Welcome from the DDP Team

Dear Colleague,

With drug delivery enabling over half of the world's marketed products, the drug delivery landscape proves to be continuously evolving and expanding. But in a climate where the only constant is change, how can your company grab a strong share of a growing $50 billion annual market, to achieve long-term sustainability and growth?

Why is This the Most Important Industry Event for Innovative Strategic Alliances?
Access to:
  • Company case studies
  • Customize your conference experience with track and workshop choices
  • Over 50 exhibit booths
  • Networking, networking, networking!
  • Latest data & stats from investors and analysts
  • Access to the latest delivery technology under one roof
  • One-on-one business meeting facilities
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Featured Session: The Evolution of the Industry- Provoking Thought
In this provocative overview, our presenter traces the evolution of the drug delivery industry, examining the external influences that have been shaping and morphing companies and examines how the past is shaping the future of our industry.

Keynote Session: Advancing New Standards of Innovation
Acclaimed as being one of Apple's key pioneers of innovation leading to its global success, Guy Kawasaki is a favorite speaker among venture capitalists, technologists, and business strategists alike. Based on his top-selling book, Rules for Revolutionaries, Guy shares his experiences in innovation and entrepreneurship to advance new standards of innovation for your own organizations.

Innovation Guru Session: Fostering a Culture of Innovation in a Conservative Environment: Breaking Through the Glass Ceiling
By nature, the pharmaceutical industry is very structured. But in the drug delivery realm, where product differentiation and market success is often measured by innovation, it can be challenging to foster an environment of innovation that is not hindered by the threat of unwarranted risk and failure. This panel of innovation gurus discusses the balance of optimizing innovation while mitigating the inherent risks of running the business. We'll assess cross-industry best practices, and forecast the industry's path towards achieving more innovative, valuable medical solutions

Featured Session: 2008 : Industry Trends, Key Products to Watch, and a Stock Market Update
At this standing-room only presentation, David's annual Wall Street perspective provides an assessment of the current environment as well as an outlook for the remainder of this decade. Our analyst shares his thoughts and predictions for the future.

Diabetes Compliance Panel
"User-Centric" Product Design for Greater End-User Adherence - Primary Data on a 360° Analysis
The advantages of drug delivery are countless, and while we know that successful drug-delivery must satisfy true "unmet needs," increasing drug efficacy, safety, and overall compliance, what are our products actually doing for the end-users? What value are we delivering?

International Reimbursement Scene
Understand the Global Pricing Climate to Differentiate Your Product towards a Greater Reimbursement Status

As you position your product far from its sea of "me too" competitors, what will you need to assess in carving a more meaningful product that will be awarded a strong formulary standing? In this international pricing session, our experts from across the globe take you through your required due diligence process.

2008 PRE-EVENT FORUMS, WORKSHOPS & SYMPOSIA
1. Specialty Pharma Symposium: Strategies for Building a Successful Commercial Organization
2. Advances in Protein and Peptide Delivery
3. Developing Strategic Partnerships: Deal-Making Workshop
4. Maximize Your Drug Delivery Opportunities with OTC/Consumer Healthcare Companies
5. Legal Considerations for "Non-Lawyers" for Smarter Deal-Making Decisions

2008 CONCURRENT TRACKS

Track A: Strategic Business Development for Pharma/Biotech & Drug Delivery Growth & Sustainability

Track A is Especially Designed for: Big Pharma, Specialty Pharma, Biotech, and Drug Delivery Companies in the following departments:

  • Business Development
  • Licensing
  • Technology Assessment
  • Commercial Development
  • Strategic Planning & Development
  • New Product Planning

Track B: Optimizing Life Cycle Management & Product Development Through Drug Delivery

Track B is Especially Designed for: Big Pharma, Specialty Pharma, Biotech, Consumer Product/OTC, Generic, and Drug Delivery Companies in the following departments:

  • Marketing
  • Life Cycle Management
  • Product Management
  • Patents
  • Commercial Development
  • Technology Assessment
  • Sales
Track C: New Generation Application of Innovative Technology

Track C is Especially Designed for: Big Pharma, Specialty Pharma, Biotech, Consumer Product/OTC, Generic, and Drug Delivery Companies in the following departments:

  • Pharmaceutical and Analytical R&D
  • Pharmaceutical Science
  • Preformulation/Formulation/Stability Testing
  • Drug Delivery Scientists
  • Technology Development
  • Commercial Development

Networking Opportunities – Bringing 30 + Countries Under One Roof
As an industry that is extremely partnership-intensive, commercial success will require strategic collaboration. The DDP research team dedicates their entire year to researching and developing an event that delivers the latest and hottest strategies, industry updates, and networking functions to help position your company for a successful partnership/collaboration.

Make Connections & Uncover New Opportunities
We recognize the importance of capturing new opportunities, strategies, and connections through networking and invite you to take advantage of our pre-event networking opportunities through EVENT CONNECT. Maximize your contacts and exchanges through our community of industry professionals – before the event even begins! Please visit our website www.drugdeliverypartnerships.com to set up meetings with your industry colleagues before the event.

Additional networking events include a grand opening reception in the exhibit hall on Monday, January 21st, a keynote speaker meet & greet and exclusive book signing, our featured DDP message center, and extended one-on-one meetings for your private business development needs.

As the world's largest, most comprehensive conference driving pharmaceutical, biotech, and drug delivery alliances, we are proud to be your annual stop for industry news, networking and deal-making! We look forward to greeting you on January 21st in San Diego.

Vik Seoni
VP, Business Development,
ENDO PHARMACEUTICALS
& Conference Co-chairperson
Peter Kramer, PhD,
Sr. Director, External Science, Technology & Licensing,
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
& Conference Co-chairperson
Miriam Glick
Event Director
IIR

 

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