About PDE
Who is the PDE?
Centered on connecting life sciences professionals in the Mid-Atlantic region, and expediting dynamic pharma connections for its members, the Professional Development Exchange ("PDE") accomplishes its goal of connectivity in life sciences through educational panel discussions, personalized social media outreach for you and your company, golf and baseball outings, scholarships for science-oriented students, multiple networking opportunities and much more.
We are proud of our century-plus of scholarship support to the area's science students and helping to forging a path for life sciences professionals to get together in casual settings to network and share ideas, news and challenges.
The PDE is committed to helping our members connect with others in the Mid-Atlantic life sciences community.
History
The PDE was founded in 1861. This non-profit organization has the distinction of being the longest standing, continuously running trade association in the U.S.
Back in 1861, top Big Pharma industry leaders were members of the PDE. They met to play golf and attend black tie dinners. They were pleased to grant scholarships to promising young science students. In short, they connected, had fun, and helped the region’s younger generation.
Today, the life sciences industry has evolved dramatically. There are more life sciences-related companies in our Mid-Atlantic region than ever before. Philadelphia is now commonly known as Cellicon Valley, a nod to the cell/gene therapy boom happening here. The region attracts hundreds of smart STEM students who are attracted to the region’s numerous academic institutions.
Even the vocabulary used to describe life sciences has expanded and changed. In 2023 it became increasingly clear that Philadelphia Drug Exchange no longer adequately described the group’s vision and mission. And so, with input from members and the board, the Professional Development Exchange, connecting Life Sciences was born.
Pharmaceutical Development Exchange maintains the legacy “PDE” name, (which originally stood for Philadelphia Drug Exchange) and cements the organization’s best qualities: the development of young scientists through our annual scholarships, and the exchange of camaraderie and information with each other.
PDE Team
President
Immediate Past President
Vice President
Dean Dinnocenti
Business Development Manager/President of the PDE Drug Plastics
Vice President
Immediate Past President
Vice President
Phil Milia
Senior Key Account Manager, Roechling Medical
Treasurer
Immediate Past President
Immediate Past President
Susan Stipa
Executive Vice President, Biopharma Life Sciences, CG Life
Immediate Past President
Immediate Past President
Immediate Past President
Teddy Frain
President,
YouGiveGoods
Past President
Past President
Past President
Bob Cashman
Vice President, Business Development
Lyophilization Technologies
Director
Past President
Past President
Kathy Connor
Unipak
Director
Past President
Director
Len Donnelly
Acme Corrugated
Director
Past President
Director
Nick DelBonifro
Senior Director, Sales, North America, West Pharmaceutical Services
Director
General Legal Counsel
Director
Joe Fetterman
AmeriPharma
Director
General Legal Counsel
Director
Ed Foote
Dean and Professor
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy Saint Joseph's University
Director
General Legal Counsel
General Legal Counsel
Bill Schneider
Vice President – Sales
REMMEY – The Pallet Company
General Legal Counsel
General Legal Counsel
General Legal Counsel
John J. O’Malley
Volpe Koenig
Events
PDE Industry Showcase at PA Biotechnology Center
PDE Industry Showcase at PA Biotechnology Center
PDE Industry Showcase at PA Biotechnology Center
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us at PA Biotech’s State-of-the-Art Facility for Happy Hour with Leaders in the Life Sciences. The Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center is “one of the nation’s most successful life sciences incubators.”The PDE is excited to be partnering with PA Biotech on this event.
LOCATION
PA Biotechnology Center, 3805 Old Easton Road, Doylestown, PA
The Inaugural Meeting of PDE Breakfast Club
PDE Industry Showcase at PA Biotechnology Center
PDE Industry Showcase at PA Biotechnology Center
MARCH 8, 2024
9:00 AM
Join other PDE members for a light breakfast and exchange of ideas.
TOPIC
How to Turn Trade Shoes into Successful Business
LOCATION
Roechling Medical,
Denver, PA
REGISTER
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PDE at the Lehigh Valey Iron Pigs Baseball Game
PDE Industry Showcase at PA Biotechnology Center
PDE at the Lehigh Valey Iron Pigs Baseball Game
APRIL 24, 2024
Gates Open 5:15 PM
Game Starts 6:45 PM
One of our most popular events in 2023! Invite your clients and coworkers to enjoy a night at the ballpark featuring food, fun, and networking. Kids welcome too!
LOCATION
Coca-Cola Park (Iron Pigs’ Stadium), Allentown, PA
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PDE Spring Scholarship Golf Outing
PDE Industry Showcase at PA Biotechnology Center
PDE at the Lehigh Valey Iron Pigs Baseball Game
JUNE 3, 2024
A PDE Tradition
Enjoy a great day while helping to raise funds for our Scholarship Fund
Golf, Cocktails, Dinner, Raffles, and Prizes
LOCATION
Hershey’s Mill Golf Club
West Chester, PA
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Happy Hour/Speaker Series
Happy Hour/Speaker Series
Happy Hour/Speaker Series
September
Date TBD
LOCATION
TBD
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Annual Meeting & Dinner
Happy Hour/Speaker Series
Happy Hour/Speaker Series
November
Date TBD
LOCATION
TBD
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