1. YHLC 2010 Case Competition Info Session http://yhlc.yale.edu/CaseCompetition

2. yhlc.yale.edu/CaseCompetition Case Competition Teams of Yale graduate/professional students and post-doctoral fellows work together to solve a finance- and/or marketing-based biotech/ pharmaceutical case Present solution to a panel of academic and industry judges. The winning team receives a prize at the reception following the competition, during which all participants and judges relax, discuss the case, and network.

3. http://yhlc.yale.edu/CaseCompetitionyhlc.yale.edu/CaseCompetition Reasons To Participate Experience a typical business problem facing the life sciences industry Interact with students from other graduate schools to better understand the various functions required for success in life sciences Network with life sciences companies Win $$$ – $2000 for 1 st place team – $1000 for 2nd Resume….great experience for interviews

4. http://yhlc.yale.edu/CaseCompetitionyhlc.yale.edu/CaseCompetition Important Dates November 2Info Session November 5, 6pmDeadline to register via yhlc.yale.edu November 9Team Rosters Distributed November 12, 10amCase materials distributed to teams November 19, 8amFinal deadline to submit presentation to john.nelson@yale.edu November 19, 10am- 430pm Team presentations. 10 slides, ~15min each team. Time slots are randomly assigned and communicated Noon, November 18th November 19, 5-7pmAwards reception. Location TBD.

5. http://yhlc.yale.edu/CaseCompetitionyhlc.yale.edu/CaseCompetition How to Register Go to yhlc.yale.edu/CaseCompetition Go down to “Registration” section, click on either “TEAM REGISTRATION FORM” or “INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION FORM” Teams are to be between 2-6 people, and should be a good mix of students from different schools (We may rearrange teams to meet this objective) Fill out survey DO IT BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5 th

6. http://yhlc.yale.edu/CaseCompetitionyhlc.yale.edu/CaseCompetition Presentations and Judging PowerPoint presentation of up to 10 slides – Up to 5 appendix slides for questions At least 2 team members must present 10 minutes for presentation, followed by up to 10 minutes of Q&A from judges Judges panel will include scientists, marketers, and consultants

7. http://yhlc.yale.edu/CaseCompetitionyhlc.yale.edu/CaseCompetition Secrets for Success Start EARLY!!!! Leverage everyone’s strengths Read the case carefully Recommendations should be both quantitative & qualitative State (& justify) your assumptions clearly Content counts, but so does presentation Be prepared for questions

8. http://yhlc.yale.edu/CaseCompetitionyhlc.yale.edu/CaseCompetition Questions? Email: – John Nelson John.nelson@yale.edu