Global Sales Meeting Boston, MA | July 15-18
Welcome to Boston! Our theme this year is “Setting Sail” – and we look forward to our journey with you this week as we recognize what we have accomplished and what new directions we will be navigating in the future. As we chart a new course for PCI, let’s connect, engage and discuss how we can continue to improve and grow as the leading biopharmaceutical services provider in our industry! Thank you for your time and contributions, Ed, Tim, Steve, Sue and Justin “To reach a port we must sail, sometimes with the wind, and sometimes against it. But we must not drift or lie at anchor.” -- Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
Boston Fun Facts • The fi rst American lighthouse was built in Boston Harbor in 1716 • Boston is home to the oldest public park in the U.S.- Boston Common • “Happy Hours” are against the law • The Fig Newton is named after a Boston suburb • A deadly wave of molasses once fl ooded the North End • The biggest art theft to date occurred in Boston on March 18, 1990. Two thieves posing as cops stole 12 paintings worth a total of $100 million from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum • The USA’s fi rst public beach was Revere Beach in Boston • 15.1% of Bostonians walk to work — the highest percentage among the major U.S. cities
• Celebrities Mark Wahlberg, James Spader, Jasmine Guy, Uma Thurman, Chris Evans, Madeline Kahn, Matt Damon, Connie Britton, Leonard Nimoy, Taylor Schilling, Uzo Aduba, and Barbara Walters were all born in Boston • The very fi rst chocolate factory in the United States was built in the Lower Mills section of the Dorchester neighborhood in Boston • Christmas was once banned in Boston- residents couldn’t celebrate the holiday between 1659-1681 because the Pilgrims believed it to be a corrupted holiday • The city’s nickname is Beantown due to the popularity of the baked beans in molasses among it’s early residents
Weather A major Atlantic harbor, Boston’s coastal location tempers the city’s weather throughout the year, weakening both winter cold spells and summer heat streaks. Expect warm and humid summers, during which there are quite frequent thunderstorms and some hot periods of more than 80º F (27º C). The statewide weather motto is: If you don’t like the weather, wait fi ve minutes. Average temperatures in Boston must be taken as guidelines since weather can shift drastically in less than an hour.
Attire BUSINESS CASUAL
You are expected to dress business casual (as you would during the normal work week) for much of the Global Sales Meeting, including scheduled breakfasts, meetings, and Tuesday’s Sales Awards.
CASUAL
Wednesday evening we have two organized team events- attending a Red Sox game or an Italian cooking class. Casual attire will be acceptable during these events (jeans, t-shirts, etc. are okay).
Agenda
MONDAY 7/15
2:00 - 5:00
Administrative Discussions Ed/Tim/Bob/Phil Marketing Team Meeting
TUESDAY 7/16
7:30 - 8:30 8:30 - 8:50 8:50 - 9:10 9:10 - 9:55 9:55 - 10:15 10:15 - 10:30 10:30 - 11:15 11:15 - 12:00 12:00 - 12:30 12:30 - 1:00 1:00 - 1:45 1:45 - 2:30 2:30 - 2:45 2:45 - 4:30 4:30 5:30 - 7:00 7:00
Breakfast in Meeting Room T.H. Lee Perspective Todd Abbrecht Partners Group Perspective Remy Hauser Year in Review, Key Strategies & 5 Year Vision Salim Haffar HR and Talent Updates Angi Calkins Break One PCI Brad Payne Biotech Investments - Philadelphia and Beyond, Chris Blanton Global Plans and Future Path Marketing Update Sue Ritchie Lunch Sales Performance & Key Strategic Initiatives: Ed / Steve Commercial Packaging Sales Performance & Key Strategic Initiatives: Tim Roberts Clinical Services Break Client Panel Discussion Close Out Day One Group Cocktails & Sales Awards (heavy hors d’oeuvres) Dinner Open
WEDNESDAY 7/17
7:30 - 8:30 Breakfast in Meeting Room 8:30 - 9:30 Guest Speaker Travis Thomas 9:30 - 10:30 Elevating the Client Experience - Justin & Brian Strategic Projects for Leading Customer Engagement 10:30 - 10:45 Break 10:45 - 11:30 Panel Discussion: PCI Functional Leadership- Chris, et al. Vision, Challenges and Opportunities for PCI’s Future 11:30 - 12:15 Marketing Update: PCI Slide Deck Sue Ritchie 12:15 - 1:00 Lunch 1:00 - 1:45 Open Discussion of Obstacles & Opportunities Tim / Ed 1:45 - 2:30 Best Practices in Clinical/Commercial Partnership Tim/ Anita Tina/ Greig 2:30 - 3:00 Break 3:00 - 4:00 Patient Testimonial Janelle & Katrell Broshous 4:00 - 4:30 Close Out Day Two Salim 6:00 Team Building Events/On Your Own
THURSDAY 7/18 8:00 - 5:00 Evening
Team Breakouts Global Clinical Sales & Marketing Global Commercial Sales & Marketing Global Operations Dinner on Your Own (or Depart) OLT Dinner & Social Event
Breakout A Breakout B Breakout C
Hotel Details W BOSTON Situated in the heart of the vibrant Theatre District, W Boston is conveniently located near some of the city’s most exciting things to do. Take in the history of the area, indulge in a little retail therapy and watch Boston come alive after dark with performances, nightlife and more. Many local attractions are just steps away from our hotel doors.
Recharge with an energizing workout at FIT or a detoxifying treatment at Bliss® Spa. Sip cocktails fi reside in the visionary W Lounge. Make an innovative presentation in one of our vibrant meeting rooms and bask in one of our 238 guest rooms with panoramic views of the everevolving scene below.
Extras FIT FITNESS CENTER
Energize 24/7 in our 1400 square foot, fully equipped FIT gym. Jump on a treadmill, eliptical machine, stationary bike or cross-trainer. There’s also an open-air fi tness area where weight machines, free weights, yoga mats, balance balls, and a ballet bar add to the motivational mix. The hotel off ers complimentary headphones, fresh apples, and naturally infused water (still or sparkling).
BLISS SPA BOSTON
The award-winning Bliss Spa Boston features 5800 square feet of tensionfi ghting facilities, including a luxe nail lounge equipped with iPads, comfortable private lounges, rhythym and blues tones, and a legendary brownie bar.
WHATEVER/ WHENEVER
We’ll turn dreams into reality at the touch of a button. Really! The sky isn’t even the limit. Just tell us what you want. We’ll deliver it. At W Boston, we really mean that.
ART GALLERY
In partnership with Jules Place, the entire Mezzanine fl oor is an art gallery where you and your guests can enjoy contemporary art pieces from both local and internationally renowned artists.
WEEKLY EVENTS AT THE W
Tuesdays- Stop by The Gallery every Tuesday night to mingle with our W Insider and your fellow travelers. Kick back, enjoy a complimentary glass of wine, and discover new things the city has to off er that week. Thursdays- Come down and get down every Thursday night for Grand Groove. Resident DJs spin the classics, soul, funk, disco, and house music to get you in the weekend groove a little early. Fridays- Ladies love Love De Luxe. Get in the mood with our resident DJs every Friday night with pop, R&B, joints, and jams.
Guest Speaker TRAVIS THOMAS
before co-founding The Jove Comedy Experience in Jupiter, FL where he has been performing for more than 10 years. Improv changed his life, and he has spent the past 15 years using the principles of improvisation as the basis of teaching personal development, performance, and culture.
Travis has been a professional improvisational comedian for 18 years. He started his career in Boston
Travis is the author of a book titled 3 Words for Getting Unstuck: Live Yes, And! and has a podcast called The Weekly Yes, And Podcast.
Travis Thomas is a performance and culture coach and Creator of Live Yes, And! Travis is passionate about inspiring individuals, teams, and companies to discover their brilliance through a commitment to purpose, authenticity, and life-transforming collaboration.
Panelists JONATHAN ADAR
ROBERT BRUNO
SUNIL CHAWLA
SARAH GARANT
BRETT RICE
PRATIK SHETH, PH.D.
Teva Pharmaceuticals Vice President Third Party Operations Americas
Seres Therapeutics Director of Manufacturing
AMAG Pharmaceuticals Inc Vice President Third Party Operations Americas
Agios Pharmaceuticals Clinical Supply Chain
Sage Therapeutics Senior Director Supply Chain
FORMA Therapeutics, Inc Senior Director, CMC
Boston Red Sox Take me out to the ball game! The Boston Red Sox will be facing off against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night. The game starts at 7:10 pm. The stadium is about a 30-40 minute walk from the hotel. If you do not feel like walking, a bus will be provided. Meet in the lobby at 6 pm to board the bus. Please note: Bags must be smaller than 16”x16”x8” in size. You may bring one sealed 16oz plastic bottle of water inside the stadium with you. Exiting and re-entering the Park is not permitted at any gate.
Italian Cooking Get your cooking utensils ready! This team building cooking class will be held at Taranta in the historic North End of Boston. The class will have you preparing delicious food from scratch in a fun and engaging setting. Groups are divided into teams that will each prepare one course of their meal, and each team is directed by a visiting chef. Class starts at 6:30 pm and lasts for 3 hours. Taranta is located at 210 Hanover Street. Participants will need to Uber there.
Local Attractions
FOLLOW THE FREEDOM TRAIL
This 2.5-mile trail winds through the city, taking you past 16 must-visit historical spots. You can walk the trail yourself (it’s well marked), or you can opt for a tour with a guide from the Freedom Trail Foundation. Sites along the trail include Bunker Hill, USS Constitution (Old Ironsides), Paul Revere House, and Park Street Church.
PUBLIC GARDEN AND BOSTON COMMONS
In 1634, the Common was created as America’s fi rst public park. In 1837, the Public Garden became the fi rst public botanical garden in America. Be sure to check out the famous swan boats, a fl eet of pontoon boats which operate in a pond in the Public Garden.
VISIT A BREWERY
In the last fi ve years, Boston has become overwhelmed with craft brewers. You can tour the facilities of Harpoon and Sam Adams, the two biggest brewers in the city, but it’s also worth checking out smaller outfi ts like Night Shift Brewing, Dorchester Brewing Company, and Trillium Brewing Co.
SKYWALK OBSERVATORY
For a magnifi cent view of Boston, visit the Skywalk Observatory which is the city’s only sky high vantage point off ering a sweeping 360 degree view. The Observatory is situated in the Prudential Tower (spoken of locally as ‘The Pru’).
FANEUIL HALL MARKETPLACE AND QUINCY MARKET
Proclaimed “The Cradle of Liberty” in 1742 by our nation’s fathers, enjoy unique, locally loved, and nationally recognized shops while indulging in the worldwide cuisine at our restaurants and pubs in the Quincy Market Colonnade. The cobblestone promenades are fi lled with the music and jaw-dropping routines of world-renowned street performers and musicians.
NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM
The New England Aquarium is a global leader in ocean exploration and marine conservation. With more than 1.3 million visitors a year, the Aquarium is one of the premier visitor attractions in Boston and a major public education resource for the region.
CHECK OUT THE ART SCENE
Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts is one of North America’s largest, and home to more than 450,000 works of art. If Boston was a person, SoWa Art + Design District would be its creative side. Where one-of-a-kind restaurants, galleries, and small businesses are run by one-of-a-kind people.
FENWAY PARK
Home to the Boston Red Sox, Fenway opened in 1912. It is the oldest stadium in Major League Baseball and one of the most famous.
Food BREAKFAST
Breakfast will be served daily in the main meeting room (Great Room).
BREAKS
All breaks will also be served in the Great Room. There will be a variety of refreshments as well as varied snacks.
LUNCH
A buff et style lunch will be served in the Great Room on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
DINNER- MONDAY
There are no plans for dinner Monday evening; you are free to make your own arrangements.
DINNER- TUESDAY
Join the team for Pre-Dinner Cocktails on the Roof at 5:30pm. We will present awards during this time. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served, but make your own plans for dinner.
DINNER- WEDNESDAY
People attending the ball game should either plan to grab something to eat before the game or eat at the ballpark. Those attending the cooking class will prepare their own dinner. Those who have indicated special dietary requirements will have options available
Must eats SEAFOOD
PIZZA
BOSTON BAKED BEANS
BOSTON CREAM PIE
Boston is serious about its seafood, and there is no shortage of excellent restaurants serving up regional specialties like New England clam chowder and lobster rolls. Casual eateries include Barking Crab and Yankee Lobster Co. in the Seaport and James Hook & Co. on Atlantic Ave., while Atlantic Fish Company, Row 34 and Ostra are on the higher end. If oysters are your thing, head to Neptune Oyster or Island Creek Oyster Bar.
Slow-cooked beans have long been a tradition in Boston. The Island Creek Oyster Bar quickly made a name for itself for its excellent, fresh, largely locally sourced seafood. Surprise: it also serves a terrifi c side of baked beans.
Thanks to Boston’s Italian settlers, there are plenty of places to get good pizza and Italian comfort food around town. In the North End, long-time favorites include Regina Pizzeria, which has been in business since 1926, and Ernesto’s Pizza, while a newer joint is Locale. Outside of the North End are Pastoral in Fort Point, Picco in the South End and Santarpio’s, an East Boston classic.
And after all the eating and drinking you can get a piece of Boston Cream Pie – the offi cial Massachusetts dessert – at Omni Parker House, which created it soon after opening in 1855.
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