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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS As a BioBiz committee, we would like to express our heartfelt thanks

of Pharmacy for their unwavering support.

contributed to the success of BioBiz 2017.

com Novartis Singapore Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Pte Ltd www.novartis.

com Our Diamond Sponsors Our Platinum Sponsors Our Silver Sponsors Our Bronze Sponsors

abbvie.com.sg Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS) http://www.mdis.edu.

astrazeneca.com/ PSB Academy http://www.psbacademy.edu.

1 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS As a BioBiz committee, we would like to express our heartfelt thanks to our major stakeholders, NUS Department of Biomedical Engineering and NUS Department of Pharmacy for their unwavering support. In addition, we would like to acknowledge and thank the following sponsors who have contributed to the success of BioBiz Our Diamond Pinnacle Sponsors Edwards Lifesciences (Singapore) Pte Ltd Novartis Singapore Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Pte Ltd Illumina Singapore Pte Ltd Amgen Singapore Our Diamond Sponsors Our Platinum Sponsors Our Silver Sponsors Our Bronze Sponsors Procter & Gamble (S) Pte Ltd ABBVIE Operations Singapore Pte Ltd Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS) No Deviation Pte Ltd AstraZeneca Pte Ltd PSB Academy Our Gift Sponsors Gamma 2000 (S) Pte Ltd. GE Healthcare Pte Ltd We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to our Bronze Sponsor PSB Academy for sponsoring the printing of this Company Profiles Insert.

We would also like to thank our distinguished moderators and speakers, who have dedicated time off their busy schedules in support of BioBiz 2017; we are grateful for their willingness to share their

I would like to give a special mention to Mr Tan Choon Shian, our revered Guest-of-Honour, for his time and valuable insights in support of BioBiz.

Yours Sincerely, The BioBiz 2017 Team JOIN US AT OUR COMPANY SHARING SESSION (LEVEL 3, ROOM 334) Edwards Lifesciences: 4:30 PM 4:40 PM Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in patient-focused

Driven by a passion to help patients, the company collaborates with the world s leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs, working to improve patient outcomes and enhance

2 We would also like to thank our distinguished moderators and speakers, who have dedicated time off their busy schedules in support of BioBiz 2017; we are grateful for their willingness to share their knowledge and experiences in the field with the audience. I would like to give a special mention to Mr Tan Choon Shian, our revered Guest-of-Honour, for his time and valuable insights in support of BioBiz. Finally, we would like to sincerely thank you and all the participants of BioBiz 2017 for your presence and active participation here at BioBiz 2017: Explore. Engage. Embark. Yours Sincerely, The BioBiz 2017 Team JOIN US AT OUR COMPANY SHARING SESSION (LEVEL 3, ROOM 334) Edwards Lifesciences: 4:30 PM 4:40 PM Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, the company collaborates with the world s leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs, working to improve patient outcomes and enhance lives. We manufacture our products in several locations including the United States, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Switzerland and Singapore. We partner with physicians to innovate products designed to help patients live longer, healthier and more productive lives. We focus on medical technologies that address large and growing patient populations in which there are significant unmet clinical needs. Driven by our patient-focused innovation strategy, our 11,000 employees live the values of our company s Credo, which closes with the tagline of Helping patients is our life s work, and life is now.

4 Novartis: 4:45 PM 4:55 PM

Amgen: 5:00 PM 5:10 PM Unlocking the Potential of Biology for Patients The story of Amgen began more than three decades ago with a simple idea - that emerging research in genetics could lead to very

Amgen has since grown to be the world s largest independent biotechnology company, launching some of the biotechnology industry s first blockbuster therapies, and subsequently changing the course of

Focusing on six therapeutic areas: oncology/hematology, cardiovascular disease, inflammation, bone health, nephrology and neuroscience, our medicines address diseases for which the number of

5 Amgen: 5:00 PM 5:10 PM Unlocking the Potential of Biology for Patients The story of Amgen began more than three decades ago with a simple idea - that emerging research in genetics could lead to very exciting opportunities if the right scientists could be assembled and given the appropriate resources. Amgen has since grown to be the world s largest independent biotechnology company, launching some of the biotechnology industry s first blockbuster therapies, and subsequently changing the course of medicine. Focusing on six therapeutic areas: oncology/hematology, cardiovascular disease, inflammation, bone health, nephrology and neuroscience, our medicines address diseases for which the number of effective treatment options is limited, or they are medicines that provide a viable option to what is otherwise available. With a presence in approximately 100 countries worldwide, Amgen continues to develop a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential, reaching millions of patients around the world in the fight against serious illnesses. We could not have accomplished what we did were it not for our mission to serve patients and a commitment to build a culture that embraces science and innovation - drivers that continue to shape who we are today. Our revolutionary Next Generation Biomanufacturing facility - built with state-of-the-art modular, reconfigurable design that can be replicated in future facilities and our second facility for large molecule chemical synthesis manufacturing located at Tuas Biomedical Park in Singapore offers immense opportunities for professionals and graduates to achieve their fullest potential and to make a positive difference in people s lives. With a vibrant culture where staff are empowered and united by our values, Amgen supports a variety of growth opportunities to foster an environment in which all staff may excel. Come discover how you can join Amgen Singapore and work in an innovative and exciting place to make a difference for millions of people around the world. Understanding Life. Transforming Medicine. For more information, visit Follow us on

P&G: 5:15 PM 5:25 PM Touching lives, improving life. P&G is the largest Consumer Product Goods Company in the world with Net Sales of $65.3 billion per annum.

What you may not know is the cutting-edge science and technology behind each of our brands. P&G is widely recognized as the global innovation leader in the consumer products industry.

6 P&G: 5:15 PM 5:25 PM Touching lives, improving life. P&G is the largest Consumer Product Goods Company in the world with Net Sales of $65.3 billion per annum. Our brands are sold in over 180 countries, reaching out to 5 billion consumers daily. You may know us through our brands, such as Pampers, Tide, Pantene, and Gillette. What you may not know is the cutting-edge science and technology behind each of our brands. P&G is widely recognized as the global innovation leader in the consumer products industry. We hold more than 40,000 active patents and receive over 300 new ones each year. New hires have been named as inventors on patents as well. These innovations are done by our people from the R&D team, comprising of about 9000 R&D Experts at our 26 Global Innovation Centers, with the Singapore Innovation Centre at Biopolis being one of the mega hubs. We also received recognition as the Most Attractive Employer is Singapore for our focus on training, career development & flexible work arrangements. If you are keen to be a part of the exciting Innovation journey for brands like SK II, Gillette, Pantene, Head & Shoulders, Olay, Oral- B, Downy, Joy, Pampers & Whisper, please come onboard! We offer a diversity of roles in R&D for students from Life Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering & related backgrounds. Visit us at & submit your application & we will help you build a career in line with your aspirations! If you have any queries, write to us at sgicrecruiting.im@pg.com. Alternatively, you can scan the QR code above.

School of Life and Physical Sciences Studying science is a journey that will guide you in the process of learning to think differently, changing your view of the world in ways that extend far beyond

This aspect of your studies is what sets science graduates apart from other study pathways, representing a skill set which makes science graduates highly sought after in a wide variety of industries.

7 School of Life and Physical Sciences Studying science is a journey that will guide you in the process of learning to think differently, changing your view of the world in ways that extend far beyond the understanding of the physical phenomena that govern the world around us. This aspect of your studies is what sets science graduates apart from other study pathways, representing a skill set which makes science graduates highly sought after in a wide variety of industries. Here at PSB Academy we are deeply invested in the ongoing development of our students' knowledge and skills as well as their personal development. To this end, the School of Life and Physical Sciences offers a wide variety of courses ranging from Diploma to Bachelor level with a reputable university partner, La Trobe University, Australia. Through our close ties with La Trobe, we are committed to supporting you throughout your learning journey and to guiding you towards your educational success. We have invested heavily in the provision of university laboratory facilities to our students. During your studies you will have the opportunity to make practical use of our Life Science and Chemistry laboratories. These high-end facilities will give you the opportunity to gain first-hand experience in the use of modern scientific technologies and techniques and are designed to support students in a wide variety of study areas including Anatomy, Biochemistry and many more. With the support of these facilities, our campus based setting creates a unique environment that will allow you to peruse technical and social aspects of learning rather than solely confining learning activities to a classroom setting. These experiences will, in turn, allow you to develop skills deeply relevant to your success in contemporary work environments. On a personal note, the School of Life and Physical Sciences takes great pride in the achievements and success of our students as they work with us to upgrade themselves in order to contribute to a better future for all. I very much look forward to welcoming you to PSB Academy and to having you as one of our students. Dr Martin Grünert Associate Dean (Teaching & Learning) Head of School of Life and Physical Sciences PSB Academy

About PSB Academy Productivity is at the heart of PSB Academy.

Learning T.E.D Awards. It hosts over 11,000 local and international students in its slate of certificate, diploma, degree and postgraduate programmes every year.

8 About PSB Academy Productivity is at the heart of PSB Academy. Once known as Singapore's Productivity and Standards Board, PSB Academy is known today as "The Future Academy", with an approach to education that focuses on what really matters: performance in the real-world. In 2016, The Academy was conferred "Best private education institution in Singapore" by the Business Excellence and Research Group, and "Best private institution" for Engineering at the JobsCentral Learning T.E.D Awards. It hosts over 11,000 local and international students in its slate of certificate, diploma, degree and postgraduate programmes every year. PSB Academy voluntarily commissions reputable external research firms to conduct graduate employment surveys as one of several key measures of graduate outcomes. In 2015, idstats research consultancy found that around 9 in 10 local/ international students found perm/temp employment within six months of graduation; 6 in 10 benefitted from pay raises and/or career progression; and that graduates took 2.1 months on average to find employment. PSB Academy is situated at two campuses in Singapore: PSB Academy Delta and PSB Academy City Campus at Marina Square. La Trobe University Accolades Ranked Top 20 Among Australia Universities (Times Higher Education World University Ranking ) Australia s Joint Best University For Research In Biological Sciences (Excellence In Research For Australia 2015 Rankings) Ranked Top 100 Emerging Universities In The World (Times Higher Education, The 100 Under 50 Universities, 2015) Programmes offered: Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences Bachelor of Science (Molecular Biology) Bachelor of Science (Pharmaceutical Science) For more details, please visit us at psb-academy.edu.sg/slps or call us at We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to our Bronze Sponsor PSB Academy for sponsoring the printing of this Company Profiles Insert.

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