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3rd MEETING OF THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY

Towards a New Industry Sector?

Barcelona, November 5, 2009

Introduction| Program| Who should attend| Chairman| The themes of our previous meetings were:| Media Sponsor|

Introduction

Competition is on the rise in the pharmaceutical industry. Growth forecasts are positive worldwide, but
Western markets profits are threatened by the difficulties of implementing innovation and the expansion of
generic drugs. The industry is reacting with mergers, acquisitions and other formulas to optimize R&D, improve operations and boost sales by looking for products with longer, more profitable life cycles.

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Program

8:30 -  9:00Registration and distribution of conference materials

9:00 - 9:30

Opening Session
- Jesús Acebillo, President, Farmaindustria
- Prof. Pedro Nueno, IESE

9:30 - 10:00Coffee Break

10:00 - 12:00

Business Models
The pharmaceutical model is costly and presents difficulties for the development of new products. Profitable and growth strategies for the future center on adopting new approaches to innovation and adjusting operations. Health-related consumer biotech markets are growing and offer opportunities.

- Dr. Bernard Courtieu, Chief Executive Officer, IntegraGen
- Belén Garijo, Vice President Europe and Canada, Sanofi-Aventis
- Eduardo Sanchiz, Chief Executive for Corporate Development & Finance, Almirall
- Antoni Villaró, President and CEO, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Europe

Moderator: Prof. Pedro Nueno, IESE

12:00 - 12:15Break 

12:15 - 13:45

Selling on the Global Market
The global market is growing, although differently, depending on the geographic areas. This is a time of excellence in sales performance and the need to find the right role for marketing.

- Didier Barret, President, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Mylan
- Adrian Grecu, Commercial Director China, Russia and India, Abbott Laboratories (Singapore) 
- Leandro Sigman, Managing Director, Chemo Group

Moderator: Prof. Pedro Nueno, IESE

13:45- 14:15

Challenges and Future Perspectives for the Pharmaceutical Sector
The European pharmaceutical sector faces significant structural challenges. Future market trends make it necessary to pursue strategic advantages and increased asset flexibility.

- Reinhard Vocke,  Co-Owner, Management Engineers GmbH + Co. KG

Moderator: Prof. Pedro Nueno, IESE

14:15 - 15:45Lunch

15:45- 17:30The Industry in Spain
The industry has responded to the demands of the Spanish market. However, growth and competitiveness depend upon a stable framework that encourages commitment to medium-term investments.

- Humberto Arnés, Managing Director, Farmaindustria
- Javier Ellena, Chairman, Lilly Spain
- Antoni Esteve, Chairman, Esteve

Moderator: Prof. Antonio Monge, General Director, Applied Pharmabiology Research Center (CIFA), Universidad de Navarra

17:30 - 18:15Conclusions and Official Closing

Humberto Arnés, Managing Director, Farmaindustria
Prof. Pedro Nueno, IESE
Marina Geli, Minister of Health, Government of Catalonia

 

    
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Who should attend

The conference is aimed at presidents, managing directors and senior executives of pharmaceutical companies, as well as healthcare professionals in general. It will also attract senior managers of public healthcare institutions.

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Chairman

       

Prof. Pedro NuenoProf. Pedro Nueno  
Department of Entrepreneurship, IESE
Bertrán Foundation Chair of Entrepreneurship
Doctor of Business Administration, Harvard University

 

 

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The themes of our previous meetings were:

(to view contents please click on the title)

2008"Betting on the Sector"
2006"Contributing more"
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Media Sponsor

 

La vanguardia   
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Co-Organizer

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Dates and Location

November 5th , 2009
IESE, Barcelona
Av. Pearson, 21
08034 Barcelona

(Free parking will be provided for all participants on the new campus, Av. Pearson 28. Access through Arnús i de Garí, 3-7)

Registration Fee

- Registration fee:         €950
- IESE Alumni(10%dct): €855  - IESE Members and Sponsoring Companies   (30% dct):                    €665

Fee includes lunches and material
Payment must be made prior to Program attendance

Deadline for registration

Deadline for registration is October 29, 2009

Places are limited and will be filled in strict order of registration.

Contact Information

IESE Barcelona
Dpto. Seminarios
Tel.: 93 253 42 00
Fax: 93 253 43 43
seminarios.bcn@iese.edu
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