This document summarizes a conference on biosimilars and follow-on biologics taking place September 14-15, 2009. The conference will provide insight on the political, safety, regulatory, and strategic implications of pending biosimilars legislation. Speakers will include representatives from the offices of Henry Waxman and Anna Eshoo, the FDA, FTC, biopharmaceutical companies, and other organizations. Topics will include analyses of current bills, the expected approval pathway and implications for industry, patient safety and regulatory issues, antitrust provisions, and the commercial landscape for biosimilars.
The document lists 10 ideas across 5 categories: Real-world Applications, Cultural Change (Agency), Digital Experience, Collaboration, and Curated Content. Each idea includes a 1-3 word description and a hyperlink. Real-world applications include Newspaper Club and M-Pesa mobile payments. Cultural Change examples are a Netflix cultural reference guide and a Last.fm design case study. Digital experiences include a hive mind challenge and a storytelling process. Collaboration covers the evolution of the video game Line Rider. Curated content provides links to video shorts on photography and the Nike brand. Simplicity concludes with a hyperlink to an impossible quiz game.
Social media is a shift in how people discover, read and share news, information and content; it's a fusion of sociology and technology. But what does that mean to business and organizations?
The document summarizes various news stories from the past week. It discusses that the Sensex declined for the second consecutive week due to heavy selling pressure. It mentions that the Prime Minister filed an affidavit in the 2G spectrum case stating that all of Subramanian Swamy's letters were considered. It also notes that the Karnataka Chief Minister said he did nothing wrong and will not resign despite allegations of land scams. Finally, it comments that the TV show Bigg Boss received more viewers than KBC thanks to the appearance of Pamela Anderson and that Bharti Airtel's CEO said their priority in Africa is long-term growth.
This document summarizes advanced SEO tactics beyond basic keyword research. It discusses expert opinions and research findings on factors that influence Google's ranking algorithm, such as the importance of links and keyword usage. Non-link factors like content quality are also examined. The document provides tactical advice on site architecture, content, and link building strategies and recommends resources for further reading on SEO best practices.
El primer documento describe una sesión de cabildo comunitaria celebrada en San Pedro Mixtepec. El segundo documento detalla las demandas de habitantes de Puerto Escondido para instalar un relleno sanitario y cerrar el basurero municipal. El tercer documento habla sobre las reformas constitucionales propuestas por el gobernador Gabino Cué.
Long-term private equity performance remained strong in Q3 2005, with 20-year returns of 16.5% for venture capital and 13.3% for buyouts. Short-term returns showed more volatility, with one-year venture capital returns jumping from 7.8% to 19.7%. The report cautions against focusing too much on short-term fluctuations and emphasizes the importance of long-term, 10-20 year returns. While increased IPO and acquisition activity in Q3 benefited short-term returns, five-year venture capital performance remained negative at -9.3% due to losses from post-Internet bubble investments.
The document discusses challenges in raising capital for biotech companies due to a tight venture capital market as a result of the global financial crisis. Experts note that while venture funding is still available, investors prefer lower risk, shorter term projects. As a result, biotech companies are increasingly looking to alternative sources of funding such as alliance deals, grants, and strategic partnerships. While the venture capital environment remains difficult, some experts believe conditions are slowly improving and funding will continue to be available for innovative life science projects.
The document lists 10 ideas across 5 categories: Real-world Applications, Cultural Change (Agency), Digital Experience, Collaboration, and Curated Content. Each idea includes a 1-3 word description and a hyperlink. Real-world applications include Newspaper Club and M-Pesa mobile payments. Cultural Change examples are a Netflix cultural reference guide and a Last.fm design case study. Digital experiences include a hive mind challenge and a storytelling process. Collaboration covers the evolution of the video game Line Rider. Curated content provides links to video shorts on photography and the Nike brand. Simplicity concludes with a hyperlink to an impossible quiz game.
Social media is a shift in how people discover, read and share news, information and content; it's a fusion of sociology and technology. But what does that mean to business and organizations?
The document summarizes various news stories from the past week. It discusses that the Sensex declined for the second consecutive week due to heavy selling pressure. It mentions that the Prime Minister filed an affidavit in the 2G spectrum case stating that all of Subramanian Swamy's letters were considered. It also notes that the Karnataka Chief Minister said he did nothing wrong and will not resign despite allegations of land scams. Finally, it comments that the TV show Bigg Boss received more viewers than KBC thanks to the appearance of Pamela Anderson and that Bharti Airtel's CEO said their priority in Africa is long-term growth.
This document summarizes advanced SEO tactics beyond basic keyword research. It discusses expert opinions and research findings on factors that influence Google's ranking algorithm, such as the importance of links and keyword usage. Non-link factors like content quality are also examined. The document provides tactical advice on site architecture, content, and link building strategies and recommends resources for further reading on SEO best practices.
El primer documento describe una sesión de cabildo comunitaria celebrada en San Pedro Mixtepec. El segundo documento detalla las demandas de habitantes de Puerto Escondido para instalar un relleno sanitario y cerrar el basurero municipal. El tercer documento habla sobre las reformas constitucionales propuestas por el gobernador Gabino Cué.
Long-term private equity performance remained strong in Q3 2005, with 20-year returns of 16.5% for venture capital and 13.3% for buyouts. Short-term returns showed more volatility, with one-year venture capital returns jumping from 7.8% to 19.7%. The report cautions against focusing too much on short-term fluctuations and emphasizes the importance of long-term, 10-20 year returns. While increased IPO and acquisition activity in Q3 benefited short-term returns, five-year venture capital performance remained negative at -9.3% due to losses from post-Internet bubble investments.
The document discusses challenges in raising capital for biotech companies due to a tight venture capital market as a result of the global financial crisis. Experts note that while venture funding is still available, investors prefer lower risk, shorter term projects. As a result, biotech companies are increasingly looking to alternative sources of funding such as alliance deals, grants, and strategic partnerships. While the venture capital environment remains difficult, some experts believe conditions are slowly improving and funding will continue to be available for innovative life science projects.
The document provides an overview of World War 1, including its causes such as nationalism, imperialism, and militarism. It describes trench warfare and conditions in the trenches like mud, rats, and disease. It discusses reasons for US entry into the war like the sinking of the Lusitania and unrestricted submarine warfare. Finally, it notes the Treaty of Versailles divided up territories and punished Germany.
Top 5 Things Companies Should Know About Intellectual PropertyBFBootcamp
This document discusses 10 things smart companies should know about intellectual property. It covers the different types of intellectual property including copyrights, patents, and trademarks. It provides advice on registering intellectual property, improving products for patents, preventing cybersquatting of domain names and trademarks, and choosing prevention over cure when it comes to intellectual property issues. The overall message is that intellectual property laws exist to protect property such as copyrights, patents and trademarks, and companies should understand these laws to protect their intellectual creations and brands.
This Gantt chart outlines the major project plan for a student named Lisa Mc Elhinney. It includes tasks such as illustration and vector work, character design, blog development, testing MimioStudio software, and creating content for a Mimio studio notebook. The chart also lists related resources such as a WordPress blog and YouTube video that provide more details.
With the budget cuts in NJ schools this past year, many educators don't have funding for PD. Our NJECC meeting this month will be about how schools are dealing with the cuts, what types of PD their districts are spending money on and of course, how we can harness the power of our networks to bring in free professional development virtually.
This document summarizes a project to create, distribute, and collect online surveys easily and quickly. It introduces a free online survey web application, outlining its registration process, design features, distribution, and results collection in 3 stages. The summary describes how the tool allows users to create surveys, choose from question types and languages, and view collected responses, making online surveys convenient and accessible.
El documento enumera varios objetos navideños de colores, incluyendo 7 campanas amarillas, 3 árboles de Navidad verdes, 2 adornos rojos, 7 regalos rojos, 5 estrellas amarillas, 1 flor verde y un muñeco de nieve multicolor. También menciona otros objetos como 8 campanas rosas, 9 árboles de Navidad violetas, 6 adornos blancos, 3 regalos azules y 7 estrellas grises, así como 5 flores naranjas.
This was presented at the Honolulu Board of Realtors General Member's Meeting on June 20, 2014. Our goal was to educate the audience on how they can continue to work and be productive, even when they are out of the office. From comparing different mobile devices to introducing various mobile applications, you can see how being out of the office does not mean being unable to be productive.
MCEC's intranet success in Worldwide Intranet Challenge achieved through empl...Peter Lyons
The document provides an overview of Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre's (MCEC) intranet redevelopment project. It discusses MCEC's previous intranet system, the goals of creating a new intranet called The Hive to provide off-site access and improve communication, and the success of The Hive including high rankings in a worldwide intranet challenge. It also outlines next steps like implementing a strategy for The Hive using employee feedback and improving interactivity, integration, and accessibility.
This document provides step-by-step instructions for setting up and using a Glogster account and creating online posters or "glogs". Key points include: registering for a free Glogster educator account, customizing glogs by adding images, text, video and other elements, and publishing or embedding completed glogs online. The 23 steps cover tasks like downloading the Firefox browser, registering an account, selecting design templates, and providing sharing options.
CBI\'S 4TH ANNUAL SUMMIT ON BIOSIMILARS AND FOLLOW-ON BIOLOGICSgbashe
Register by January 22, 2010 and receive $400 off the registration fee for CBIs 4th Summit on Biosimilars and Follow-On Biologics being held March 18-19, 2010 in Washington DC. The conference will provide updates on the developing biosimilars framework in the US and EU, evaluate how to design clinical programs and assess similarity, and understand perspectives from payers, providers, and legislators. Hospira will present on lessons learned from their EU biosimilar experiences to provide insight for successful biosimilar development and launches.
This document provides information about a biosimilars summit to be held March 30-31, 2011. It summarizes:
1) The summit will focus on leveraging the regulatory, legal and clinical realities of the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act to achieve maximum commercial value for follow-on biologics.
2) Attendees can choose from two pre-conference workshops on March 30th focusing on reimbursement landscapes for biosimilars or keys for commercial success in ex-US biosimilar markets.
3) The main conference on March 30-31st will feature panels on navigating patent disputes for biosimilars, FTC perspectives on market competition, and how innovative
The Future of BioSimilars, BioGenerics, Follow-On Biologics – A Rose by Any O...Michael Swit
The document discusses the future of biosimilars and how they differ from traditional generics. It notes that biosimilars are unlikely to achieve therapeutic equivalence due to structural complexity, making substitution and an abbreviated approval pathway difficult. Biosimilars will likely require clinical efficacy and safety trials like innovator drugs. Price discounts for biosimilars will likely be smaller than for generics, reducing incentives for utilization. Reimbursement and marketing will also present challenges without substitution. Overall, biosimilars represent a new business model compared to traditional generics.
Please share this slideshow with anyone who may be interested!
Watch all our webinars: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4dDQscmFYu_ezxuxnAE61hx4JlqAKXpR
In this webinar:
● Discussion on biologics, including an explanation of the high level of precision that is required to produce a consistent biological product each time.
● Discussion on the growing interest in biosimilars, followed by what we can learn from Europe’s experience.
● Health Canada’s position on biosimilars, discussion on key issues surrounding biosimilars relevant to the Canadian market.
● The importance of patient safety and patient choice.
View the video: https://youtu.be/h3Ap6HoiSC8
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This document discusses healthcare reform and the implications for community behavioral health organizations as employers. It provides an overview of the current state of employer-sponsored healthcare coverage and how provisions in the Affordable Care Act will impact employers. Key provisions that will affect employers beginning in 2014 include requiring plans to cover those seeking coverage regardless of pre-existing conditions, eliminating annual limits on coverage, and assessing penalties on employers not offering affordable coverage. The document outlines various insurance market, coverage, and employer requirements that will be implemented between 2010 and 2018 as a result of healthcare reform.
This document discusses implications of the Affordable Care Act for community behavioral health organizations as employers. It provides an agenda that will cover the current status of employer-provided health insurance, relevant provisions in the ACA, the impact on employers, retiree benefits, and opportunities and threats. Introductory polls ask about organization size, offering retiree insurance, and considering dropping insurance benefits. The presentation is by Avalere Health experts Bonnie Washington and Eric Hammelman.
This document summarizes a presentation about FDA regulation of biosimilars. It discusses how biosimilars differ from traditional generics due to biologics being more complex molecules than small molecule drugs. It outlines the key provisions of the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2009, including requirements for biosimilar applications such as analytical, animal and clinical studies demonstrating biosimilarity to the reference product. It also discusses requirements for interchangeability and other miscellaneous rules regarding biosimilar approval pathways.
This document provides an agenda for the "2nd Biosimilars & Biobetters USA" conference happening on November 16-17, 2015 in Iselin, New Jersey. The conference will focus on the evolving regulatory landscape and commercialization of biosimilars, and will include presentations and panels on topics such as the FDA approval process, the European experience with biosimilars, and determining interchangeability. It lists speakers from companies such as Sandoz, Merck Serono, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, and the FDA. Workshops on November 18th will focus on regulatory updates and the development and commercial needs for biosimilars globally.
The document provides an overview of World War 1, including its causes such as nationalism, imperialism, and militarism. It describes trench warfare and conditions in the trenches like mud, rats, and disease. It discusses reasons for US entry into the war like the sinking of the Lusitania and unrestricted submarine warfare. Finally, it notes the Treaty of Versailles divided up territories and punished Germany.
Top 5 Things Companies Should Know About Intellectual PropertyBFBootcamp
This document discusses 10 things smart companies should know about intellectual property. It covers the different types of intellectual property including copyrights, patents, and trademarks. It provides advice on registering intellectual property, improving products for patents, preventing cybersquatting of domain names and trademarks, and choosing prevention over cure when it comes to intellectual property issues. The overall message is that intellectual property laws exist to protect property such as copyrights, patents and trademarks, and companies should understand these laws to protect their intellectual creations and brands.
This Gantt chart outlines the major project plan for a student named Lisa Mc Elhinney. It includes tasks such as illustration and vector work, character design, blog development, testing MimioStudio software, and creating content for a Mimio studio notebook. The chart also lists related resources such as a WordPress blog and YouTube video that provide more details.
With the budget cuts in NJ schools this past year, many educators don't have funding for PD. Our NJECC meeting this month will be about how schools are dealing with the cuts, what types of PD their districts are spending money on and of course, how we can harness the power of our networks to bring in free professional development virtually.
This document summarizes a project to create, distribute, and collect online surveys easily and quickly. It introduces a free online survey web application, outlining its registration process, design features, distribution, and results collection in 3 stages. The summary describes how the tool allows users to create surveys, choose from question types and languages, and view collected responses, making online surveys convenient and accessible.
El documento enumera varios objetos navideños de colores, incluyendo 7 campanas amarillas, 3 árboles de Navidad verdes, 2 adornos rojos, 7 regalos rojos, 5 estrellas amarillas, 1 flor verde y un muñeco de nieve multicolor. También menciona otros objetos como 8 campanas rosas, 9 árboles de Navidad violetas, 6 adornos blancos, 3 regalos azules y 7 estrellas grises, así como 5 flores naranjas.
This was presented at the Honolulu Board of Realtors General Member's Meeting on June 20, 2014. Our goal was to educate the audience on how they can continue to work and be productive, even when they are out of the office. From comparing different mobile devices to introducing various mobile applications, you can see how being out of the office does not mean being unable to be productive.
MCEC's intranet success in Worldwide Intranet Challenge achieved through empl...Peter Lyons
The document provides an overview of Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre's (MCEC) intranet redevelopment project. It discusses MCEC's previous intranet system, the goals of creating a new intranet called The Hive to provide off-site access and improve communication, and the success of The Hive including high rankings in a worldwide intranet challenge. It also outlines next steps like implementing a strategy for The Hive using employee feedback and improving interactivity, integration, and accessibility.
This document provides step-by-step instructions for setting up and using a Glogster account and creating online posters or "glogs". Key points include: registering for a free Glogster educator account, customizing glogs by adding images, text, video and other elements, and publishing or embedding completed glogs online. The 23 steps cover tasks like downloading the Firefox browser, registering an account, selecting design templates, and providing sharing options.
CBI\'S 4TH ANNUAL SUMMIT ON BIOSIMILARS AND FOLLOW-ON BIOLOGICSgbashe
Register by January 22, 2010 and receive $400 off the registration fee for CBIs 4th Summit on Biosimilars and Follow-On Biologics being held March 18-19, 2010 in Washington DC. The conference will provide updates on the developing biosimilars framework in the US and EU, evaluate how to design clinical programs and assess similarity, and understand perspectives from payers, providers, and legislators. Hospira will present on lessons learned from their EU biosimilar experiences to provide insight for successful biosimilar development and launches.
This document provides information about a biosimilars summit to be held March 30-31, 2011. It summarizes:
1) The summit will focus on leveraging the regulatory, legal and clinical realities of the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act to achieve maximum commercial value for follow-on biologics.
2) Attendees can choose from two pre-conference workshops on March 30th focusing on reimbursement landscapes for biosimilars or keys for commercial success in ex-US biosimilar markets.
3) The main conference on March 30-31st will feature panels on navigating patent disputes for biosimilars, FTC perspectives on market competition, and how innovative
The Future of BioSimilars, BioGenerics, Follow-On Biologics – A Rose by Any O...Michael Swit
The document discusses the future of biosimilars and how they differ from traditional generics. It notes that biosimilars are unlikely to achieve therapeutic equivalence due to structural complexity, making substitution and an abbreviated approval pathway difficult. Biosimilars will likely require clinical efficacy and safety trials like innovator drugs. Price discounts for biosimilars will likely be smaller than for generics, reducing incentives for utilization. Reimbursement and marketing will also present challenges without substitution. Overall, biosimilars represent a new business model compared to traditional generics.
Please share this slideshow with anyone who may be interested!
Watch all our webinars: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4dDQscmFYu_ezxuxnAE61hx4JlqAKXpR
In this webinar:
● Discussion on biologics, including an explanation of the high level of precision that is required to produce a consistent biological product each time.
● Discussion on the growing interest in biosimilars, followed by what we can learn from Europe’s experience.
● Health Canada’s position on biosimilars, discussion on key issues surrounding biosimilars relevant to the Canadian market.
● The importance of patient safety and patient choice.
View the video: https://youtu.be/h3Ap6HoiSC8
Follow our social media accounts:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/survivornetca
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CanadianSurvivorNet
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/survivornetwork
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/Survivornetca
This document discusses healthcare reform and the implications for community behavioral health organizations as employers. It provides an overview of the current state of employer-sponsored healthcare coverage and how provisions in the Affordable Care Act will impact employers. Key provisions that will affect employers beginning in 2014 include requiring plans to cover those seeking coverage regardless of pre-existing conditions, eliminating annual limits on coverage, and assessing penalties on employers not offering affordable coverage. The document outlines various insurance market, coverage, and employer requirements that will be implemented between 2010 and 2018 as a result of healthcare reform.
This document discusses implications of the Affordable Care Act for community behavioral health organizations as employers. It provides an agenda that will cover the current status of employer-provided health insurance, relevant provisions in the ACA, the impact on employers, retiree benefits, and opportunities and threats. Introductory polls ask about organization size, offering retiree insurance, and considering dropping insurance benefits. The presentation is by Avalere Health experts Bonnie Washington and Eric Hammelman.
This document summarizes a presentation about FDA regulation of biosimilars. It discusses how biosimilars differ from traditional generics due to biologics being more complex molecules than small molecule drugs. It outlines the key provisions of the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2009, including requirements for biosimilar applications such as analytical, animal and clinical studies demonstrating biosimilarity to the reference product. It also discusses requirements for interchangeability and other miscellaneous rules regarding biosimilar approval pathways.
This document provides an agenda for the "2nd Biosimilars & Biobetters USA" conference happening on November 16-17, 2015 in Iselin, New Jersey. The conference will focus on the evolving regulatory landscape and commercialization of biosimilars, and will include presentations and panels on topics such as the FDA approval process, the European experience with biosimilars, and determining interchangeability. It lists speakers from companies such as Sandoz, Merck Serono, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, and the FDA. Workshops on November 18th will focus on regulatory updates and the development and commercial needs for biosimilars globally.
Feisal Nanji --- Article - Journal Of Health Care Compliance; Sept. 2010Feisal Nanji
The article draws a parallel between the BP oil spill disaster and information security compliance in the healthcare industry. It argues that most healthcare organizations have an immature approach to information security that puts patient privacy and safety at risk. Specifically, it notes that in many organizations the chief information officer, whose role is to ensure smooth IT operations, is also responsible for information security compliance. The article maintains that this creates a conflict of interest that prioritizes operations over integrity monitoring. It calls on healthcare compliance professionals to separate information security oversight from IT operations to avoid potential disasters from security failures.
The Application Integrity Policy (AIP): A Little History.Michael Swit
This document summarizes the FDA's Application Integrity Policy (AIP), which was established in 1991 in response to fraud in generic drug applications. The AIP allows the FDA to defer review of any application where they have questions about the reliability of the data, until those questions are resolved. Companies that fall under the AIP must cooperate with investigators, identify wrongdoers, conduct an internal review, and submit a corrective action plan signed by the CEO to address procedures and controls to prevent future issues. Few companies have survived being placed on the AIP, as it often coincides with criminal prosecution and civil litigation that can damage a company.
Diem Nguyen, regional president of North America for Global Established Pharmaceuticals at Goldman Sachs, presented at a biosimilars conference on April 2, 2015. The presentation discussed the attractive growth opportunity for biosimilars, with the market expected to reach $20 billion by 2020. It noted biosimilars have the potential to expand access to important medicines while providing savings to healthcare systems. However, biosimilars are complex to produce and require significant expertise in manufacturing. Pfizer believes policies should be based on science and physicians should have the ability to choose the treatment that is best for their patients. Pfizer is well positioned in the biosimilars space due to its capabilities and experience developing
Maximize your Share of the Multi-Billion Dollar Biosimilars MarketDyan Cornacchio
Experts are estimating the global biosimilars market to be worth more than $11 billion by 2021- now is the time to learn best practices and strategies to maximize your position in this robust market.
Whether you are on the innovator or biosimilar side, ACI’s 8th Annual Summit on Biosimilars (https://goo.gl/4mtUUF) will help you develop and protect your biologics portfolio as our stellar faculty of experts discuss these featured topics:
• Policy and Politics of Biosimilars under the New Administration
• Untangling the Inner Workings of IPRs for Biosimilars
• Shall we Dance: Mastering the “Steps” of the BPCIA while Avoiding Common Pitfalls
View Agenda - https://goo.gl/454z9D
Don’t miss your chance to grab a piece of this exponentially growing market and register today! Mention Registration Code: B00-658-LNK17 when registering!
pharmacogenomics, current regulatory efforts to ensure and promote innovationscomplianceonline123
It covers the new and expected regulations and their effects on use of pharmacogenomics in industry. PharmacoGenomics Data, genetic tests and Biomarkers, FDA guidances and federal initiatives, EMEA, Clinical Genomics data standards will explore medicine landscape.
Michael Swit presented at the RAPS Annual Conference in San Jose on October 25, 2010. He discussed the history of biologics regulation and the new pathway for biosimilars established by the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2009. The new pathway allows for an abbreviated approval process for biosimilars but gives FDA flexibility in implementation. Biosimilars must show similarity to the reference product through analytical, animal, and clinical studies but may not need to repeat all studies. Interchangeability requires additional evidence and is not required for approval. FDA is seeking input on guidance and other implementation issues.
Drug Safety: Perspectives on Industry's Duties in the Post-Vioxx Age.Michael Swit
Presentation to the Food & Drug Law Institute (FDLI) on Drug Safety with commentary on what are the emerging duties that industry may have to undertake in order to stay ahead of safety issues and avoid related products liability exposure.
Creative Solutions to Launching & Funding Early Stage Bioscience Compani...Boltonhillconsulting
Speakers who will present at this TCM/Bio Breakfast event organized by Bolton Hill Consulting and co-hosted by GBC & GBTC and sponsored by Arcion Therapeutics, Martek, VWR, and the University of Maryland BioPark.
UMB BioPark Life Sciences Conference Center First Floor 801 West Baltimore St Baltimore, MD 21201
4/16/09 7:30-10:30 am
In today’s economic environment, more so than at any other time, it is imperative for emerging and early-stage companies to be able to identify and access both traditional and non-traditional sources of capital. What are some of the creative funding strategies that Maryland-based entrepreneurs have successfully used to keep their products and projects moving through development?
Hear from our panel of funding specialists representing foundations, angel investment groups, venture capital firms, and the State government as they describe their programs and the resources available to help fledgling businesses. In addition, a group of well-respected local bioscience entrepreneurs will share their first-hand experiences in overcoming the challenges posed by today’s financial crisis.
Join us for an informative and interactive discussion. Our speakers include:
Paul Silber, Ph.D. (moderator)
Director, Evergreen Capital
Former CEO, InVitro Technologies
Delegate Dan Morhaim, M.D.
Deputy Majority Leader
Maryland House of Delegates
Margaret A. Anderson
Chief Operating Officer
FasterCures
Youseph Yazdi, Ph.D.
Corporate Director, Corporate Office of Science and Technology
Johnson and Johnson
Registration link: https://techcouncilmd.com/events/register.php
1) Maintaining US leadership in medical innovation requires consistent application of policies that incentivize innovation, such as tax breaks for research and strong intellectual property protections.
2) Collaboration between government, private industry, and academia can speed up the discovery process and maximize potential by bringing together diverse expertise and resources.
3) The pharmaceutical industry has a responsibility to safely develop and validate new treatments while also taking risks to pursue new cures, but government policies must continue fostering an environment where innovation can thrive.
The pharmaceutical industry is facing significant changes driven by healthcare reform, increased regulation, and declining drug pipelines. Traditional commercial strategies are no longer effective. The nichebuster commercial model focuses on following disease pathways to target smaller patient populations. While companies have tried strategies like mergers, salesforce reductions, and new management, these have not led to long-term success. The industry must fundamentally change its commercial approach. The nichebuster model requires coordinating R&D, markets, and business models. It also demands realigning marketing, sales, and other functions to focus on outcomes rather than just products. This paradigm shift will be challenging but necessary for pharmaceutical companies to adapt to the new market realities.
This document is the editor's letter from PharmaVOICE magazine discussing the growing importance of comparative effectiveness research (CER). Key points:
1) CER was a major topic at recent healthcare conferences and will be the focus of an upcoming summit, reflecting its increasing impact on all healthcare stakeholders.
2) CER will provide physicians with treatment choice data, patients with information to set expectations, and payers with evidence for coverage decisions. Pharmaceutical companies will need to change their business models to focus on niche populations.
3) The need to prove comparative effectiveness will influence drug discovery and development, with companies less likely to pursue treatments for common diseases without significant benefits over existing options.
PharmaVoice - Letter From the Editor - September 2010gbashe
This document is the editor's letter from PharmaVOICE magazine discussing the growing importance of comparative effectiveness research (CER). Key points:
1) CER was a major topic at recent healthcare conferences and will be the focus of an upcoming summit, reflecting its increasing impact on all healthcare stakeholders.
2) CER will provide physicians with treatment choice data, patients with information to set expectations, and payers with evidence for coverage decisions. Pharmaceutical companies will need to change their business models to focus on niche patient populations.
3) The need to prove comparative effectiveness will influence drug discovery and development, with companies less likely to pursue treatments for common diseases without substantial benefits over existing options.
This article discusses legislation aimed at banning "pay-for-delay" deals between brand-name and generic drug companies. Such deals involve brand-name firms paying generics to delay entering the market, in exchange for settling patent litigation. Supporters argue this delays lower-cost generics and costs consumers billions annually, while opponents warn it could reduce drug innovation by increasing litigation costs. The legislation was not included in the final healthcare reform bill but sponsors plan to continue pursuing its passage.
Research: Are You Asking the Right Questions?gbashe
This newsletter article discusses the importance and various roles of research in public relations. It identifies four main types of research: 1) Foundational research which examines underlying psychology, sociology and other relevant fields, 2) Best practices and benchmarking studies which analyze trends in PR and other industries, 3) Initial or formative research which identifies knowledge gaps and informs objectives, and 4) Measurement and evaluation which assesses program results and identifies areas for improvement. The article provides examples of companies effectively integrating different types of research into their PR strategies and programs.
1. Social media is changing how health information is shared, as people can now discuss topics on platforms like Twitter.
2. The FDA has not provided clear guidance for pharmaceutical companies on social media use, but holds meetings to get public input on developing guidelines.
3. Some key challenges for healthcare companies engaging on social media include adverse event reporting and maintaining fair balance in discussions.
This document summarizes a conference on biosimilars and follow-on biologics taking place September 14-15, 2009. The conference will provide insight on the political, safety, regulatory, and strategic implications of pending biosimilars legislation. Speakers will include representatives from the offices of Henry Waxman and Anna Eshoo, the FDA, FTC, biopharmaceutical companies, and other organizations. Topics will include analyses of pending bills, the comparative safety of biologics and biosimilars, antitrust provisions, and regulatory mechanisms and considerations for a biosimilars pathway. Attendees will gain timely and relevant information to advise their companies on issues and next steps regarding biosimil
This document summarizes the market reaction to clinical trial results from three biotech companies - Poniard Pharmaceuticals, Arena Pharmaceuticals, and Anadys Pharmaceuticals. It discusses how the companies' stocks dropped significantly despite data that met primary endpoints or showed safety and efficacy. The document suggests the wider market often fails to understand clinical data and is driven more by risk aversion than scientific understanding. It attributes overreactions in part to shallow reporting and quick analyses that prioritize speed over comprehension.
This document discusses how various stakeholders in the healthcare industry, such as patients, payers, journalists, physicians, and investors all have opinions that can influence new health products. It notes that payers influence analysts, reporters influence physicians, and patient concerns can derail products. The document promotes the services of Makovsky, a public relations firm that can help connect healthcare brands with these important stakeholders by making science accessible, empathizing with patient needs, and addressing economic realities from a public relations or health policy perspective.
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Biosimilars and
CLE Credits
Available
Pending Approval
Follow-On Biologics
Providing Timely and Relevant Insight on Political, Safety,
Regulatory and Strategic Implications of Pending Legislation
September 14-15, 2009 • Gaylord National • National Harbor, MD
Conference Legisl ative and R egul atory Addresses
Co-Chairs: The Pathway for the Biosimilars Act
Juliana Reed, Kay Holcombe, Senior Health Policy Advisor, Genzyme Corporation
Vice President Heidi Wagner, Senior Director, Government Affairs, Genentech, Inc.
Government Affairs,
Hospira, Inc. Promoting Innovation and Access to Life-Saving Medicines Act
Gil Bashe, Ann M. Witt, Health Counsel, Office of Henry Waxman, U.S. House of Representatives
Executive Vice President,
Makovsky + Company Analyze Patient Safety Concerns and Biologic/Biosimilar Comparability
Emily Shacter, Ph.D., Chief, Laboratory of Biochemistry, Division of Therapeutic Proteins,
Additional Office of Biotechnology Products, CDER, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Faculty from:
Assess Antitrust Concerns and the Competitive Impact of Biosimilars
BIO Suzanne Drennon, Counsel for Intellectual Property, Bureau of Competition,
GlaxoSmithKline Federal Trade Commission
Glenmark Generics
Hogan & Hartson LLP Featur ed Sessions
Hospira, Inc.
HPS Group LLC Healthcare Policy and Payment Perspective —
MedImmune Reimbursement Payment System and Benefit Design Implications
NORD James Langley, Vice President Reimbursement, Accredo Health Group
NPS Pharmaceuticals
Analyze the Commercial and
Pfizer Inc
Economic Implications of Biosimilars Legislation
Sandoz
sanofi-aventis Biotech Market Analysis –
Vinson & Elkins LLP Mark Schoenebaum, M.D., Biotechnology Analyst, Deutsche Bank
Wyeth Biosimilars Market Analysis –
R.T. (Terry) Hisey, Vice Chairman and U.S. Life Sciences Leader, Deloitte LLP
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2. Dear Colleague,
For the last three years it has been said that this is the year that an approval pathway for biosimilars will be created.
With two competing bills in the House and one before the Senate, combined with the Obama administration
allocating budget funding, this year that prediction might actually be right. What great news this is for the slowing
pharma industry as biologics continue to outperform the global pharma market with premium prices and specialty
therapies that cannot be treated with conventional drugs. Biosimilar market entry carries high hopes for those
willing to take the risk, and it is becoming clear that many are.
For several years now, the bio/pharmaceutical industries have been debating the policy of this pathway, along with
many other political and government organizations. For much of this time, the data on which these arguments were
founded was dubious at best, but since the U.S. has found itself trailing other countries in creating this pathway,
more data is becoming available in terms of costs, pricing and market effects.
So although the actual market effects of an approval pathway for biosimilars in the U.S. will never truly be known
until they’ve happened, as an industry, we have enough collective information now on which to base our individual
company decisions and start taking our next steps – no matter if a company’s steps are to enter the biosimilars
market or to protect their innovative biologic from a lower priced alternative. Because the fact is, an approval
pathway is going to be created. And whether it occurs sooner or later, don’t you think you should be ready?
All of these considerations were in play in developing CBI’s 3rd Summit on Biosimilars and Follow-On Biologics,
taking place September 14-15, 2009 at the Gaylord National, National Harbor, MD. Through our esteemed and
diverse faculty, this meeting gathers the collective information from many facets of industry to share with the
delegates over two days of keynote presentations, panel discussions and case studies. Key policy makers,
regulators, analysts, healthcare organizations and bio/pharma companies are on hand to share their timely, relevant
and practical insights so that delegates can best advise their companies on next steps – and more importantly, start
taking them.
As conference Co-Chairperson, I invite you to join us in September for this critical juncture in the evolution of
healthcare and the bio/pharma industry. I will be sharing the stage with an impressive group of representatives
from the Office of Henry Waxman, FDA, FTC, BIO, MedImmune, Pfizer, Sandoz, GSK, NORD, Deloitte, Deutsche
Bank, Genzyme, Genentech, Accredo Health and many more.
I look forward to meeting you this September!
Sincerely,
Juliana Reed
Juliana Reed
Vice President, Government Affairs
Hospira, Inc.
P.S. Don’t miss Accredo Health’s presentation on understanding the reimbursement and benefit implications for
biosimilars – it provides perspective from PBMs, CMS and Commercial Insurers!
3. • Understand how and why this bill differs from the
MaIN CONFereNCe 2007 Waxman bill (H.R. 1038)
• Discuss key components to the legislation and their
Day One — Monday, September 14, 2009 intended outcomes
8:00 Main Conference Registration and Ann M. Witt, Health Counsel, Office of Henry Waxman,
Continental Breakfast U.S. House of Representatives
9:00 Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks 10:45 Networking and
Juliana Reed, Vice President Government Affairs, Hospira, Inc. Refreshment Break Hosted by:
Ms. Reed has overall responsibility for the Government Relations function
which includes the oversight of global government relations and public policy
initiatives for the corporation. As the first U.S. based company to launch a
biosimilar product in Europe, Retacrit® (epoetin zeta), Hospira — the world POLIC Y Pa NeL
leader in generic injectables — has the scientific expertise and manufacturing 11:15 Explore the Political Principles, Expectations and
capabilities to bring biogenerics to market in the United States. Ms. Reed Implications of Pending Biosimilars Legislation
has also held positions in health policy and reimbursement, both at Hospira
and Baxter Healthcare. In addition, Ms. Reed has extensive experience The 2009 versions of biosimilars legislation are currently
in U.S. healthcare, where she has worked as a hospital administrator and being debated among many parties with vested interests.
clinician. Ms. Reed holds a BS degree from Marquette University and While almost everyone can agree that it is time for a
a Master’s Degree from DePaul University. She is a licensed Physical regulatory pathway to approve biosimilars or biogenerics,
Therapist and Nursing Home Administrator in the State of Illinois. there is not yet a consensus of how to achieve this.
Gil Bashe, Executive Vice President, Makovsky + Company This, coupled with the enormity of potential implications
As executive vice president at Makovsky + Co., Mr. Bashe is counselor to resulting from this pathway, has industry keeping a close
pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical-device manufacturers and patient- eye on biosimilars policy. This panel discusses the pending
advocacy groups. He has advised clients on follow-on-biologic (FOB) policies legislation, the principles in which they are based, the
and reimbursement, first in Europe and now in the United States. Through force behind enactment on the Hill and expectations for
the years, Mr. Bashe has left his mark on health-product access. At the implementation. The potential implications of pending
onset of the CMS Part D program, he helped change a Medicare drug benefit
– ensuring continued reimbursement for a leading heart-disease medication. legislation are also explored.
Mr. Bashe was CEO of CommonHealth, a WPP Group company, having • What is the public positioning of pending legislation?
served as vice-chairman for strategic planning. At sister-company Hill and • What timelines for enactment and implementation
Knowlton, he was worldwide Health Practice director overseeing policy, are most likely?
provider and product communications. In the frontlines of ensuring patients
retain access to care; Mr. Bashe served as paratrooper commander and • What are the potential implications for industry?
combat medic. He is an American Heart Association (AHA) New York * patient safety
past chair, and AHA regional affiliate board member. Mr. Bashe is co- * FDA’s resources
editor of Branding Health Services: Defining Yourself in the Marketplace * healthcare
and a member of the American Pharmacists Association, National Lipid
Association and the Society for Nuclear Medicine. * ability to manufacture biotech drugs
* ability to manufacture biosimilars
Policy Update and analysis Moderator: Steven Grossman, President, HPS Group LLC
Panelists: Ann M. Witt, Health Counsel, Office of Henry Waxman,
U.S. House of Representatives
L eGISL at I v e a DDr eSSeS
Heidi Wagner, Senior Director, Government Affairs, Genentech, Inc.
9:15 Pathway for the Biosimilars Act
Elizabeth Seifert, Director Public Policy, GlaxoSmithKline
On March 17, 2009, Representatives Anna G. Eshoo,
Inslee and Barton introduced a bill that would create an Kent Jancarik, Director Federal Policy, Pfizer Inc
abbreviated pathway for the FDA to approve biosimilars. Diane Edquist Dorman, Vice President, Public Policy,
Eshoo’s bill differs significantly than the Waxman bill on National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
several issues such as naming, clinical trials and exclusivity.
This address discusses Eshoo’s proposed legislation and the 12:15 Luncheon
intended outcomes of its provisions.
• Compare the 2009 bill to the 2008 version evaluate the regulatory Challenges
• Discuss key provisions of the bill, what they are and and expectations for Biosimilars
what they mean for industry
Kay Holcombe, Senior Health Policy Advisor, Genzyme Corporation
Heidi Wagner, Senior Director, Government Affairs, Genentech, Inc. 1:30 Analyze Patient Safety Concerns and
Biologic/Biosimilar Comparability
10:00 Promoting Innovation and Access to Life-Saving
Medicines Act The foundation of the biosimilars debate is focused on
patient safety — whether biosimilars can achieve acceptable
On March 11, 2009, House Energy and Commerce
levels of safety, including immunogenicity, and what level
Chairman Henry Waxman and Representatives Pallone,
Deal and Emerson introduced their version of bill that would of clinical data is needed to ensure an acceptable risk.
give the FDA the authority to approve generic versions of This address evaluates the factors of biologic comparability
FDa and provides an assessment of available data in relation to
biotech drugs. This address discusses this bill and how it address
differs from Waxman’s bill that was introduced to the 2007 patient safety.
Congress, as well as key points that set it apart from other • Explore the criteria used to evaluate comparability
pending legislation. of biologics
4. “the conference gave me a good view of what important
issues should be investigated for impact on my company.”
— Previous Attendee, Eric A. Utt, Ph.D., Specialty Market Access, Pfizer Inc
• Assess available data supporting and opposing review antitrust Provisions
predictions on safety and immunogenicity and Lessons Learned from
Emily Shacter, Ph.D., Chief, Laboratory of Biochemistry,
Division of Therapeutic Proteins, Office of Biotechnology Products, CDER, Hatch-Waxman
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Dr. Shacter received her Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Johns Hopkins
University in 1982, carried out basic research on cell regulation and cancer 4:00 Assess Antitrust Concerns and the Competitive
at the National Institutes of Health for twelve years, and then joined the Impact of Biosimilars
FDA in 1994. Dr. Shacter oversees the review of INDs and BLAs for The unintended competition and antitrust issues that
novel therapeutic proteins covering a wide range of clinical indications, stemmed from Hatch-Waxman are a source of concern
including cancer, hematopoiesis, tissue repair, hemostasis, inflammatory
diseases and bioterrorism. Dr. Shacter is engaged in establishing CDER among industry and government when considering the
policy regarding product manufacture and characterization and performs structure of an abbreviated approval pathway for biosimilars.
inspections of biotechnology manufacturing facilities. Dr. Shacter speaks The desire to avoid pharma Hatch-Waxman-like issues in
frequently at national and international meetings on a wide range of the biotech market prompted the FTC to take a proactive
topics related to the development and licensure of therapeutic proteins. role in evaluating and shaping this impact by encouraging
She is an Agency expert on scientific issues associated with evaluation of stakeholders to consider unintended consequences before
follow-on biologics. Dr. Shacter also runs an active laboratory research hand. This address discusses these potential unintended
FtC
program to support the scientific review of therapeutic proteins. Her address anticompetitive consequences and how they are addresses
laboratory research focuses on studying the cytotoxic mechanisms of
cancer chemotherapy drugs and understanding how elements of the immune in pending legislation, as well as the antitrust provisions and
system, such as oxidants and activated phagocytes, influence killing and what they could mean for industry.
clearance of dying cells. Her research expertise in the area of protein • Methods of patent disputes and resolution
oxidation is applied regularly to the review of protein therapeutics. • Settlements and reverse payments
• Authorized generics
r eGUL atOrY Pa NeL • Exclusivity
2:15 Regulatory Mechanisms, Considerations and • Forfeiture and other “parking” mechanisms
Implications of Biosimilar Policy Suzanne Drennon, Counsel for Intellectual Property,
The proposed regulatory pathways for the approval of Bureau of Competition, Federal Trade Commission
biosimilars greatly vary on the mechanisms by which Ms. Drennon focuses on antitrust and intellectual property policy and
approval takes place. The mechanisms, in addition to being
enforcement. Prior to joining the FTC, Ms. Drennon was an antitrust and
heavily debated, also bring up many questions and concerns
about our regulatory system in general, like whether or not intellectual property litigator in Los Angeles. She received her A.B. in
we are equipped to handle this change in our current state mathematics from Bryn Mawr College and her J.D. from the University of
and what is the potential fall out of legislation. This panel Minnesota Law School where she was Managing Editor of the Minnesota
discusses these issues in-depth from multiple perspectives. Law Review.
• What should the clinical data requirements be
for immunogenicity? 4:45 Close of Day One
• What should the clinical data requirements be
for interchangeability?
• How descriptive or flexible will the legislation be?
• How much authority will the FDA have to
make decisions?
4:45-5:45 Networking,
• How would the regulatory mechanisms for a
pathway be established? Wine & Cheese Reception
* universal model or class systems? Join colleagues and friends in a relaxed setting.
• What should the naming requirements be
for biosimilars? photo by: Photolink / Getty Images
• What are the potential regulatory implications for
biologics currently on the market? Day Two — Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Moderator: Steven Grossman, President, HPS Group LLC
Panelists: Ross Lobell, Senior Director — Regulatory Affairs, MedImmune 7:30 Continental Breakfast
Brian E. Harvey, M.D., Ph.D., Vice President, Regulatory Policy,
sanofi-aventis 8:00 Co-Chairs’ Review of Day One
Philip Katz, Partner, Hogan & Hartson LLP
Juliana Reed, Vice President Government Affairs, Hospira, Inc.
3:30 Networking and Refreshment Break Gil Bashe, Executive Vice President, Makovsky + Company
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Identify the Commercial, economic and 10:30 Networking and
Str ategic Implications of Biosimilars Refreshment Break Hosted by:
Analyze the Biotech and Biosimilars Markets Understand the reimbursement and
The commercial and economic implications of biosimilars Benefit Implications for Biosimilars
legislation are largely debated by industry, but remain fundamental
to the business decisions of both biotech and biosimilar 11:00 Healthcare Policy and Payment Perspective —
manufacturers and their key stakeholders. The following sessions Reimbursement Payment System and
provide an in-depth analysis of biotech and biosimilars markets Benefit Design Implications
with top economic, commercial, risk and strategic considerations. This session evaluates likely government and commercial
insurer payment/reimbursement policy strategies for
8:15 Biotech Market Analysis biosimilars. The discussion focuses on three key areas
• Understand the top biotech therapeutic areas and including, 1) The PBM perspective — How will PBM’s view
patient population demographics biosimilars and what drug utilization management models
• Evaluate the EU system and experience to date might they consider? What are the major concerns/issues
• Analyze biotech pricing performance and impacting these models? 2) The Government Payor Policy
market share — Key issues around CMS payment policy, both based on
• Assess the commercial impact of biosimilars legislation current systems/tools and potential emerging legislative
• Forecast the long term effects of an abbreviated implications; and 3) Commercial Insurers — Potential
pathway on the risk-sensitive biotech industry strategies to be utilized by commercial insurers including
benefit category and payment systems considerations.
Mark Schoenebaum, M.D., Biotechnology Analyst,
Deutsche Bank • Review/discuss the major Reimbursement System
categories impacting biosimilar adoption
9:00 Biosimilars Market Analysis • Evaluate the conflicting perspectives driving the
• Review key factors affecting biosimilar market different major reimbursing entities — PBM’s,
creation and entry Government Payors and Commercial Insurers and
• Examine lessons learned from the EU discuss current and likely tools they may use
• Discuss key considerations that will impact • Linking likely Payment System strategies with key
biosimilar adoption clinical/patient safety considerations
• Identify the commercial opportunities for biosimilars James Langley, Vice President, Reimbursement, Accredo Health Group
R.T. (Terry) Hisey, Vice Chairman and U.S. Life Sciences Leader,
Deloitte LLP
examine Patent Dispute Mechanisms,
9:45 Biosimilars versus Biobetters — IP Issues and Litigation Concerns
A Side-By-Side Strategic Analysis
Since the actual cost savings for biosimilars is still unknown, 11:45 Analyze the Methods of Patent Dispute and
some of industry has been looking at a different “follow-on” Resolution in Pending Legislation
biologic opportunity in biobetters. Biobetters are considered The methods of patent dispute and resolution in pending
biologics that are similar to the original product but better biosimilars legislation differ substantially from those
in some way i.e. less side effects, reduced dosing schedule, set forth in Hatch-Waxman and are a key component
better delivery system, higher absorption rate, multiple of the biosimilars debate. This session analyzes the
Case indications, etc. Biobetters may be considered traditional methods outlined in pending legislation to provide a better
analyses “Fast Follower” therapeutics where the strategy is to launch
understanding of what the mechanisms are and how they
into established categories with a “best-in-class” brand impact patent dispute strategies, while incorporating lessons
profile. The evolving regulatory landscape will determine learned from Hatch-Waxman and what they tell us for
if Biobetters will face greater scrutiny or benefit from a biologic patent disputes.
streamlined development program. This session compares
the opportunities and challenges to consider when deciding • Methods for filing disputes
biosimilars or biobetters. • Timelines for notification and response —
• Traditional Biobetters — Recent case studies Potential areas to delay or speed up litigation
• Capture market share through price or • Which comes first — Approval or litigation?
therapeutic benefits? • Are there penalties involved?
• Are improvements in delivery sufficient to • Will settlements and authorized generics be allowed
accelerate adoption ? or encouraged?
• Is a novel indication a requirement for regulatory Sean Ryder, Director of Intellectual Property, Glenmark Generics
and commercial success? David Fox, Partner, Hogan & Hartson LLP
Robert Ward, Vice President, Corporate Development,
NPS Pharmaceuticals 12:30 Luncheon
6. 1:45 Current and Future IP Challenges for Biogenerics
Players — A Global Perspective Here are Just a Few of the Organizations
As the U.S. finds itself trailing other countries in creating a that have Benefitted from
pathway to approve biogenerics, a global (and strategic) approach
to patent issues is warranted. In this session, we knock down attending CBI’s Previous Summits
the domestic “silo” approach to biogenerics patent issues as we on Biosimilars and Follow-On Biologics:
consider the following issues from a global perspective:
• The differences between pharma and biopharma AARP * Abbott Diabetes Care Inc * Abbott Laboratories * Accredo Health Group
patent landscapes Inc * Allergan * American Ent Institute for Public Policy Research * American
• Strategic implications of the patent landscape differences Pharmacists Association * AmerisourceBergen Specialty Group * Amgen
• Current and future patent challenges for global Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc * ASCP * Axinn Veltrop & Harkrider LLP * Ballard
biogenerics players Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll LLP * Barr Pharmaceuticals Inc * Baxter Health
• “Patently obvious” lessons learned from biogeneric Care * Bayer Healthcare LLC * Bexton Dickinson * Bi Pharma GmbH & Co KG
launches to date BIO * Biogen Idec * Biolex Therapeutics Inc * BioMarin Pharmaceuticals
Naomi Pearce, IP Director & Counsel Lawyer & Patent Attorney, Hospira, Inc. Biotechnology Industry Organization * Biotechnology Information Institute
Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH * Brigham & Woman Hospital * Brinks Hofer Gilson
2:30 A Change in the Patent Litigation Dynamic — & Lione * Bristol-Myers Squibb Co * Centocor * Congressman Waymans Office
Will “Big Pharma” Become “Big Generic?” DataMonitor * DDN * DDN Obergfel LLC * Department of Business & Econ De
Traditionally (with some exceptions), patent litigation under Duane Morris LLP * Eisai * Eli Lilly & Co * EMD Serono Inc * Engel &
Hatch-Waxman has been thought of as a dispute between
P a “big pharma” and “small generic” company, but early Novitt LLP * Enzon * Express Scripts Inc * Federal Trade Commission
Finston Consulting * Foley Hoag LLP * Food & Drug Administration
a observations of the biosimilars big pharma companies have
different picture. A number of
market is painting a much
Forest Laboratories * Genentech Inc * Genzyme * Gibraltar Associates llc
GlaxoSmithKline * Glycofi Inc * GlycoFi Merck and Co Inc * Health Results
N already shown interest in entering the follow-on market and Group * Healthpoint * Hoffmann-La Roche Inc * HPS Group LLC * Hyman
more are popping up all the time. So what does “big generic”
Phelps & McNamara PC * ImClone Systems Inc * Insmed Corp * Johnson &
e pharma mean to “small biotech” companies in the court room?
How will this change in dynamic affect the biologics industry? Johnson * Kardiatech Inc * Loyola University Medical Center * Makovsky & Co
L The pharma industry? Only time will tell, but this panel of McDermott Will & Emery LLP * MedImmune Inc * Merck & Co Inc * Momenta
experts attempts to shed light on the future of patent litigation. Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc * National Economic Research Associates Inc
• Analyze the Hatch-Waxman IP and patent landscape NERA Economic Consulting * Novartis * Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals
• Evaluate how the size of a company and litigation Nucleonics Inc * Pfizer * Pharmaceutical Executive Magazine * Pharmaceutical
resources impacts litigation Strategic Initiatives * Pink Sheet * Plasma Protein Therapeutics
• Understand the role of risk assessment in patent Association Procer & Gamble * Questcor Pharmaceuticals * sanofi -aventis
disputes and how this may differ from a change in Shire Human Genetic Therapies Inc * Taro Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
the dynamic Technology Catalysts International * Teva Neuroscience * Teva Pharma AG
• Consider how biosimilars legislation could change the Teva Pharmaceuticals Europe BV * The Henry L Stimson Center
patent litigation dynamic across industry Thomas Jefferson University * Thomson Reuters * Vinson & Elkins LLP
Moderator: Constance S. Huttner, Partner, Vinson & Elkins LLP VirSci Corp * Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc * West Pharmaceutical Services
Panelists: Naomi Pearce, IP Director & Counsel Lawyer & Patent Attorney,
Widener University * Zuckerman Spaeder LLP * Zymo Genetics Corp
Hospira, Inc.
Hans Sauer, Ph.D., Associate General Counsel, BIO
Mark Bowditch, Patent Attorney, Sandoz
Geoffrey Levitt, Vice President, Chief Regulatory Counsel, Wyeth
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