BIO-LES Business Development Basics Course

May 1-3, 2010 (prior to the BIO 2010 International Convention) Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown-Lakefront Chicago, IL   Registration Now Open

Since 2003, The Business Development Basics Course has been offered as a joint collaboration between the Biotechnology Industry Organization and the Licensing Executives Society (USA & Canada, Inc.)  The three day course provides an intensive educational foundation regarding the core skills that are needed to be a successful licensing executive. 

The faculty consists of skilled industry professionals who have hands-on experience in the various phases of licensing and who have been instructors in other programs in the field.

The course will cover basic topics and skills crucial to every business development professional in the industry, including:

• Intellectual Property and Contract Basics
• Strategic Alliances
• Basics in Finance and Valuation
• Negotiation and Influence Strategies
• Meeting and Presentation Skills
• Cross-Cultural Differences

Who should attend?

• Business development & licensing professionals
• Alliance management professionals
• R&D personnel who have significant interaction with business development
• Intellectual property personnel involved in the licensing process
• Biotech company CEOs

Attendance is limited to 60 participants to ensure the optimal instructor/student ratio and quality interaction.