MONDAY, jan 12
8:00 AM - 8:05 AM PST

Welcome remarks

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8:05 AM - 8:25 AM PST

Reclaiming lost ground — with Mike Doustdar

Maziar Mike Doustdar faced a daunting task when he took the reins as CEO of Novo Nordisk in August. The pharma didn’t hold onto its early lead in obesity, and needed big swings to right the ship. While the company lost its bid to steal away Metsera, Doustdar has promised to be assertive in resetting the Danish drug giant. He'll talk with executive editor Drew Armstrong about what comes next

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Mike Doustdar

Mike Doustdar

President & CEO of Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk A/S

Drew Armstrong

Drew Armstrong

Executive Editor
Moderator
Endpoints News
8:25 AM - 8:50 AM PST

The dealmaking forecast for 2026

While much of the biotech world has faced fluctuating fortunes in 2025, dealmaking has continued at a strong pace through the year. M&A in particular has been strong, ending 2025 with several $10 billion-plus acquisitions. Industry leaders join John Carroll to discuss how these trends will likely to play out in the year ahead.

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PwC
Roel van den Akker

Roel van den Akker

Principal, US Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Deals Leader
Sponsored Speaker
PwC US

John Carroll

John Carroll

Founder & Editor
Moderator
Endpoints News
8:50 AM - 8:55 AM PST

Executive spotlight with CSL

Stay tuned -- more to come.

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CSL
Stephen Pitt

Stephen Pitt

Head of Search & External Innovation
CSL
8:55 AM - 9:10 AM PST

The IPO — Re-opening the markets with Heather Turner

LB Pharmaceuticals went public in September 2025 in the first big biotech listing in the US since the previous February. CEO Heather Turner will give a behind-the-scenes look at the why and how. 

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Heather Turner

Heather Turner

CEO
LB Pharmaceuticals Inc

Kyle LaHucik

Kyle LaHucik

Senior Reporter
Moderator
Endpoints News
9:10 AM - 9:35 AM PST

2026: The new priorities in oncology R&D and diagnostics

Over the past year we’ve seen several top R&D groups shift strategy in oncology. What’s driving these changes and what’s ahead in 2026 that will continue to shape the industry’s investment in experimental cancer therapies and diagnostics? Top execs will review the oncology landscape that lies ahead.

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Foundation Medicine
Dan Malarek

Dan Malarek

CEO
Sponsored Speaker
Foundation Medicine

John Carroll

John Carroll

Founder & Editor
Moderator
Endpoints News
9:35 AM - 9:55 AM PST

In conversation with GSK’s Tony Wood

GSK has a new CEO taking over on January 1. But its science is staying the course and Chief Scientific Officer Tony Wood is staying put. Hear how he navigates organizational change and what comes next for the pharma’s pipeline. 

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Tony Wood

Tony Wood

Chief Scientific Officer
GSK

Andrew Dunn

Andrew Dunn

Senior Biopharma Correspondent
Moderator
Endpoints News
9:55 AM - 10:20 AM PST

From data to differentiation: How the future is transforming customer and patient experiences

Join experts from Slalom and Salesforce to hear how AI and data-driven strategies can address business needs, drive innovation and productivity, and deliver a patient-focused experience. They'll explore how hyper-personalization can help healthcare & life science companies accelerate their work.

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Salesforce and Slalom
Johanna DeYoung

Johanna DeYoung

Global Industry Lead, Healthcare & Life Sciences
Slalom

Frank Defesche

Frank Defesche

SVP & GM, Life Sciences
Salesforce
10:20 AM - 10:45 AM PST

Rare disease at the new-look FDA

Staff turnover, delays and general confusion have been a hallmark of the Trump Administration’s FDA — even as it promises to streamline the process for rare disease drugs. Companies in the crosshairs join Endpoints to share how they’re navigating the shifting environment.

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Hilary Marston

Hilary Marston

Principal, Drugs & Biologics
Canal Row Advisors

Reenie McCarthy

Reenie McCarthy

CEO
Stealth BioTherapeutics

Curran Simpson

Curran Simpson

President & CEO
REGENXBIO

Lei Lei Wu

Lei Lei Wu

Reporter
Moderator
Endpoints News
10:45 AM - 11:05 AM PST

In conversation with Tarsus Pharmaceuticals CEO Bobby Azamian

Stay tuned -- more to come.

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Tarsus Pharmaceuticals
Bobby Azamian

Bobby Azamian

Co-Founder, CEO & Chairman
Sponsored Speaker
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals

Arsalan Arif

Arsalan Arif

CEO
Moderator
Endpoints News
11:05 AM - 11:30 AM PST

Manufacturing during global policy uncertainty

In the face of tariff threats, large biopharmas spent the past year announcing new US-based manufacturing hubs. Global supply chains are realigning. How are companies handling the uncertainty?

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Fujifilm
Victor Bulto

Victor Bulto

President, US
Novartis

Lars Petersen

Lars Petersen

President & CEO
Sponsored Speaker
FUJIFILM Biotechnologies

Drew Armstrong

Drew Armstrong

Executive Editor
Moderator
Endpoints News
11:30 AM - 11:55 AM PST

Taking stock of M&A with Eric Tokat

Eric Tokat, Co-President of Investment Banking at Centerview Partners, joins us to share his perspective on deals done in 2025 and the outlook for 2026.

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Eric Tokat

Eric Tokat

Co-President
Centerview Partners

Andrew Dunn

Andrew Dunn

Senior Biopharma Correspondent
Moderator
Endpoints News

TUESDAY, jan 13
8:00 AM - 8:05 AM PST

Welcome remarks

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8:05 AM - 8:20 AM PST

What’s the mood in biopharma?

Endpoints readers are the most in-the-know group of biopharma leaders around — and they’re sharing their perspectives through our new Biopharma Sentiment Index. We’ll share exclusive insights from the survey about where experts think the industry is and where it's going.

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Tom Randall

Tom Randall

Head of Endpoints Signal
Endpoints News
8:20 AM - 8:40 AM PST

In conversation with Biocon Biologics CEO

Stay tuned -- more to come.

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Biocon Biologics
Arsalan Arif

Arsalan Arif

CEO
Moderator
Endpoints News
8:40 AM - 9:05 AM PST

AI, talent wars and the biopharma workforce

AI is everywhere in biopharma. But it’s everywhere else, too — and the talent wars are on. Can the biopharma industry compete with big tech?

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Vijay Pande

Vijay Pande

Co-Founder & Managing Partner
VZVC

Brent Saunders

Brent Saunders

Chairman & CEO
Bausch + Lomb

Drew Armstrong

Drew Armstrong

Executive Editor
Moderator
Endpoints News
9:05 AM - 9:25 AM PST

In conversation with Catalent CEO Alessandro Maselli

Stay tuned -- more to come.

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Catalent
Alessandro Maselli

Alessandro Maselli

President & CEO
Sponsored Speaker
Catalent

John Carroll

John Carroll

Founder & Editor
Moderator
Endpoints News
9:25 AM - 9:50 AM PST

In conversation with Nobel Laureate Fred Ramsdell

Hear from the newly minted Nobel winner about his award-winning research and the relationship between biotech and basic science.

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Fred Ramsdell

Fred Ramsdell

Nobel Laureate & Scientific Advisor
Sonoma Biotherapeutics

Lei Lei Wu

Lei Lei Wu

Reporter
Moderator
Endpoints News
9:50 AM - 10:10 AM PST

In conversation with Vir Bio CEO Marianne De Backer

Biotech in 2025 was anything but predictable. Market volatility, regulatory shifts, and financing headwinds have reshaped the industry, demanding bold leadership. Join Marianne De Backer, CEO of Vir Biotechnology, as she shares how Vir Bio is navigating uncertainty in the macroenvironment while driving corporate evolution and charting a course in immune-oncology.

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Vir
Marianne De Backer

Marianne De Backer

CEO
Sponsored Speaker
Vir Biotechnology

John Carroll

John Carroll

Founder & Editor
Moderator
Endpoints News
10:10 AM - 10:30 AM PST

Expert interview

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10:30 AM - 10:35 AM PST

Executive spotlight with Prolific Machines

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10:35 AM - 10:55 AM PST

Scaling transformative innovation across therapeutic frontiers

Gilead Sciences is pursuing an ambitious vision: to deliver more than ten transformative therapies by 2030. Join Gilead’s Chief Medical Officer, Dietmar Berger, MD, PhD, for a conversation on how the company is broadening and diversifying its portfolio across virology, oncology and inflammation. He’ll discuss Gilead’s strategic evolution, from its long-standing leadership in HIV and viral hepatitis to its growing strength in cancer and inflammatory diseases.

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Gilead
Dietmar Berger

Dietmar Berger

Chief Medical Officer
Sponsored Speaker
Gilead Sciences, Inc.

Drew Armstrong

Drew Armstrong

Executive Editor
Moderator
Endpoints News
10:55 AM - 11:15 AM PST

The view from China — with Frank Jiang

China’s leading drug developer, Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals, has spent the past year doing deals with US and European companies. We’ll talk with Chief Strategy Officer Frank Jiang about how the company is thinking about its role on the global stage.

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Frank Jiang

Frank Jiang

EVP, Chief Strategy Officer
Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals

Drew Armstrong

Drew Armstrong

Executive Editor
Moderator
Endpoints News
11:15 AM - 11:35 AM PST

Leaning into disruption — with Robert Nelsen

ARCH Venture Partners Co-Founder Robert Nelsen is one of biotech’s most prolific and outspoken investors. He’ll sit down with Endpoints News to share his outlook on the industry’s biggest issues — from AI to China — and look ahead to next year.

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11:35 AM - 11:55 AM PST

Post-Hoc Live — Live!

Join Endpoints reporters and editors to recap the JPM conference and make predictions for the year ahead.

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Drew Armstrong

Drew Armstrong

Executive Editor
Moderator
Endpoints News