Agenda for Day Three - Wednesday, March 24, 2027Wednesday, 24 March 2027 - ET (Eastern Time, GMT-05:00)

• Understand how current economic conditions, trade policies, regulatory shifts, and global tensions are impacting the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors, from tariffs and supply chain disruptions to evolving FDA postures and pricing pressures
• Explore where research dollars are flowing, which therapeutic areas are attracting investment, and how anti-trust considerations and market dynamics are influencing deal activity and portfolio strategies across the industry
• Learn how to anticipate accounting and finance challenges arising from market shifts, understand what these trends mean for your organization's strategic planning, and identify opportunities in an evolving landscape

CPE Credits Available: 1.2

• Set the stage by exploring how to assess current workflows for AI opportunities, process-map clear starting points and end goals, and integrate AI into existing processes rather than rebuilding them while keeping outputs grounded and accurate
• Hear directly from bio/pharma accounting and finance leaders to discover how AI is revolutionizing financial forecasting, fraud detection, and risk management, and how these tools translate into sharper, faster decision-making across biopharmaceutical and medical device companies
• Explore real-world applications of AI in streamlining accounting processes, including automated reconciliations and expense management, and see how these efficiencies free up teams to focus on strategic growth

CPE Credits Available: 1.2

The life sciences finance landscape is evolving rapidly. What skills and competencies matter most today, how do you build them while managing a demanding day job, and how do you navigate career transitions, whether moving from technical to leadership roles, small to large companies, or across different functions?

This panel brings together finance professionals to share practical strategies for building a successful career in life sciences finance.

Topics include:

• Essential competencies for modern finance roles: What skills matter most today (technical accounting, data analytics, business partnering, technology fluency, critical judgment)
• How to develop new skills: Practical strategies for upskilling in your current role
• Navigating career transitions: Moving from role to role, technical to leadership, small company to large (or vice versa)
• Career path evolution: How finance careers are changing and what that means for your trajectory
• Building adaptability: Preparing yourself for continuous change in technology, regulation, and business models
• Making strategic career moves: When to specialize vs. broaden, when to move companies, how to position yourself for growth

CPE Credits Available: 1.2

Following an immersive two and a half days of knowledge infusion, you now have a unique opportunity to delve deeper into your acquired insights. Engage in interactive working group discussions, where you have the opportunity to dissect your recent learnings, foster peer interactions that not only cultivate new relationships but also reinvigorate your professional objectives as you return to your workplace.

CPE Credits Available: 1.2