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Partnerships with CROs has set the standard in outsourcing and clinical development conferences. We are proud to bring you THE event that provides the information to engage you and your partners as you continue to foster relationships that bring critical therapies to patients who need them the most safely and efficiently.

2008 Keynote Announcements!

To kick off the 2008 event highlights, we are delighted to announce two renowned figures who personify successful leadership, in business and in life.

Earvin 'Magic' Johnson Leadership and Patient Perspective from Five-Time NBA Champion and Entrepreneur

Sherry Lansing Leadership in Business and Life from a Movie Mogul and Healthcare Humanitarian

Partner with us in 2008 at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas!

2007 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

The 2007 Event Had More Strategic Speakers and Sessions Than Ever Before…

Over 150 industry experts shared insights on topics that matter most including:

• Cutting-Edge Keynotes: You heard from an Outsourcing/Business Guru, a Relationship Management Expert, a Healthcare Futurist and an Olympic Champion!
• A Look Outside Our Industry: You heard what Pharma can learn from other industries decades ahead in successful outsourcing practices
• Premier of the CEO Roundtable: You learned how CROs are shaping their businesses to meet current and future sponsor needs
• Strategic Leadership: You participated in standing room only sessions that were 100% Sponsor-led break-out track on strategic sourcing and becoming a "partner of choice"
• New Survey Results Revealed: You heard the latest on Sourcing Trends and Latin America/Asia Pacific Outsourcing

Unrivalled Opportunity to Meet Senior Decision Makers from the World's Most Influential Pharmas and Biotechs, including:

William J. Sharbaugh VP Global Development Operations BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB	Dr. R. Adrian Otte MB, BCH, SVP WW Development Operations PFIZER GLOBAL R&D	Mary Callahan-Squire Executive Director, Clinical PM ASTRAZENECA	Mark Bach VP Clinical Research Operations WW MERCK & CO
Mary Rose Keller VP, Global Clinical Programs SHIRE PHARMCEUTICALS	Cynthia J. Kearney VP, Procurement JOHNSON & JOHNSON PRD	Warren W. Myers MSTM, Executive Director, Clinical Strategic Sourcing and Procurement AMGEN	Christine Dingivan, MD VP Clinical Research MEDIMMUNE

Conference Chairs
Elizabeth Stoner, MD, SVP, Global Clinical Development Operations MERCK & CO.	Harris Koffer PharmD President & COO RPS, INC

Bob Eubanks and "The CROs Partnerships Game"

You and your partners joined us for some laughs and networking at the welcome reception and Grand Opening of the Exhibit Hall where, using outtakes from the all-time favorite Newlywed Game, Bob Eubanks entertained all in hilarious style with The CROs Partnerships Game.

Even More Networking Opportunities

• One-on-One Meetings –  sponsors and providers scheduled meetings prior to the event and took relationships to the next level
• Two Evening Receptions – After a full day of learning and sharing, you took your networking into the evening at two great receptions
• Action in Exhibit Hall – Book signings, Internet stations, product demos, refreshments, massages, lunches, receptions and more – it was all in the Hall!

We hope you enjoyed your the longest running and most respected clinical development outsourcing conference.  

Partner with us in April 2008 in Las Vegas.

Sincerely yours,

Lesly Atlas
Event Director
Partnerships with CROs

Valerie Bowling
General Manager, Pharmaceutical and Biotech Division
INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH