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
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.
Keck Graduate Institute
Advance your career with professional continuing education at Keck Graduate Institute (KGI). KGI, a member of The Claremont Colleges, is a recognized leader in biotechnology, healthcare, and life sciences education. KGI offers certificates that are stackable to a master’s degree in areas such as bioscience management, regulatory affairs, healthcare economics, supply chain operations, marketing, leadership, innovation, and more. All courses are online, taught by faculty experts with hands-on industry experience, and incorporate biotech or healthcare job-related projects and examples. After completing courses at KGI, you will have skills you can use in the workplace to move your career to the next level.
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
Launch, Grow, Succeed: Corporate Documentation & Formation
March 12 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmLaunch, Grow, Succeed: Developing & Protecting IP
March 19 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmLaunch, Grow, Succeed: Data Privacy & Compliance
March 26 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmFrom the Laboratory to Leadership
March 31Launch, Grow, Succeed: Early-Stage Financings
April 2 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmFrom the Laboratory to Leadership
April 7 - April 10Launch, Grow, Succeed: Technology Licensing 101
April 9 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmLaunch, Grow, Succeed: Employment Law for Startups
April 16 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
BioTechPrimer On-Demand Courses
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.