Product Commercialization Workshop

                                   -Succusseful Strategies for Getting Your Products to Market

 

Presented by MDMA in cooperation with Vector Resources, LC

 

                                                                                                                      

Friday, March 10, 2006

Massachusetts Hospital Association

5 New England Executive Park

Burlington, MA 01803


AGENDA

8:00 - 9:00 am Registration
   
9:00 - 9:15 am Welcome and Introductions
   
 

Rick Davies, Managing Partner, Vector Resources, L.C.

   
9:15 - 9:45 am

Defining Product Commercialization:

          

           More than marketing, sales, and distribution


           Product commercialization cuts across all business areas

   
 

Speaker:

Rick Davies, Managing Partner, Vector Resources, L.C.

   
9:45 - 10:45 am

Profiling Your Company and Products:


            A successful commercialization strategy fits the company


            How to profile your company


            Examine a common range of company profiles


            How unique profiles affect strategy

   
 

Speakers:

Rick Davies, Managing Partner, Vector Resources, L.C.

Charlie Cresine, General Manager, Tomalex, LLC

   
10:45 - 11:00 am Break
   
11:00 - 12:30 pm

Understanding Your Product Commercialization Options:


            Each commercialization strategy has its own characteristics


            Each strategy bring its own specific requirements for success


            Strengths, weaknesses, and resource requirements examined

   
 

Speakers and Topics:

Joel Charles, National Sales Manager, The Harloff Company
Independent Sales Representatives

Dave Campbell PhD, CEO & President, Vital / Med Systems Corporation
Independent Specialty Distributors

Jeff Willis, VP, Business Development, Advanced Medical Solutions
Partnering with an Established Player

Chris Davies, Esq., Partner, Vector Resources, L.C.
Licensing Arrangements

Rick Davies, Managing Partner, Vector Resources, L.C.
Direct Employee Sales and Blended Options

   
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
   
1:30 - 2:30 pm

Selecting a Product Commercialization Strategy that Fits Your Company’s Profile:

          

           Not all strategies work well with all companies and products

           Matching a commercialization strategy to your company’s profile, and business objectives


           Interactive exercise – best strategies for different companies

   
 

Panelists:

Dave Campbell, CEO & President, Vital / Med Systems Corporation

Joel Charles, National Sales Manager, The Harloff Company

Charlie Cresine, General Manager, Tomalex, LLC

Chris Davies, Esq., Partner, Vector Resources, L.C.

Jeff Willis, VP, Business Development, Advanced Medical Solutions

Moderator:

Rick Davies, Managing Partner, Vector Resources, L.C.

   
2:30 - 3:30 pm

Implementing Your Commercialization Strategy:


            Common mistakes to avoid when implementing a product commercialization strategy in the areas of -


                     - Gauging resource requirements
                     - Matching management skills
                     - Balanced distribution contracts
                     - Effective Product Launch
                     - Maintaining down stream options

   
 

Moderator:

Rick Davies, Managing Partner, Vector Resources, L.C.

Open discussion and Q&A with panel

   
3:30 - 3:45 pm

Closing Remarks

   
 

Rick Davies, Managing Partner, Vector Resources, L.C.