Raising capital is a process critical to the success of biotechnology innovation. These recent webinars examine the investment and business development partnering trends important to funding research and development.
October 30, 2025
Speakers: Mackensie Vernetti
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. Join this webinar to see how the overhauled self-scheduling tools and exciting new features—like AI…
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.
Join 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 live web event will cover:
- 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
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
- Ric Kunnert, Regional Sales Manager
- Rob Salmon, West Regional 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
- Max Conaboy, Senior Vice President
- Natalie Marquess, Director – Growth, Life Sciences
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
- Matt Curry, Principal Account Executive
- Dave Tucker, 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:
- 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.
- Live Poll & Q&A
- Closing Remarks & Next Steps
View this webinar to learn about the many exciting opportunities available at the 2025 BIO Asia-Taiwan International Conference & Exhibition.
This webinar covers:
- Overview of the event schedule
- Preview of conference sessions and programming
- Live demo of the BIO Partnering system, including new features such as Saved Search Notifications and Batch Responses for Meeting Requests, to enhance your business partnering experience
- Q&A with the speakers
Learn more and register for the event at
Join Thermo Fisher Scientific for an exclusive webinar introducing a transformative approach to biologics development and clinical scale-up. Their "Path to IND for Biologics" method accelerates the journey from DNA to IND/IMPD submission and first-in-human clinical trials in as few as 9 months. Dr. Elena Gontarz, a leading expert in the biologics industry, will guide you through this innovative process, leveraging AI/ML, transposase technology, and integrated solutions during the session: "Path to IND for Biologics: From DNA to First-in-Human in 9 Months." Following the presentation, Dr. Gontarz will answer audience questions and discuss how these novel strategies can streamline the development of complex biologics, such as Fc-fusion proteins and bispecific antibodies, driving them swiftly from development to commercialization.
Get a sneak peek on this novel platform
Terms and Conditions: Titer levels provided are estimates based on third party results and may vary depending on molecule type or other factors. Timeline from DNA to drug product and start of clinical trials for all path to IND for biologics options may vary depending on molecule type or other factors and are estimates to be finalized after third party cell line development dates are available and confirmed. 9-month timeline will incur additional risk.
Learn more about Dr. Elena Gontarz's expertise and background:
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
BIO 2025 is around the corner—and with thousands of potential partners and limited time, preparation is everything. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a seasoned BIO veteran, this webinar will give you the tools and strategies to maximize your efforts—from communicating your objectives and optimizing your company profile to crafting compelling meeting requests and making the most of your time onsite.
Hear directly from industry panelists as they share insights and real-world advice drawn from their own BIO experiences. Learn what works, what doesn’t, and how to position yourself for success.
In this webinar, you'll learn:
- Best practices for building a standout BIO Partnering™ profile
- Tips for searching/identifying the right partners and prioritizing your outreach
- Do’s and don’ts for effective in-person meetings at BIO 2025
- What to expect onsite and how to follow up for long-term impact
- Key BIO Convention updates including networking opportunities and key delegations
Visit convention.bio.org to register or learn more.
More than 400,000 meetings are requested in the weeks leading up to the BIO International Convention. View this insightful webinar designed to help service providers optimize their approach to business development meetings at the BIO International Convention and turn their meeting requests into productive meetings. Learn how to leverage the BIO Partnering™ system effectively to connect with the right prospects, craft compelling meeting requests, and maximize your networking opportunities. Our panelists share proven strategies, best practices, and insider tips to help you enhance your business development efforts and drive meaningful connections in the life sciences industry.
This webinar is tailored to our attendees who represent service providers and vendors, but is open to anyone who believes they can benefit from hearing from experienced sales professionals.
View this webinar for an in-depth exploration of today's complex global market landscape. This panel will address the challenges of launching new therapies in multiple countries, focusing on early decision points for risk mitigation and maximizing supply chain resiliency. Discover how Cencora's global capabilities and flexible solutions can strengthen supply chain resilience amidst evolving challenges.
Moderator: Sandra Anderson, Senior Vice President Commercialization, Cencora
Panelists:
- Glenn Pauly, Chief Commercial Officer, Alzheon
- Graham Goodrich, Chief Commercial Officer, Apnimed
- Leigh Shultz, PhD, Associate Vice President & International Head of Trade Channel Strategy & Enablement, Merck & Co.
- Kevin McDermott, Vice President International Commercialization, Cencora
- Tom Doyle, Head of U.S. Commercial Solutions, Cencora
BIO's new and improved partnering system — BIO Partnering™ — will open for the 2025 BIO International convention in early April. Join BIO's VP of Partnering, Mackensie Vernetti, for a webinar showcasing the new platform, complete with an in-depth live demo, as well as partnering tips and best practices. This webinar will provide the tools and guidance to maximize your experience at the event.
Key Takeaways:
- In-Depth Look at the Partnering System: Learn about features that streamline partnering discovery and make easy work of meeting management.
- What's New: See the newest system enhancements in action.
- Best Practices: Advice on how to search and find partners, send quality meeting requests and triage your messages.
- Quick Tips: Discover shortcuts and helpful tools to save you time.
Learn more about the BIO International Convention at