Up Next: M&A and Licensing in the Year Ahead? 

March 03, 2026
While deal volumes have adjusted following the influx of capital during the pandemic, there has still been significant activity as pharma continues to assess overall strategy and biotech companies seek partners to continue progress in the clinic with the goal of commercialization. An overview presentation on deal trends will open this discussion, followed by pharma BD leaders and biotech companies that have partnered with them to offer perspective on navigating the complexities of dealmaking.
Moderator
Mandy Jackson
Mandy Jackson, Managing Editor, US Commercial News - Scrip / The Pink Sheet
Speakers
Marcos Cortes
Marcos Cortes, Managing Director Corporate Transactions Group - Alvarez & Marsal
Chris Dokomajilar
Chris Dokomajilar, Founder and CEO - DealForma
Sharon Mates
Sharon Mates, Cofounder, CEO & Chairwoman - Intra-Cellular Therapies
Philip Ross
Philip Ross, Chairman of Global Healthcare Investment Banking - Jefferies
Andrew Rymer
Andrew Rymer, Partner - Centerview Partners LLC