Pfizer Masterclass at CQIB Strategic Partnerships with Pharmaceutical Companies in Life
Wed, Mar 11
|Centre Québécois d’Innovation en Biotech
The CQIB is proud to welcome Pfizer for an exclusive masterclass designed for life sciences startups and growing companies looking to build meaningful partnerships with pharmaceutical leaders.


Time & Location
Mar 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Centre Québécois d’Innovation en Biotech, 500 Bd Cartier O, Laval, QC H7V 5B7, Canada
About the event
Sciences Session delivered in English only
The CQIB is proud to welcome Pfizer for an exclusive masterclass designed for life sciences startups and growing companies looking to build meaningful partnerships with pharmaceutical leaders.
Collaborating with Big Pharma can dramatically accelerate your development, validation, and commercialization. But success depends on understanding how pharmaceutical companies evaluate opportunities, structure collaborations, and choose their partners.
Through practical insights, real case examples, and actionable strategies, this session will walk you through the full partnership journey — from the first pitch to long-term, high-impact collaborations.
What you’ll learn
Module 1 – Making the Right First Impression How pharma evaluates companies, key selection criteria, risk tolerance, and how to craft a compelling pitch.



