Series - BIO Benefits

BIO Savings Week connects life science companies with the lab and business solutions available through their BIO or state life science association membership. Across three days, you will hear directly from BIO Business Solutions' preferred providers about programs tailored to different roles—from founders and operations leaders to lab managers and admins.

All sessions are open to BIO and state affiliate members and include Q&A and life science-focused strategies.

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 - Foundational Tools 

Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 2:00–3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)

A focused look at the foundational tools early-stage life science companies need to launch and scale. Learn how membership benefits support HR, finance, compliance, and leadership decisions during the earliest stages.

Featured Partners: 

• ADP HR
  • Greg Hassan, Director of Franchise & Affiliations
• ADP Tax Credits
  • Jose Arellano, Senior Director of Channel Strategy
• Brex
  • Gaby Levey, Startup Partnerships Manager
• BiotechExec
  • Steve Joseph, Executive Vice President, Strategic Partnerships
• PSC Biotech
  • Brandon Clough, Managing Director of Operations – Central Region
• PSC Software
  • Clark Chandler, Manager, Sales Development

Day 2 - Core Business Operations Support

Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 2:00–3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)

An overview of the savings and benefits supporting core business operations, from travel and logistics to office purchasing and secure data management.

Featured Partners: 

• Corporate Traveler
  • Matt Curry, Principal Account Executive
  • Dave Tucker, Principal Account Executive
• ODP Business Solutions
  • Sarah Glazier, Senior Contract Sales Manager
•  UPS Healthcare
  • Alina Mencias, Americas Product Marketing & Go-to-Market Strategy

Day 3 - Lab Solutions & Products

Thursday, March 19, 2:00–3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)

Designed for lab managers and R&D leaders, this session explores the lab solutions and benefits that support research environments—from equipment and lab supply procurement to safety and compliance.

Featured Partners: 

• Airgas Healthcare
  • Dalton Speelman, National Account Manager, Airgas Life Sciences
• American Laboratory Trading
  • Carrie Kleinle, Director, Product Marketing & Partner Engagement
• Clean Harbors
  • Lori Cotsack, Corporate Account Manager 
• SU Group 
  • Ric Kunnert, Regional Sales Manager 
• UniFirst
  • Jim Tilton, National Sales Manager
• VWR, part of Avantor
  • Tina Nuthulaganti, Director, Strategic Alliances 

BIO is back at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis for JPM Week 2026—now powered by the new BIO Partnering™ system with major upgrades to help you connect more efficiently. 

View this webinar to see how the overhauled self-scheduling tools and exciting new features—like AI Assist for generating tailored meeting request messages—can help you source new partnerships and manage your JPM Week meetings with ease. Learn about BIO’s onsite meeting space in San Francisco, tips and tricks for maximizing the system and how to schedule across various location options. Plus, find out how to stay in-the-know on networking events and other opportunities throughout JPM Week. 

This webinar covers:  

• Preview of BIO’s onsite meeting space in San Francisco
• Partnering best practices & how to schedule your meetings
• Live demo of the new BIO Partnering system & advanced features
• Intro to BIO and Novateur Ventures’ JPM Week Events Guide mobile app
• Q&A with the host

Learn more and register at https://bpjw.bio.org/

Rising service agreement costs and shrinking support from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have created a growing challenge for life science organizations. Many labs are stuck juggling multiple contracts, vendors, and renewal cycles — losing both time and money along the way.

This webinar explores an alternative approach: centralizing lab equipment service events under one provider. You’ll hear from experts at SU Group, a company with decades of actuarial data on lab equipment performance, and from Joe Dragavon, Director Core Facilities and Shared Instrumentation & Research and Innovation Office Director, Advanced Light Microscopy Core BioFrontiers Institute, who successfully implemented this model and realized both cost savings and efficiency gains.

Attendees will walk away with:

• A clear understanding of the challenges with today’s service agreement landscape
• An introduction to a centralized, data-driven model for managing equipment service
• A real-world example of how this model works in practice and the benefits achieved
• Practical considerations for evaluating whether this approach is right for your organization

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.

Agenda Overview:

• BIO Business Solutions 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.
• Q&A
• Closing Remarks & Next Steps

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.

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.

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.
• UPS Healthcare – Discover streamlined shipping and logistics solutions tailored for life sciences—from regular and small package shipping to cold chain support and customs expertise.
• Live Q&A
• Closing Remarks

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Is this the first time you’re attending BIO International Convention? This webinar is for you! We’ll cover all the basics of where to go and what to do - plus, you’ll get some insider tips from the BIO team on this year’s exciting event. 

If you haven't already registered, please learn more and register at convention.bio.org