Financing a Life Science Company Primer
CPE Credit: 2.0
Financing a Life Science Company Primer explores the economic and funding strategies behind drug development. It examines how biotech startups and academic research serve as innovation hubs for large pharmaceutical companies. Topics include R&D outsourcing, orphan drug incentives, licensing agreements, and the venture capital process. The course also explains financing mechanisms such as NIH grants, equity investments, and IPOs. Participants gain insight into how scientific innovation and financial partnerships drive product development in the life sciences industry. Register today and up your biotech finance acumen!
Section 1
Learn about the shifting landscape of pharmaceutical and biotech research and development, from the rise of orphan drug development to the role of academic institutions in fueling innovation.
Section 2
Learn about the key insights and trends in the life sciences industry, including the challenges of academic licensing, financing sources for early-stage biotechs, and the dynamics of late-stage deals.
Section 3
Learn about the key financing sources and strategies for biotech startups, including grants, equity investments, convertible debt, and public market access through IPOs and SPACs.
Five Takeaways
- Examine the shift from in-house R&D to outsourced innovation, focusing on start-ups and academic collaborations.
- Analyze the economics of orphan drugs.
- Explore licensing models, including upfront payments, equity stakes, and milestone-based agreements.
- Uncover venture capital trends, including early-stage investments and platform technology funding.
- Review funding paths such as NIH grants, venture debt, and public market options.
Features
- Closed Captioning in English, Spanish, French, French Canadian, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Russian, Standard Arabic
- Transcripts in English, Spanish, French, French Canadian, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Russian, Standard Arabic
- Course materials
- Real-time tracking
- Progress reporting
- Accessibility features
- Corporate account upgrades
- LinkedIn certificate attachment
- Verified certificates
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