Foothold America

ARC West London
15th Oct 2026 12:00PM – 15:00PM

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Considering Taking Your Life Sciences Business into the US?

For UK and European life science companies, entering the US market can mean navigating regulatory strategy, legal structures, tax, hiring and route to market, often all at the same time.

On Thursday 15 October, Foothold America, in association with ARC | Advanced Research Clusters, One Nucleus and Bio UK, are bringing together US expansion specialists in Hammersmith for a Life Science Go-2-Market USA interactive advisory panel event. There will also be an opportunity to book 1-to-1 conversations with the experts following the panel.
Who are Foothold America?
No longer are the days when entering the US market meant creating a US subsidiary, which can be costly, complex, and fraught with risk. Foothold America provides the tools and resources to make US expansion easy and hassle-free. With their dedicated team of experts, you are supported in your business journey with turn-key and bespoke solutions catered to your business needs.
Who should attend?
This event is relevant for life sciences businesses, biotech and pharmaceutical companies, founders and CEOs, CFOs and finance teams, in-house legal teams, and investors and advisers operating within the sector
Agenda
11:30 – Registration
12:00 – Welcome
12:05 – Interactive Panel Session
13:00 – Networking finger food lunch & 1-2-1 sessions with key US advisors
15:00 – Event close

Expert Panelists

Mark Stimpfig, Strategic Growth Advisor, Foothold America

Laurie Spicer, Director of US Expansion, Foothold America

Mark Swanson, Founding Partner QRX Partners

Malcolm Joy, Office Managing Partner Frazier and Deeter

Chris Driscoll, Partner, Mishcon de Raya

George Costard, Managing Director Deka Life Sciences

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