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SUMMARY:Herding Cats 3.0: Big Pharma Panel
DESCRIPTION:What does it really take to build a successful strategic partnership in life sciences? For today’s business development leaders\, identifying which opportunities will genuinely help accelerate growth can be challenging. \nIn this dynamic program\, attendees will hear from Johnson & Johnson’s External Innovation Group deal-making experts\, who will provide strategic guidance on core collaboration capabilities such as: \n\nPartnership lifecycle management\nValuation fundamentals\nNegotiation and communication strategies\n\nFollowing the main presentation\, attendees will be invited to join an exclusive panel discussion featuring Lesley Stolz\, Head of West North America\, External Scientific Innovation\, Johnson & Johnson\, alongside additional Big Pharma representatives\, who will share how established organizations evaluate partnership opportunities and what emerging companies should understand when engaging with large pharmaceutical partners. \nDesigned specifically for business development professionals\, life science innovators\, and startup founders in oncology\, immunology\, and neuroscience\, this event will deliver practical knowledge to help maximize meaningful collaborations in 2026 and beyond. \nPlease note: This is an apply-to-attend event. The application deadline is March 11th\, and approved attendees will be notified by March 16. \nREGISTER» \nHosted by:
URL:https://www.califesciences.org/event/herding-cats-3-0-big-pharma-panel/
LOCATION:JLABS@SSF\, 329 OYSTER POINT BLVD.\, SOUTH SF\, CA\, 94080\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Events,Industry Supported
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SUMMARY:Building a Biotech: Company Creation 101
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in what it takes to build a biotech company from the ground up? If so\, apply to attend our upcoming program\, Building a Biotech: Company Creation 101\, taking place September 25th at JLABS SSF. \nThis half-day educational program is tailored for early-stage life science innovators and entrepreneurs focused on areas of strategic interest to Johnson & Johnson. It aims to provide insights into the complexities of launching a biotech venture. From translating academic discoveries into startups to navigating funding\, IP\, and early-stage decision-making\, this program is built to equip you with practical knowledge and inspiration. \nThe event will feature three dynamic sessions\, including: \n\nA featured presentation titled “VC 101” by Lior Teitelbaum of JJDC\, focused on venture capital fundamentals and early investment insights\nA panel discussion\, “Navigating the Path for Biotech Entrepreneurship: Insights from Investors and Founders\,” featuring leaders who have built and backed successful biotech startups. Panelists include Lior Teitelbaum\, Principal of Venture Investments\, JJDC\, David Allison\, Managing Director\, Westlake BioPartners\, K. Angela MacFarlane\, CEO\, Perceive Biotherapeutics\, and Darren Cooke\, Interim Chief Innovation & Entrepreneurship Officer\, UC Berkeley\nA focused session on legal and IP protection led by Georgina Jones Suzuki of Ropes & Gray\, covering foundational legal concepts for new ventures\n\nFollowing the program\, attendees will be invited to connect with speakers and peers during a networking lunch. \nWhether you’re a scientist with a breakthrough discovery or a business-minded individual looking to bring new solutions to patients\, this is an excellent opportunity to gain the strategic guidance you need to succeed in the biotech startup ecosystem. \n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER» \nEvent Host
URL:https://www.califesciences.org/event/builing-a-biotech-company-creation-101/
LOCATION:JLABS@SSF\, 329 OYSTER POINT BLVD.\, SOUTH SF\, CA\, 94080\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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SUMMARY:JLABS SSF 10-year Anniversary Event
DESCRIPTION:The JLABS\, SSF 10-Year Anniversary celebration will officially commence a decade of innovation\, collaboration\, and impact within our life sciences ecosystem. As a leading incubator within the Johnson & Johnson ecosystem\, JLABS\, SSF has played a pivotal role in supporting early-stage startups\, fostering strategic partnerships\, and advancing healthcare solutions that address unmet patient needs. \nThis milestone event will feature: \nWelcome remarks from Chris Haskell\, highlighting JLABS’ evolution\, its impact on the innovation ecosystem\, and introducing key speakers. \nA panel discussion moderated by Lesley Stolz\, Vice President\, Early Innovation Partnering at Johnson & Johnson Innovation\, featuring: \n\nKartik Ramamoorthi\, Co-founder and CEO of Encoded Therapeutics\, a JLABS alumni recognized as one of biotech’s top young leaders by Forbes\, Business Insider\, and Endpoints.\nEeshit Dhaval Vaishnav\, Founder & CEO of Sequome\, who is pioneering Sequence Medicines and AI-driven sequence design technologies developed in collaboration with Google and Broad Institute.\nDavid Schaffer\, Director of Bakar Labs and Professor at UC Berkeley\, a renowned academic and innovator advancing gene therapy and startup incubation.\nNeena Kadaba\, Entrepreneur in Training at Apple Tree Partners and CBO/COO at Deep Apple Therapeutics\, known for building strategic collaborations with institutions like UCSF and the Innovative Genomics Institute.\n\nA fireside chat with Stacy Feld and Rich Tillyer\, offering a forward-looking perspective on Johnson & Johnson’s commitment to external innovation\, and how strategic partnerships drive scientific breakthroughs. \nA networking lunch\, providing the opportunity to reconnect with fellow innovators\, meet current JLABS residents\, and foster new collaborations. \nThis program will bring together venture capitalists\, academic institutions\, industry leaders\, and nonprofit organizations\, fostering meaningful connections that will shape the future of life sciences. The event reaffirms JLABS’ commitment to advancing healthcare innovation through strategic collaboration\, scientific excellence\, and support for early-stage entrepreneurs. \n\n\n\nREGISTER» \nEvent Host
URL:https://www.califesciences.org/event/jlabs-ssf-10-year-anniversary-event/
LOCATION:JLABS@SSF\, 329 OYSTER POINT BLVD.\, SOUTH SF\, CA\, 94080\, United States
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