Pharma Icebreaker Panel Discussion: Insights into Global Pharma’s Wish List & Successful Deal Structure

8:30 am - Thursday 26th February 2026

  • Understanding why pharma would invest. What gap are the innovative technologies filling and what is the sentiment for dealmaking right now?
  • What do pharma need to see? Sharing direction into what is expected when approaching pharma as a partner
  • Insights into how biotech can differentiate in crowded markets

Speakers:

Director - Business Development & Licensing
MSD
Oncology Lead, Executive Director, BD
Eisai
Business Development Senior Manager
Roche
Executive Director, Head of Global Scouting & Transaction Oncology, Business Development
Astellas Pharma
Regional Head of Innovation, Partnerships & Center for External Innovation
Takeda
Executive Director, Emerging Science & Innovation
Pfizer
Director Regional Search & Evaluation
Novartis