Add to Calendar 3/7/2019 8:00:00 AM 3/7/2019 10:00:00 AM Weathering the Storm: BD/Finance Considerations for Economic Downturn Last year Biotech index reached all-time high and the IPO market was red hot. Since then we saw a glimpse of market correction. There is no crystal ball to predict timing of the next economic downturn. But, in the dynamic global economy we should always be ready. How can you improve your company’s chances to endure and even thrive in an economic slowdown? Hear past experiences from Business Development and Finance executives who have “been there, done that” in the past. Leverage our panel’s knowledge regarding the possible moves one could take in a buoyant economy to prepare for the unexpected. Have your questions ready for this interactive forum. MassBio, 300 Technology Square 8th Fl, Cambridge, MA 02139
Head of Strategic Finance and Investor Relations, Jounce Tx & MassBio BD/Finance Forum Co-Chair
Komal Joshi is the head of strategic finance and investor relations at Jounce Therapeutics, a clinical-stage immunotherapy company that is developing therapies that enable the immune system to attack tumors and provide long-lasting benefits to cancer patients. Prior to Komal’s transition to industry, she spent 15+ years in financial services, beginning with her role as a sell-side equity research analyst. Komal then moved to healthcare investment banking where she executed on capital raising and M&A advisory for emerging to large cap healthcare product and services companies. Altogether, she brings almost 20 years of increasing industry and financial services experiences. Komal has a BS in Finance from Boston College and an MBA from Columbia Business School.