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
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.
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. Join a cohort today.
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.
Upcoming Professional Development Courses
The Keck Graduate Institute – Certificate in Bioscience Management: Intro to Bioscience Industries
August 28 @ 4:00 pm - December 15 @ 5:20 pmThe Leadership Edge: Leveraging Your Leadership – 10/11, 10/26, 11/9
October 11 @ 9:00 am - November 9 @ 4:00 pmUCSF-CCSF Inclusive Research Mentor/Manager Series – Fall 23′ 10/11, 10/16, 10/18, 10/30, 11/1, 11/6, 11/8, 11/13
October 11 @ 10:00 am - November 13 @ 12:00 pmThe Keck Graduate Institute – Certificate in Bioscience Management: Financial Accounting
October 23 @ 4:00 pm - December 15 @ 5:20 pmThe Keck Graduate Institute – Certificate in Applied Genomics, Clinical Genetics: Actionability and Genome Editing
January 16, 2024 @ 8:00 am - May 10, 2024 @ 5:00 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.