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.
Inclusive Research Mentor/Manager Series
The University of California at San Francisco (UCSF) and City College of San Francisco (CCSF) are partnering with the California Life Sciences (CLS) through its Racial & Social Equity (RSE) work to deliver a third pilot aimed at helping life science organizations build inclusive management practices and workplaces.
Upcoming Professional Development Courses
Biotech Primer: Drug Development Immersion
March 29 @ 9:00 am - March 31 @ 1:00 pmThe Leadership Edge: From the Laboratory to Leadership – 4/20, 5/4, 5/18, 6/1
April 20 @ 8:30 am - June 1 @ 3:30 pmUCSF-CCSF Inclusive Research Mentor/Manager Series – Spring 2023
May 2 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pmUCSF-CCSF Inclusive Research Mentor/Manager Series – Spring 2023
May 4 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pmBiotech Primer: BioBasics 101: The Biology of Biotech for the Non-Scientist
May 9 @ 9:00 am - May 11 @ 1:00 pmUCSF-CCSF Inclusive Research Mentor/Manager Series – Spring 2023
May 9 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pmUCSF-CCSF Inclusive Research Mentor/Manager Series – Spring 2023
May 11 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pmBiotech Primer: Introduction to Drug Valuation
May 16 @ 9:00 am - May 18 @ 1:00 pmUCSF-CCSF Inclusive Research Mentor/Manager Series – Spring 2023
May 23 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 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.