BioTrinity 2012 Sponsors
Below are a list of our 2012 sponsors together with their corporate profiles and links to their websites.
Platinum Sponsors
AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca has just confirmed their Platinum sponsorship and their corporate profile will follow shortly.
Gold Sponsors
MEPC
MEPC is a commercial Real Estate business. We have eight Business Estates in prime locations throughout the UK. These include Granta Park at Cambridge and Milton Park at Oxford. Having established Science Park’s at both Oxford and Cambridge means we are unique in our sector. It also means we understand the evolving needs of science businesses and the importance of providing the right environment to facilitate a culture of open innovation. Across our portfolio we provide accommodation for all sizes of business from start-ups to major international companies. As well as having accommodation available for occupation now we also have the land, the planning permissions and the development know-how to cater for almost any science sector property requirement. We are proud to sponsor BioTrinity 2011.
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius has just confirmed their Gold sponsorship and their corporate profile will follow shortly.
Shire
Shire's strategic goal is to become the leading specialty biopharmaceutical company that focuses on meeting the needs of the specialist physician. Shire focuses its business on attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, human genetic therapies and gastrointestinal diseases. Shire believes that a carefully selected portfolio of products with a strategically aligned and relatively small-scale sales force will deliver strong results.
Silver Sponsors
Almac
Almac has the most unique and extensive range of integrated drug development services available to the pharmaceutical & biotech industry. Employing over 2,600 highly skilled individuals, the privately owned organisation is headquartered in Craigavon, Northern Ireland and has extensive facilities in the UK and US. Our quality, innovation and efficiency are testament to the fact that over 600 companies worldwide trust Almac for their Chemical, Pharmaceutical or Clinical Development needs. Our world class pharmaceutical solutions extend from research, through clinical development to the commercialisation of product.
Almac has recently added to its current rapidd™ package (First in Man), to launch rapidd plus™. rapidd plus™ offers a complete set of solutions aimed at accelerating entry into early stage clinical development. Almac rapidd plus™ is a lean, efficient, integrated solution from selection of pre-clinical candidate to Phase I regulatory submission saving up to 12 months and improving attrition of early clinical candidate.
Rapid plus™ includes:
- Process and analytical development
- cGMP manufacture for small molecule or peptides
- Radio-labeling / Stable-labeling
- Solid-State Services / Polymorph Screening
- Pre-Formulation / Formulation Development
- Pre-clinical safety assessment
- Pharmacodynamic Biomarker
- Regulatory support (CTA/IND submission)
All of the above services are also available on a cherry picking basis together with one of the world most extensive biocatalysis technology platform. Benefits from using biocatalysis methods include reduced energy costs, lowered impact on the environment, improved yield and timelines in production of complex chiral APIs and intermediates.
Almac offers a fully integrated product manufacturing service, including API and Drug Product from Clinical to Commercial supply.
Amgen
Amgen has recently confirmed their Silver sponsorship and their corporate profile will be available shortly.
Fry Heath Spence
Fry Heath Spence has recently confirmed as Silver sponsors and their profile will follow shortly
Oxford Biomedical Research Centre and Oxford University Medical Sciences
The Oxford Comprehensive Biomedical Research Centre (OxBRC) is a partnership between the research expertise of the University of Oxford and the Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust. It has been made possible by a grant from the Department of Health’s National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). The OxBRC was founded on 1 April 2007 through a competitively awarded grant of £57.5m, over five years, and is part of the Government’s initiative to make the UK a global leader in research, healthcare education and training. Three years on, the Oxford BRC has funded or part funded more than 185 research projects and recruited 370 staff with BRC funding/NHS and University. 75 consultants now have dedicated research time – including new posts, some shared between the BRC and the University – in areas such as cardiology, diabetes, neurology, stroke and oncology.
The University of Oxford’s Medical Sciences Division is one of the largest biomedical research centres in Europe. Firmly at the forefront of life-saving science, we have an international reputation for excellence and delivering research with a global impact. Supported by state-of-the-art facilities, our scientists have a track record in all areas of medicine, from basic science through drug trials to clinical practice. A leading medical centre, we provide an excellent environment for trials by offering expert clinical advice combined with access to well-phenotyped patient cohorts and a diverse range of biobank resources. We understand the value and strength of collaboration and have a long history of successful research partnerships with industry, medical organisations and charities.
Reading Scientific Services Ltd (RSSL)
RSSL provides science and technology outsourcing to the global pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and healthcare industries.
We offer routine and investigative analytical services in chemistry, molecular biology, microbiology and microscopy to support development, stability, quality control and troubleshooting. We also offer bespoke and scheduled training courses in a range of disciplines including GMP, GDP, RP and run an industry respected QP programme.
Our multi-disciplinary laboratories are superbly equipped with state of the art equipment and operate to GMP standards.
Offering a wide portfolio of analytical methods coupled with development and validation we can support you in ensuring the identity, purity, safety and quality of your pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical.
Scottish Enterprise
Scottish Development International (SDI) is a government organisation which helps overseas businesses tap into Scotland’s key strengths and works to help Scottish companies grow internationally through trade and export. Within the life sciences field, SDI works to promote mutually beneficial partnerships and investment between Scottish and foreign companies and promotes collaboration across business, academic and research organisations.
Scotland hosts one of the largest life science clusters in Europe with significant international presence in research, development and manufacturing. With a long and remarkable history of medical and scientific discovery stretching back 200 years, Scotland has always been at the forefront of medical innovation. Today over 630 organisations in Scotland continue this heritage, delivering a culture of innovation and technology excellence, resulting in a thriving and growing industry.
SRG
SRG is the specialist in scientific recruitment. We’re established as market leaders because we consistently bring ideally-suited partners together. Placing individuals with truly like-minded organisations where both can enjoy a long, successful and beneficial relationship.
Our recruitment and outsourcing solutions are provided by a team of professionals, based throughout the UK, who have extensive knowledge of both the commercial sectors we specialise in and the recruitment industry, as well as an in-depth understanding of the technical skills and experience required to work in these areas.
It helps that we specialise in specific sectors: Science, Engineering and Clinical. So we understand the needs of each and every candidate, and the companies who seek very specific skills to help them realise their business goals.
Our flexible and innovative approach ensures that more committed and talented people ask us to place them. Our reputation for treating people with respect and consideration helps ensure the best recruits come to us first. That in turn, is why so many organisations trust us to find the quality of people they need, as well as providing the right outsourcing services to support their business.
From scientific and engineering recruitment to outsourced clinical trials and data management, SRG is renowned for providing a skilled, dedicated and specialist service to customers within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, FMCG, food, healthcare and general science based sectors.
Our vision is to be "Always First". First in recruiting the best candidates for our clients, first in finding the best jobs for our candidates and associates and first at developing innovative new solutions to meet our client’s needs. Whatever your requirement, SRG has a specialist that can help you today.
Whether you are a process engineer looking for an exciting challenge or a biotechnology firm needing a team of 10 analytical chemists, SRG has a specialist that can help you today.
Incorporated in 1969 and headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, USA, World Courier is the largest and most experienced specialty courier service with a network of over 140 company-owned ISO 9001 & 14001 certified and GxP compliant offices operating in more than 50 countries worldwide. World Courier has set the benchmark for worldwide time-sensitive transportation and is the acknowledged leader in delivering customized solutions, cold chain and value-added services in growth markets such as the bio-pharmaceutical, automotive and high-tech industries.
Through its company-owned offices and agents World Courier provides door-to-door, customs-cleared service to more than 220 countries and territories.
Bronze Sponsors
Alacrita Consulting
Alacrita is rapidly growing management consulting firm that provides tailored, value added solutions to clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and life science sectors. We create value for our clients by forming high-powered project teams of specialist consultants who combine extensive industry experience, broad functional capability and a track record of success.
Our team of over 50 life science consultants have technical and strategic expertise spanning many industry segments including small molecules, biologics, OTC healthcare and medtech.
We deliver a wide range of project types, including strategy & planning, due diligence and hands-on operational support.
BioDundee
BioDundee is a partnership between public, private and academic sectors to promote the growth of life sciences in the Dundee area. It was created in 1998 to assist Dundee forge its reputation as a centre of excellence in life sciences and has continued to enable the sector to retain its competitive edge in an increasingly challenging global environment. Outside of Oxford and Cambridge, Dundee is home to one of the most significant life science communities in the UK. With world-class companies, universities and research institutions all within a three mile radius, the area offers a wide range of expertise from drug discovery, through medical devices and diagnostics to ag-biotech and environmental biotechnology. Dundee offers three research parks, each strategically positioned in close proximity to key sites, including the University of Dundee, and Ninewells Hospital & Medical School. Business support is available from Dundee City Council and Scottish Enterprise. BioDundee brings together the local life science community as well as promoting its strength to external audiences around the world. BioDundee provides training and networking events, as well as offering marketing support through use of the internationally recognised brand at exhibitions, through newsletters and at the BioDundee International Conference held each summer. BioDundee is not a subscription organisation and any life science company or institution is welcome to become involved.
FOCUS INSURANCE
FOCUS Insurance provides specialist guidance and expertise on the full range of Business Insurance to the Life, Bioscience and Diagnostic marketplace. Utilising a wide range of the country’s leading insurer’s including, Chubb, Norwich Union, Lloyds of London we undertake risk assessments with clients and create tailor made Business and Asset protection solutions. This can include:-
• Laboratory Equipment, Computers, Premises, Business Interruption,
• R&D expenditure, Employers, Public and Products Liability,
• Clinical Trials, Directors and Officers, Intellectual Property
• Legal expenses, IPO Protection
New and early stage businesses clients can benefit from a specifically designed policy for spin out and emerging businesses.
FOCUS Corporate Employee Benefits specialise in design and implementation of market leading employee benefits to Bio/Life Science/ Diagnostic and Healthcare companies and businesses throughout the UK. This can include:-
• Pension Planning, Group Death in Service, Group Permanent Health Insurance, Group Private Medical protection, Special Private Medical Insurance scheme for OBN core members.
• Shareholder and Key Person protection, Executive Financial Planning,
• Personal Financial planning for employees, Bespoke mortgage advice
• Administration support.
george james ltd
george james ltd provides Recruitment, Talent Management & Evaluation, Corporate Development including Fundraising, Training and Coaching services. We have a global reach working extensively throughout Europe with networks into the US & Canada supported by a partner organizations in the US.
In recruitment we specialize in a broad range of roles covering general management, sales, business development, marketing, human resources, service, manufacturing, medical/clinical, regulatory, manufacturing, quality and R&D.
We recruit at salary levels from £35K to £200K. We will be delighted to support your future expansion requirements. For more background visit www.georgejamesltd.co.uk which includes a free knowledge base section.
Horus Security
Formed in April 2006, Horus Security Consultancy delivers a ‘Gold Standard’ security consultancy and support service to clients across the education, public and commercial sectors. Their work is underpinned by a scrupulous insight process including deep open source research and use of completely untainted records.
Their approach is based on a thorough understanding of the prevailing threat with all research being completely open and disclosable; The Company lives by the values of proportionality, integrity, pragmatism and service.
Horus has been successful in supporting complex medical research projects, and the broader research community and pharmaceutical industry in the face of significant risk. They were also pivotal in the delivery of several strategically important (including biomedical) construction projects.
In addition to the provision of security consultancy, personnel screening and lawful intelligence collection and analysis, Horus also provides intervention capability such as professional witnessing, guarding, secure logistics, counter surveillance training and mentoring as well as High Court injunction support.
Interea International (Interea)
Interea International (Interea) is a leading provider of interim management to life science companies.
Clients range from small biotech through to large pharma and include many medical device and diagnostic companies, as well as organisations such as CRO’s, CMO’s etc. who see pharma and biotech as their clients.
We provide top quality experienced individuals across all middle to senior level functions, whether the need is for 3 or 12 months, full or part-time, UK or elsewhere in Europe.
Full information on the service we provide can be found at http://www.interea.co.uk
James Cowper Accountants and Advisors
James Cowper is a leading accountancy practice based in London, The Thames Valley and Solent. With six offices and 160 partners and staff the firm provides a full-range of accounting and financial services to businesses and their owners.
The firm has a strong expertise in working with technology based businesses and in particular with those operating in the life-science sector. Our cross disciplinary technology team understands the issues such businesses face from their earliest days of spin–out through growth up to exit.
For many such businesses their market is global and our membership with the Kreston network gives us representation in over 95 countries with over 18,500 professionals to advise on a local level.
As well as working with clients in the industry we contribute to the industry itself through sponsorships of entities such as Oxfordshire Bioscience Network, regular speaking slots/lectures at conferences and to students and academics.
Manches LLP
Manches is a leading law firm in Oxford, Reading and London, advising clients on all areas of business law, but with a nationally-renowned focus on life sciences.
Manches’ dedicated life sciences team is one of the largest in England, outside of London, and has been advising emerging and established businesses for decades.
Whatever the stage of your company, be it spin-out, pre-listing or active overseas, if you want first-class advice coupled with extremely good value for money and long term support, we’d be delighted to talk with you.
Typical services to clients involve:
• Establishment, seed funding and funding rounds
• Listing or trade sale
• Collaborative research agreements
• Use of project results and background technology
• Setting up spin-outs and joint ventures
• Securing IPR
• In-licensing and out-licensing
• Co-development and co-marketing
• Clinical manufacturing, clinical supply and clinical trials
• Distribution and supply
• Domestic and foreign litigation
Source BioScience PharmaBiotech
Source BioScience PharmaBiotech is a biotechnology company providing pharmacogenomic and clinical testing services for pre-clinical & clinical trials in many different therapeutic areas.
Including
• Genetic analysis
• Mutation detection
• Immuno-histochemistry (IHC)
• Fluorescence in situ hybridisation (FISH)
With expertise in the development and validation of biomarkers for use as companion diagnostics, to support new drug launches or as endpoints for clinical and FDA studies, Source BioScience's PharmaBiotech group apply a wide variety of state-of-the-art methods from our GCP and GLP accredited laboratories in Nottingham to comprehensively support the development of new diagnostic, prognostic and predictive clinical tests.
UK BioIncubator Forum
From across the UK a number of key BioIncubators have joined together to strengthen their offering to the early stage life science sector. BioIncubators play a major role in the support of this community *with almost half of all life science companies formed in the last five years currently based in a BioIncubator/Biopark.
Being part of a strong life science community can add credibility to an innovative and novel business struggling to become established and companies located on BioIncubator sites benefit from co-location and a sharing of resources with other fledgling organisations experiencing similar business challenges.
In addition to a physical base, BioIncubators are able to provide specialist facilities out with the reach of many new companies, keeping capital and revenue costs to a minimum and providing stability to the balance sheet. Further backing comes in the form of access to investor networks and business support frameworks specifically designed for fledgling companies requiring intensive business assistance. *A recent report concluded that this high level of support is a major contributing factor in the success of companies attracting investment, with companies based on BioIncubators being almost twice as likely as those outside to have obtained external funding and the amount invested in those companies is almost double that of non-incubator business.
By working together the members of the UK BioIncubator Forum are able to generate connectivity across the UK, networking into other regions’ strengths to help overcome local factors that limit the growth of their tenants as well as providing an interface with government, academia and the business community.
*UK Life Science Start-Up Report 2010 ©Mobius Life Science Fund
Investor Sponsors
Abingworth
Abingworth is an international investment group dedicated exclusively to the life sciences and healthcare sectors. We invest across all stages of company development including early and late-stage venture financing, growth equity and public companies.
Founded in 1973, Abingworth has a lengthy track record of building market leading companies. Our specialist team of over 20 professionals has a broad range of skills, including scientific and business expertise as well as investment banking, recruitment and legal knowledge. These resources are made available to portfolio companies. Abingworth has funds under management of over $1.25 billion and offices in London, Menlo Park (California) and Boston.
