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ABOUT T2B

Many comms practitioners are natural conveners. But we don’t always do a good job convening ourselves.That's where Ticket to Biotech (T2B) comes in. T2B is a communicator community with a mission to cultivate connections and conversations. Launched in October 2023 by Lynnea Olivarez, we seek to elevate our profession by bringing together experienced and emerging life science comms practitioners, alike, to address our distinctive challenges. We share on-the-job insights and resources, learn from each other, and in turn, collectively improve our craft while paying it forward to the next generation.T2B’s base 2024 programming is free and includes weekly community discussion topics in a private Slack workspace, press panels and media Q&As, monthly fireside chats with various subject-matter experts, AMA sessions, peer-coaching groups, and regional meet-ups. We also recently launched our first premium program from our Leadership Lab, the Corporate Advisor Series for senior communicators. We currently have 700+ members and continue to expand in support of biopharma communicators globally.

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Despite valuable experiences with the preeminent cell and gene therapy society and national PR association, it became abundantly clear that comms practitioners in our industry face unique challenges: Operating in a highly regulated environment while simultaneously striving to develop strategies that reflect the innovation biopharma is known for.To address this catch-22, I launched T2B, a dedicated space for our corner of comms. In addition to bringing fellow biopharma communicators together for a continuous, open dialogue, T2B provides a spectrum of networking and professional development offerings.I hope that joining our community will be as enriching for you as creating it has been for me. Thank you for coming aboard and being a part of this journey!

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Getting Involved

Our goal is for T2B to be a space where you feel comfortable asking questions and imparting your own thoughts and perspectives, regardless of where or for whom you may work. Follow our community on LinkedIn, subscribe to our monthly emails, and if you’re a comms professional in our industry, join us. Whether you’re here to express your ideas or simply listen, we welcome you to T2B.

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We’re keen to establish long-term partnerships with leading employers through customizable packages that include not only group T2B Pro membership, but also sponsorship opportunities for T2B events, meetups, and other programs. We seek to help you advance your goals and elevate your organization’s presence within our space.Contact us at tickettobiotech@gmail.com to discuss custom packages, or to confirm your eligibility and secure your group membership discount for 2025.

Founding Advisory Board

Comprising communicators of all kinds, at all career stages, and from several global biopharma hubs, our ad board provides strategic guidance, feedback, and ideas to support T2B’s mission. This group plays a critical role in shaping our programming and growth strategies to ensure T2B's platform meets the evolving needs of our community.

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WHO T2B IS FOR

REGIONAL NETWORKING

T2B Resources

Special resources designed just for biopharma communicators! Join T2B for access to the Biopharma PR & Comms Firms Directory and more insider insights.>> Communities for Communicators
>> Fierce Pharma PR East AI Resources
>> Biopharma Communicator Career Ladder
>> Professional Groups & Societies
>> 2024 Awareness Days & Holidays

2024 Programming

This year's offerings are based on T2B community feedback, numerous conversations and our own past experience. We hope that at least one of these catches your eye and that you’ll stick around to engage as part of our burgeoning communicator community. Click below + follow us on LI and in Slack for details. All base programming is free and open to T2B community members. Request to join T2B here to engage and attend. Sign up for our T2B Monthly email updates here (T2B membership not required).💬 Weekly Community Discussion Topics
Timely topic tied to what’s happening in the news, an emerging industry trend, or an upcoming T2B event or resource release. We started these last year, and members have asked us to keep the discussion going! How it works:
- We seed a discussion topic ~each week in Slack with a corresponding LinkedIn post
- Watch the weekly video to hear more about the situation, our take, and community questions🔥 Monthly Comm Convos
SME 1:1 fireside chat or moderated panel highlighting biopharma comms interest areas. How it works:
- Vetted expert shares perspective and practical tips, followed by open Q&A
- Speakers will be a combination of folks from industry and people we love and admire beyond biopharma, to bring the outside in
- Log into Slack for recordings of February's Comm Convo, “Op-Ed Edge With Jake Meth"; March's Comm Convo, "Patient-Focused Comms With Jen Helfer"; April's Comm Convo, “Service-Driven Success With Sarah MacDonald, of Life Science Cares”; May's Comm Convo, "Navigating the Biopharma Comms Hiring Landscape With Alma Villaseñor Hembree;" June's Comm Convo, "Embracing Diversity & Allyship in Biopharma Comms With Lex Clay;" July's Comm Convo, "Practical AI Applications for Corporate Affairs With Daniel Mendez;" August's Comm Convo, "(Social) Influencing for the Future With Nia Patel;" September's Comm Convo, "Creative Digital Storytelling in Science and Biopharma Communications With Tod Plotkin;" October's Comm Convo, "Policy, Politics, and Public Perception of Biopharma;" and November's Comm Convo, "Demonstrating Corporate Affairs’ Value by Measuring Impact With Angela Dwyer."🎙️ AMA Series
Reddit-style Ask Me Anything series on our private T2B Slack workspace with various thought leaders. How it works:
- We've had AMAs with a recruiter, DEI strategist and AI powerhouse so far.
- Missed past AMAs? View transcripts via the #ama channel in Slack.🌐 Annual Peer-Learning Practicum
Peer-coaching group model enables communicators with diverse focus areas and experience levels to find unique value from each other and network on a deeper level. How it works:
- Virtual program opens participation opp to communicators globally and at all levels
- Ties into monthly Comm Convo focus area for a seamless experience
- 2024 PLP registration closed
- Now recruiting 2025 PLP Volunteer Cohort Leads (must have >10 years experience); details here💼 Leadership Lab
As T2B's first premium program, the Corporate Advisor Series is designed to elevate the influence of communications leaders in highly regulated environments like ours, aligning directly with both our functional and corporate objectives.
- Fall six-week virtual workshop for senior biopharma communicators
- Exclusive networking opportunity
- Private 1:1 executive coaching session
- Program details and pricing here - applications are closed for our fall 2024 cohort✨ Monthly Pulse Narratives
Series shines a light on the diverse and dynamic professionals in the T2B community, facilitating new connections. How it works:
- Participants select favorite topics from robust question bank
- Each Narrative covers background, deep dive on biopharma comms expertise, experience with T2B, and a fun fact, motto or quote; first edition here
- Nominations (self-nominations OK, too!) now open📰 Monthly Biopharma Beats Bulletins
Helping beat reporters help T2B members -- spotlight resulting in short, action-oriented guide for T2B members. How it works:
- Requested by T2B members as a high value-add resource
- Bulletin posted to Slack covers the profiled journalist’s background, beat overview, what they’re watching, pitching tips, pet peeves, events/conferences they plan to attend, and a key quote
- Profiled journalists include GEN's Alex Phillipidis, C&EN's Rowan Walrath, BioSpace's Jef Akst, DD&D's Brian Buntz, DDN's Stephanie DeMarco, IBD's Allison Gatlin, Scrip's Mandy Jackson, Science News' Tina Saey, and pharmaphorum's Jonah Comstock (full guides in T2B Slack)🎤 ~Quarterly Press Pass Panels
Moderated panels where reporters share their candid take and best practices. How it works:
- Bring together several top reporters for interactive virtual session
- So far we've held a pre-JPM panel and a session with Endpoints News.
- More info coming soon on our second annual pre-JPM panel, which will again be hosted right after Thanksgiving.🤝 T2Bmeets
Free industry event companion meet-ups.
- Lots of fantastic energy at our most recent T2Bmeets @ JPM ‘24 and BIO '24, and at our regional SF Bay Area meetup @ AbbVie, Boston meetups @ MassBio and Third Rock Ventures, and NY meetup @ Real Chemistry!
- Now accepting RSVPs for our upcoming networking mixer, T2Bmeet @ London, on 20th November.💡 Topic-Specific Roundtables
Roundtables provide specialized expertise and strategic input on topic-specific programming and professional development for the community.
- Each roundtable, comprising a chair and five members, actively contributes to the conceptualization, production, and hosting of T2B’s offerings related to a specific focus.
- Launched in July 2024, the first is the Media Minds Roundtable, chaired by Becky Vonsiatsky, of Real Chemistry. Meet the inaugural members here. This is a pilot initiative, with the intent to introduce more groups in 2025.📇 T2B Member Directory
New resource coming soon capturing T2B members’ existing contact info and background. Directory will maximize community connections for networking, learning, and job searching.

Introducing T2B Pro

We have bold ambitions for this community. To ensure sustainability and bring you even better offerings next year, we’re transitioning to a freemium model.Current members will automatically switch to T2B Free in mid-January, retaining access to our private Slack workspace and select resources. To unlock all of our bespoke programming, you’ll need to actively join T2B Pro.The $1K T2B Pro annual membership fee grants access to peer-coaching groups, in-person networking meetups, member-led events and resources, and targeted webinars. Student rate details below. We’ll release the 2025 programming calendar at JPM, and T2B Pro goes into effect on January 15th (after T2Bmeet @ JPM).We hope you’ve found T2B valuable this year and will consider dedicating $1K of your professional development budget to your annual Pro membership.

Resources to Help You Make the Case for T2B Pro Membership

• Membership Overview PDF

• Justification Letter Template

Introductory Discount for First 50 T2B Pro Membership Spots50 for 50 — the first 50 people to put down a nonrefundable $50 deposit will receive a 15% discount on their first year of T2B Pro dues. This offer is available until the end of November or until all spots are filled, whichever comes first. T2B community membership eligibility requirements apply.When T2B Pro launches mid-January, you’ll have until the end of Q1 to redeem your spot by paying the remaining $800. The $50 deposit holds your discount but doesn’t obligate you to purchase a Pro membership next year.Students! The T2B Pro student rate is $100 annually for anyone pursuing a biopharma communications career and enrolled in a full-time undergrad or graduate program, or within one year post-graduation. This rate applies for up to five years to help foster emerging talent.The 50 for 50 promo of 15% off your first year of T2B Pro membership is for you, too! By paying the $50 deposit now, you’ll only owe $35 in January to claim your first year of T2B Pro.

• $50 T2B Pro Membership Deposit Payment Link

Lead the Pack: Become a T2B Pro Certified Employer With a Group MembershipAs the only official network of biopharma communicators, T2B provides industry-specific content, resources, and insights you won’t find anywhere else.The most discerning talent will seek T2B Pro membership as a standard part of their professional development. Demonstrate your commitment to advancing our profession by becoming a T2B Pro Certified Employer, showcasing our certification badge on your Careers page and benefits materials.

Employer Certification Eligibility and Benefits:Organizations covering T2B Pro memberships for ≥80% of their employees—whether that’s an in-house comms team, boutique firm staff, or a larger agency’s health/life sciences team—are eligible to become certified. Certified Employers will receive:

Please note that certification is renewed annually to ensure all orgs continue meeting the T2B eligibility requirements. Badge use is limited to company materials and is specific to the agreed certified organization.

T2B SLACK GUIDELINES

GET CONNECTED

After we verify your participation eligibility, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a direct link to the T2B workspace. You'll also be eligible to register for upcoming T2B programming.If you haven’t used Slack before, visit Slack.com to create a free account. You can easily access Slack in several ways:

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TICKET TO BIOTECH (T2B) PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: August 29, 20241. IntroductionWelcome to Ticket to Biotech (T2B). We are committed to protecting your personal data and complying with all applicable privacy laws, including GDPR, PIPEDA, and CalOPPA. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, join our community, and use our services, including any future paid services or community memberships. Ticket to Biotech is the controller and responsible for your personal data.---2. The Data We Collect About YouWe collect personal data you provide directly, including name, contact information, payment details (for paid memberships or events), and preferences. We also collect data automatically via cookies and similar technologies, as well as data from third-party service providers.---3. How We Use Your Personal DataYour data is used to:- Provide, improve, and personalize our services, including processing payments for any paid memberships or events.
- Communicate with you about your account, transactions, or any issues related to payments.
- Send you promotional content, subject to your consent via requesting to join the T2B community or one of our events or directly signing up for our email distribution list.---4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)We process your data under the following legal bases:- Your explicit consent.
- Fulfillment of contractual obligations (e.g., processing payments).
- Compliance with legal obligations.
- Legitimate interests pursued by us or a third party.--5. Payment Information Collection and Processing
We collect payment information when you sign up for paid memberships or events. Payment processing is handled by secure third-party providers who comply with industry standards, including PCI-DSS. Your payment information is encrypted and used only for transaction processing.---6. Data Sharing and TransfersWe may share your data with:- Service providers who assist in our operations, including payment processors.
- Event sponsors (with your consent, see Event Privacy Policy below).
- Legal authorities when required by law.If data is transferred outside the EU, we ensure adequate protection through standard contractual clauses or other approved mechanisms.---7. Data RetentionWe retain personal data, including payment information, only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. You have the right to request deletion of your data.---8. Cookies and Tracking TechnologiesWe use cookies and similar technologies for analytics, functionality, and marketing. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.---9. Data SecurityWe implement the following security measures:- Encryption of data in transit and at rest, including payment information.
- Access controls restricting data to authorized personnel only.
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
- Secure data backups and incident response plans.---10. Your Privacy RightsYou have rights under GDPR, PIPEDA, and CalOPPA, including:- Access to your data.
- Correction of inaccuracies.
- Deletion of your data.
- Objection to or restriction of processing.
- Data portability.
- The right to withdraw consent at any time.--11. Do Not Track (CalOPPA)Our website currently does not respond to “Do Not Track” signals. You can control tracking through your browser settings.--12. Age LimitOur services, including event participation and community membership, are intended for individuals aged 18 and older. By accessing our website, requesting to join our community, or registering for any events, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect or process personal data from individuals under 18. If we become aware that personal data of a person under 18 has been collected, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.--13. Changes to This Privacy PolicyWe may update this policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.--14. Contact UsFor questions or to exercise your rights, please contact us at:Community curator: Lynnea Olivarez
Email: tickettobiotech@gmail.com---By using our website and applying to join the Ticket to Biotech community, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

T2B EVENT PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: August 29, 20241. IntroductionThis policy applies to all Ticket to Biotech (T2B) events, both online and in-person. By requesting to join or RSVPing for an event, you agree to this policy, which also covers any paid events.--2. Information We CollectWhen you register for a T2B event, we may collect the following information:- Name, title, and affiliation.
- Email address and other contact details.
- Event preferences and attendance data.
- Payment information for paid events.
- Photos and videos taken during the event.--3. Use of Your Information and Data SharingYour data is used for:- Event management and communication.
- Processing payments for paid events.
- Sharing with sponsors (with your consent, by requesting to join or RSVPing for our events). Sponsors may contact you for promotional purposes.
- Adding you to our email list. You will be added to T2B’s email distribution list, even if you are not currently a member.
- Promotional use of photos and videos.--4. Consent (GDPR)By registering, you provide explicit consent for data processing, including data sharing with sponsors, inclusion in T2B's email distribution list, payment processing, and promotional use of images and video. You may withdraw consent at any time.--5. Payment Information Collection and Processing
For paid events, payment information is collected and securely processed by third-party providers compliant with industry standards, including PCI-DSS. Your payment data is encrypted and used solely for transaction purposes.--6. Data SecurityWe use encryption, access controls, and regular audits to protect your data, including payment information, during and after the event.--7. Data RetentionWe retain your data, including payment information, only as long as necessary for event-related purposes or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time.--8. Your RightsYou have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your data, as well as the right to withdraw consent.--9. Changes to This PolicyThis policy may be updated periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revision date.--10. Contact UsFor questions or to exercise your rights, please contact us at:Community curator: Lynnea Olivarez
Email: tickettobiotech@gmail.com---By requesting to join or RSVPing for our events, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Event Privacy Policy.

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Press Pass to JPM: A Pre-Conference Conversation with Top Reporters

T2B's inaugural event is designed specifically for biopharma communicators! As we gear up for the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference (JPM) in January, it's time to delve deeper into the journalistic perspectives that shape our industry's narratives.📅 Date: Tuesday, November 28th
🕐 Time: 1-2 p.m. ET
📍 Location: VirtualOpen to all T2B community members, this is a panel with life science journalists and JPM veterans, Allison DeAngelis (STAT), Emily Mullin (Wired), and Gwendolyn Wu (BioPharma Dive). We'll explore their intended focus areas at JPM '24, the trends that will pique their interest for next year, and the sources and expertise they're looking for. We've scheduled this event to aid the T2B communicator community in forging meaningful connections with reporters right when outreach for JPM interactions begins.

WHY ATTEND?

REGISTRATION CLOSED

Thank you for your interest in T2B! Join our community by requesting an invite via the link below. Gain access to a recording of this event and be the first to know about future programming.

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Op-Ed Edge: Crafting Compelling Narratives with Jake Meth

February's Comm Convo features Jake Meth, founder of op-ed consultancy Opinioned and former editor of commentary at Fortune magazine. He'll share his insights on spotting opportunities for impactful op-eds and bylined articles, emphasizing the importance of a unique point of view in the crowded biopharma landscape. Get his take on how to craft narratives that not only inform but also influence, and learn practical strategies for pitching them to top-tier editors effectively.📅 Date: Tuesday, February 6th
🕐 Time: 1-2 p.m. ET
📍 Location: VirtualFor more on Jake’s approach to op-ed success, check out his free "Pitches Get Stitches" newsletter.

WHY ATTEND?

Meet Our SPEAKER

Registration Closed

Thank you for your interest in T2B! Join our community by requesting an invite via the link below. Gain access to a recording of this event and be the first to know about future programming.

Interested in sponsoring?

Comprehensive sponsorship tracks are in the works, but in the interim, we’re making available a one-time only opp to sponsor our February programming a la carte. There are limited sponsorships available for this February Comm Convo and other offerings. Help us keep programming free this year!

Special Thanks to our sponsor

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APPLICATIONS CLOSED FOR FALL 2024 COHORT

This six-week virtual workshop is designed for senior biopharma communicators (≥15 years of experience) who seek to elevate their influence as corporate advisors and leaders in a complex and highly regulated environment. As the first offering in Ticket to Biotech’s Leadership Lab program, the Corporate Advisor Series will highlight the comms function’s evolution toward a strategic corporate affairs role by exploring leadership in three parts: leading the business, leading yourself, and leading others.Executive coach Carly Goldsmith will facilitate a blend of interactive executive development and practical application sessions that empower senior professionals from agency, consultancy, and in-house backgrounds to challenge conventional preconceptions, augment your critical business advisory skills, and enhance your effectiveness in decision-making roles.You’ll also meet individually with Carly for a one-hour coaching session to address any specific challenges, further improve personal leadership skills, and directly apply learnings from the workshop.

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What to Expect: ROI

• Exclusive Networking: Connect with other veteran biopharma communicators facing similar challenges, sharing learnings and best practices.• Executive Professional Development: Capitalize on small-group leadership coaching to hone competencies tailored to the unique demands of our highly specialized profession.• Enhanced Leadership Influence: Gain skills to position the comms function – whether you’re an individual contributor or lead a large team – as a key decision-making partner.

• Download Justification Letter Template

Meet Carly at Our Complimentary "Master Your Message" Workshop

Deciding whether now is the right time to invest in tailored executive coaching? Experience T2B's second Leadership Lab program, and get a sense for Carly's style while you're at it:Ironically, we comms folks are not always great about promoting ourselves, even though we do it for others for a living!In T2B Slack, view the recording of this short workshop, where Carly equipped us with a refreshed strategy for refining personal messaging.

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Program Details

All participants will receive a T2B Leadership Lab certificate upon completion of the Corporate Advisor Series.Module 1: Leading the Business
Whether you have seat at the table or are trying to get one, the ability to express a point of view and influence the direction of the business is critical. Carly will equip the group with new ways to advocate for the role Comms/Corporate Affairs can play in the success of the business. We’ll take a fresh look at opportunities to effectively advise leaders on what to do and where to invest to drive business goals and decisions, as well as how to educate key stakeholders — whether internal business partners or clients — on the most effective means of collaborating with our function. Our practical applications lab in week 2 will provide a supportive space for participants to share insights, experiences, and strategies for growth with one another.• Week 1: Interactive Executive Coaching Session
Tuesday, 9/3 @ 12:30-1:30 p.m. ET• Week 2: Practical Application Lab
Tuesday, 9/10 @ 12:30-1:30 p.m. ETModule 2: Self-Leading
Evolving Comms roles means that more and more will be demanded of us. A rapidly changing, complex and ambiguous world requires communicators to increase self-awareness and self-management. By fostering self-trust and embracing vulnerability, we can cultivate positive and sustainable practices and embrace a growth mindset. Reflecting on the beliefs and doubts that might be holding us back, we’ll learn strategies for increasing the self-management and confidence required to meet these demands. In week 4, Carly will guide a practical applications lab where participants can discuss both learnings and fears, from managing stress to imposter syndrome.• Week 3: Interactive Executive Coaching Session
Tuesday, 9/17 @ 12:30-1:30 p.m. ET• Week 4: Practical Application Lab
Tuesday, 10/1 @ 12:30-1:30 p.m. ETModule 3: Leading Others
Whether leading a department of one or of many, biopharma communicators are building relationships down, up, across, and sometimes outside of the organization. Alignment with key stakeholders on our business function’s goals and objectives, strategy, and scope undoubtedly will become even more integral to our success with the evolution of our role. Carly will coach us on approaches to effectively provide feedback to colleagues, collaborate with others across the organization or client base, and develop staff to meet the expanded demands of both the business and the role in this changing environment. Our final practical applications lab will offer a space to reflect on the considerations and challenges of managing expectations, relationships, and teams.• Week 5: Interactive Executive Coaching Session
Tuesday, 10/8 @ 12:30-1:30 p.m. ET• Week 6: Practical Application Lab
Tuesday, 10/15 @ 12:30-1:30 p.m. ET1:1 One-Hour Individual Executive Coaching Session
In this customized 1:1 coaching session with Carly, you’ll have an opportunity to address any specific challenges you’re having, enhance your personal leadership skills, and directly apply learnings from the workshops. You’ll be able to schedule this session at your convenience in September or October. Details to be provided following program acceptance.

About Our Facilitator

Workshop Participant qualifications

The Corporate Advisor Series Fall 2024 cohort is limited to 15 senior biopharma communicators. Program acceptance subject to T2B organizer discretion.• T2B member (confirm your eligibility, and complete our two-minute intake form if you’re not already part of our community)
• ≥15 years of experience as an advanced senior- or executive-level communicator (see Biopharma Communicator Career Ladder)
• Commitment to reflect, learn, and engage, including completing pre-workshop survey and periodic homework assignments

Application

STEP 1: Complete this application form.Your application will not be reviewed until full payment is received (see Step 2 below). Each submission will be evaluated individually, with full refunds issued for any unapproved applications. Under no other circumstances will we issue refunds.

STEP 2: Select the appropriate payment option.To take advantage of our BOGO free promotion, select the BOGO option below, and on the payment page enter the name of your friend or colleague who has already registered or will be registering for the program also at this reduced rate. Note that to take advantage of the BOGO offer, the other person you're pairing up with to sign up does not have to work at your same organization; they can be a friend outside of your workplace, as long as they independently meet the qualifications for participation in this series.If you are interested in participating in this program but do not have the L&D budget or accessible funds otherwise, please contact us at tickettobiotech@gmail.com to discuss further. We'll evaluate each situation on a case-by-case basis.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of communicators can participate in this program?
If you’re already a T2B member and have at least 15 years of biopharma comms experience, you’re already eligible to join. If you’re new to T2B, confirm your eligibility here and request to join here before registering for this program. Note that our fall 2024 cohort is limited to 15 senior biopharma communicators, and program acceptance subject to T2B organizer discretion.Do you offer refunds?
Each submission will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds issued only for any unapproved applications. Under no other circumstances will we issue refunds. Otherwise, the program fee is nonrefundable. In certain circumstances, we may be able to switch your registration with an alternate program candidate on the waitlist, though this is not a guarantee. Contact us at tickettobiotech@gmail.com for details.Is there a waitlist?
Contact us at tickettobiotech@gmail.com and we’ll add you to the waitlist on a first-come, first-served basis.What if I can’t join all six sessions?
We understand that things come up – no problem. We encourage you to catch up on key takeaways via our email recaps. (There will be no makeup sessions.) You'll have the opportunity to schedule your 1:1 one-hour executive coaching session with Carly at your convenience in September or October.Will workshop sessions be recorded?
To preserve confidentiality, the sessions will not be recorded, but we'll provide session recaps to the cohort.

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The T2B Media Minds Roundtable provides specialized expertise and strategic input in this critical pillar of programming and professional development for the community. Roundtable member volunteers will actively contribute to the conceptualization, production, and hosting of T2B’s media-related offerings.We seek to enhance our awareness of reporters’ distinctive and evolving needs by directly improving working relationships with journalists who cover our industry. Ultimately, the goal of all T2B media relations programming is to create a more cohesive and efficient communicator ecosystem across the life sciences to shape the future of storytelling in healthcare.This roundtable launch is a pilot initiative aimed to enhance T2B’s offerings in media relations by leveraging the unique insights and connections of its members. If successful, we’ll roll out additional topic-specific roundtables in 2025.

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Roundtable Objectives

• Conceptualize and develop quarterly press panel ideas and create outreach lists.
• Identify targets for monthly Biopharma Beats Bulletins (media Q&As), with opportunity to provide input on questions and potentially sit in on the interviews.
• Develop media invite lists for specific T2Bmeets.
• As needed, leverage professional connections to engage reporters in T2B events and programming.
• Suggest updates and/or new programming ideas focused on media relations.

Why Join

• Enhance your professional visibility and impact among the T2B community of 700+ communicators.
• Build on your media relationships and establish new connections by leveraging T2B's brand and mission (vs. pitching for your company or client).
• Help set the standard for biopharma media relations best practices and strategies.

About the Chair

Roundtable Member Role Scope

Term: This pilot will run during 2H2024 (July-December). If determined to be successful, the chair and members will have the opportunity to continue in their roles for the following calendar year, through YE 2025.Time Commitment: Estimated 3-5 hours/monthResponsibilities:
• Actively participate in quarterly meetings and contribute ideas and feedback.
• Assist in conceptualizing press panel topics and developing target lists.
• Help identify and reach out to potential editors and reporters for T2B events.

Roundtable Member Eligibility

The Media Roundtable is limited to five members. Program acceptance subject to T2B organizer and Roundtable Chair discretion.• Must be a T2B member (confirm your eligibility, and complete our two-minute intake form if you’re not already part of our community)
• Experience in life sciences media relations is preferable.
• Open to communicators with a passion for and commitment to developing their media relations skills and reporter relationships.

Application

Register your interest in joining the Media Minds Roundtable by completing this application.Deadline: EOD PT Monday, July 22nd. We'll notify accepted candidates later that week.Questions? Contact us at tickettobiotech@gmail.com.

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This come-and-go continental breakfast is free and open to all T2B community members. Whether you're based in SoCal or visiting for BIO, we hope to see you there.📅 Date: Tuesday, June 4th
🕐 Time: 7-10 a.m. PT
📍 Location: 2031 Commercial St, San Diego, CA 92113BIO International Convention registration not needed, but advance breakfast signup is required. If you're new to T2B, first confirm that you're eligible and fill out this form to join our community.

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Silver Sponsor

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