Fifth Annual Columbia Business School Healthcare Conference and Career Fair November 20, 2008

Description: Sponsored by Columbia Business School's Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Management (HPM) Program and Healthcare Industry Association (HCIA), this day-long conference explores the ongoing opportunities and challenges facing the healthcare industry on a global basis. Keynote addresses will be delivered by Edward J. Ludwig, Chairman/CEO of BD (Becton Dickinson) and Robert A. Essner, former Chairman/CEO of Wyeth. Concurrent morning and afternoon panel sessions will explore major issues confronting Pharma/Biotech, Medical Devices/Diagnostics, Payer/Provider, Healthcare M&A, Life Science Ventures and Emerging Markets professionals. A Career Strategies panel with senior exec. recruiters and corp. HR professionals will be followed by a Career Fair with leading healthcare employers and a networking reception.

Date: Friday, November 21, 2008

Location: New York, NY

Contact Info: Brad Sitko '09, HCIA President (bsitko09@gsb.columbia.edu, 917-749-1868)

Conference Website: www.cbshealthcareconference.com

Official Website: http://www.cbshealthcareconference.com