Key Updates for 2025

Fierce Pharma PR & Communications Summit will evolve into two new events called Fierce Pharma Engage in April 2025 (#PRWest) and Fierce Pharma Week in September 2025 (#PREast).  Join us as we bring together Life Sciences communities to help pharma companies drive value and excel in this rapidly evolving new era. 

Fierce Pharma PR & Communications Summit 2024

Join Leading Experts in Life Sciences Communications

Now in its 20th year, the Fierce Pharma PR & Communications Summit continues to be the premier event dedicated to providing life science communicators with industry updates and best practices for successful communications strategies during today’s complex healthcare environment.

Whether you’re more efficiently communicating your company’s innovative therapies and technologies, pushing the limits to tell a more compelling narrative or building out your personal skill set to bring more to the proverbial table, it’s time to take control.

Keynote Speakers

Monday, July 8, 2024
Vinnie Amendolare
Chief of Staff of Corporate Affairs
Novartis

Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Srikant Ramaswami, MS, JD

VP, Head, U.S. Commercial Communications
GSK

Keynote Speakers: Vinnie Amendolare & Srikant Ramaswami

A Message from the Chairperson

Wendy Lund
Chief Client Officer
HEALTH@WPP

Wendy Lund has been an integral part of the Fierce Pharma PR & Communications Summit for 18 years serving on the Advisory Board, speaking and most recently serving as Chairperson for our East Coast and West Coast Summits. Come join Wendy and the All-Star lineup of speakers that are scheduled at this year's events!

Wendy Lund, Chief Communications Officer, Organon

Top Reasons to Attend the Fierce Pharma PR & Communications Summit

An Event Tailored for You
An Event Tailored for You
This is the only communications event for peer learning and networking exclusively for the life science community
Stay Ahead of Current Trends
Stay Ahead of Current Trends
Hear the latest industry trends from leaders in the field, and developed with input from our esteemed advisory board, to ensure you have a sound plan for your company, brands, and yourself
Diverse Speaking Staff
Diverse Speaking Staff
Our speaking faculty features leaders from big pharma, small-mid size pharma, biotechs, and more
Great Conference Program
Great Conference Program
More panels and case studies providing real, practical experiences and solutions, including topics surrounding Investor Relations and Government Affairs
Networking Opportunities
Networking Opportunities
Connect with senior PR and communications leaders from big pharma, small-mid size pharma, biotech and more to gain insights and best practices on daily challenges in the industry

Headshot Lounge

Elevate your personal and professional brand at with our Headshot Lounge sponsored by GCI Health. Capture the essence of your professional journey with complimentary, high-quality headshots on-site, and put your best face forward for lasting impressions.

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  • AbbVie
  • ACELYRIN, INC
  • Alexion
  • AstraZeneca Rare Disease 
  • Alkermes
  • Alkeus Pharmaceuticals
  • Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
  • Amarin
  • American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists
  • Amgen
  • Arcturus Therapeutics
  • AstraZeneca
  • Astria Therapeutics
  • Aurinia Pharmaceuticals
  • Beach Avenue LLC
  • BeiGene USA
  • BioCryst Pharmaceuticals
  • Biogen
  • Bitterroot Bio
  • bluebird bio
  • Boehringer Ingelheim
  • Bristol Myers Squibb
  • Chandler Chicco
  • Civica
  • Click Therapeutics
  • CSL
  • Cullinan Oncology
  • Cullinan Therapeutics
  • Curadev Pharma
  • Eisai
  • Endo Inc
  • Entrada Therapeutics
  • Exact Sciences
  • Finn Partners
  • FisherTrent Communications
  • Forge Biologics
  • Foundation for the National Institutes of Health
  • Foundation Medicine
  • Fullintel
  • Gagen MacDonald
  • GCI Health
  • Genmab
  • Gilead Sciences
  • Golin Health
  • GSK
  • Halteres Associates
  • HEAL Collaborative
  • Health@WPP
  • Horizon Therapeutics
  • Incyte
  • Inizio Evoke Communications
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • JPA Health
  • Kyowa Kirin
  • Lord & Golden Holdings
  • Mallinckrodt 
  • Marynissen & Associates Communications
  • Merck
  • Merck Sharp & Dohme
  • Merz Therapeutics
  • Milestone Pharmaceuticals
  • Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America
  • MMC & RXMOSAIC
  • MorphoSys
  • National Pharmaceutical Council
  • Neurogene Inc.
  • Novartis
  • Ogilvy Health
  • Passage Bio
  • Pfizer
  • Phathom Pharmaceuticals
  • PlayPlay
  • /prompt.
  • Real Chemistry
  • Regeneron
  • Sage Therapeutics
  • SpringWorks Therapeutics
  • STAQ Pharma
  • Syneos Health
  • Takeda
  • TB Cardew Strategic Communication
  • Teva Pharmaceuticals
  • The 180 Group
  • The Harris Poll
  • Ticket to Biotech
  • Tulane Medicine
  • Viatris
  • ViiV Healthcare
  • WE Communications
  • Weber Shandwick
Rising Start Program - Pharma PR & Communications Summit

Rising Stars Program

Applications for 2024 Are Closed

Fierce Pharma is committed to helping up-and-coming professionals in public relations and communications roles at Pharma, Biotech or Medical Device companies advance their careers by connecting them with mentors and leaders in our industry. The program is designed to grow the PR & Communications community, welcome new members, and encourage personal and professional growth and mentorship within the industry. 

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