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
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How to Future Proof Your Business with AI

July 10, 2024 | 9:30 - 12:30pm
The Westin, Jersey City

Stay an extra day and join our partner Health@WPP for an exclusive event, complimentary to the healthcare industry.

Hear from subject matter experts as they share insights and plans for how health companies and brands can best utilize and stay ahead with AI. During the event, you’ll hear from their keynote speakers about the latest trends in AI and gain valuable insights on how AI is impacting businesses today and what you can do to prepare for the future, and how it can be used as an accelerant to drive business growth.

In addition, there will be panel discussions featuring WPP clients who have successfully implemented AI into their business, and they will share their experiences, success stories, and challenges faced when integrating AI into their organizations.

There will also be demos of WPP tools and resources, including our AI operating platform Open.

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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GROUP RATE

Pharma / Biotech / Medical Device

$1495

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Requires a team of 3 or more and only valid to qualified pharma, biotech and medical device companies.

INDIVIDUAL RATE

Pharma / Biotech / Medical Device

$2395

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2-Day Full Conference Program, Networking Breaks, Breakfasts and Luncheons, and Cocktail Reception.

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2-Day Full Conference Program, Networking Breaks, Breakfasts and Luncheons, and Cocktail Reception.

Justification Letter

Convince Your Boss!

Download our justification toolkit with a customizable letter to your boss and expense worksheet!

Download our ready-made justification letter template from our website and expedite your path to conference approval. Effortlessly articulate the conference's purpose, benefits, and your professional development goals to secure budget and stakeholder approval, ensuring you don't miss out on this invaluable opportunity for growth.

The 2023 Summit Welcomed Over 220 Senior Communications Executives from Top Pharmaceutical and Biotech Companies. See What Companies Attended:

  • 21 Grams
  • Abbvie
  • Agenus
  • AHA Creative Strategies
  • Aldevron
  • Allergan Aesthetics
  • Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
  • Amgen
  • Arcturus Therapeutics
  • Astellas
  • AstraZeneca
  • BeiGene
  • BioAgilytix
  • Blueprint Medicines
  • Braeburn
  • Bristol Myers Squibb
  • Calcium + Company
  • Cision
  • Clyde Group
  • Consumer Technology Association
  • CSL
  • Cullinan Oncology 
  • Daiichi Sankyo
  • Edocate Ltd.
  • Eikon Therapeutics
  • EMD Serono Inc.
  • Encoded Therapeutics
  • FINN Partners
  • Flagship Pioneering
  • Forge Biologics
  • FTI Consulting
  • Fullintel
  • GCI Health 
  • GE HealthCare
  • Genmab
  • Genmab 
  • Gilead Sciences
  • Golin
  • GSK
  • Havas Red
  • Horizon Therapeutics
  • ICR Westwicke
  • Insider Inc.
  • Insmed
  • Insocius
  • Jaguar Health
  • Kallyope
  • Kallyope
  • Kinnate Biopharma
  • LEO Pharma
  • LifeScan
  • Lippe Taylor 
  • Lundbeck
  • Makovsky
  • Massachusetts Biotechnology Council
  • Merck
  • Merus 
  • Metagenomi
  • MMC
  • MorphoSys
  • Multiplier AI
  • National Organization for Rare Disorders
  • Novo Nordisk
  • Novocure
  • Ocelot Bio
  • Ocugen
  • Optimal
  • Orangefiery
  • Organon
  • PacBio
  • Padilla
  • Passage Bio
  • Pfizer
  • Phathom Pharmaceuticals
  • Pioneering Collective
  • PTC Therapeutics
  • Real Chemistry
  • Red Havas 
  • Regeneron Pharmaceutical
  • Sam Brown Inc. Healthcare Communications
  • SCYNEXIS
  • Slate360
  • SPI Group
  • Sumitomo Pharma America
  • Takeda
  • The 180 Group
  • UCB
  • Urovant Sciences
  • Viatris
  • Vor Bio
  • Waterhouse Brands
  • Waters Corporation
  • WE Communications
  • Weber Shandwick 
  • WPP
  • Zymeworks
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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