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SUMMARY:Preparing for Effective Presentations: Planning\, Practice\, Poise – October 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: September 22\, 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 \nWednesday\, October 14\, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 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-october-2026/
LOCATION:MassBioEd Office (The Link)\, 255 Main Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02142\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Professionals
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SUMMARY:Biotech Commercialization: From Approval to Access – October 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: $1\,275\nNon-Member Rate: $1\,500 \nDeadline to apply to the WTFP Express Program: September 28\, 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 \nBiotech Commercialization: From Approval to Access explores the critical steps required to successfully bring biotechnology innovations to market after regulatory approval. Participants examine the intersection of science\, business strategy\, and regulatory frameworks that shape how new therapies reach patients and achieve commercial success. \nThrough interactive lectures\, case studies\, and applied learning\, the course introduces key concepts including regulatory approval pathways\, pricing and reimbursement dynamics\, market access strategies\, and product launch planning. Participants will also explore topics such as market assessment\, strategic partnerships\, and financial feasibility to better understand the complexities of biotech product commercialization and adoption. \nWho should attend? This course is ideal for professionals working in or transitioning into roles related to commercialization\, market access\, product strategy\, or business development within the biotechnology and life sciences industries. It is also valuable for scientists\, project managers\, and business professionals who want to better understand how innovative therapies move from regulatory approval to real-world patient access. \nParticipants interested in strengthening their understanding of the financial and operational aspects of commercialization may benefit from Finance of Biotechnology\, and Biotechnology Project Management\, which explore funding strategies\, investment considerations\, and project execution across the biotech lifecycle.  \nSchedule \nTuesday\, October 20\, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST\nWednesday\, October 21\, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM 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/biotech-commercialization-from-approval-to-access-october-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:20261028T090000
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SUMMARY:Executive Presence for Scientists – October/November 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: September 15\, 2026. Course ID: C-16521 \nSingle Company Offerings \nInterested in offering this training exclusively to your team?\nEmail courses@massbioed.org to learn more.  \nDescription \nExecutive Presence for Scientists provides scientific leaders with critical competencies to communicate their ideas with clarity\, confidence\, and strategic impact.  Specifically\, the course will focus on enhancing speaker’s use of presence\, voice\, visuals\, and non-verbal techniques to strengthen their message and build their credibility and influence with both technical and non-technical audiences.   It will also refine speaker’s capabilities in navigating questions\, disagreements\, and challenging conversations.  \nThe goal is not to turn scientists into executives. Rather\, it is to help scientists translate their expertise into influence — so that their research and ideas are heard\, their judgment is trusted\, and they are recognized as leaders who not only have critical insights into their area science but also into the potential business impact of their recommendations. \nWho should attend? \nThis course is ideal for: \n\nScientists who are interested in enabling more engagement\, persuasion\, and business impact from their presentations\nScientists that would like to feel more confident\, calm\, and energized when presenting\nScientists who are expected to influence decisions\, lead people\, communicate beyond their technical specialty\, or represent their organization\nScientists transitioning from academia to industry — especially those learning to operate in a more business-oriented and matrixed environment\nScientists who represent the organization externally — speakers\, conference presenters\, scientific liaisons\, or subject-matter experts interacting with customers\, partners\, investors\, regulators\, or media\n\nParticipants interested in continuing to build their leadership capabilities may benefit from Transitioning to Leader: Extended Version\, which supports professionals as they develop the skills and mindset needed to lead others effectively\, or Preparing for Effective Presentations\, which provides additional practice in communicating ideas clearly and confidently to a range of audiences. Intro to Biotech: Business is also a strong complement for scientists looking to deepen their understanding of the business context in which scientific decisions and recommendations are made. \nSchedule \nWednesday\, October 28\, 2026 | 9:00 – 11:30 AM EST\nWednesday\, November 4\, 2026 | 9:00 – 11:30 AM EST\nWednesday\, November 18\, 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 35 years of experience supporting leaders and organizations across a wide range of industries\, including biotechnology\, healthcare\, technology\, financial services\, and manufacturing. He has held senior leadership roles at global organizations 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/executive-presence-for-scientists-october-november-2026/
LOCATION:Online Course\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Professionals
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SUMMARY:Driving Your Own Engagement & Career – November 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: October 12\, 2026.\nCourse ID: C-12946 \nSingle Company Offerings \nInterested in offering this training exclusively to your team?\nEmail courses@massbioed.org to learn more.  \nDescription \nDriving Your Own Engagement & Career empowers participants to take a more active role in shaping their professional development and engagement at work. The course explores key drivers of motivation and satisfaction\, helping participants clarify what matters most to them and identify opportunities to increase their engagement and impact. \nParticipants will examine how meaningful growth often occurs through on-the-job experiences and learn strategies for being more intentional about learning from those experiences. Through guided discussion and practical frameworks\, the course introduces tools for navigating career decisions\, setting development goals\, and building a proactive approach to career growth and fulfillment. \nWho should attend? This course is designed for professionals at all career stages who want to take greater ownership of their engagement and career development. It is particularly helpful for individuals seeking greater clarity around their professional goals\, those navigating career transitions\, or anyone interested in building a more intentional approach to personal and professional growth. \nParticipants interested in continuing to develop leadership and professional skills may benefit from Transitioning to Leader\, Accelerated Leadership\, or Preparing for Effective Presentations\, which support leadership development\, executive presence\, and effective communication. \nSchedule \nTuesday\, November 3\, 2026 | 9:00–11:30 AM EST\nTuesday\, November 10\, 2026 | 9:00–11:30 AM EST\nTuesday\, November 17\, 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/driving-your-own-engagement-career-november-2026/
LOCATION:Online Course\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Professionals
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SUMMARY:Transitioning to Leader: Extended Version – December 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: November 9\, 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 \nTuesday\, December 1\, 2026 | 9:00–11:30 AM EST\nTuesday\, December 8\, 2026 | 9:00–11:30 AM EST\nTuesday\, December 15\, 2026 | 9:00–11:30 AM EST \nTuesday\, December 18\, 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-december-2026/
LOCATION:Online Course\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Professionals
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