BIO Savings Week

BIO Savings Week
September 8, 2025
2:00 pm ET
Zoom: September 8--12, 2025

Join us for BIO Savings Week, a five-day virtual event series designed to help member companies unlock the full value of their membership. Each day spotlights several BIO Business Solutions® partners, offering exclusive insights into cost-saving programs, operational efficiencies, and expert services tailored for life science organizations. Whether you're managing procurement, scaling operations, or exploring compliance solutions, these sessions will connect you with actionable opportunities to streamline your business operations and drive measurable impact.

All sessions are open to BIO and state affiliate members and include live Q&A, life science-focused strategies, and real-world success stories.

BIO Business Solutions® is the largest cost-savings program for the life sciences industry, leveraging the collective buying power of thousands of member companies to deliver exclusive pricing on lab supplies, insurance, office essentials, and more, all at no additional cost to members.

Day 1 – Lab Facilities & Regulatory Services
Monday, September 8, 2025, 2:00–3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Explore lab optimization strategies, streamlined contract consolidation, and how to connect with the right experts for regulatory submissions and audit readiness. Hear from American Laboratory Trading (ALT), SU Group, and PSC Biotech as they present cost-effective approaches to enhancing lab operations and ensuring compliance at every growth stage.

Featured Partners:

  • American Laboratory Trading (ALT)
    • Carrie Kleinle, Director, Product Marketing & Partner Engagement
  • SU Group LLC
    • Rob Salmon, West Regional Manager
    • Ric Kunnert, Regional Sales Manager
  • PSC Biotech
    • Brandon Clough, Managing Director of Operations – Central Region

Agenda Overview:

  • BIO VP of Business Development kicks off the session with practical ways members can unlock value and savings through BIO Business Solutions.
  • American Laboratory Trading (ALT) – Discover the benefits of sourcing refurbished lab equipment to lower capital costs while maintaining quality and performance.
  • SU Group LLC – Learn how to consolidate equipment service contracts for greater efficiency, cost control, and vendor management.
  • PSC Biotech – Get insights into tailored consulting support for regulatory planning, audit readiness, and quality systems implementation.
  • Live Q&A
  • Closing Remarks

Day 2 – Finance & Insurance Tools
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 2:00–3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Explore financial and HR services that empower life science companies to grow with confidence. Hear from Brex, Aon Risk, and ADP R&D Tax Credit on how to simplify expense management, access turnkey HR support, and capitalize on valuable tax credits.

Featured Partners:

  • Brex 
    • Gaby Levey, Startup Partnerships Manager
  • ADP R&D Tax Credit
  • Aon

Agenda Overview:

  • BIO Business Solutions Overview - unlocking value and savings
  • Brex – Discover how to streamline company spending and optimize your financial runway with powerful, founder-friendly tools.
  • ADP Tax Credits – See how your company’s activities may qualify for valuable federal R&D tax credits and how ADP can help you claim them.
  • Aon Risk Insurance – Learn how to manage risk across the life sciences enterprise, from directors & officers (D&O) insurance to data privacy, cyber liability, and clinical trial protection.
  • Live Q&A
  • Closing Remarks

Day 3 – Software & Executive Strategy
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 2:00–3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
From secure data sharing to executive expertise and workflow automation, this session highlights the digital and strategic tools that help life science companies scale efficiently. Presentations from ShareVault, PSC Software, and BiotechExec will showcase real-world use cases and member-driven results.

Featured Partners:

  • ShareVault
  • PSC Software
    • Ryan Ciarcia, General Manager of Software
  • BiotechExec

Agenda Overview:

  • BIO Business Solutions Overview – unlocking value and savings
  • ShareVault – Learn how secure document sharing can accelerate due diligence, streamline fundraising, and safeguard your most critical files.
  • PSC Software – Discover how intuitive, scalable platforms like ACE Starter support end-to-end audit workflows, reduce risk, and boost productivity.
  • BiotechExec – See how executive-level, fractional leadership can fill critical talent gaps and provide strategic direction for growing companies.
  • Live Q&A
  • Closing Remarks

Day 4 – Ops, Logistics & Travel
Thursday, September 11, 2025, 2:00–3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Optimize day-to-day operations with cost-saving insights from leaders in office supplies, logistics, and travel. Hear from ODP and Corporate Traveler on how to stretch your budget while supporting your team’s productivity and mobility.

Featured Partners:

  • ODP Business Solutions
  • Corporate Traveler
    • Dave Tucker, Principal Account Executive 
    • Matt Curry, Principal Account Executive

Agenda Overview:

  • BIO VP of Business Development, Jeff Vallerga kicks off the session with practical ways BIO members can unlock value and savings through BIO Business Solutions.
  • ODP Business Solutions – Explore recently enhanced savings on everyday office and facility supplies, plus flexible procurement options that fit the way your team works.
  • Corporate Traveler – Learn how to simplify travel planning and reduce costs with personalized travel management services built for biotech teams.
  • Live Q&A
  • Closing Remarks

Day 5 – BIO Business Solutions Overview & Avantor Spotlight
Friday, September 12, 2025, 2:00–3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Wrap up the week with an executive overview of BIO Business Solutions and a deep dive with our flagship partner, Avantor. Learn how the program delivers ongoing value and discover exclusive offers and procurement strategies available to BIO members.

Featured Partners:

  • BIO Business Solutions
    • Jeff Vallerga, Vice President of Business Development, Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO)
  • Avantor

Agenda Overview:

  • BBS Overview by BIO Vice President of Business Development, Jeff Vallerga
  • Avantor – Learn how to drive purchasing efficiency and lab performance with one of the life science industry's leading suppliers. From everyday consumables to capital equipment, discover how member companies leverage Avantor’s flagship program for exclusive pricing, custom sourcing support, and supply chain optimization.
  • Live Poll & Q&A
  • Closing Remarks & Next Steps
     
Moderators & Speakers
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Brandon Clough
Managing Director of Operations – Central Region
PSC Biotech
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Matt Curry
Principal Account Executive
Corporate Traveler
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Ric Kunnert
Regional Sales Manager
PSC Biotech
Gaby Levey headshot
Gaby Levey
Startup Partnerships Manager
Brex
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Rob Salmon
West Regional Manager
SU Group LLC
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Dave Tucker
Principal Account Executive
Corporate Traveler