The Massachusetts Medical Device Development Center invites faculty, students and residents interested in medical device development to a business development workshop led by Johnson & Johnson Innovation Labs. The event takes place at UMass Medical School on Tuesday, Oct. 10, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the Faculty Conference Room.
In “Lessons in Herding Cats: Strategic Opportunities for Medical Device Companies,” members of the Johnson & Johnson Innovation JLABS Medical Device business deal-making team will teach business development skills to help aspiring biomedical entrepreneurs successfully evaluate and manage strategic alliances and other potential growth opportunities.
Topics will include:
- Strategic alliance process management
- Concepts in valuation
- Technical diligence
- Communication and negotiation skills
A networking reception will follow the workshop.
Established in 2006, M2D2 offers inventors and small medical device companies coordinated access to research, engineering and clinical investigation at the UMass Lowell and UMass Medical School campuses. UMMS brings medical expertise and resources, from initial assessments of device proposals to supporting inventors and manufacturers through the complete life cycle of clinical studies. UMass Lowell contributes its world-renowned engineering expertise and plastics laboratories, as well as incubator facilities, business analysis and planning support for medical device entrepreneurs.
JLABS is a global network of open innovation ecosystems, enabling and empowering innovators to create and accelerate the delivery of life-saving, life-enhancing health and wellness solutions to patients around the world.
Preregistration is recommended. UMMS community members can use code M2D2Tix100 to attend the workshop at no charge. Learn more and register here.
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