T2B Biopharma Comms Forum
June 17, 2025
Theme: The Next Chapter
In-house teams, agency strategists, boutique consultants, aspiring communicators – all T2B members welcome!
Our in-person programming is about to go up a gear (or two), with our first-ever in-person Biopharma Comms Forum!
Taking place at Takeda’s 125 Binney St. location in Cambridge, MA on Tuesday, June 17th, the event’s theme is “The Next Chapter.” We’ll address the evolving environment, skills, and leadership needed for success as modern-day biopharma communicators both today and in the future.
We want this to be a two-way, interactive event: It’s not just a day full of presentations, where you sit in “receive” mode for several hours. Instead, attendees will benefit from networking, small-group discussions, keynotes, case studies, and panels with industry peers.
And to cap it all off, we’ll all gather for our BIO / Q2 Boston area meetup in the evening!
Throughout the day, we’ll focus on topics spanning:
- Real talk about gaining C-suite respect as a corporate affairs leader
- Keeping up with AI and technological shifts to maintain our profession’s relevancy
- What it means to be a modern-day biopharma communicator
- And more!
Three ways to join us on June 17th
Option 1: All-Day Experience
8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Join us for the full Biopharma Comms Forum, including the Students & Recent Grads Workshop, main programming, and the evening networking reception. Includes breakfast, lunch, and evening drinks.
- T2B Pro and Student Members: FREE*
- T2B Basic Members: $475 (Students & Recent Grads Workshop is free; register separately here)
Option 2: Main Forum Only
11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Skip the morning and come for the core Forum programming plus the evening networking reception. Networking lunch optional.
*To secure your spot, a $0.50 processing fee and valid credit card are required; your card details are encrypted and stored securely by Stripe. A $475 no-show fee will only be charged if you do not cancel at least one week before the event by emailing [email protected].
Option 3: Reception Only
5 – 7 p.m.
Just here to mix and mingle? RSVP for our T2Bmeet @ BIO/Boston networking reception.
Just joining us in the morning?
Want to attend our Students & Recent Grads Workshop (8–11:30 a.m.) only?
Register here — it’s free for all T2B community members. See below for more details.
Students & Recent Grads Workshop
June 17 | 8–11:30 a.m.
Kick off the Biopharma Comms Forum with a free, high-energy morning workshop designed to support the next generation of life sciences communicators. Whether you’re a student, recent grad, or just exploring your next career move or a future in biopharma communications, this session offers a unique chance to build your skills, expand your network, and hear directly from senior leaders across the industry.
Open to all aspiring communicators—T2B Basic members can attend at no cost.
What to expect:
- A hands-on workshop focused on finding your professional voice
- A candid panel discussion on navigating nonlinear career paths in biopharma comms
- Plenty of opportunities to connect with peers and pros in the field
Workshop registration is FREE for all T2B members (must be a Basic member). CLICK HERE TO RSVP.
If you’re not officially part of our Ticket to Biotech community, confirm you’re eligible, and join before registering for this event: T2B Intake Form
Meet our sponsors
About Our Host, Takeda
Takeda is focused on creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. We aim to discover and deliver life-transforming treatments in our core therapeutic and business areas, including gastrointestinal and inflammation, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, oncology, neuroscience and vaccines. Together with our partners, we aim to improve the patient experience and advance a new frontier of treatment options through our dynamic and diverse pipeline. As a leading values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Japan, we are guided by our commitment to patients, our people and the planet. Our employees in approximately 80 countries and regions are driven by our purpose and are grounded in the values that have defined us for more than two centuries.
About Our Marquee Sponsor, Waterhouse
Waterhouse Brands, LLC is a brand reputation agency dedicated to helping life sciences companies create Reputational Pull™ among investors, talent and industry partners. Using its time-tested ALIGN Methodology™ as a tool to articulate competitive advantage, Waterhouse fuses strategy with creative brand activations and communications programs across the full ecosystem of market awareness. Since its inception, Waterhouse has built brands and helped scale culture for some of the fastest growing companies in the industry, proving the power of authentic positioning to engage stakeholders and drive enterprise value. Waterhouse was founded in 2017 by Kimberly Kraemer, a 2025 Ragan Communications Top Women in Communications Honoree.
About Our Supporter, Fullintel
Fullintel stands at the forefront of innovation in media monitoring and intelligence, committed to providing PR and communications professionals with the tools and insights needed to navigate the complex media landscape. Our dedication to research-based solutions and best practices ensures our clients are equipped with the most advanced approaches to media measurement and analysis.
About Our Supporter, Jygantic
At Jygantic, we spark – launch – grow and scale the future of science. We create anything you can see, hear, and feel that translates complex ideas into simple, beautiful, and compelling stories. We are obsessive compulsive problem solvers – design is our love language / science is our dialect. Jygantic has been serving life science companies of every shape, stage and size since 2018. Our team of seasoned strategists, artists, scientists, producers and creative problem solvers have seen and done it all. From seed stage to the closing bell, we’re committed to doing our part to build a healthier future – by building an understanding of what you do, why it matters, and how it’s going to change the world.
What is a modern-day communicator?
This is how we’re thinking about our function’s evolution. We’ll explore all this in more depth during our forum!
A strategic thinker and business partner
No longer just a storyteller, today’s biopharma communicator is deeply embedded in corporate strategy, often overlapping with Chief of Staff or executive advisory roles. We anticipate risks, align messaging with business goals, and shape narratives that drive corporate success.
Adaptive and tech-savvy
The rapid evolution of AI, digital media, and new communication platforms means communicators need to integrate emerging tools while maintaining ethical and accurate messaging.
We must navigate misinformation, leverage data-driven insights, and optimize AI-enhanced workflows for media monitoring, stakeholder engagement, and strategic positioning.
Able to build relationships and communities
Beyond media and investor relations, the modern communicator fosters meaningful connections across the industry with key stakeholders, including internal teams, regulators, patient advocates, and journalists. We recognize that relationships – whether through informal networking, online communities, or strategic partnerships – are key to credibility and influence.
A cross-functional operator
With communication responsibilities bleeding into other disciplines, today’s biopharma comms pros often work at the intersection of corporate affairs, policy, advocacy, market access, and digital engagement. Managing, understanding, influencing, and on many occasions juggling these adjacent functions is increasingly crucial.
A creative problem-solver and innovator
While consistency in messaging is important, today’s communicators must also champion fresh ideas, experiment with new storytelling formats, and introduce new approaches that align with evolving audience behaviors and expectations.
A mentor and ecosystem builder
The new generation of communicators is shaping the next chapter of the profession. We’re not just focusing on our own career growth but also actively mentoring others, defining best practices, and fostering an inclusive, knowledge-sharing ecosystem.