TBA The Biotechnology Initiative

The Voice of Bioscience in Ontario



Industry

Cross-Functional Topics

http://www.marsdd.com/mars/MaRS-Services/Business-Advisory-Services/Venture-Group.html

As a not-for-profit corporation, MaRS fosters collaboration between the communities of science, business and capital to improve commercial outcomes from Canada’s foundation of science and technology innovation. The MaRS Venture Group hosts a diverse range of educational programs and events to address the needs of researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors.

https://camstar.webex.com/mw0304l/mywebex/default.do?siteurl=camstar&service=6

Camstar offers a Biotechnology Webinar series, covering key business, regulatory and technology challenges facing the Biotechnology industry. Practical and proven approaches firms can use to address these challenges are also presented.

http://www.federatedpress.com/FPWeb/Events/tabid/165/Default.aspx?c=ch15

As an independent research-based organization in the professional information and education market, Federated Press provides leading-edge courses, conferences, periodicals and information products for senior business executives, lawyers and other professionals, including current topics in the biopharma and heath care sectors.


Business Development, Licensing & Strategic Alliances

http://www.chlassoc.com/index.php/education/

The Canadian Healthcare Licensing Association (CHLA) runs three events per year, including presentations on topics of interest to individuals who have direct responsibility for negotiating and/or approving strategic alliances for the organizations they represent.

Sales

http://www.agrohealth.com/courses.htm

Offering experience in clinical research, biopharmaceuticals and pharmacy practice, Agro Health provides sales training for professionals with an interest in speaking more persuasively about disease states, therapeutic options and specific products.

Policy and Government Relations

http://www.networkedgovernment.ca/Leadership

NetworkedGovernment.ca promotes excellence in public service management through the support of education and interconnections among: levels of government; practitioners; consultants and academics; policy and operations; public and private sectors.

http://www.longwoods.com/events.php

Longwoods Publishing regularly produces learning events (e.g. conferences, seminars and electronic learning) on the topics of healthcare policy, research, practice and management, including the popular “Breakfast with the Chiefs” series.

Communication, Leadership and Team Development

http://www.davehowlett.com

Dave Howlett provides educational and motivations presentations on sales (No Selling Please), networking (Knocking down Silos) and speaking (Selling the Story).

http://www.mediastrategy.ca

Media Strategy helps organizations and individuals develop clear, compelling messages that combine to form tight, integrated stories, stories that resound with power and credibility. Services are organized under two categories – media strategy and communication skills coaching.

http://www.soulzatwork.com

SoulzatworkTM is committed to leadership and team development in service of creating and sustaining high performance through enhanced productivity and positivity.

Education/ Business Development, LIcensing & Strategic Alliances

http://www.usa-canada.les.org/chapters/toronto/upcoming.asp

The Licensing Executives Society, Toronto chapter has about one event a month related to licensing issues. Although directed to all licensing executives, the Toronto chapter has a heavy health sciences bent.