Session 7B: Reverse pitch: What global pharma wants next
Tracks
Track 2
| Thursday, October 22, 2026 |
| 2:35 PM - 3:20 PM |
| Investment & Global Growth Breakout Room |
Details
What are global pharmaceutical companies looking for next? In this fast-paced reverse pitch session, leading pharma organisations take the stage to pitch to you. Sharing their therapeutic priorities, partnering strategies, technology needs and investment focus, each company will provide a unique insight into where they are looking to collaborate and why. Designed for biotech leaders, researchers and innovators, this session offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from decision-makers responsible for identifying external innovation. Gain practical intelligence, understand what makes a company partnership-ready, and discover how to position your science for successful global collaboration and commercial impact.
Speaker
Dr. Russell DeKelver
Director, Pacific BD&L
MSD
Panellist
Mr Don Kakuda
Head of Business Development, Life Sciences Solutions
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Panellist
Dr. Donmienne Leung
Director, Head of Ventures Europe
Abbvie Ventures
Panellist