Frequently Asked Questions

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The Business Development course is an intensive, two-day course offering an industry-specific foundation for business development professionals interested in chemistry and life science-based technologies. The program features updated sessions on critical intellectual property issues, valuation, university-industry partnering, and critical technology transfer related issues, such as licensing, due diligence and the acquisition of development capital.

This course would be most valuable to business development professionals looking to supplement and improve their skills and capabilities in the dynamically changing and highly competitive environment for businesses developing chemistry and life science based technologies.

Who Should Take An ACS-LES Business Development Course?

• Business development and licensing professionals
  
• Alliance management professionals
• R&D personnel who have significant interaction with business development
  
• Intellectual property personnel involved in the licensing process
  
• Chemistry and life science-based company CEOs

Why should you attend an LES seminar?
The LES Business Development course offers unique value at an affordable price: distinguished LES faculty, excellent meeting facilities, convenient venues for learning and conducting business, and abundant networking opportunities-all in keeping with the LES reputation for quality. LES (U.S.A. and Canada), Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider.