Business Development

Why was the Office of Corporate Research created?

• To establish Penn Medicine as the leader in transforming basic medical science knowledge into technology that can benefit patient care
• To position Penn Medicine as the partner of first choice for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical-device companies seeking to strengthen their basic science capabilities
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What are the Objectives of the Office of Corporate Research?

• Build Penn Medicine relationships with the corporate community via
  • Sponsored research
  • Collaborative research
  • Clinical trial support
  • Access to Penn Medicine
  • Consortiums
• Identify and develop new business opportunities for the Perelman School of Medicine
• Improve current Perelman School of Medicine processes
• Function as the focal point for corporate access for the Perelman School of Medicine

What are the Roles of the Office of Corporate Research?

• Facilitator of commercial success
• Internal consultant
• Manager of the business development process
• Cultivator of revenue through commercial relationships
• Marketer of the Perelman School of Medicine and its business development opportunities
• Liaison with the business community