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Tuesday, May 14 • 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Roundtables: Interactive Small Group Discussions

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Roundtables: Interactive small group discussions - 2 rotations (30 minutes each)
We will have several different topics that attendees can select between and have an open discussion with a group leader to help facilitate the conversation. Then after 30 minutes, we will rotate, and attendees can select another topic and small group and have an open discussion and network with peers.

1. Unleashing Creativity: Ideation Corner
  • An innovative brainstorming session for collaborative problem-solving, pushing boundaries, and exchanging fresh ideas in a dynamic peer-driven environment.
 Moderated by: Melinda Hutcheon, Senior Director, Corporate Communications, Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc 

2. Showcasing Value: Metrics that Matter
  • Discover diverse measurement styles and tactics to effectively showcase the value your communication teams bring to the table.
 Moderated by: Aron Feingold, Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications, Geron Corporation

3. Reputation Management
  • Gain valuable insights on navigating reputation management in the biopharma industry and rebuilding a brand's reputation after setbacks and stigma, from someone who experienced and overcame similar challenges.
 Moderated by: Nivi Nehra, Vice President, Corporate Communications, Travere Therapeutics 

4. Managing External Partners and Agency Relationships
  • Maximize success in agency relationships through clear communication, established expectations, and building trust to enhance efficiency and value.
 Moderated by: Susan Stein, Associate Vice President, US Communications & Public Relations, Allergan Aesthetics

5. The Path to Strategic Storytelling: Gilead's Editorial Approach
  • Learn how Gilead aligned enterprise-wide storytelling efforts to their corporate narrative and developed an editorial strategy to ensure consistent messaging across internal and external channels. Learn about problems solved, challenges faced and key insights gained during a time of transformation for the company.
 Moderated by: Michelle L. Brandt, Executive Director, Corporate Communications, Gilead Sciences

6. Leading Through Change and Controlling the Narrative
  •  Learn how to navigate and control the narrative, addressing negative news and communicating with internal and external stakeholders with tact and discretion.
Moderated by: Amanda McNulty Sheldon, Executive Director Corporate Communications, Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.

7. Generative AI in Action: Bite-Sized Examples and Insights
  • Explore practical applications and results of generative AI in pharmaceutical and biotech communications through mini demonstrations, offering bite-sized examples and insights into current usage and potential benefits.
Moderated by: Lynnea Oliverez, Founder & Community Manager, Ticket to Biotech

Speakers
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Susan Stein

Associate Vice President, US Communications & Public Relations, Allergan Aesthetics
Susan Stein is the Associate Vice President of U.S. Public Relations and Influencer Partnerships at Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company. She leads a team of professionals overseeing PR and influencer strategic planning & development, crisis communications, and image-building strategies... Read More →
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Melinda Hutcheon

Senior Director, Corporate Communications, Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc
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Michelle Brandt

Executive Director of Corporate Communications, Gilead Sciences
Michelle Brandt has more than 20 years of experience in medicine and health care, with expertise in external and internal communications, digital media, content strategy, message shaping and issues management.Michelle came to Gilead Sciences as Executive Director of Corporate Communications... Read More →
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Nivi Nehra

Vice President, Corporate Communications, Travere Therapeutics
Nivi Nehra serves as vice president and head of corporate communications at Travere Therapeutics and joined the company in 2020. In this role, she is responsible for leading the company’s corporate communications strategy spanning external, internal, executive, corpore reputation... Read More →
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Aron Feingold

Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications, Geron Corporation
Aron Feingold has over 15 years of experience in biotech and pharmaceutical strategic communications. She is currently the VP of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications at Geron, a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company pursuing therapies with the potential to extend... Read More →
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Lynnea Olivarez

Founder & Community Manager, Ticket to Biotech
Lynnea Olivarez is a savvy life science communicator with experience spanning industry, agency and government. She recently founded the global biopharma communicator community Ticket to Biotech (T2B) after 15 years driving impactful communications across the drug development lifecycle... Read More →
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Amanda McNulty Sheldon

Executive Director Corporate Communications, Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
Amanda Sheldon is the Executive Director, Head of Corporate Communications, at Arcutis Biotherapeutics, a leading medical dermatology company bringing meaningful innovation to individuals with serious skin diseases. Amanda is responsible for building the overall brand value and reputation... Read More →


Tuesday May 14, 2024 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT