hennessy at CHennessy@BioNJ.org or 609-890-3185.

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BioNJ Member Café
2026-09-15 09:00 - 10:00
BioNJ Members-Only Café

Tuesday, September 15 | 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | Virtual

Register for Free!

Join us for an exclusive and dynamic networking experience at BioNJ’s Virtual Members-Only Café, where meaningful connections and new opportunities await. This interactive virtual gathering brings together professionals across disciplines, offering a unique space to reconnect with colleagues, forge new relationships and engage in insightful conversations that inspire collaboration and innovation.

Be part of the conversation as we dive into timely topics, such as talent acquisition, policy, clinical trials, funding and more.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, engage and grow with your BioNJ community!

There is no fee to attend, however registration is necessary. We look forward to seeing you and your entire Team Tuesday, September 15.

A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors

Market Maker Associate Members

Preferred Associate Members

Executive Associate Members

BioNJ Entrepreneur Exchange
2026-09-23 09:00 - 10:30
Meetings for Founders & C-Level EntrepreneursWednesday, September 23 | 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. | Virtual

Request an Invitation

Join us on Wednesday, September 23, for BioNJ’s Entrepreneurs Exchange — an interactive forum for founders and C-suite leaders ready to connect, collaborate and tap into New Jersey’s innovation ecosystem.

BioNJ’s Entrepreneur Exchange offers attendees an opportunity to reconnect with each other and hear from industry partners on topics including funding opportunities, resources and strategic programs designed to accelerate innovation and support start-up growth. Come prepared to share a 60-second introduction with the group!

If you are a Founder or C-Level Entrepreneur, click here to request your FREE invitation to join us on September 23! Once approved, you will receive a confirmation email with a registration link — in addition to ongoing communications about opportunities and programs for entrepreneurs.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to build meaningful relationships, address key challenges and gain insights from industry experts as you grow your business.

Thank You to Our Sponsor

For more information or to ask questions, please contact Ann Wieczkowski at AWieczkowski@BioNJ.org.

Join our private BioNJ Entrepreneurs LinkedIn group!

2026 BioNJ Manufacturing Summit
2026-09-29 09:00 - 16:30 | Catalent, 104 Campus Dr., Princeton, New Jersey, 08540, United States
Manufacturing the Future of Biopharma: Driving Innovation, Resilience & Patient Impact

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | 9:00 am – 4:30 pmCatalent, 104 Campus Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540

Registration is $150 for BioNJ Members and $275 for Future Members.

Register Today

Become a Sponsor

BioNJ’s Manufacturing Summit brings together industry thought leaders to explore the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the future of biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Gain valuable insights on topics, including the future of small and large molecule manufacturing, supply chain resilience, the evolving regulatory landscape and New Jersey’s continued investment and growth in manufacturing — plus much more. Explore the full agenda below.

As a special highlight, attendees will also enjoy a guided tour of Catalent’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility — offering a firsthand look at innovation in action.

Take a look at the agenda!

David BasileVice PresidentTechnical OperationsHovione

Matthew BretonExecutive DirectorProcess Development &ManufacturingTr1X Bio

John Coelho, M.D. Senior Advisor,Life SciencesNJEDA

Anthony DeBiaseDirector, Digital Process Development & Clinical ManufacturingContinua Process Systems

George EastwoodExecutive DirectorEmily Whitehead Foundation

Christine Harman, Ph.D.Lead Consumer Safety OfficerDivision of Manufacturing &Product Quality, Office of Compliance & Biologics Quality, Center of Biologics Evaluation & Research (CBER)Food & Drug Administration (FDA)

Debbie HartPresident & CEOBioNJ

Katie KelleherPartnerMcKinsey & Co.

Peter KellerCEOBlueWhale Bio

Barbara LaveryChief Program OfficerAlliance for CancerGene Therapy

Melanie MansbachGeneral ManagerCell TherapyCatalent Pharma Solutions

Dave Maraldo, Ph.D.Executive Vice President and PresidentMerck Manufacturing Division

Lance MarquardtDirector, Manufacturing OperationsProBio

Michael MaurerGeneral ManagerVice President U.S. ManufacturingBeOne Medicines

Michelle MoodyDirector, Upstream Process DevelopmentThermo Fisher Scientific

Jennifer Spalding, JDChief Commercial OfficerGeneral CounselCorporate SecretaryCivica Rx

Sanjay Srivasta, Ph.D.Managing DirectorAccenture

Dan StrangeChief Technology OfficerCellular Origins

LeAnn TimbleDirector, Emerging Property Risk ControlAon

John TomtishenGlobal Head, Cell TherapyField Application Scientists &Strategic AlliancesCatalent Pharma Solutions

Bradley WattsPatient AdvocateCAR-T Recipient

2026 BioNJ C-Suite Summit
2026-10-15 00:00 - 23:59 | Bridgewater Marriott, 700 Commons Way, Bridgewater, New Jersey, 08807, United States
This event is closed to the media.

SAVE THE DATE!

Thursday, October 15, 2026Bridgewater Marriott , 700 Commons Way, Bridgewater

Become a Sponsor

BioNJ’s C-Suite Summit brings together senior life sciences leaders to explore the trends reshaping the industry, from AI-driven advancements and evolving commercial models to economic uncertainty and geopolitical disruption. Attendees will gain practical insights through thought-provoking discussions designed specifically for executive decision-makers. Dedicated networking opportunities throughout the program, including direct access to speakers, will foster meaningful connections and peer-to-peer collaboration among C-Suite leaders and industry innovators.

2026 AI & Digital Health Day
2026-10-23 00:00 - 23:59 | Princeton University, Friend Center, 65 Olden St, Princeton, New Jersey, 08540, United States
SAVE THE DATE!

Friday, October 23, 2026 Princeton University, Friend Center | 65 Olden St, Princeton, NJ 08540

Become a Sponsor

Join BioNJ for a dynamic program exploring how AI and digital health are transforming the future of life sciences. Through expert insights, real-world applications and diverse perspectives from entrepreneurs, healthcare providers and industry leaders, attendees will examine the opportunities and challenges shaping this rapidly evolving field. Discover how data-driven technologies are accelerating innovation, enhancing decision-making and improving the Patient experience across the healthcare continuum.

2026 BioNJ Patient Advocacy Summit
2026-11-10 09:00 - 15:15 | Bristol Myers Squibb, 3401 Princeton Pike, Lawrence Township, NJ, 08648, United States
The Power of the Patient’s Voice

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.Bristol Myers Squibb, 3401 Princeton Pike, Lawrence Township, 08648

Attendance is only open and free to ALL Patient Advocacy Organizations and R&D company Patient advocacy and government affairs professionals.

Register Today!

Become a Sponsor

Mark your calendar for a powerful and inspiring day dedicated to advancing Patient advocacy and strengthening our collective impact. BioNJ’s 11th Annual Patient Advocacy Summit will bring together Patients, Advocacy Leaders, Care Partners, Clinicians, Policymakers and R&D Professionals for a dynamic program focused on advancing meaningful change.

This year’s Summit promises an inspiring lineup of discussions and real‑world insights that will leave attendees equipped with new tools, fresh perspectives and actionable strategies to make a difference on behalf of Patients. You’ll connect with key stakeholders across the health care ecosystem, share best practices and gain valuable knowledge to support your advocacy efforts.

Attendance is open and free to all Patient Advocacy Organizations as well as R&D company Patient advocacy and government affairs professionals.

Be sure to save the date for this powerful day of Education, Engagement and Empowerment!

2026 BioNJ Inspiring STEM Conference
2026-12-04 00:00 - 23:59 | Genmab, 777 Scudders Mill Road, Plainsboro, NJ, 08536, United States
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Friday, December 4, 2026Genmab, 777 Scudders Mill RoadBuilding 1 – 4th floor,Princeton, NJ 08540

Become a Sponsor

The Inspiring STEM Conference is designed to engage and empower professionals across the STEM spectrum — from emerging talent to senior leaders. Focused on professional development, actionable insights and bold ideas, the program fosters inclusive dialogue and meaningful connections among those shaping the future of STEM. Through a thoughtfully curated agenda, attendees will explore the trends, challenges and opportunities influencing science, technology, engineering and mathematics today and tomorrow.
