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The Realities of Launching a Life Sciences/Biotechnology Company Workshop
Monday, February 19, 2007 - 4:30 to 5:30 pm

Senior executives from Schering-Plough Corporation (a generous sponsor of the 2006-2007 Wharton Business Plan Competition) provide students with three unique perspectives on what it takes to launch a life sciences/biotechnology company today.

Video Segments
Introduction by David Piacquad (WG’84), Schering-Plough's Senior Vice President for Business Development.

Sumant Ramachandra, MD, PhD, Schering-Plough's Vice President, Global Development for Oncology, helps students better understand the realities and pitfalls of the product development process – from pre-clinical research through proof of concept....and beyond.

Stacey Seltzer (WG'04), Senior Manager Global Licensing, speaks about the process of collaborating with a large pharmaceutical company.

David Piacquad wraps up the session by providing students with an understanding of corporate venturing and a top 10 list of some of the commonly encountered challenges and mistakes made by entrepreneurs who are seeking funding.