Immersive: BD 101

FAQs

• I am a recent graduate/postdoctoral fellow/medical resident- can I apply?

  The target audience for this course is current graduate-level trainees. If you are in a PhD/MD/JD/MBA program or are a postdoctoral fellow, we encourage you to apply!

• What are you looking for in applicants?

  We are looking for applicants who have demonstrated a strong interest in pursuing a career in BD. We aim to have a diverse cohort of participants from many different backgrounds, so please apply!

• What topics will be covered?

  The course will serve as an introduction to business development. Topics will include search and evaluation, buy-side and sell-side BD, BD finance, and alliance management.

• Is the course virtual or in-person?

  All the sessions will be virtual.

• Who is teaching the course?

  Each session will be led by a member of Genentech’s BD team.

• How frequently does the course meet?

  Once a week for about an hour.

• Are there outside assignments?

  Yes. Readings/assignments will be assigned for three of the six lectures and completed as a team. There will also be a team project to showcase the skills learned throughout the course. Each assignment will help the teams to work towards their final project.

• What are the teams?

  Teams of 4-5 participants will be assigned based on Genentech's areas of interest listed on the application (ex. Oncology).

• When does the course start?

  The virtual course kickoff is October 11th. The first session is October 15th.

• Who should I contact in case of any questions?

  Contact our executive team: laurend@nucleate.org

• How can I get involved in organizing the program?

  Contact our team: Andrea Boitnott - andrea.b@nucleate.org