BIOBITES - David and Goliath: How to negotiate with big pharma

About the event

From research collaborations and licensing agreements to joint ventures and clinical trials, partnering with large pharmaceutical companies can offer immense opportunities, as well as significant challenges.

Join us for this BioBites Lunch & Learn, where Patrick Farrant, Partner at Mishcon de Reya and Head of the Life Sciences Group, will share practical insights on how small biotech firms can approach negotiations strategically and structure fair and effective deals.

Event details
Date: Wednesday, 10 December 2025
Time: 12:00 – 13:30
Location: BioEscalator, University of Oxford, OX3 7FZ

Light lunch provided.

Registration closes at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, 4 December (subject to availability).

About BioBites
BioBites is the BioEscalator’s lunch-and-learn series, serving up bite-sized wisdom for building biomedical ventures. Each session brings together founders, researchers, and innovators over lunch to explore the practical skills that fuel biotech success.

About the BioEscalator
The BioEscalator is the University of Oxford’s biomedical innovation hub, helping early-stage life science ventures grow and thrive through access to labs, expertise, and community. We host regular events that connect researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors across Oxford’s innovation ecosystem.

 

Date 10/12/2025
Time 12:00 - 13:30
Venue BioEscalator, University of Oxford, OX3 7FZ
Event type In-person
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