LIFE SCIENCE GROUP LSG Health is a group effort BASIC INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION PLAN + Q&A
1. BASIC INFORMATION Project Life Science Group Stakeholders Advisory group Pharma Health Tech Industry associations, Team Health, Academy etc. Amcham its member companies Composition Amcham members who represent health industries services to health sector Chairs: - Jarno Eskelinen (Philips Oy) representing health technologies - Karoliina Vuopala (Novo Nordisk Farma Oy) representing pharmaceutical industry - Tero Ylisaukko-oja (MedEngine oy) representing service providers Project Summary Project Execution Role of Chair: Chair persons lead moderate the LSG meetings; they form a steering group which makes sure that the agreed objectives working methods are adhered all industries interests covered as agreed. LSG is set to advance Research innovation growth strategy in through maintaining promoting high level open dialogue about the significance of the industry as a potential corner stone for the Finnish economy. The group regularly assembles to design prepare action plans suggestions for stakeholder meetings. The group will engage with decision-makers the public via social media channels such as LinkedIn. LSG works closely with likeminded operators in the Finnish health ecosystem. LSG also brings together various companies operating in the sector to network share ideas. Amcham provides the group platform. The group is set to operate with low hierarchy high democracy for the benefit of the entire industry (not one corporation or industry sector).
2. PROJECT GOALS Raise the awareness of the LS cluster s significance in the Finnish field of industrial policy though the awareness of the goals vision of LS industries overall impacts of its products services to the society general health awareness of the size nature of current domestic international investments of the industry awareness of the societal impacts (jobs, CSR etc) impacts on academic research Demonstrate the LS cluster s potential via investments through showcasing the amount of global investments in the sector current investment trends in the sector potential of Finnish knowledge competence in the industry global networks of the Finnish health industry startups Provide solutions for the development of regulations to better attract international investments by demonstrating the investment criteria in the various industries how current policies in rank against them the regulatory bottle necks their effects on the various industries in the LS sector ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATION GOALS: Making LSG known to the media, the immediate target audience the wider audience 3. KEY STAKEHOLDERS Decision makers: - Political decision makers - Civil servants making decisions regarding health care - Media Allies: - Academic groups - Public founders - Insurance companies - Patient advocacy groups - Industry specific groups
4. ACTION PLAN Key messages: - We represent the whole spectrum of Finnish private health industry actors who all believe that should become a case example of health care an attractive destination for international investments. - Our goal is to enhance the growth of the health industry R&D innovation in. We believe this would generate sustainable economic growth for the nation. - Our goal is to increase the public sector s awareness of the private sector health industry s role in, to find common practices to improve the entire operational environment. Key themes: Life science sector s significance, potential the regulatory bottle necks in - global cash flows - present situation in the domestic market; mapped opportunities - regulatory bottlenecks constructive improvement suggestions Opportunities of joint research in the public private sectors in - the significance of clinical research in - the commercial opportunities of registries other databases The nature of investments - corporation decision making mechanisms - domestic financing mechanisms - the relationship of public/private funding Implementing health care technology investments in - market entries of the new products services - market entries for innovative medicine - permission policies their European/ Global dynamics Key channels practices: - Stakeholder round tables - Professional social media - Newsletter 4 times / year - Digital content on the Amcham website
5. Q&A LSG organization 1. Why was LSG founded? LSG was founded as a response to several trends in the LS industry such as: - The decrease in R&D investments in - The increase of internationally attractive health industry companies in - The ignorance toward the significance of the private sector s role in the overall healthcare planning in ; overshadowed by politically driven discussion - The need for open trusted dialogue between all industry stakeholders 2. LSG is a part of Amcham. Do you represent American interests in? - No. Amcham drives to improve prerequisite for operation for its member companies in helps them grow globally. Amcham also offers business networks for a multitude of companies from 20 different countries. 3. Why are these particular companies involved in LSG? Who chooses the companies? - The participating companies are unified by the same goals. The only prerequisite for the companies is having an Amcham membership. The Amcham POC is Tomi Vahevaara. 4. How does LSG differ from other lobbying actors in? - LSG has no heavy governing organization as its actions are driven by the member activity -LSG has no designated spokespersons but the dialogue is conducted directly between the companies other stakeholders -LSG is set to create new kind of conversation culture between the public private sectors utilizing new communication channels including social media. 5. Can one become LSG member without joining Amcham? No. The group relies on the Amcham resources in its activities therefore it s only fair to pay the Amcham membership. 6. Can one resign the LSG? Sure! LSG practices 7. How does the dialogue between stakeholders happen in reality? In Round Tables professional social media platforms. The aim is to find all benefiting practices means to communicate. 8. How are the activities funded?
Primarily through Amcham membership fees. If special events or projects are agreed on needing more investments, the baring costs is agreed among the group members. 9. What if the group members are in disagreement with particular event goals contents? We encourage versatility in our discussion programming. The decisions are made with majority votes no member is expected to invest heavily in anything that they would not vote for.