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SUMMARY:Accelerated Leadership – April/May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Member Registration \nMembers of LabOps Unite: please register here.\nMembers of BioCT: please register here.\nMembers of MassBio: please register on this page.  \nWant your organization to gain access to member rates?  Email courses@massbioed.org for more information.  \nRates & Funding \n\nPlease view the discount options for courses before registering here. \nMember Rate: $1\,250\nNon-Member Rate: $1\,320 \nDeadline to apply to the WTFP Express Program: April 6\, 2026.\nCourse ID: C-2511 \nSingle Company Offerings \nInterested in offering this training exclusively to your team?\nEmail courses@massbioed.org to learn more.  \nDescription \nAccelerated Leadership is an immersive leadership development program designed for professionals seeking to strengthen their ability to lead with clarity\, influence\, and strategic impact within life sciences organizations. Participants build critical leadership competencies across strategic planning and decision-making\, collaborative influence\, and executive presence. \nThrough interactive discussion\, applied learning\, and real-world leadership scenarios\, the course explores how leaders motivate and engage others\, build collaborative relationships\, analyze complex problems and opportunities\, and communicate with credibility and authenticity. Participants will gain practical tools and insights to enhance their leadership effectiveness and accelerate their impact within their teams and organizations. \nWho should attend? This course is ideal for experienced leaders\, managers\, and high-potential professionals who are looking to deepen their leadership capabilities\, strengthen executive presence\, and expand their influence within their organizations. It is especially well suited for those leading teams\, driving strategic initiatives\, or preparing for broader leadership responsibilities. \nParticipants interested in continuing their leadership development may benefit from Change Management to further strengthen their ability to lead through organizational change\, or Transitioning to Leader: Extended Version for continued growth in people management and team leadership. Those looking to refine communication and presence may also find Preparing for Effective Presentations a valuable complement. \nSchedule \nTuesday\, April 28\, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST\nWednesday\, May 6\, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST\nTuesday\, May 12\, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST\nTuesday\, May 19\, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST \nMeet the Instructor \nRick Lyman\nFounder & President\, Executive Consulting and Coaching \nRick is a leadership consultant and executive coach with over 30 years of experience supporting leaders and organizations across a wide range of industries\, including biotechnology\, healthcare\, technology\, financial services\, and manufacturing. He has led organizational and executive development initiatives for companies such as Boston Scientific\, Cisco Systems\, Fidelity Investments\, and Bank of America\, and currently works as an executive coach with Harvard Business School’s Executive Education programs. Rick holds a BA and MA from Brown University and an MBA from Babson College.
URL:https://careerhub.massbioed.org/event/accelerated-leadership-march-april-2026/
LOCATION:Online Course\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T235908Z
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SUMMARY:Change Management – April 2026
DESCRIPTION:Member Registration \nMembers of LabOps Unite: please register here.\nMembers of BioCT: please register here.\nMembers of MassBio: please register on this page.  \nWant your organization to gain access to member rates?  Email courses@massbioed.org for more information.  \nRates & Funding \n\nPlease view the discount options for courses before registering here. \nMember Rate: $850\nNon-Member Rate: $1\,025 \nDeadline to apply to the WTFP Express Program: March 23\, 2026.\nCourse ID: C-13307 \nSingle Company Offerings \nInterested in offering this training exclusively to your team?\nEmail courses@massbioed.org to learn more.  \nDescription \nChange Management equips leaders with the tools and frameworks needed to navigate organizational change effectively and sustainably. While change is inevitable in today’s business environment\, successful change requires thoughtful leadership\, clear communication\, and a deep understanding of how change impacts people and systems. \nThrough interactive workshops and applied learning\, participants explore how to assess the scope and impact of change\, manage employee reactions\, and build acceptance and commitment across teams. The course introduces proven change management models and strategies\, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder engagement\, communication planning\, and sustaining change over time. Participants will apply these concepts to real-world scenarios and leave with practical tools to lead change initiatives with confidence\, empathy\, and strategic clarity. \nWho should attend? This course is ideal for leaders\, managers\, and professionals who are responsible for leading or supporting organizational change. It is well suited for individuals navigating restructuring\, growth\, strategic pivots\, or other significant transitions\, as well as those who want to strengthen their ability to engage stakeholders\, address resistance\, and drive lasting adoption of change initiatives. \nParticipants interested in continuing to build advanced leadership capabilities may benefit from Accelerated Leadership\, which focuses on strategic influence and executive presence\, or Biotechnology Project Management\, which supports leading complex initiatives through execution and cross-functional coordination. Preparing for Effective Presentations is also a strong complement for those looking to strengthen communication skills when leading change efforts. \nSchedule \nWednesday\, April 15\, 2026 | 9:00 – 11:30 AM EST\nWednesday\, April 22\, 2026 | 9:00 – 11:30 AM EST\nWednesday\, April 29\, 2026 | 9:00 – 11:30 AM EST \nMeet the Instructor \nRick Lyman\nFounder & President\, Executive Consulting and Coaching \nRick is a leadership consultant and executive coach with over 30 years of experience supporting leaders and organizations across a wide range of industries\, including biotechnology\, healthcare\, technology\, financial services\, and manufacturing. He has led organizational and executive development initiatives for companies such as Boston Scientific\, Cisco Systems\, Fidelity Investments\, and Bank of America\, and currently works as an executive coach with Harvard Business School’s Executive Education programs. Rick holds a BA and MA from Brown University and an MBA from Babson College.
URL:https://careerhub.massbioed.org/event/change-management-april-2026/
LOCATION:Online Course\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T235700Z
CREATED:20260114T011507Z
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SUMMARY:Transitioning to Leader – April 2026
DESCRIPTION:Member Registration \nMembers of LabOps Unite: please register here.\nMembers of BioCT: please register here.\nMembers of MassBio: please register on this page.  \nWant your organization to gain access to member rates?  Email courses@massbioed.org for more information.  \nRates & Funding \n\nPlease view the discount options for courses before registering here. \nMember Rate: $850\nNon-Member Rate: $1\,025 \nDeadline to apply to the WTFP Express Program: March 23\, 2026.\nCourse ID: C-1498 \nSingle Company Offerings \nInterested in offering this training exclusively to your team?\nEmail courses@massbioed.org to learn more.  \nDescription \nTransitioning to Leader is an in-person course designed to support individuals who are new to leadership or preparing to step into people management roles. Participants develop a clear understanding of the leader-manager they aim to be and build essential skills for leading effectively in day-to-day workplace situations. \nThe course explores practical approaches to communication\, collaboration\, and relationship-building\, with attention to leading both in-person and hybrid teams. Participants will also examine the leader’s role in fostering employee engagement and creating an environment where individuals and teams can perform at their best. Through discussion and applied learning\, participants gain tools they can immediately use as they transition into leadership responsibilities. \nWho should attend? This course is ideal for new leaders\, first-time managers\, and individuals who are interested in developing foundational leadership skills. It is well suited for professionals who are beginning to take on leadership responsibilities or who want support navigating the shift from individual contributor to leader. \nParticipants looking to continue developing their leadership capabilities may benefit from Accelerated Leadership\, which focuses on strategic influence and executive presence\, or Biotechnology Project Management\, which builds skills related to leading projects\, teams\, and cross-functional initiatives within the life sciences. \nSchedule \nTuesday\, April 14\, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST \nPlease plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before class starts. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. \nMeet the Instructor \nMatt Mirisola\nHuman Resources Consultant and Trainer \nMatt has served as a leadership coach and consultant for over 20 years\, providing training to professionals at biotech and pharmaceutical companies. His expertise is in leadership development and coaching\, management and employee training\, and teambuilding facilitation. Most recently\, Matt served as Associate Director of Training and Development at Genetics Institute\, where he was responsible for developing and delivering training seminars on a variety of topics\, facilitating teambuilding and problem-solving meetings\, and employee coaching and development. Previously\, he worked alongside human resources leaders at General Electric. He began his career as a Military Intelligence Officer for the United States Army. Matt earned his Master of Public Policy & Management degree in Organizational Behavior at Yale School of Management and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and Behavioral Sciences from the United States Military Academy at West Point.
URL:https://careerhub.massbioed.org/event/transitioning-to-leader-april-2026/
LOCATION:MassBioEd Office (The Link)\, 255 Main Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02142\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T113000
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CREATED:20260127T031630Z
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SUMMARY:Finance of Biotech – April 2026
DESCRIPTION:Member Registration \nMembers of LabOps Unite: please register here.\nMembers of BioCT: please register here.\nMembers of MassBio: please register on this page. Want your organization to gain access to member rates?  Email courses@massbioed.org for more information. \nRates & Funding \n\nPlease view the discount options for courses before registering here. \nMember Rate: $925\nNon-Member Rate: $1\,060 \nDeadline to apply to the WTFP Express Program: March 13\, 2026.\nCourse ID: C-3007  \nSingle Company Offerings \nInterested in offering this training exclusively to your team?\nEmail courses@massbioed.org to learn more.  \nDescription \nFinance of Biotech offers a practical introduction to the financial principles that underpin biotech company formation\, growth\, and long-term success. Participants explore how biotechnology companies are funded across different stages of development and gain insight into the financial decision-making that shapes strategy from early startup through later-stage growth. \nThe course examines key concepts such as the primary risks of biotech investing\, major stages of startup financing\, dilutive and non-dilutive funding\, company valuation\, and common types of investment securities. Led by experienced biotech executives\, the course also incorporates real-world perspectives from across the investment ecosystem to help participants understand the differences between private and public markets and how investors evaluate opportunity and risk within life sciences. \nWho should attend? This course is ideal for professionals who want to better understand the financial drivers of the biotechnology industry\, including scientists\, business professionals\, project managers\, and emerging leaders. It is especially valuable for individuals who interact with investors\, support fundraising efforts\, contribute to strategic decision-making\, or are interested in how financial considerations influence product development and company growth. \nFor participants looking to apply financial concepts in broader business and operational contexts\, this course pairs well with Biotech Commercialization\, which explores bringing products to market\, as well as Drug Development Pathways\, which provides a deeper understanding of development stages and associated risk. Biotechnology Project Management is also a strong complement for those interested in how financial decisions intersect with project execution and resource planning.  \nSchedule \nMonday\, April 6\, 2026 | 9:00–11:30 AM EST\nMonday\, April 13\, 2026 | 9:00–11:30 AM EST\nMonday\, April 27\, 2026 | 9:00–11:30 AM EST  \nMeet the Instructors \nJohn Tagliamonte\nSVP\, Business Development\, Tract Bio\nJohn Tagliamonte has more than 30 years of experience in executive leadership with responsibility for business development\, finance\, commercial operations\, strategic planning\, and legal functions across public and private life sciences companies. As MassBio’s first Entrepreneur-in-Residence\, he helped shape forward-looking program content while mentoring the next generation of biotech entrepreneurs.  \nAtul Deshpande\, Ph.D.\, MBA\nCEO\, IMMEDIATE Therapeutics\nAtul Deshpande is the Chief Executive Officer of IMMEDIATE Therapeutics\, a clinical-stage biotech company dedicated to developing safe and effective therapeutic solutions to reduce heart muscle damage and prevent cardiac arrest in Acute Coronary Syndromes. Previously\, he served as Chief Strategy Officer at Peptilogics and led Asia Pacific R&D strategy efforts for Sanofi in China.
URL:https://careerhub.massbioed.org/event/finance-of-biotech-april-2026/
LOCATION:Online Course\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T120000
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SUMMARY:Preparing for Effective Presentations: Planning\, Practice\, Poise – March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Member Registration \nMembers of LabOps Unite: please register here.\nMembers of BioCT: please register here.\nMembers of MassBio: please register on this page.  \nWant your organization to gain access to member rates?  Email courses@massbioed.org for more information.  \nRates & Funding \n\nPlease view the discount options for courses before registering here. \nMember Rate: $850\nNon-Member Rate: $1\,025 \nDeadline to apply to the WTFP Express Program: February 23\, 2026.\nCourse ID: C-13316 \nSingle Company Offerings \nInterested in offering this training exclusively to your team?\nEmail courses@massbioed.org to learn more.  \nDescription \nPreparing for Effective Presentations is an interactive\, hands-on workshop designed to help participants build confidence and competence in preparing and delivering clear\, engaging\, and impactful presentations. Participants develop practical skills across all stages of presentation preparation—from understanding their audience and shaping a clear message to designing visually effective slides and delivering content with poise and authority. \nThrough a mix of instruction\, group activities\, and individual practice\, the course addresses common presentation challenges and provides tools for engaging diverse audiences\, communicating complex ideas clearly\, and responding effectively to unexpected moments. Participants leave with practical techniques they can immediately apply to improve both the clarity and confidence of their presentations. \nWho should attend? This course is ideal for individuals looking to strengthen their presentation skills\, particularly those who are newer to presenting or who want support in communicating scientific concepts and data to broad or non-technical audiences. It is also especially beneficial for anyone who experiences a anxiety around public speaking and is seeking practical strategies to build confidence and comfort when presenting. \nFor participants interested in continuing to build their professional presence and advance their careers\, this course pairs well with Transitioning to Leader\, Transitioning to Leader: Extended Version\, and Accelerated Leadership\, which focus on leadership development and executive presence. Participants may also benefit from Driving Your Own Engagement & Career to further explore career growth\, self-advocacy\, and professional development within the life sciences. \nSchedule \nTuesday\, March 31\, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST\nTuesday\, April 7\, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST\nTuesday\, April 14\, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST \nMeet the Instructor \nValerie Vigoda\nLeadership Trainer\, Executive Coach and Positive Psychology Practitioner \nValerie is a leadership educator with over 25 years of experience working with organizations across industries including healthcare\, biotechnology\, manufacturing\, finance\, and education. She supports leaders and teams in building emotional intelligence\, strengthening communication\, and developing effective leadership practices. Known for her engaging and interactive style\, Valerie holds an MBA from Boston University and is accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
URL:https://careerhub.massbioed.org/event/preparing-for-effective-presentations-planning-practice-poise-march-2026/
LOCATION:Online Course\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T113000
DTSTAMP:20260320T195753Z
CREATED:20260130T002959Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Biotech\, Business & Science – March/April 2026
DESCRIPTION:Member Registration \nMembers of LabOps Unite: please register here.\nMembers of BioCT: please register here.\nMembers of MassBio: please register on this page.  \nWant your organization to gain access to member rates?  Email courses@massbioed.org for more information.  \nRates & Funding \n\nPlease view the discount options for courses before registering here. \nIntro to Biotech Package (Business + Science) Member Rate: $1\,550\nIntro to Biotech Package (Business + Science) Non-Member Rate: $1\,800\nBusiness OR Science Member Rate: $850\nBusiness OR Science Non-Member Rate: $1\,025 \nDeadline to apply to the WTFP Express Program: March 4\, 2026.\nCourse ID: C-2692 \nSingle Company Offerings \nInterested in offering this training exclusively to your team?\nEmail courses@massbioed.org to learn more.  \nDescription \nIntro to Biotech\, Business & Science provides a comprehensive introduction to both the business and scientific foundations of the biotechnology and life sciences industry. Designed to offer a big-picture understanding of how biotech organizations operate\, the course can be taken as a combined experience or as standalone Business or Science modules\, depending on participants’ interests and goals. \nThe Business portion introduces core business considerations in biotech\, including regulation\, market dynamics\, phases of development\, patient populations\, and safety profiles. Through instruction\, real-world storytelling\, and small-group discussion\, participants gain insight into how strategic and regulatory decisions shape biotech companies. \nThe Science portion focuses on foundational biological concepts\, including cell biology and molecular biology\, to support a deeper understanding of how life science companies function. Participants explore key scientific principles that underpin drug discovery and development\, with hands-on lab work included during in-person sessions to reinforce learning and practical application. \nTogether\, these modules provide participants with a well-rounded framework for understanding how science\, business\, and regulation intersect across the biotech ecosystem. \nWho should attend? This course is designed for a broad audience\, including individuals who are new to the biotechnology or life sciences industry\, those transitioning from another scientific or professional field\, and professionals seeking a stronger foundational understanding of either the business\, the science\, or both. It is particularly well suited for participants who want to understand how their role fits into the larger biotech landscape and how scientific innovation moves from concept to organization and market. \nParticipants looking to deepen their understanding of the biotech industry may benefit from Finance of Biotechnology\, Drug Development Pathways\, or Biotechnology Project Management\, which expand on financial decision-making\, the drug development lifecycle\, and project execution within life sciences organizations. \nSchedule \nBusiness \nThursday\, March 26\, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST\nThursday\, April 2\, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST\nThursday\, April 9\, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST \nScience\nThursday\, April 16\, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST\nThursday\, April 23\, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST\nThursday\, April 30\, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST \nMeet the Instructors \nBusiness Instructors \nJohn Tagliamonte\nSVP\, Business Development\, Tract Bio \nJohn Tagliamonte has more than 30 years of executive leadership experience across public and private life sciences companies\, with expertise in business development\, finance\, commercial operations\, strategic planning\, and legal functions. As MassBio’s first Entrepreneur-in-Residence\, he helped shape forward-looking program content while mentoring the next generation of biotech entrepreneurs. \nAtul Deshpande\, Ph.D.\, MBA\nCEO\, IMMEDIATE Therapeutics\nAtul Deshpande is the Chief Executive Officer of IMMEDIATE Therapeutics\, a clinical-stage biotech company dedicated to developing safe and effective therapeutic solutions to reduce heart muscle damage and prevent cardiac arrest in Acute Coronary Syndromes. Previously\, he served as Chief Strategy Officer at Peptilogics and led Asia Pacific R&D strategy efforts for Sanofi in China. \nScience Instructor \nSowmya Chary\, MD\, MMSc\nSenior Medical Director\, Clinical Development\, Dyne Therapeutics \nSowmya Chary is a Senior Medical Director of Clinical Development at Dyne Therapeutics and a Faculty Course Director at Harvard Medical School. She brings a background in medicine\, clinical research\, and industry to her teaching\, with training from Sri Ramachandra University in India and a Master of Medical Sciences in Clinical Investigation from Harvard Medical School. A passionate educator and mentor\, Sowmya creates an engaging and collaborative learning environment that helps participants connect scientific principles to real-world biotech and pharmaceutical careers.
URL:https://careerhub.massbioed.org/event/intro-to-biotech-business-science-march-april-2026/
LOCATION:Online Course\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T113000
DTSTAMP:20260320T195753Z
CREATED:20260112T140208Z
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SUMMARY:Transitioning to Leader: Extended Version – March/April 2026
DESCRIPTION:Member Registration \nMembers of LabOps Unite: please register here.\nMembers of BioCT: please register here.\nMembers of MassBio: please register on this page.  \nWant your organization to gain access to member rates?  Email courses@massbioed.org for more information.  \nRates & Funding \n\nPlease view the discount options for courses before registering here. \nMember Rate: $1\,050\nNon-Member Rate: $1\,250 \nDeadline to apply to the WTFP Express Program: February 27\, 2026.\nCourse ID: C-14871 \nSingle Company Offerings \nInterested in offering this training exclusively to your team?\nEmail courses@massbioed.org to learn more.  \nDescription \nTransitioning to Leader: Extended Version offers a comprehensive exploration of what it means to lead effectively in today’s organizations. Participants develop a clear understanding of the leader-manager they aim to be and strengthen the essential skills and strategies needed to get there. \nThe course covers core leadership topics such as effective communication\, collaboration across remote and in-person teams\, and fostering employee engagement\, while also expanding into building and managing high-performing teams\, navigating change\, and applying more advanced leadership practices. Participants will explore real-world leadership challenges and gain practical tools to lead with confidence\, clarity\, and impact. \nWho should attend? This course is ideal for individuals who are new to leadership or interested in developing their leadership skills\, as well as members of leadership teams and emerging leaders looking to deepen their effectiveness and expand their impact. \nFor participants looking to take a deeper dive into specific leadership and change-related concepts\, this course pairs well with Accelerated Leadership and Change Management\, which offer more focused exploration of leadership development and leading through organizational change. \nSchedule \nMonday\, March 23\, 2026 | 9:00–11:30 AM EST\nMonday\, March 30\, 2026 | 9:00–11:30 AM EST\nMonday\, April 6\, 2026 | 9:00–11:30 AM EST \nMonday\, April 13\, 2026 | 9:00–11:30 AM EST  \nMeet the Instructor \nMatt Mirisola\nHuman Resources Consultant and Trainer \nMatt has served as a leadership coach and consultant for over 20 years\, providing training to professionals at biotech and pharmaceutical companies. His expertise is in leadership development and coaching\, management and employee training\, and teambuilding facilitation. Most recently\, Matt served as Associate Director of Training and Development at Genetics Institute\, where he was responsible for developing and delivering training seminars on a variety of topics\, facilitating teambuilding and problem-solving meetings\, and employee coaching and development. Previously\, he worked alongside human resources leaders at General Electric. He began his career as a Military Intelligence Officer for the United States Army. Matt earned his Master of Public Policy & Management degree in Organizational Behavior at Yale School of Management and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and Behavioral Sciences from the United States Military Academy at West Point.
URL:https://careerhub.massbioed.org/event/transitioning-to-leader-extended-version-february-march-2026/
LOCATION:Online Course\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T113000
DTSTAMP:20260305T234625Z
CREATED:20260112T140208Z
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SUMMARY:Drug Development Pathways -March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Member Registration \nMembers of LabOps Unite: please register here.\nMembers of BioCT: please register here.\nMembers of MassBio: please register on this page.  \nWant your organization to gain access to member rates?  Email courses@massbioed.org for more information.  \nRates & Funding \n\nPlease view the discount options for courses before registering here. \nMember Rate: $850\nNon-Member Rate: $1\,025 \nDeadline to apply to the WTFP Express Program: February 11\, 2026.\nCourse ID: C-13314 \nSingle Company Offerings \nInterested in offering this training exclusively to your team?\nEmail courses@massbioed.org to learn more.  \nDescription \nDrug Development Pathways provides a comprehensive\, end-to-end overview of how a drug progresses from an initial idea to an approved product. Participants explore the full drug development lifecycle\, beginning with target and indication identification in the discovery phase and moving through de-risking activities\, manufacturing considerations\, and regulatory requirements. \nThe course covers pre-clinical and clinical development\, the role of regulatory agencies\, and the importance of mitigating risk to control costs and enable successful progression through each stage. Participants will also examine the network of vendors\, functional roles\, and interdependent teams involved throughout the process\, as well as post-approval considerations such as study design\, regulations\, partnerships\, and commercialization. Historical context on U.S. FDA regulations is included to provide a framework for understanding why current guidance and requirements exist. \nWho should attend? This course is designed for a broad audience\, including individuals who want to understand the bigger picture of how drugs are developed from concept to market. It is well suited for professionals currently working in the life sciences who want to better understand how their role fits into the larger drug development ecosystem\, as well as those who are new to—or exploring—careers in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries and would benefit from a high-level overview of development processes\, regulations\, and their underlying rationale. \nFor participants interested in deepening their understanding of the business\, financial\, and commercialization aspects of drug development\, this course pairs well with Intro to Biotech\, Business & Science\, Finance of Biotechnology\, and Biotech Commercialization. \nSchedule \nThursday\, March 5\, 2026 | 9:00–11:30 AM EST\nThursday\, March 12\, 2026 | 9:00–11:30 AM EST\nThursday\, March 19\, 2026 | 9:00–11:30 AM EST \nMeet the Instructor \nCatherine Mesner\nBio-Pharma Advisor \nCatherine brings over 30 years of experience leading drug development programs across biotech and pharma\, with senior roles at Eli Lilly\, Pfizer\, and Checkmate Pharmaceuticals. She has overseen clinical strategies from discovery through Phase 2 trials\, managed $250M+ R&D budgets\, and guided multiple products to regulatory approval. Now a strategic advisor to emerging biotech start-ups\, Catherine offers practical insights shaped by decades of hands-on experience.
URL:https://careerhub.massbioed.org/event/drug-development-pathways-march-2026/
LOCATION:Online Course\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T170000
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SUMMARY:Biotechnology Project Management – March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Member Registration \nMembers of LabOps Unite: please register here.\nMembers of BioCT: please register here.\nMembers of MassBio: please register on this page.  \nWant your organization to gain access to member rates?  Email courses@massbioed.org for more information.  \nRates & Funding \n\nPlease view the discount options for courses before registering here. \nMember Rate: $1\,940\nNon-Member Rate: $2\,160 \nDeadline to apply to the WTFP Express Program: February 9\, 2026.\nCourse ID: C-0060 \nSingle Company Offerings \nInterested in offering this training exclusively to your team?\nEmail courses@massbioed.org to learn more.  \nDescription \nBiotechnology Project Management offers a practical\, industry-specific approach to managing projects within the biotechnology sector. Participants develop a working understanding of how project management principles apply across the drug development lifecycle\, including the role of regulatory agencies and cross-functional collaboration. \nThrough experiential learning labs\, real-world examples\, and interactive discussion\, the course introduces tools and strategies for analyzing risk\, allocating resources\, tracking progress\, resolving conflicts\, and making informed decisions. Participants will strengthen their ability to manage projects and teams effectively in a fast-paced\, highly regulated biotech environment. \nWho should attend? This course is ideal for biotechnology professionals who are responsible for managing projects or contributing to cross-functional project teams\, including project managers\, team leads\, and individuals looking to build or formalize their project management skills within the life sciences. \nFor participants interested in expanding their skill set beyond project execution\, this course pairs well with Change Management\, Finance of Biotechnology\, and Preparing for Effective Presentations\, which provide additional tools for leading through change\, understanding financial decision-making\, and communicating project outcomes effectively. \nSchedule \nTuesday\, March 3\, 2026 | 2:00–4:30 PM EST\nThursday\, March 5\, 2026 | 2:00–4:00 PM EST\nTuesday\, March 10\, 2026 | 2:00–4:00 PM EST \nThursday\, March 12\, 2026 | 2:00–4:00 PM EST \nTuesday\, March 17\, 2026 | 2:00–4:00 PM EST \nThursday\, March 19\, 2026 | 2:00–4:00 PM EST \nTuesday\, March 24\, 2026 | 2:00–4:00 PM EST \nTuesday\, March 31\, 2026 | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM EST (In Person at MassBioEd) \nMeet the Instructor \nTonya Pimentel\nPrincipal Consultant\, Pimentel Consulting LLC \nTonya Pimentel is a seasoned leader with 30 years of experience spanning the Cell & Gene Therapy\, Vaccine\, Biotech and Medical Device sectors.   A Project Management Professional (PMP) and ASQ Certified Quality Auditor\, Tonya has a proven track record of leading high-stakes initiatives\, including facility startups\, the remediation of quality systems under consent decrees\, and the successful commercialization of complex biologics and gene therapies. As an instructor\, Tonya brings a practical\, “on-the-floor” perspective to Project Management\, focusing on how strategic oversight and cross-functional leadership drive innovation and patient safety in the life sciences.
URL:https://careerhub.massbioed.org/event/biotechnology-project-management-march-2026/
LOCATION:Hybrid Course
CATEGORIES:Industry Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T113000
DTSTAMP:20260218T234516Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Biotech\, Business – Feb 2026
DESCRIPTION:Member Registration \nMembers of LabOps Unite: please register here.\nMembers of BioCT: please register here.\nMembers of MassBio: please register on this page. Want your organization to gain access to member rates?  Email courses@massbioed.org for more information. \nRates & Funding \n\nPlease view the discount options for courses before registering here. \nMember Rate: $850\nNon-Member Rate: $1\,025 \nDeadline to apply to the WTFP Express Program: January 27\, 2026.\nCourse ID: C-1979  \nSingle Company Offerings \nInterested in offering this training exclusively to your team?\nEmail courses@massbioed.org to learn more.  \nDescription \nIntro to Biotech\, Business offers a practical exploration of the business considerations that shape the biotechnology industry. Participants develop a foundational understanding of how scientific innovation moves from concept to market and the factors that influence decision-making across the biotech lifecycle. \nThrough a mix of instruction\, real-world storytelling\, and small-group discussion\, the course introduces key concepts such as the regulatory landscape\, market dynamics\, phases of development\, patient populations\, and safety profiles. Participants will gain a clearer picture of how business strategy\, science\, and regulation intersect to drive success in the life sciences. \nWho should attend? This course is designed for a broad audience\, including individuals who are new to the biotechnology industry—whether they are starting their careers or transitioning from another life sciences field—as well as professionals seeking a broader understanding of the business side of biotech. \nFor participants interested in continuing to build their business acumen\, this course pairs well with Finance of Biotechnology\, which offers a deeper dive into financial concepts and decision-making within the biotech industry.  \nSchedule \nWednesday\, February 18\, 2026 | 9:00–11:30 AM EST\nFriday\, February 20\, 2026 | 9:00–11:30 AM EST\nWednesday\, February 25\, 2026 | 9:00–11:30 AM EST  \nMeet the Instructors \nJohn Tagliamonte\nSVP\, Business Development\, Tract Bio\nJohn Tagliamonte has more than 30 years of experience in executive leadership with responsibility for business development\, finance\, commercial operations\, strategic planning\, and legal functions across public and private life sciences companies. As MassBio’s first Entrepreneur-in-Residence\, he helped shape forward-looking program content while mentoring the next generation of biotech entrepreneurs.  \nAtul Deshpande\, Ph.D.\, MBA\nCEO\, IMMEDIATE Therapeutics\nAtul Deshpande is the Chief Executive Officer of IMMEDIATE Therapeutics\, a clinical-stage biotech company dedicated to developing safe and effective therapeutic solutions to reduce heart muscle damage and prevent cardiac arrest in Acute Coronary Syndromes. Previously\, he served as Chief Strategy Officer at Peptilogics and led Asia Pacific R&D strategy efforts for Sanofi in China.
URL:https://careerhub.massbioed.org/event/intro-to-biotech-business-feb-2026/
LOCATION:Online Course\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T113000
DTSTAMP:20251208T221659Z
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SUMMARY:Transitioning to Leader – December 2025
DESCRIPTION:Members of LabOps Unite\, please register here.\nMembers of Bio CT\, please register here.\nPlease view the discount options for courses before registering here.\n\nMember Rate: $850\nNon Member Rate: $1\,025\n\nInterested in offering the training exclusively to a group of your employees? Email courses@massbioed.org to learn more. \nDescription\n\n\nTransitioning to Leader provides participants with a clear understanding of the leader-manager they aim to be and the essential skills and strategies to get them there. Approaches to effective communication and how to foster collaboration among teams (both remotely and in person) are discussed. Participants will also discuss the leader’s role in fostering employee engagement. \nSchedule\n\nMonday\, December 8th\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST\nTuesday\, December 9th\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST\nThursday\, December 11th\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST\n\nAgenda\nSession 1:\n\nTransitioning to Leader-Manager\nSetting Employees Up for Success\n\n \nSession 2:\n\nLeader as Communicator\nFundamental Communication Skills and Responsibilities\n\n \nSession 3:\n\nShaping Culture\nManager’s Role in Employee Engagement\n\nInstructor\nMatt Mirisola\nHuman Resources Consultant\n \nMatt has served as a leadership coach and consultant for over 20 years\, providing training to professionals at biotech and pharmaceutical companies. His expertise is in leadership development and coaching\, management and employee training\, and teambuilding facilitation. Most recently\, Matt served as Associate Director of Training and Development at Genetics Institute\, where he was responsible for developing and delivering training seminars on a variety of topics\, facilitating teambuilding and problem-solving meetings\, and employee coaching and development. Previously\, he worked alongside human resources leaders at General Electric. He began his career as a Military Intelligence Officer for the United States Army. Matt earned his Master of Public Policy & Management degree in Organizational Behavior at Yale School of Management and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and Behavioral Sciences from the United States Military Academy at West Point.
URL:https://careerhub.massbioed.org/event/transitioning-to-leader-december-2025/
LOCATION:Online Course\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T113000
DTSTAMP:20251203T232715Z
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SUMMARY:Change Management – December 2025
DESCRIPTION:Course ID: C-13307\nThe deadline to apply for tuition reimbursement through the MA Express Program is October 24th\, 2025.\nMembers of LabOps Unite\, please register here.\nMembers of Bio CT\, please register here.\n\nMember Rate: $850\nNon Member Rate: $1\,025\n\nInterested in offering the training exclusively to a group of your employees? Email courses@massbioed.org to learn more. \nDescription\n\n\nChange is inevitable in any business\, but managing it effectively is key to long-term success. According to McKinsey & Company\, only one in three major change initiatives succeeds\, highlighting the need for strong leadership during transitions. MassBioEd’s Change Management course equips leaders with the skills to navigate organizational change with confidence\, strategy\, and empathy.  \nThrough interactive workshops\, participants will learn best practices for implementing and sustaining change\, developing communication and engagement strategies\, and addressing employee concerns. Whether facing a company reorganization\, workforce reduction\, or strategic pivot\, this program provides actionable tools to drive successful change initiatives.  \nSchedule\n\nThursday\, December 4th\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST\nWednesday\, December 10th\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST\nWednesday\, December 17th\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST\n\nTopic Agenda\n\n\nSession 1: Foundations of Change Management  \n\nUnderstanding the impact of change on employees and business outcomes \n\n\nManaging employee reactions to change and building acceptance \n\n\nIntroduction to change management models\, phases\, and strategies \n\n\nAssessing the size and scope of change to determine management needs \n\n\nCrafting and delivering a compelling change narrative (burning platform\, vision\, elevator speech) \n\nSession 2: Engaging Stakeholders and Driving Adoption  \n\nConducting stakeholder analysis to identify key players and areas of resistance \n\n\nDeveloping targeted change strategies to engage stakeholders effectively \n\n\nDefining roles for change agents\, champions\, and leadership in driving change \n\n\nDesigning and implementing communication and feedback mechanisms (change story\, surveys) \n\n\nCreating a comprehensive training and development plan to support adoption \n\nSession 3: Sustaining Change and Measuring Success  \n\nUnderstanding employee reactions and managing transitions effectively \n\n\nDesigning a sustainability plan to maintain long-term adoption \n\n\nApplying change strategies to real-world business scenarios \n\n\nAnalyzing successes and failures of change initiatives \n\n\nPresenting change plans and receiving feedback \n\n\n\nInstructor\n\nRick Lyman\nFounder & President\, Executive Consulting and Coaching\nAs a consultant\, Rick has worked across Europe\, Asia\, South America\, and the U.S. and has served clients in a wide range of industries including: financial services\, technology\, healthcare\, retail\, biotech\, hospitality\, transportation\, telecommunications\, agriculture\, building supply\, and real estate.  Among those industries Rick has a successful track record of providing comprehensive talent management solutions that have helped to transform startups\, emerging market companies\, and mature organizations.\n \nRick was the Director of Organizational Development for Boston Scientific and responsible for designing and implementing talent management strategies that accelerated the competitive\, strategic advantage of the company. Rick has 30 years of experience leading organizational and executive development efforts for Cisco Systems\, Fidelity Investments\, and Bank of America. He developed a deep expertise in designing organizations\, developing talent\, and leading large scale transformations.  Most recently has been working as an executive coach for Harvard Business School and partnering with executives from around the world who attend the School’s Executive Education programs.\n \nRick graduated from Brown University with a BA and MA in English and with an MBA from Babson. Rick lives in Concord\, MA with his wife (Keri)\, two boys (Christopher and Benjamin)\, and two dogs who keep him in shape with daily long walks in the woods.  In his spare time\, he volunteers his consulting services to non-profit organizations and his mentoring to proteges around the country. 
URL:https://careerhub.massbioed.org/event/change-management-november-2025/
LOCATION:Online Course\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T113000
DTSTAMP:20251202T224451Z
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SUMMARY:Driving Your Own Engagement & Career – December 2025
DESCRIPTION:Members of LabOps Unite\, please register here.\nMembers of Bio CT\, please register here.\nPlease view the discount options for courses before registering here.\n\nMember Rate: $850\nNon Member Rate: $1\,025\n\nInterested in offering the training exclusively to a group of your employees? Email courses@massbioed.org to learn more. \nDescription\n\n\nDriving Your Own Engagement and Career empowers employees to take ownership of their engagement and career development. We’ll explore sources of motivation and satisfaction to help participants identify their priorities and focus on what matters most. We’ll also discuss how to learn from work experiences\, navigate careers for fulfillment and success\, and set effective career development goals using a practical framework.  \nSchedule\n\nTuesday\, December 2nd\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST\nWednesday\, December 3rd\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST\nThursday. December 4th\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST\n\nTopics\nSession 1:\n\nEmployee Motivation and Engagement: Common Sources\nMaximizing Engagement and Effectiveness\n\nSession 2:\n\nCareer Development Principles\nMaking Your Current Situation Better\n\nSession 3:\n\nCreating Development Goals and Plan\nAchieving Your Development Goals\n\nInstructor\nMatt Mirisola\nHuman Resources Consultant\n \nMatt has served as a leadership coach and consultant for over 20 years\, providing training to professionals at biotech and pharmaceutical companies. His expertise is in leadership development and coaching\, management and employee training\, and teambuilding facilitation. Most recently\, Matt served as Associate Director of Training and Development at Genetics Institute\, where he was responsible for developing and delivering training seminars on a variety of topics\, facilitating teambuilding and problem-solving meetings\, and employee coaching and development. Previously\, he worked alongside human resources leaders at General Electric. He began his career as a Military Intelligence Officer for the United States Army. Matt earned his Master of Public Policy & Management degree in Organizational Behavior at Yale School of Management and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and Behavioral Sciences from the United States Military Academy at West Point.
URL:https://careerhub.massbioed.org/event/driving-your-own-engagement-career-december-2025/
LOCATION:Online Course\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T160000
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CREATED:20250815T121711Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Biotech\, Business & Science – November 2025
DESCRIPTION:Members of LabOps Unite\, please register here.\nMembers of Bio CT\, please register here.\nRegistration Deadline: 11/7/2025\nExpress Program Application Deadline: 10/22/2025\nPlease view the discount options for courses before registering here.\n\n\nIntro to Biotech Package Member: $1\,550  \n\n\nIntro to Biotech Package Non-Member: 1\,800 \n\n\nMember Rate: $850 \n\n\nNon-Member Rate: $1\,025 \n\n\nInterested in offering the training exclusively to a group of your employees? Email courses@massbioed.org to learn more.\nDescription \nIntro to Biotech is a course that explores the business considerations in biotech as well as basic biological processes that are foundational to the biopharma and life sciences industry. The course is divided into two parts: Intro to Business and Intro to Science. Intro to Business provides an overview of regulation through instruction\, storytelling\, and small group sessions. Topics such as market share\, phases of development\, patient population\, and safety profile will be reviewed. Intro to Science focuses on the basics of cells and molecular biology that help students’ overall understanding of how a life science company operates. Lab work will also be implemented during in-person sessions. \n\n\nDate & Time\nIntro to Business – Wednesday\, November 12th\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST \nIntro to Science – Thursday\, November 13th\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST \n\n\n\n\nPlease plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before class starts. Class will start at 9:00 AM. We will have breaks in between. \nThis course will be held in-person. Breakfast and lunch will be provided at this all day workshop.  \nInstructors\n\nJohn Tagliamonte\nChief Executive Officer\, Mellitus\n \nBusiness \n\n\nJohn Tagliamonte has more than 30 years of experience in executive leadership with responsibility for business development\, finance\, commercial and business operations\, strategic planning\, finance and legal functions with established and emerging public and private life sciences companies.  As the first Entrepreneur-in-Residence with MassBio\, he was responsible for forward-looking program content across the organization\, while helping to develop the next generation of biotech entrepreneurs. He currently serves on the business advisory boards of therapeutic startups WntRx\, Fractal\, MarkTx\, PhagePro and Tantu.  Previously he led business development at Juniper\, was Chief Business Officer of Oxyrane and held various executive business leadership roles at Anchor Therapeutics\, ImmunoGen and Johnson & Johnson\, as well as venture investing with Safeguard.  He began his career as a scientist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute followed by global business unit management at Bio-Rad.  Mr. Tagliamonte received his M.B.A. from Boston College and his B.S. in molecular biology from Tufts University. \n\n\n\n\nAtul Deshpande\, Ph.D.\, MBA\nChief Strategy Officer\, Peptilogics \nBusiness \nAtul Deshpande is the Chief Strategy Officer at Peptilogics\, a clinical stage AI/ML driven peptide therapeutics company\, where he is responsible for corporate strategy and business development. Prior to that he was the Chief Executive Officer of IMMEDIATE Therapeutics\, a clinical stage biotech company dedicated to developing safe and effective therapeutic solutions to reduce heart muscle damage and prevent cardiac arrest in Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS)\, the most common cause of death and morbidity across the world. Atul spent 3 years in China as the Head of Asia Pacific R&D strategy to bring the global portfolio to China with minimal drug lag. Before Sanofi\, Atul worked as a management consultant for 9 years on projects across the value chain of pharma. Atul holds a Ph.D. from UC Irvine in Neuroscience and a post-doc from UCLA. \nKelly Conn\, PhD\n\nTeaching Professor\, Northeastern University\nScience\n \nDr. Kelly J. Conn is a Teaching Professor within the Graduate School of Education at Northeastern University. Dr. Conn earned her BS in Cell Biology at the University of Kansas and her Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Boston University School of Medicine. After completing post-doctoral training in Neuroscience\, Dr. Conn ran a Parkinson’s research laboratory for several years as an Assistant Research Professor at Boston University. Dr. Conn joined Northeastern University in 2010 where she works to support STEM education through her work within the Doctor of Education program and Northeastern University’s Network for Experiential Teaching and Learning—NExT. Most recently\, Dr. Conn has designed and oversees the curriculum for a Graduate Certificate in Experiential Teaching and Learning and serves as Faculty Lead of the Learning and Instruction MEd program.
URL:https://careerhub.massbioed.org/event/intro-to-biotech-business-science-november-2025/
LOCATION:MassBioEd Office (The Link)\, 255 Main Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02142\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T163000
DTSTAMP:20251104T154403Z
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SUMMARY:Biotechnology Project Management – November 2025
DESCRIPTION:Members of LabOps Unite\, please register here.\nMembers of Bio CT\, please register here.\nRegistration Deadline: 10/31/2025\nExpress Program Application Deadline: 10/14/2025\nPlease view the discount options for courses before registering here.\n\nMember Rate: $1\,940\nNon Member Rate: $2\,160\n\nMembers of LabOps Unite\, please register here. \nMembers of BioCT\, please register here. \nDescription\nBiotechnology Project Management is designed specifically for the biotech industry professional. The class examines critical aspects of project management\, including an overview of the drug development process and regulatory agencies. Participants learn to use tools and strategies for working in a team environment to analyze risk\, allocate resources\, track projects\, resolve conflicts\, make decisions\, and manage teams. Experiential learning labs\, class participation\, and real-world examples are used to maximize educational impact. \n\n“The most valuable lesson from this course was the team project in the end. I was able to see how the tools were put to use such as MS Project and more. It is an excellent overview of what a project manager does on a day-to-day basis.” – Biotechnology Project Management Participant\, November 2022 \n\nSchedule\n\nTuesday\, November 4\, 2025\, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM\nWednesday\, November 5\, 2025\, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nThursday\, November 6\, 2025\, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nFriday\, November 7\, 2025\, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nMonday\, November 10\, 2025\, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nThursday\, November 13\, 2025\, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nFriday\, November 14\, 2025\, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nMonday\, November 17\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (In Person at MassBioEd)\n\nPlease plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before class starts during the last session. Class will start at 9:00 AM. We will have breaks in between. \nThis course will be held online and in-person. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. \nInstructor\nNazma Rosado\, MAOL\, PMP\, CMQ/OE\nPrincipal Consultant\, Avion Consulting \nNazma has over 25 years of experience in the leadership\, team and organizational development spaces. She served as the Global Head of Organizational Development at several large Pharma companies prior to her transition to consulting. She works with senior leaders to help change behaviors that shape the company’s culture and increase employee engagement\, inclusion\, and belonging. Nazma has a passion for people and a strong desire to make the workplace more diverse\, engaging\, and productive by choice. She is an experienced executive coach and has helped senior leaders develop their staff\, teams\, and selves. \nNazma is a versatile and results-driven consultant with demonstrated experience in executive coaching\, team development\, business process optimization and change management practices. She is highly skilled at training strategy design/delivery\, change management needs identification\, and creating cultures that value diversity\, equity\, and inclusion. She is an analytical and strategic thinker who develops scalable\, repeatable\, and sustainable strategies and results; strategically utilizes instructor-led\, eLearning and web-based curricula to deliver maximum results and uses analytics to determine ROI. \nNazma has a B.A. in Neuroscience and a B.A. in Psychology from Colgate University and a M.A. in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University. Nazma has earned many professional certifications including Project Management Professional (PMP)\, Six Sigma Green Belt (6σ)\, and Certifications in Change Management from APMG and Prosci.
URL:https://careerhub.massbioed.org/event/biotechnology-project-management-november-2025/
LOCATION:Hybrid Course
CATEGORIES:Industry Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T153000
DTSTAMP:20251028T120036Z
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SUMMARY:Supply Chain Management – October 2025
DESCRIPTION:Members of LabOps Unite\, please register here.\nMembers of Bio CT\, please register here.\nPlease view the discount options for courses before registering here.\n\n\nMember Rate: $850 \n\n\nNon-Member Rate: $970 \n\n\nDescription\nGiven the current environment of global supply chain challenges affecting daily lives from retail to technology\, the biotechnology industry is no different in experiencing raw materials delays and shipping drug substance for further processing before our therapies get to our patients. This course is recommended for Supply Chain staff\, R&D Managers\, and anyone with an interest in how supply chains work in the Biopharma industry. \nSchedule\n\nMonday\, October 27th\, 2025\, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST\nThursday\, October 30th\, 2025\, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST\nFriday\, October 31st\, 2025\, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST\n\nAgenda\nSession 1: \n\nSupply Chain Overview\nCompliance Considerations and Requirements\nWhat is GMP?\n\nSession 2: \n\nTech Transfer Process & Operations\nClinical and Commercial Manufacturing\nOperations Support\nMaterial Flow for Chemicals and Raw Materials\n\nSession 3: \n\nRaw Material Challenges\nCOVID and Post COVID Reality\nEmerging New Technologies\n\nInstructors\nNazma M. Rosado\, MAOL\, PMP\, CMQ/OE\nPrincipal Consultant\, Avion Consulting \nNazma has over 25 years of experience in the leadership\, team and organizational development spaces. She served as the Global Head of Organizational Development at several large Pharma companies prior to her transition to consulting. She works with senior leaders to help change behaviors that shape the company’s culture and increase employee engagement\, inclusion\, and belonging. Nazma has a passion for people and a strong desire to make the workplace more diverse\, engaging\, and productive by choice. She is an experienced executive coach and has helped senior leaders develop their staff\, teams\, and selves. \nNazma is a versatile and results-driven consultant with demonstrated experience in executive coaching\, team development\, business process optimization and change management practices. She is highly skilled at training strategy design/delivery\, change management needs identification\, and creating cultures that value diversity\, equity\, and inclusion. She is an analytical and strategic thinker who develops scalable\, repeatable\, and sustainable strategies and results; strategically utilizes instructor-led\, eLearning and web-based curricula to deliver maximum results and uses analytics to determine ROI. \nNazma has a B.A. in Neuroscience and a B.A. in Psychology from Colgate University and a M.A. in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University. Nazma has earned many professional certifications including Project Management Professional (PMP)\, Six Sigma Green Belt (6σ)\, and Certifications in Change Management from APMG and Prosci.
URL:https://careerhub.massbioed.org/event/supply-chain-management-october-2025/
LOCATION:Online Course\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Professionals
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SUMMARY:Drug Development Pathways – October 2025
DESCRIPTION:Course ID: C-13314\nMembers of LabOps Unite\, please register here.\nMembers of Bio CT\, please register here.\n\n\nMember: $850 \n\n\nNon-Member: $1\,025 \n\n\nInterested in offering the training exclusively to a group of your employees? Email courses@massbioed.org to learn more. \nDescription\nIn this interactive\, hands-on workshop\, participants will learn the basics of drug development. Starting with identifying a target or indication in the discovery phase\, the de-risking necessary before entering the manufacturing and regulatory environment\, the pre-clinical and clinical phases leading to regulatory approval. You will learn these different phases\, why it is important to mitigate risk therefore minimize spend allowing companies to progress and the regulatory landscape necessary for approval. Included in the discussions will be the variety of vendors and roles necessary and their interdependent relationships and the need for teamwork. The post-approval and marketing process will be discussed especially as it relates to study design\, regulations\, and alliances. The course will provide you the history of US FDA regulations providing a framework as to why certain guidance’s were implemented. \n\nSchedule\n1. Monday\, October 20\, 2025\, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM   \n2. Tuesday\, October 21\, 2025\, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM   \n3. Thursday\, October 23\, 2025\, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM   \nAgenda\nSession 1: Strategy and Early Development\n• The history of regulation and how to navigate\n• Discovery phase to selecting a candidate\n• Developing the strategy and lead indication\n• Building quality into your plans \nSession 2: The Regulatory Process and Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development\n• IND and alternative strategies to First in Human/Patient\n• Pre-clinical plans\n• The phases of clinical trials\n• Pharmacovigilance \nSession 3: The Approval Process and Post-Marketing\n• Business considerations\n• Regulatory submissions and meetings with authorities\n• Marketing authorities and post-approval commitments\n• Wrap up and Q&A \n \nInstructor\nCatherine Mesner\nBio-Pharma Advisor \nCatherine brings over 30 years of experience leading drug development programs across biotech and pharma\, with senior roles at Eli Lilly\, Pfizer\, and Checkmate Pharmaceuticals. She has overseen clinical strategies from discovery through Phase 2 trials\, managed $250M+ R&D budgets\, and guided multiple products to regulatory approval. Now a strategic advisor to emerging biotech start-ups\, Catherine offers practical insights shaped by decades of hands-on experience. 
URL:https://careerhub.massbioed.org/event/drug-development-pathways-september-2025/
LOCATION:Online Course\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T160000
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SUMMARY:Transitioning to Leader – October 2025
DESCRIPTION:Members of LabOps Unite\, please register here.\nMembers of Bio CT\, please register here.\nPlease view the discount options for courses before registering here.\n\nMember Rate: $850\nNon Member Rate: $1\,025\n\nInterested in offering the training exclusively to a group of your employees? Email courses@massbioed.org to learn more. \nDescription\n\n\nTransitioning to Leader provides participants with a clear understanding of the leader-manager they aim to be and the essential skills and strategies to get them there. Approaches to effective communication and how to foster collaboration among teams (both remotely and in person) are discussed. Participants will also discuss the leader’s role in fostering employee engagement. \nDate and Time\nThursday\, October 16th\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST \nPlease plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before class starts. Class will start at 9:00 AM. We will have breaks in between. \nThis course will be held in-person. Breakfast and lunch will be provided at this all day workshop. \nTopics\n\nTransitioning to Leader-Manager\nSetting Employees Up for Success\nLeader as Communicator\nFundamental Communication Skills and Responsibilities\nShaping Culture\nManager’s Role in Employee Engagement\n\nInstructor\nMatt Mirisola\nHuman Resources Consultant\n \nMatt has served as a leadership coach and consultant for over 20 years\, providing training to professionals at biotech and pharmaceutical companies. His expertise is in leadership development and coaching\, management and employee training\, and teambuilding facilitation. Most recently\, Matt served as Associate Director of Training and Development at Genetics Institute\, where he was responsible for developing and delivering training seminars on a variety of topics\, facilitating teambuilding and problem-solving meetings\, and employee coaching and development. Previously\, he worked alongside human resources leaders at General Electric. He began his career as a Military Intelligence Officer for the United States Army. Matt earned his Master of Public Policy & Management degree in Organizational Behavior at Yale School of Management and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and Behavioral Sciences from the United States Military Academy at West Point.
URL:https://careerhub.massbioed.org/event/transitioning-to-leader-october-2025/
LOCATION:MassBioEd Office (The Link)\, 255 Main Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02142\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Professionals
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T123000
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SUMMARY:Accelerated Leadership – Oct/Nov 2025
DESCRIPTION:Members of LabOps Unite\, please register here.\nMembers of Bio CT\, please register here.\nDeadline to Register: September 24\, 2025\nPlease view the discount options for courses before registering here.\n\n\nMember Rate: $1\,200 \n\n\nNon-Member Rate: $1\,320 \n\n\nInterested in offering the training exclusively to a group of your employees? Email courses@massbioed.org to learn more. \nDescription\n\n\nThe Accelerated Leadership Program provides leaders with critical leadership competencies to accelerate their performance in leading life sciences companies. Specifically\, the course will focus on leaders’ capabilities in areas of strategic planning and decision making\, influence\, collaboration\, and executive presence. The skills associated with the program\, when mastered\, can enable significant and strategic impact for a leader and their contributions to an organization. \n\n\n\n\n\n“I appreciated the balance of theory and practice\, for example the slides presented by the instructor was followed by team exercises. This strengthened comprehension of the topics and gave us a safe environment to practice such skills.”\n– Accelerated Leadership Attendee\, January 2022\n\nSchedule\n\nWednesday\, October 15th\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST\nWednesday\, October 22th\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST\nWednesday\, October 29th\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST\nWednesday\, November 5th\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST\n\nAgenda\nSession 1:\nCollaborative Influence\nExploring Skills & Knowledge to Motivate employees\nStrategies to Win Support and Acceptance\nCollaborative Relationships \n \nSession 2:\nStrategic Planning\nDecision-Making\nAnalyzing Problems & Opportunities\n \nSession 3 & 4:\nExecutive Presence\nDeveloping Influence\, Credibility & Authenticity as Presenters and Listeners\nInstructor\nRick Lyman\nFounder & President\, Executive Consulting and Coaching\nAs a consultant\, Rick has worked across Europe\, Asia\, South America\, and the U.S. and has served clients in a wide range of industries including: financial services\, technology\, healthcare\, retail\, biotech\, hospitality\, transportation\, telecommunications\, agriculture\, building supply\, and real estate.  Among those industries Rick has a successful track record of providing comprehensive talent management solutions that have helped to transform startups\, emerging market companies\, and mature organizations.\n \nRick was the Director of Organizational Development for Boston Scientific and responsible for designing and implementing talent management strategies that accelerated the competitive\, strategic advantage of the company. Rick has 30 years of experience leading organizational and executive development efforts for Cisco Systems\, Fidelity Investments\, and Bank of America. He developed a deep expertise in designing organizations\, developing talent\, and leading large scale transformations.  Most recently has been working as an executive coach for Harvard Business School and partnering with executives from around the world who attend the School’s Executive Education programs.\n \nRick graduated from Brown University with a BA and MA in English and with an MBA from Babson. Rick lives in Concord\, MA with his wife (Keri)\, two boys (Christopher and Benjamin)\, and two dogs who keep him in shape with daily long walks in the woods.  In his spare time\, he volunteers his consulting services to non-profit organizations and his mentoring to proteges around the country. 
URL:https://careerhub.massbioed.org/event/accelerated-leadership-oct-nov-2025/
LOCATION:Online Course\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T170000
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SUMMARY:Biotech Commercialization: From Approval to Access (NEW) – October 2025
DESCRIPTION:Members of LabOps Unite\, please register here.\nMembers of Bio CT\, please register here.\nPlease view the discount options for courses before registering here.\n\n\nMember Rate: $1\,275 \n\n\nNon-Member Rate: $1\,500 \n\n\nInterested in offering the training exclusively to a group of your employees? Email courses@massbioed.org to learn more.\nDescription \nThis advanced course explores the critical intersection of biotechnology\, business\, and regulatory frameworks\, equipping participants with the knowledge and strategies needed to successfully bring biotech innovations to market. Covering key areas such as regulatory approval pathways\, pricing and reimbursement dynamics\, market access\, and commercialization strategies\, this course provides a comprehensive roadmap for navigating the complexities of biotech product launch and market adoption. Through interactive lectures\, case studies\, and a hands-on capstone project\, participants will gain practical insights into market assessment\, go-to market planning\, strategic partnerships\, and financial feasibility.  \n\n\nDate & Time\nTuesday\, October 14th\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST \nWednesday\, October 15th\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST\n\n\n\n\nPlease plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before class starts. Class will start at 9:00 AM. We will have breaks in between. \nThis course will be held in-person. Breakfast and lunch will be provided at this all day workshop.  \nAgenda\nRegulatory Pathways & Market Assessment \n\nOverview of global regulatory frameworks (FDA\, EMA\, PMDA\, etc.)\nRole of Health Technology Assessment (HTA) bodies in market access\nMarket opportunity analysis: TAM\, SAM\, SOM\, and competitive landscape\nUnderstanding customer needs and decision-making processes\n\nCommercialization & Go-to-Market Strategy \n\nDeveloping a commercialization roadmap\nSales and distribution models for biotech innovations\nKey partnerships\, licensing\, and business development strategies\nMarketing\, branding\, and customer engagement for biotech products\n\nPricing\, Reimbursement & Financial Strategy \n\nPricing models\, reimbursement mechanisms\, and value-based agreements\nClinical indication sequencing and long-term pricing strategy\nFunding mechanisms: venture capital\, grants\, and partnerships\nFinancial feasibility and ROI evaluation for commercialization\n\nCapstone Project: Commercialization Plan & Presentation \n\nTeam-based development of a commercialization plan for a biotech product\nPresentation of strategy\, including regulatory approach\, financial model\, and market entry plan\nGroup feedback and expert insights\n\nInstructors\n\nJohn Tagliamonte\nChief Executive Officer\, Mellitus\n \nBusiness \n\n\nJohn Tagliamonte has more than 30 years of experience in executive leadership with responsibility for business development\, finance\, commercial and business operations\, strategic planning\, finance and legal functions with established and emerging public and private life sciences companies.  As the first Entrepreneur-in-Residence with MassBio\, he was responsible for forward-looking program content across the organization\, while helping to develop the next generation of biotech entrepreneurs. He currently serves on the business advisory boards of therapeutic startups WntRx\, Fractal\, MarkTx\, PhagePro and Tantu.  Previously he led business development at Juniper\, was Chief Business Officer of Oxyrane and held various executive business leadership roles at Anchor Therapeutics\, ImmunoGen and Johnson & Johnson\, as well as venture investing with Safeguard.  He began his career as a scientist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute followed by global business unit management at Bio-Rad.  Mr. Tagliamonte received his M.B.A. from Boston College and his B.S. in molecular biology from Tufts University. \n\n\n\n\nAtul Deshpande\, Ph.D.\, MBA\nChief Strategy Officer\, Peptilogics \nBusiness \nAtul Deshpande is the Chief Strategy Officer at Peptilogics\, a clinical stage AI/ML driven peptide therapeutics company\, where he is responsible for corporate strategy and business development. Prior to that he was the Chief Executive Officer of IMMEDIATE Therapeutics\, a clinical stage biotech company dedicated to developing safe and effective therapeutic solutions to reduce heart muscle damage and prevent cardiac arrest in Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS)\, the most common cause of death and morbidity across the world. Atul spent 3 years in China as the Head of Asia Pacific R&D strategy to bring the global portfolio to China with minimal drug lag. Before Sanofi\, Atul worked as a management consultant for 9 years on projects across the value chain of pharma. Atul holds a Ph.D. from UC Irvine in Neuroscience and a post-doc from UCLA.
URL:https://careerhub.massbioed.org/event/biotech-commercialization-from-approval-to-access-new-october-2025/
LOCATION:MassBioEd Office (The Link)\, 255 Main Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02142\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T123000
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SUMMARY:Finance of Biotech – October 2025
DESCRIPTION:Members of LabOps Unite\, please register here.\nMembers of Bio CT\, please register here.\nPlease view the discount options for courses before registering here.\n\n\nMember Rate: $925 \n\n\nNon-Member Rate: $1\,060 \n\n\nInterested in offering the training exclusively to a group of your employees? Email courses@massbioed.org to learn more. \nDescription\nThe Finance of Biotech focuses on various aspects of what’s needed for successful fundraising at each stage of company growth. The course addresses some of the common questions around risks of investing\, types of investment securities\, and differences between private and public markets. John Tagliamonte and Atul Deshpande\, CEO’s of biotech startups\, respectively\, will lead the course with invited guest lecturers from venture capital\, private equity\, investment banks\, and pharmaceutical companies. \n\nSchedule\n\nTuesday\, October 7th\, 2025\, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST\nThursday\, October 9th\, 2025\, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST\nFriday\, October 10th\, 2025\, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST\n\nTopics\n\nPrimary Risks of Biotech Investing\nStarting with Debt and/or Stock Equity\, Major Stages of Startup Financing\nDilutive and Non-Dilutive Funding\nAssessing Your Company’s Value\nCommon Types of Investment Securities\n\nInstructors\nJohn Tagliamonte\nChief Executive Officer\, Mellitus\n \n\n\nJohn Tagliamonte has more than 20 years of experience in executive leadership with responsibility for business development\, finance\, commercial and business operations\, strategic planning\, finance and legal functions with established and emerging public and private life sciences companies.  As the first Entrepreneur-in-Residence with MassBio\, he was responsible for forward-looking program content across the organization\, while helping to develop the next generation of biotech entrepreneurs. He currently serves on the business advisory boards of therapeutic startups WntRx\, Fractal\, MarkTx\, PhagePro and Tantu.  Previously he led business development at Juniper\, was Chief Business Officer of Oxyrane and held various executive business leadership roles at Anchor Therapeutics\, ImmunoGen and Johnson & Johnson\, as well as venture investing with Safeguard.  He began his career as a scientist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute followed by global business unit management at Bio-Rad.  Mr. Tagliamonte received his M.B.A. from Boston College and his B.S. in molecular biology from Tufts University. \nAtul Deshpande\, Ph.D.\, MBA\nChief Executive Officer\, IMMEDIATE Therapeutics \nAtul is the CEO of IMMEDIATE Therapeutics\, a clinical stage biotech company dedicated to developing safe and effective therapeutic solutions to reduce heart muscle damage and prevent cardiac arrest in Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS)\, the most common cause of death and morbidity across the world. \nBefore joining IMMEDIATE Therapeutics\, Atul was the Chief Strategy Officer and Head\, US Operations of Harbour BioMed (HBM). Atul was primarily responsible for building the company’s short- and long-term strategy and portfolio along with a robust execution plan. In addition\, he is also accountable for the HBM’s operations in both the US and EU to maintain HBM’s footprint across these 2 very important markets\, along with managing key alliances in these regions. In 2020\, he contributed to raising 2 VC funding rounds and taking the company public in the HK stock exchange raising a total of $400M. \nBefore HBM\, Atul served as the Global Operations Head for the Dupixent Franchise with Sanofi. He led the operations\, including marketing\, market access\, supply chain\, to launch Dupixent in 52 markets across the world for Atopic Dermatitis and in major markets for Asthma. Prior to this\, he led the operations for Sanofi’s Immunology R&D portfolio and was also responsible for new product planning and in-licensing evaluations. He spent 3 years in China as the Head of Asia Pacific R&D strategy to bring the global portfolio to China with minimal drug lag. Before Sanofi\, Atul worked as a management consultant for 9 years on projects across the value chain of pharma.  \nAtul holds a Ph.D. from UC Irvine in Neuroscience and a post-doc from UCLA.
URL:https://careerhub.massbioed.org/event/finance-of-biotech-october-2025/
LOCATION:Online Course\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T160000
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SUMMARY:Preparing for Effective Presentations: Planning\, Practice\, Poise – September 2025
DESCRIPTION:Members of LabOps Unite\, please register here.\nMembers of Bio CT\, please register here.\nPlease view the discount options for courses before registering here.\n\nMember Rate: $850\nNon Member Rate: $970\n\nInterested in offering the training exclusively to a group of your employees? Email courses@massbioed.org to learn more. \nDescription\n\nIn this interactive\, hands-on workshop\, participants will learn the skills needed to prepare and deliver engaging\, impactful presentations. This six-hour program is designed to build confidence and mastery in all aspects of presentation preparation: from understanding the audience to crafting a clear message\, designing visually compelling slides\, and delivering content with poise and authority. Participants will leave with practical tools and techniques to engage their audience\, refine their message\, and handle unexpected challenges with ease. Through a mix of instruction\, group activities\, and individual practice\, each session will cover specific areas of presentation preparation and delivery.  \nDate and Time\nTuesday\, September 30th\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST \nPlease plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before class starts. Class will start at 9:00 AM. We will have breaks in between. \nThis course will be held in-person. Breakfast and lunch will be provided at this all day workshop. \nAgenda\nSession 1: \n\nIntroduction to Effective Presentation\nUnderstanding Your Audience\nDefining Your Core Message\nStructuring Your Content\n\nSession 2: \n\nCrafting Engaging Visuals\nNon-Verbal Communication Skills\nUsing Voice Effectively\nBuilding Rapport with Your Audience\n\nSession 3: \n\nPresenting Rehearsal Techniques\nManaging Q&A and Audience Interaction\nOvercoming Presentation Challenges\nFinal Presentations and Feedback\n\nInstructor\n\nValerie Vigoda\nLeadership Trainer\, Executive Coach and Positive Psychology Practitioner\n\nWith over 25 years of experience as a leader and an educator\, she works with organizations in several industries including health care\, pharmaceuticals\, biotechnology\, manufacturing\, hospitality\, finance\, engineering and education. She works with leaders and their teams to increase their emotional intelligence and build their leadership skills. \nValerie helps leaders and their team members become more effective in their relationships\, communication\, systems\, time management and supervision. Her clients learn strategies and build their confidence so they function with more intention\, efficiency and effectiveness. Team members become more engaged so the entire organization benefits from improved morale and increased productivity. \nValerie travels the country working with organizations on leadership and team development. She is also a frequent guest lecturer in MBA and other graduate management programs within colleges and universities. She is known for her upbeat engaging and interactive style of presenting. Her most popular workshop topics include: \n\nQualities of a Great Leader\nLeadership and Teambuilding\nLeaders as Coaches\nHaving Difficult Conversations\nDealing with Difficult People\n\nValerie holds a graduate degree in Business Administration from Boston University and an undergraduate degree in Economics and Political Science from the University of Massachusetts\, Amherst. She holds Positive Psychology Coaching Certificates from Positive Acorn in Oregon and Wholebeing Institute in Massachusetts. She is accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
URL:https://careerhub.massbioed.org/event/preparing-for-effective-presentations-planning-practice-poise-september-2025/
LOCATION:MassBioEd Office (The Link)\, 255 Main Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02142\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Professionals
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SUMMARY:Building and Managing a High Performing Team – September 2025
DESCRIPTION:Members of LabOps Unite\, please register here.\nMembers of Bio CT\, please register here.\nPlease view the discount options for courses before registering here.\n\nMember Rate: $1\,200\nNon Member Rate: $1\,320\n\n\n\nInterested in offering the training exclusively to a group of your employees? Email courses@massbioed.org to learn more. \nDescription\nBuilding & Managing a High Performing Team is intended to help leaders at all levels in the biotech and biopharma industries improve how well they participate in and lead teams. The course focuses on principles that enhance leaders’ collaboration skills and help them to better model effective collaboration for others. Participants will consider how to address some of the typical dysfunctions and challenges that can diminish a team’s effectiveness. \nSchedule\n\n\nThursday\, September 18\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST\nMonday\, September 22\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST\nThursday\, September 25\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST\nMonday\, September 29\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST\n\n\nAgenda\nSession 1: \n\nCollaboration Principle: Constructive Conflict is Essential\nCollaboration Principle: Psychological Safety Matters\nCollaboration Principle: Seek Win-Win\nCollaboration Principle: Balance Advocacy & Inquiry\nLeader as Collaborator\n\nSession 2: \n\nHigh Performing Teams – Success Factors\nBuilding a New Team\nStages of Team Development\nLeader as Lynchpin\nStakeholder Management\n\nSession 3:\n \n\nThe 5 Dysfunctions of a Team\nDisagree & Commit\nFostering a One-Team Culture\nLeader as Teambuilder\n\nSession 4:\n \n\nMaximizing Team Performance \nMeeting Effectiveness \nFramework for Continuous Team Improvement\n\nInstructor\nMatt Mirisola\nHuman Resources Consultant \nMatt has served as a leadership coach and consultant for over 20 years\, providing training to biotech and pharmaceutical companies. His expertise is in leadership development and coaching\, management and employee training\, and teambuilding facilitation. Most recently\, Matt served as Associate Director of Training and Development at the Genetics Institute\, where he was responsible for developing and delivering training seminars on a variety of topics\, facilitating teambuilding and problem-solving meetings\, and employee coaching and development. Previously\, he worked alongside human resources leaders at General Electric Company. He began his career as a Military Intelligence Officer for the United States Army. Matt earned his Master of Public Policy & Management degree in Organizational Behavior at Yale School of Management and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and Behavioral Sciences from the United States Military Academy at West Point.
URL:https://careerhub.massbioed.org/event/building-and-managing-a-high-performing-team-april-2025/
LOCATION:Online Course\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T113000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Biotech – Business and Science – Sept 2025
DESCRIPTION:Members of LabOps Unite\, please register here.\nMembers of Bio CT\, please register here.\nPlease view the discount options for courses before registering here.\n\n\nIntro to Biotech Package Member: $1\,550  \n\n\nIntro to Biotech Package Non-Member: 1\,800 \n\n\nMember Rate: $850 \n\n\nNon-Member Rate: $1\,025 \n\n\nInterested in offering the training exclusively to a group of your employees? Email courses@massbioed.org to learn more. \nDescription \nIntro to Biotech is a course that explores the business considerations in biotech as well as basic biological processes that are foundational to the biopharma and life sciences industry. The course is divided into two parts: Intro to Business and Intro to Science. Intro to Business provides an overview of regulation through instruction\, storytelling\, and small group sessions. Topics such as market share\, phases of development\, patient population\, and safety profile will be reviewed. Intro to Science focuses on the basics of cells and molecular biology that help students’ overall understanding of how a life science company operates. Lab work will also be implemented during in-person sessions. \n\n\nSchedule\nIntro to Business \n\nMonday\, September 15th\, 9:00 AM-11:30 AM EST\nWednesday\, September 17th\, 2025\, 9:00 AM-11:30 AM EST\nFriday\, September 19\, 2025\, 9:00 AM-11:30 AM EST\n\nIntro to Science \n\nMonday\, September 29th\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST \nWednesday\, October 1st\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST \nThursday\, October 2nd\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructors\n\nJohn Tagliamonte\nChief Executive Officer\, Mellitus\nBusiness \n\n\nJohn Tagliamonte has more than 30 years of experience in executive leadership with responsibility for business development\, finance\, commercial and business operations\, strategic planning\, finance and legal functions with established and emerging public and private life sciences companies.  As the first Entrepreneur-in-Residence with MassBio\, he was responsible for forward-looking program content across the organization\, while helping to develop the next generation of biotech entrepreneurs. He currently serves on the business advisory boards of therapeutic startups WntRx\, Fractal\, MarkTx\, PhagePro and Tantu.  Previously he led business development at Juniper\, was Chief Business Officer of Oxyrane and held various executive business leadership roles at Anchor Therapeutics\, ImmunoGen and Johnson & Johnson\, as well as venture investing with Safeguard.  He began his career as a scientist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute followed by global business unit management at Bio-Rad.  Mr. Tagliamonte received his M.B.A. from Boston College and his B.S. in molecular biology from Tufts University. \n\n\n\n\nAtul Deshpande\, Ph.D.\, MBA\nChief Strategy Officer\, Peptilogics\nBusiness\nAtul Deshpande is the Chief Strategy Officer at Peptilogics\, a clinical stage AI/ML driven peptide therapeutics company\, where he is responsible for corporate strategy and business development. Prior to that he was the Chief Executive Officer of IMMEDIATE Therapeutics\, a clinical stage biotech company dedicated to developing safe and effective therapeutic solutions to reduce heart muscle damage and prevent cardiac arrest in Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS)\, the most common cause of death and morbidity across the world. Atul spent 3 years in China as the Head of Asia Pacific R&D strategy to bring the global portfolio to China with minimal drug lag. Before Sanofi\, Atul worked as a management consultant for 9 years on projects across the value chain of pharma. Atul holds a Ph.D. from UC Irvine in Neuroscience and a post-doc from UCLA. \n\n\nSowmya Chary\, MD\, MMSc\nAssociate Medical Director\, Global Medical Safety and R&D\, Biogen\nScience\n \n\n\nSowmya is a Medical Director in Global Medical Safety at Biogen\, focusing in the Neuromuscular and Movement Disorders Therapeutic Area. A Massachusetts native\, she completed her medical training at Sri Ramachandra University in India and received her Master of Medical Sciences in Clinical Investigation from Harvard Medical School. She completed her thesis work at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital on sex-specific differences in metabolomic profiles and responses to intervention in the critically ill. Sowmya is a Fellow at the Harvard Medical School Center for Bioethics and serves on the Boston Board of Peer Health Exchange\, an organization improving health equity and outcomes for young people in under-resourced communities. She is a passionate educator and mentor and has given numerous talks on navigating career paths and roles in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry. She brings her medical\, research\, and industry expertise to the classroom to create an engaging and collaborative learning environment.
URL:https://careerhub.massbioed.org/event/intro-to-biotech-business-and-science-sept-2025/
LOCATION:Online Course\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Professionals
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SUMMARY:Driving Your Own Engagement and Career (NEW) – September 2025
DESCRIPTION:Members of LabOps Unite\, please register here.\nMembers of Bio CT\, please register here.\nPlease view the discount options for courses before registering here.\n\nMember Rate: $850\nNon Member Rate: $1\,025\n\nInterested in offering the training exclusively to a group of your employees? Email courses@massbioed.org to learn more. \nDescription\n\n\nDriving Your Own Engagement and Career empowers employees to take ownership of their engagement and career development. We’ll explore sources of motivation and satisfaction to help participants identify their priorities and focus on what matters most. We’ll also discuss how to learn from work experiences\, navigate careers for fulfillment and success\, and set effective career development goals using a practical framework.  \nDate and Time\nThursday\, September 11th\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST \nPlease plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before class starts. Class will start at 9:00 AM. We will have breaks in between. \nThis course will be held in-person. Breakfast and lunch will be provided at this all day workshop. \nTopics\n\nEmployee Motivation and Engagement: Common Sources\nMaximizing Engagement and Effectiveness\nCareer Development Principles\nMaking Your Current Situation Better\nCreating Development Goals and Plans\n\nInstructor\nMatt Mirisola\nHuman Resources Consultant\n \nMatt has served as a leadership coach and consultant for over 20 years\, providing training to professionals at biotech and pharmaceutical companies. His expertise is in leadership development and coaching\, management and employee training\, and teambuilding facilitation. Most recently\, Matt served as Associate Director of Training and Development at Genetics Institute\, where he was responsible for developing and delivering training seminars on a variety of topics\, facilitating teambuilding and problem-solving meetings\, and employee coaching and development. Previously\, he worked alongside human resources leaders at General Electric. He began his career as a Military Intelligence Officer for the United States Army. Matt earned his Master of Public Policy & Management degree in Organizational Behavior at Yale School of Management and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and Behavioral Sciences from the United States Military Academy at West Point.
URL:https://careerhub.massbioed.org/event/driving-your-own-engagement-and-career-new-september-2025/
LOCATION:MassBioEd Office (The Link)\, 255 Main Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02142\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Professionals
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SUMMARY:Change Management – September 2025
DESCRIPTION:Course ID: C-13307\nThe deadline to apply for tuition reimbursement through the MA Express Program is August 11th\, 2025.\nMembers of LabOps Unite\, please register here.\nMembers of Bio CT\, please register here.\n\nMember Rate: $850\nNon Member Rate: $1\,025\n\nInterested in offering the training exclusively to a group of your employees? Email courses@massbioed.org to learn more. \nDescription\n\n\nChange is inevitable in any business\, but managing it effectively is key to long-term success. According to McKinsey & Company\, only one in three major change initiatives succeeds\, highlighting the need for strong leadership during transitions. MassBioEd’s Change Management course equips leaders with the skills to navigate organizational change with confidence\, strategy\, and empathy.  \nThrough interactive workshops\, participants will learn best practices for implementing and sustaining change\, developing communication and engagement strategies\, and addressing employee concerns. Whether facing a company reorganization\, workforce reduction\, or strategic pivot\, this program provides actionable tools to drive successful change initiatives.  \nSchedule\n\nTuesday\, September 2nd\, 2025\, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST\nThursday\, September 4th\, 2025\, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST\nFriday\, September 5th\, 2025\, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST\n\nTopic Agenda\n\n\nSession 1: Foundations of Change Management  \n\nUnderstanding the impact of change on employees and business outcomes \n\n\nManaging employee reactions to change and building acceptance \n\n\nIntroduction to change management models\, phases\, and strategies \n\n\nAssessing the size and scope of change to determine management needs \n\n\nCrafting and delivering a compelling change narrative (burning platform\, vision\, elevator speech) \n\nSession 2: Engaging Stakeholders and Driving Adoption  \n\nConducting stakeholder analysis to identify key players and areas of resistance \n\n\nDeveloping targeted change strategies to engage stakeholders effectively \n\n\nDefining roles for change agents\, champions\, and leadership in driving change \n\n\nDesigning and implementing communication and feedback mechanisms (change story\, surveys) \n\n\nCreating a comprehensive training and development plan to support adoption \n\nSession 3: Sustaining Change and Measuring Success  \n\nUnderstanding employee reactions and managing transitions effectively \n\n\nDesigning a sustainability plan to maintain long-term adoption \n\n\nApplying change strategies to real-world business scenarios \n\n\nAnalyzing successes and failures of change initiatives \n\n\nPresenting change plans and receiving feedback \n\n\n\nInstructor\n\nRick Lyman\nFounder & President\, Executive Consulting and Coaching\nAs a consultant\, Rick has worked across Europe\, Asia\, South America\, and the U.S. and has served clients in a wide range of industries including: financial services\, technology\, healthcare\, retail\, biotech\, hospitality\, transportation\, telecommunications\, agriculture\, building supply\, and real estate.  Among those industries Rick has a successful track record of providing comprehensive talent management solutions that have helped to transform startups\, emerging market companies\, and mature organizations.\n \nRick was the Director of Organizational Development for Boston Scientific and responsible for designing and implementing talent management strategies that accelerated the competitive\, strategic advantage of the company. Rick has 30 years of experience leading organizational and executive development efforts for Cisco Systems\, Fidelity Investments\, and Bank of America. He developed a deep expertise in designing organizations\, developing talent\, and leading large scale transformations.  Most recently has been working as an executive coach for Harvard Business School and partnering with executives from around the world who attend the School’s Executive Education programs.\n \nRick graduated from Brown University with a BA and MA in English and with an MBA from Babson. Rick lives in Concord\, MA with his wife (Keri)\, two boys (Christopher and Benjamin)\, and two dogs who keep him in shape with daily long walks in the woods.  In his spare time\, he volunteers his consulting services to non-profit organizations and his mentoring to proteges around the country. 
URL:https://careerhub.massbioed.org/event/change-management-september-2025/
LOCATION:Online Course\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Professionals
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SUMMARY:Accelerated Leadership – Aug/Sept 2025
DESCRIPTION:Course ID: C-2511\nThe deadline to apply for tuition reimbursement through the MA Express Program is July 21st\, 2025.\nMembers of LabOps Unite\, please register here.\nMembers of Bio CT\, please register here.\nDeadline to Register: July 21\, 2025\n\n\nMember Rate: $1\,200 \n\n\nNon-Member Rate: $1\,320 \n\n\nInterested in offering the training exclusively to a group of your employees? Email courses@massbioed.org to learn more. \nDescription\n\n\nThe Accelerated Leadership Program provides leaders with critical leadership competencies to accelerate their performance in leading life sciences companies. Specifically\, the course will focus on leaders’ capabilities in areas of strategic planning and decision making\, influence\, collaboration\, and executive presence. The skills associated with the program\, when mastered\, can enable significant and strategic impact for a leader and their contributions to an organization. \n\n\n\n\n\n“I appreciated the balance of theory and practice\, for example the slides presented by the instructor was followed by team exercises. This strengthened comprehension of the topics and gave us a safe environment to practice such skills.”\n– Accelerated Leadership Attendee\, January 2022\n\nSchedule\n\nWednesday\, August 13th\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST\nWednesday\, August 20th\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST\nWednesday\, August 27th\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST\nWednesday\, September 10th\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST\n\nAgenda\nSession 1:\nCollaborative Influence\nExploring Skills & Knowledge to Motivate employees\nStrategies to Win Support and Acceptance\nCollaborative Relationships \n \nSession 2:\nStrategic Planning\nDecision-Making\nAnalyzing Problems & Opportunities\n \nSession 3 & 4:\nExecutive Presence\nDeveloping Influence\, Credibility & Authenticity as Presenters and Listeners\nInstructor\nRick Lyman\nFounder & President\, Executive Consulting and Coaching\nAs a consultant\, Rick has worked across Europe\, Asia\, South America\, and the U.S. and has served clients in a wide range of industries including: financial services\, technology\, healthcare\, retail\, biotech\, hospitality\, transportation\, telecommunications\, agriculture\, building supply\, and real estate.  Among those industries Rick has a successful track record of providing comprehensive talent management solutions that have helped to transform startups\, emerging market companies\, and mature organizations.\n \nRick was the Director of Organizational Development for Boston Scientific and responsible for designing and implementing talent management strategies that accelerated the competitive\, strategic advantage of the company. Rick has 30 years of experience leading organizational and executive development efforts for Cisco Systems\, Fidelity Investments\, and Bank of America. He developed a deep expertise in designing organizations\, developing talent\, and leading large scale transformations.  Most recently has been working as an executive coach for Harvard Business School and partnering with executives from around the world who attend the School’s Executive Education programs.\n \nRick graduated from Brown University with a BA and MA in English and with an MBA from Babson. Rick lives in Concord\, MA with his wife (Keri)\, two boys (Christopher and Benjamin)\, and two dogs who keep him in shape with daily long walks in the woods.  In his spare time\, he volunteers his consulting services to non-profit organizations and his mentoring to proteges around the country. 
URL:https://careerhub.massbioed.org/event/accelerated-leadership-aug-sept-2025/
LOCATION:Online Course\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Professionals
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SUMMARY:Biotechnology Project Management – August 2025
DESCRIPTION:Course ID: C-0060 \nThe deadline to apply for tuition reimbursement through the MA Express Program is July 20th\, 2025.\nMembers of LabOps Unite\, please register here.\nMembers of Bio CT\, please register here.\n\nMember Rate: $1\,940\nNon Member Rate: $2\,160\n\nMembers of LabOps Unite\, please register here. \nMembers of BioCT\, please register here. \nDescription\nBiotechnology Project Management is designed specifically for the biotech industry professional. The class examines critical aspects of project management\, including an overview of the drug development process and regulatory agencies. Participants learn to use tools and strategies for working in a team environment to analyze risk\, allocate resources\, track projects\, resolve conflicts\, make decisions\, and manage teams. Experiential learning labs\, class participation\, and real-world examples are used to maximize educational impact. \n\n“The most valuable lesson from this course was the team project in the end. I was able to see how the tools were put to use such as MS Project and more. It is an excellent overview of what a project manager does on a day-to-day basis.” – Biotechnology Project Management Participant\, November 2022 \n\nSchedule\n\nMonday\, August 11th\, 2025\, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM\nThursday\, August 14th\, 2025\, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nFriday\, August 15th\, 2025\, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nMonday\, August 18th\, 2025\, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nThursday\, August 21st\, 2025\, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nFriday\, August 22nd\, 2025\, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nMonday\, August 25th\, 2025\, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nThursday\, August 28th\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (In Person at MassBioEd)\n\nPlease plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before class starts during the last session. Class will start at 9:00 AM. We will have breaks in between. \nThis course will be held online and in-person. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. \nInstructor\nNazma Rosado\, MAOL\, PMP\, CMQ/OE\nPrincipal Consultant\, Avion Consulting \nNazma has over 25 years of experience in the leadership\, team and organizational development spaces. She served as the Global Head of Organizational Development at several large Pharma companies prior to her transition to consulting. She works with senior leaders to help change behaviors that shape the company’s culture and increase employee engagement\, inclusion\, and belonging. Nazma has a passion for people and a strong desire to make the workplace more diverse\, engaging\, and productive by choice. She is an experienced executive coach and has helped senior leaders develop their staff\, teams\, and selves. \nNazma is a versatile and results-driven consultant with demonstrated experience in executive coaching\, team development\, business process optimization and change management practices. She is highly skilled at training strategy design/delivery\, change management needs identification\, and creating cultures that value diversity\, equity\, and inclusion. She is an analytical and strategic thinker who develops scalable\, repeatable\, and sustainable strategies and results; strategically utilizes instructor-led\, eLearning and web-based curricula to deliver maximum results and uses analytics to determine ROI. \nNazma has a B.A. in Neuroscience and a B.A. in Psychology from Colgate University and a M.A. in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University. Nazma has earned many professional certifications including Project Management Professional (PMP)\, Six Sigma Green Belt (6σ)\, and Certifications in Change Management from APMG and Prosci.
URL:https://careerhub.massbioed.org/event/biotechnology-project-management-august-2025/
LOCATION:Hybrid Course
CATEGORIES:Industry Professionals
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SUMMARY:Transitioning to Leader – May 2025
DESCRIPTION:Course ID: C-1498\nThe deadline to apply for tuition reimbursement through the MA Express Program is April 21st\, 2025.\nMembers of LabOps Unite\, please register here.\nMembers of Bio CT\, please register here.\n\nMember Rate: $850\nNon Member Rate: $1\,025\n\nInterested in offering the training exclusively to a group of your employees? Email courses@massbioed.org to learn more. \nDescription\n\n\nTransitioning to Leader provides participants with a clear understanding of the leader-manager they aim to be and the essential skills and strategies to get them there. Approaches to effective communication and how to foster collaboration among teams (both remotely and in person) are discussed. Participants will also discuss the leader’s role in fostering employee engagement. \nDate and Time\nTuesday\, May 13th\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST \nPlease plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before class starts. Class will start at 9:00 AM. We will have breaks in between. \nThis course will be held in-person. Breakfast and lunch will be provided at this all day workshop. \nTopics\n\nTransitioning to Leader-Manager\nSetting Employees Up for Success\nLeader as Communicator\nFundamental Communication Skills and Responsibilities\nShaping Culture\nManager’s Role in Employee Engagement\n\nInstructor\nMatt Mirisola\nHuman Resources Consultant\n \nMatt has served as a leadership coach and consultant for over 20 years\, providing training to professionals at biotech and pharmaceutical companies. His expertise is in leadership development and coaching\, management and employee training\, and teambuilding facilitation. Most recently\, Matt served as Associate Director of Training and Development at Genetics Institute\, where he was responsible for developing and delivering training seminars on a variety of topics\, facilitating teambuilding and problem-solving meetings\, and employee coaching and development. Previously\, he worked alongside human resources leaders at General Electric. He began his career as a Military Intelligence Officer for the United States Army. Matt earned his Master of Public Policy & Management degree in Organizational Behavior at Yale School of Management and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and Behavioral Sciences from the United States Military Academy at West Point.
URL:https://careerhub.massbioed.org/event/transitioning-to-leader-may-2025/
LOCATION:MassBioEd Office (The Link)\, 255 Main Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02142\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Professionals
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SUMMARY:Intro to Biotech – Business and Science – May 2025
DESCRIPTION:Course ID: C-2692\nThe deadline to apply for tuition reimbursement through the MA Express Program is April 13th\, 2025.\nMembers of LabOps Unite\, please register here.\nMembers of Bio CT\, please register here.\n\n\nIntro to Biotech Package Member: $1\,550  \n\n\nIntro to Biotech Package Non-Member: 1\,800 \n\n\nMember Rate: $850 \n\n\nNon-Member Rate: $1\,025 \n\n\nInterested in offering the training exclusively to a group of your employees? Email courses@massbioed.org to learn more. \nDescription \nIntro to Biotech is a course that explores the business considerations in biotech as well as basic biological processes that are foundational to the biopharma and life sciences industry. The course is divided into two parts: Intro to Business and Intro to Science. Intro to Business provides an overview of regulation through instruction\, storytelling\, and small group sessions. Topics such as market share\, phases of development\, patient population\, and safety profile will be reviewed. Intro to Science focuses on the basics of cells and molecular biology that help students’ overall understanding of how a life science company operates. Lab work will also be implemented during in-person sessions. \n\n\nSchedule\nIntro to Business \n\nMonday\, May 5th\, 2025\, 9:00 AM-11:30 AM EST\nWednesday\, May 7th\, 2025\, 9:00 AM-11:30 AM EST\nThursday\, May 8th\, 2025\, 9:00 AM-11:30 AM EST\n\nIntro to Science \n\nMonday\, May 12th\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST \nWednesday\, May 14th\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST \nThursday\, May 15th\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructors\n\nJohn Tagliamonte\nChief Executive Officer\, Mellitus\nBusiness \n\n\nJohn Tagliamonte has more than 30 years of experience in executive leadership with responsibility for business development\, finance\, commercial and business operations\, strategic planning\, finance and legal functions with established and emerging public and private life sciences companies.  As the first Entrepreneur-in-Residence with MassBio\, he was responsible for forward-looking program content across the organization\, while helping to develop the next generation of biotech entrepreneurs. He currently serves on the business advisory boards of therapeutic startups WntRx\, Fractal\, MarkTx\, PhagePro and Tantu.  Previously he led business development at Juniper\, was Chief Business Officer of Oxyrane and held various executive business leadership roles at Anchor Therapeutics\, ImmunoGen and Johnson & Johnson\, as well as venture investing with Safeguard.  He began his career as a scientist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute followed by global business unit management at Bio-Rad.  Mr. Tagliamonte received his M.B.A. from Boston College and his B.S. in molecular biology from Tufts University. \n\n\n\n\nAtul Deshpande\, Ph.D.\, MBA\nChief Strategy Officer\, Peptilogics\nBusiness\nAtul Deshpande is the Chief Strategy Officer at Peptilogics\, a clinical stage AI/ML driven peptide therapeutics company\, where he is responsible for corporate strategy and business development. Prior to that he was the Chief Executive Officer of IMMEDIATE Therapeutics\, a clinical stage biotech company dedicated to developing safe and effective therapeutic solutions to reduce heart muscle damage and prevent cardiac arrest in Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS)\, the most common cause of death and morbidity across the world. Atul spent 3 years in China as the Head of Asia Pacific R&D strategy to bring the global portfolio to China with minimal drug lag. Before Sanofi\, Atul worked as a management consultant for 9 years on projects across the value chain of pharma. Atul holds a Ph.D. from UC Irvine in Neuroscience and a post-doc from UCLA. \n\n\nSowmya Chary\, MD\, MMSc\nAssociate Medical Director\, Global Medical Safety and R&D\, Biogen\nScience\n \n\n\nSowmya is a Medical Director in Global Medical Safety at Biogen\, focusing in the Neuromuscular and Movement Disorders Therapeutic Area. A Massachusetts native\, she completed her medical training at Sri Ramachandra University in India and received her Master of Medical Sciences in Clinical Investigation from Harvard Medical School. She completed her thesis work at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital on sex-specific differences in metabolomic profiles and responses to intervention in the critically ill. Sowmya is a Fellow at the Harvard Medical School Center for Bioethics and serves on the Boston Board of Peer Health Exchange\, an organization improving health equity and outcomes for young people in under-resourced communities. She is a passionate educator and mentor and has given numerous talks on navigating career paths and roles in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry. She brings her medical\, research\, and industry expertise to the classroom to create an engaging and collaborative learning environment.
URL:https://careerhub.massbioed.org/event/intro-to-biotech-business-and-science-may-2025/
LOCATION:Online Course\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Professionals
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