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Foothold America<\/h1>
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\n ARC West London <\/div>\n
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Considering Taking Your Life Sciences Business into the US? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 <\/strong>\u2013 Registration
12:00 <\/strong>\u2013 Welcome
12:05 <\/strong>\u2013 Interactive Panel Session
13:00 <\/strong>\u2013 Networking finger food lunch & 1-2-1 sessions with key US advisors
15:00 <\/strong>\u2013 Event close<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expert Panelists<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark Stimpfig<\/strong>, Strategic Growth Advisor, Foothold America<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laurie Spicer<\/strong>, Director of US Expansion, Foothold America <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark Swanson<\/strong>, Founding Partner QRX Partners<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Malcolm Joy<\/strong>, Office Managing Partner Frazier and Deeter <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chris Driscoll,<\/strong> Partner, Mishcon de Raya<\/p>\n\n\n\n

George Costard<\/strong>, Managing Director Deka Life Sciences<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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