Forward-thinking, non-science professionals, whose products or services are tied to the industry recognize the importance of improving their skills and competencies by increasing their knowledge of scientific concepts. Biotech Primer builds on its extensive experience to facilitate learning in a quick, easy-to-understand manner.
California Life Sciences connects business and workforce leaders, as well as the academic community, to elevate talent, accelerate change, cultivate skills, foster inclusivity, promote productivity and create employment opportunities in the life sciences. We provide professional development offerings for employees and other professionals who seek to build their skills in the life sciences industry, and for employers seeking to develop and retain their staff.
Professional Development Course Providers
Biotech Primer
ion Learning
ion Learning, the preferred Learning Platform for the Life Sciences industry, transforms the way learning and connection happens at work. Cohorts of learners work together in small, diverse peer-groups to collaborate and cross-train each other through course content on Inclusion, Emotional Intelligence, Change Management.
KGI - Keck Graduate Institute
The Keck Graduate Institute (KGI), a member of The Claremont Colleges, is a recognized leader in biotechnology and healthcare education. Professional continuing education at KGI focuses on industry case studies, hands-on industry experiences, and team collaboration. With an entrepreneurial approach and industry connections, KGI provides pathways for learners to become leaders within healthcare and the applied life sciences.
The Leadership Edge
The Leadership Edge is a catalyst for empowering people worldwide to continually make positive changes in their personal and professional lives. Great science or technology alone doesn’t make a great company. To turn an innovative concept into a business reality, you need leadership and commercial competence.
Life Sciences CEO Connection Program
Procopio’s Life Sciences CEO Connection program offers an unparalleled opportunity for select early-stage life science CEOs to engage in a vibrant, monthly, peer-to-peer forum. This exclusive, invite only and complimentary program, limited to 20 life science CEOs in each location, fosters meaningful connections and provides participants with the support needed to address the unique challenges of leadership in the life science sector.
Upcoming Professional Development Courses
From the Laboratory to Leadership – 25th Anniversary Edition (Palo Alto)
April 3 @ 8:30 am - May 15 @ 4:30 pmFrom the Laboratory to Leadership – 25th Anniversary Edition (San Diego)
April 8 @ 8:30 am - May 20 @ 4:30 pmBiotech Primer – Regenerative Medicine Immersion
April 10 @ 10:00 am - April 11 @ 4:30 pmBiotech Primer – Commercialization Readiness from Preclinical to 1st Launch
April 24 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pmBiotech Primer – Drug Development Immersion
May 9 @ 9:00 am - May 10 @ 3:30 pmKGI Applied Genomics – Translating Concept to Clinic CAG 9001
June 4 @ 6:00 am - 7:30 pmBiotech Primer – Immunotherapy Immersion: A non-scientist guide to immune-based medicine
June 19 @ 10:00 am - June 20 @ 4:30 pmCertificate in Regulatory Affairs: REG 5000 Introduction to US Food and Drug Law
August 26 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmCertificate in Leadership: BUS 6400 Organizational Behavior (asynchronous with some synchronous times)
August 26 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmCertificate in Healthcare Economics: BUS 5200 Healthcare Economics (asynchronous with some synchronous times)
August 26 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmKGI Introduction to Bioscience Industries BUS 5000 (asynchronous with some synchronous)
August 26 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pmKGI Master in Biotechnology Management (MBM) (asynchronous with some synchronous)
August 26 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pmCertificate in Healthcare Economics: PHAR 7563 Fundamentals of Medical Affairs (asynchronous with some synchronous times)
September 23 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmBiotech Primer – Commercialization Readiness From Preclinical to First Launch: The First Time CEOs Playbook
October 17 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pmCertificate in Leadership: BUS 6410 Leadership in Organizations
October 21 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmKGI Financial Accounting BUS 5100 (asynchronous with some synchronous)
October 21 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
CLS Career Center
The California Life Sciences Career Center is designed to help innovative companies recruit qualified candidates in the life sciences industry. Through our job board, job seekers at all levels can search current openings and find their next career opportunity.