Regulatory
Approval (FDA, USDA, EPA, DEA):
Evaluate regulatory status of product approval
Submit request for orphan product designations
Obtain fast track and/or priority review status
Coordinate studies with agency, requesting protocol assessments
Negotiate with agency to secure product approval
Review labeling and advertising
Government Contracts:
Respond to RFPs and prepare grant and
contract applications
Health Care Coverage:
Submit application for coverage
Develop and implement strategies for coverage, reimbursement, and coding
Advocate for changes in existing reimbursement
Intellectual Property:
Monitor strength of IP
Identify competitors’ products as possible targets
Monitor patent landscape
Develop licensing or other distribution channels
Conclude initial IP filings
Transactions, Finance and Antitrust:
Negotiate strategic alliances and licensing agreements
Secure venture capital or mezzanine debt
Prepare public offerings
Pre-merger antitrust notification