Start-Up Stadium – Advice From the All Stars has been created to provide entrepreneurs a combination of firsthand experience, best approaches, tips and to-dos for your company pitch. In addition to educational discussions, attendees are invited to hear industry leaders give live feedback to company presentations. Meet with strategic advisors in our expert studios to pitch your story and receive instant feedback.  The day begins with a networking lunch and ends with cocktails.

*This event is reserved for C-Level Executives of Core Life Sciences PA member companies.

Core:  Pharma, Biotech, Medical Device, Diagnostic, Digital Health companies

Sponsorships are available: If you are interested in sponsorship, please contact Molly Corrigan, Programs Manager, at mcorrigan@lifesciencespa.org or 610-947-6800 ext 206

*This event is reserved for Life Sciences Pennsylvania Core Member Companies. This invitation is only for those who serve in the capacity of chief executive officer or chief financial officer of a Core member company. If you are not sure of your eligibility, please contact Patrick Hayakawa, Director of Member Relations, phayakawa@lifesciencespa.org.

*There is no registration fee. The cost for this event is fully underwritten by our generous sponsors. However, space is limited and you must register for this event if you plan to attend

Join us at Flourtown Country Club for a relaxed evening to meet new colleagues, reconnect with those familiar, and to hear our guest speaker.

Where: Flourtown Country Club
When: Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

ANDREW SCHIFF, MD
Managing Partner, Aisling Capital

Dr. Schiff joined Aisling in September of 1999 and currently serves as one of the Managing Partners. Prior to Aisling Capital, Dr. Schiff practiced internal medicine for six years at The New York Presbyterian Hospital, where he maintains his position as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine.

Dr. Schiff currently serves as a director of Aclaris Therapeutics, ARMGO Pharma, and PowerVision, and as a Board observer of Harmony Biosciences and Zavante Therapeutics. Previously, he served as a director of Adams Respiratory Therapeutics, Agile Therapeutics, ArgiNOx Pharmaceuticals, Barrier Therapeutics, Bioenvision, CardioKine, Cempra Pharmaceuticals, Miramar Labs, Myogen, SkinMedica, Sirion Therapeutics, TransEnterix, ZELTIQ Aesthetics, and Quintiles (Board observer). He is a longtime supporter and Board member of the Visiting Nurse Service of New York.

Dr. Schiff received his M.D. from Cornell University Medical College, his M.B.A. from Columbia Business School, and his B.S. with honors in Neuroscience from Brown University.

The 2018 CRO & CMO Summit is a half-day program designed specifically for those planning and conducting clinical trials or those who are seeking advice when selecting outsourced providers.

Location:  West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. in Exton, PA
Date:        Friday November 16, 2018
Time:        8:00 – 11:30 AM

Who Should Attend:
· Individuals interested in becoming involved in a strategic partnership with a CRO or CMO in the next 12 to 18 months
·  Biotech, pharma, medical device or diagnostic companies planning a clinical trial
·  Individuals who have secured a CRO and CMO and the relationship has not been successful