Partnering has long been a critical engine to drive companies’ success in the life sciences. In the current difficult financing environment, executives and business development leaders need to take advantage of opportunities to meet with organizations around the world to ensure they have the capital, resources, and expertise they need to achieve their goals. We spoke to Patrik Frei, CEO and founder of Venture Valuation, about the role partnering plays in the life sciences, The Pre-JPM Partnering Week that will run virtually December 2 through 6, and how companies can best position themselves for a productive JPM Week.

Setting the Stage for Productive Partnering Talks During JPM Week

With the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference on the horizon, biotech CEOs are wondering whether the new year will bring a more welcoming IPO market. But Gregg Beloff, co-founder and managing director of Danforth Advisors, said rather than focus on an IPO, companies should prepare themselves to capitalize on a range of financing options that may present themselves. We spoke to Beloff about what CEOs should do now to get their companies positioned for different financing options, how they can de-risk themselves, and the things it is never too early to do so they can capitalize on opportunities when they arise.

Why Biotech CEOs Should Prepare Now for All Opportunities


The IPO market remains unwelcoming to biotechs and venture investors are reticent to back younger companies. In the absence of reliable funding sources, many biotechs are trying to advance their most promising programs while keeping their operations lean until they can get to a fundable milestone. We spoke to Kevin Sarney, Life Sciences Practice Leader for Charles River CFO, about the current uncertainty biotechs face, the need for capital efficiency, and how companies can best prepare for future opportunities.

Surviving and Thriving in the Long Biotech Winter

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