R & D Masterclass

​This one-day course features pharma sharing their approach to R&D processes to inform and assist not only attendees' own R&D efforts but also the timing and manner of their outreach to investors and pharma. Learn how to plan go-no go decision points that align with investment.

​Use the promo code EARLY for 20% off your ticket.

​​You may participate in-person or virtually.

​Session 

​8:45AM-9:00AM Welcome & Introductions  

​9:00AM-9:45  Meaningful Milestones in an R&D Program 

​9:45 –10:30 AM Pharma Decision Metrics for Research Spending 

​10:30-10:45AM Break 

​10:45-11:30 AM R&D Milestone Exercise  

​11:30AM-12:10 PM GO/NO GO Decision points by R&D stage 

​12:10PM-12:45PM Alternative Early Exits 

​12:45-1:30PM Lunch 

​1:30PM-2:15  How Research is Optimized by Operations 

​2:15PM-3:15PM  Patents and IP Strategy 

​3:15-3:30PM Break 

​3:30-4:15PM How Research is Optimized by Incubators 

​4:15PM-5:00PM Case Study – How did this deal go forward? 

​5:00PM-5:10PM Wrap Up 

​We are grateful for the sponsors of the Elab R&D Masterclass 2025, Wilson Sonsini and innolabs:

​​View last year's R&D Masterclass to see a detailed schedule and panelists.