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Biosimilars and Biobetters
24 September - 25 September 2012
Biosimilars and Biobetters

Following on from the success of our past events, SAE Media Group's third Biosimilars and Biobetters conference will build upon the progress made in previous meetings and further develop the ideas and strategies that were debated and discussed. In particular how industry players will face regulatory challenges in approval of follow on biologics, rising development costs, threat from competition and a similar if not bigger challenge to that seen in marketing of innovator drugs.

There will be case studies from those who are both developing and distributing follow on biologics. With analysis of key trends in biologic pipelines, methods in clinical trials for biosimilar approval, a review of emerging markets, assessment of biosimilar manufacturing, post approval strategy and future forecasting for follow on biologics.

SAE Media Group's Biosimilars and Biobetters event will provide up to date information from key opinion leaders in the biologics industry with discussion and debate and opportunities for networking between CROs, CMOs, law firms, regulatory bodies, pharma and biotechs.

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Andrew Rankin

Andrew Rankin

Vice President, Emerging Pharmaceuticals, Prescient Life Sciences (Former Head of Clinical Development, Teva)
Ezogelin Oflazoglu

Ezogelin Oflazoglu

Executive Director, Sr. Project Leader MBV Biologics PPM, Merck Research Laboratories
Heinz Haenel

Heinz Haenel

Senior Project Director, Sanofi-Aventis
Judith Macdonald

Judith Macdonald

Director, Worldwide Regulatory Strategy, Pfizer Inc

Andrew Rankin

Vice President, Emerging Pharmaceuticals, Prescient Life Sciences (Former Head of Clinical Development, Teva)
Andrew Rankin

Ashleigh Wake

Biotechnology Program Manager, Intertek Pharmaceutical Services Manch
Ashleigh Wake

Brian Lovatt

Managing Director & Chief Executive, Vision Healthcare Consultancy Ltd
Brian Lovatt

Christopher Stothers

Partner, Arnold and Porter
Christopher Stothers

David Szymkowski

Senior Director, Biotherapeutics, Xencor
David Szymkowski

Ezogelin Oflazoglu

Executive Director, Sr. Project Leader MBV Biologics PPM, Merck Research Laboratories
Ezogelin Oflazoglu

Harvinder Popli

Director and Head In-Licensing, Ranbaxy
Harvinder Popli

Heinz Haenel

Senior Project Director, Sanofi-Aventis
Heinz Haenel

Judith Macdonald

Director, Worldwide Regulatory Strategy, Pfizer Inc
Judith Macdonald

Lincoln Tsang

Partner, Arnold and Porter
Lincoln Tsang

Marite Ode

Clinical Development Manager, Sandoz
Marite Ode

Nicola Travierso

General Manager, ntc pharma
Nicola Travierso

Paul Greenland

Director of Biosimilar Marketing, Hospira UK Limited
Paul Greenland

Peter Wittner

Senior Consultant, Interpharm Consultancy
Peter Wittner

Richard Dicicco

Chairman, Harvest Moon Pharmaceuticals
Richard Dicicco

Sandy Eisen

Previously Chief Medical Officer, Teva Pharmaceuticals Europe from March 2006 to March 2011, Frontline Pharma Consulting Ltd
Sandy Eisen

Steve Brocchini

CSO , PolyTherics Ltd.
Steve		 Brocchini

This event will act as a unique platform to hear from and discuss with key experts in the field on the key issues such as Understanding the lastest regulatory developments, Developing biosimilar monoclonal antibodies and Trends of biosimilars in emerging markets.

Conference agenda

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8:30

Registration & Coffee

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9:00

Chairman's Opening Remarks

Richard Dicicco

Richard Dicicco, Chairman, Harvest Moon Pharmaceuticals

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9:10

Overview of Biosimilar development process: Opportunities and challenges from a pre-clinical perspective

Ezogelin Oflazoglu

Ezogelin Oflazoglu, Executive Director, Sr. Project Leader MBV Biologics PPM, Merck Research Laboratories

• Global Trends in Antibody Development
• MSD strategy to win: Biosimilars, Biobetters and Novel Mechanisms
• Introduction to biosimilars and biosimilar development process
• Overview of EMA and FDA biosimilar guidelines
• Challenges faced during biosimilar development
• Potential Actions to mitigate biosimilar development challenges

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9:50

The future of biosimilars in specific emerging markets

Richard Dicicco

Richard Dicicco, Chairman, Harvest Moon Pharmaceuticals

• Current biosimilar sales in specific emerging markets
• Issues for growth: changing regulatory requirements; protectionism; counter-detailing, MNC competition
• Future biosimilar sales in specific emerging markets

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10:30

Morning Coffee

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11:00

Development of biosimilar monoclonal antibodies: opportunities and challenges

Sandy Eisen

Sandy Eisen, Previously Chief Medical Officer, Teva Pharmaceuticals Europe from March 2006 to March 2011, Frontline Pharma Consulting Ltd

• Introduction to monoclonal biosimilars; are there any special requirements for the demonstration of biosimilarity?
• Biosimilars and monoclonals in Europe; progress since 2005
• The biosimilar monoclonal commercial opportunity
• Comparing the EU and US biosimilars laws and guidelines
• What are the key challenges for the clinical development, registration and commercialisation of biosimilar monoclonal antibodies

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11:40

Biosimilars for recombinant human insulin and insulin glargine

Heinz Haenel

Heinz Haenel , Senior Project Director, Sanofi-Aventis

  • Considerations of batch-to-batch consistency, product stability and clinical safety
  • Focus on immunogenicity
  • Market access in developing countries
  • Defining non-innovator biologics
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    12:20

    Networking Lunch

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    13:50

    Panel discussion: biosimilars vs. biobetters, so which is the better strategy?

    • Initial return of investment (ROI)
    • Gaining a competitive edge
    • An accelerated approval process
    • Innovator responses to the threat of competition

    Richard Dicicco

    Richard Dicicco, Chairman, Harvest Moon Pharmaceuticals

    David Szymkowski

    David Szymkowski, Senior Director, Biotherapeutics, Xencor

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    14:30

    Clinical approach to biosimilar development

    Andrew Rankin

    Andrew Rankin, Vice President, Emerging Pharmaceuticals, Prescient Life Sciences (Former Head of Clinical Development, Teva)

    • Pharmacokinetic studies of approved biosimilars
    • Implementing comparative clinical trials
    • Demonstrating therapeutic equivalence
    • Clinical programs for the evolving global regulatory environment 

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    15:10

    Afternoon Tea

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    15:40

    Marketing Biosimilars in the EU

    Paul Greenland

    Paul Greenland, Director of Biosimilar Marketing, Hospira UK Limited

    • Overview of the developing Biosimilar business in EU
    • Key learnings in the early markets
    • Nivestim : a case study of a Biosimilar GCSF
    • Future opportunities and challenges

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    16:20

    Global market analysis of follow on biologics

    Peter Wittner

    Peter Wittner, Senior Consultant, Interpharm Consultancy

    • Opportunities for long term growth
    • Competition across emerging and established markets
    • Transition from monopoly to oligopoly
    • Innovator responses to competitor threats

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    17:00

    Chairman’s Closing Remarks and Close of Day One

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    8:30

    Registration & Coffee

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    9:00

    Chairman's Opening Remarks

    David Szymkowski

    David Szymkowski, Senior Director, Biotherapeutics, Xencor

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    9:10

    Generating a biosuperiors pipeline through Fc engineering: a low-risk approach to improving the performance of therapeutic antibodies

    David Szymkowski

    David Szymkowski, Senior Director, Biotherapeutics, Xencor

    • Advantages and disadvantages of developing biosuperior vs. biosimilar biologics
    • Strategies to improve half-life and potency
    • Multiple case studies of antibodies and Fc fusion therapeutics will be presented

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    9:50

    Forecasting the future of biosimilars

    Ashleigh Wake

    Ashleigh Wake, Biotechnology Program Manager, Intertek Pharmaceutical Services Manch

  • Considerations for Physiochemical, Structural and Biological Characterisation
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    10:30

    Morning Coffee

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    11:00

    Methods for biobetter development

    Steve		 Brocchini

    Steve Brocchini , CSO , PolyTherics Ltd.

    • Pegylation for less frequent injections
    • Ultra potent antibodies and ligand traps
    • Bispecific antibodies for dual activity
    • Glycoengineering to increase potency

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    11:40

    Minimising patent risk

    Christopher Stothers

    Christopher Stothers, Partner, Arnold and Porter

    • Why is patent risk higher for biopharmaceuticals than traditional small molecules?
    • Identifying the patent risk
    • Clearing the way - negotiating tactics
    • Clearing the way - litigation tactics

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    12:20

    Networking Lunch

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    13:50

    Variations in global regulatory strategy for biosimilars

    Judith Macdonald

    Judith Macdonald, Director, Worldwide Regulatory Strategy, Pfizer Inc

    • European, US, and Rest of World regulatory environments

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    14:30

    Biosimilars safety: experience to date

    Marite Ode

    Marite Ode, Clinical Development Manager, Sandoz

    • Increased use of Biosimilars (experience of one company)
    • Pharmacovigilance of Biologics
    • Safety Risk Management
    • Managing patients & physicians concerns

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    15:10

    Afternoon Tea

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    15:40

    Innovation in generics: is it applicable?

    Nicola Travierso

    Nicola Travierso, General Manager, ntc pharma

    • Generic market: Patent expiration of a host of Blockbuster drugs in the next 5 years versus austerity measures through Europe in the health sector
    • Current market scenario and expected health measures: increase need and Limited resources
    • Innovation in Generics, a way to maintain the growth
    • Innovation: Inside/Outside the Company, Organization, Products and Services

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    16:20

    Pricing and reimbursement of biosimilars

    Brian Lovatt

    Brian Lovatt, Managing Director & Chief Executive, Vision Healthcare Consultancy Ltd

  • How should biosimilars be priced compared to their originators?
  • Considering effective incentives
  • Evaluating rebating practices
  • Effective market access strategies
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    17:00

    Chairman’s Closing Remarks and Close of Day Two


    Vice President, Emerging Pharmaceuticals
    Prescient Life Sciences (Former Head of Clinical Development, Teva)
    Biotechnology Program Manager
    Intertek Pharmaceutical Services Manch
    Managing Director & Chief Executive
    Vision Healthcare Consultancy Ltd
    Partner
    Arnold and Porter
    Senior Director, Biotherapeutics
    Xencor
    Executive Director, Sr. Project Leader MBV Biologics PPM
    Merck Research Laboratories
    Director and Head In-Licensing
    Ranbaxy
    Senior Project Director
    Sanofi-Aventis
    Director, Worldwide Regulatory Strategy
    Pfizer Inc
    Clinical Development Manager
    Sandoz
    General Manager
    ntc pharma
    Director of Biosimilar Marketing
    Hospira UK Limited
    Senior Consultant
    Interpharm Consultancy
    Chairman
    Harvest Moon Pharmaceuticals
    Previously Chief Medical Officer, Teva Pharmaceuticals Europe from March 2006 to March 2011
    Frontline Pharma Consulting Ltd
    CSO
    PolyTherics Ltd.
    Partner
    Arnold and Porter

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