LES University's Advanced Business Development in Life Sciences Course

1. LES University's Advanced
Business Development in Life
Sciences Course
By: Steve Kanzer

2. LES University's Advanced Business Development
in Life Sciences Course
Experienced executive and investor Steve Kanzer has served as co-founder and director of more
than 20 companies in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical finance sectors. In addition to his
work, Steve Kanzer is a member of the Licensing Executives Society (LES), the premier
organization for business development, intellectual property, and technology professionals.

3. LES University's Advanced Business Development
in Life Sciences Course
As part of its efforts to improve the professional skills of its members, LES established LES
University, a series of in-person, interactive education programs taught by experienced
professionals. On September 24-28, 2018, LES University will hold LES University - North in
Chicago, Illinois. A hands-on, immersive program, LES University - North is slated to offer three
courses. One course, Advanced Business Development in Life Sciences, is intended for
experienced licensing executives in areas of the life sciences sector including biotech, diagnostics
and genomics segments, pharmaceuticals, and biomedical devices.

4. LES University's Advanced Business Development
in Life Sciences Course
A highly intensive, one-day course, Advanced Business Development in Life Sciences is structured
to assist in the career advancement of executives in licensing transactions, IP patent protection,
valuation, and technology transfers, among others. Prerequisites for taking this course include
three years of working knowledge in one or more of the previously mentioned fields in licensing
deals or transactions, as well as completion of one of six related LES University courses.