Upcoming Events

This MassBioEd online course builds on the business overview of “The Business of Biotech 101” course. For those considering careers in the biopharma space or transitioning from the science and technical aspects of the industry, this course delivers an outline of Clinical, Regulatory, and Quality considerations and practices. Students will be provided foundational information about the BioPharma industry and regulations via instruction, storytelling, and breakout group discussions. Industry ethics will be discussed, with emphasis on historical precedents. We will explore…

Leading strategies to advance medical science communications, engage with kols compliantly, conduct effective investigator studies and ensure excellence throughout your medical affairs team. Welcome to the Medical Affairs Congress! This year, we are combining and replacing four of our 2019 conferences: Medical Affairs Expanded Access Programs Investigator Initiated Research Studies Publication Planning The new and improved Medical Affairs Congress is a robust, multi-tracked program Join us in Boston this May for a 360 degree view of the medical affairs landscape…

The ability to speak in a clear, comfortable, and confident manner is a key skill for all biotech industry professionals. Whether presenting internally to a small group of peers, entire departments, management, or externally to clinicians, patient advocates, other medical professionals, the press, or investors, telling your story effectively, delivering meaningful messages, being persuasive, and speaking confidently in a variety of settings takes skill development and practice. The workshop will be interactive, with practice, role playing, and exercises. Combining this…

A one-year program, GCSRT combines online learning with three intensive, residential workshops that are designed to offer a mix of traditional and innovative approaches. Each month, you will participate in five to six interactive webinars – including review sessions by faculty and special seminars from leading experts–and also have access to more than 85 prerecorded online lectures.

International Medical Graduates Providing Care to Underserved and Eliminating Health Disparities Please join us for this important discussion on the role of international medical graduates in providing care to the underserved. We will feature HMS faculty presentations with perspectives on clinical management and health care disparities. Register to receive login access, as well as recordings of the sessions after they air. Continuing education credits will be available.

This online course is designed for the non-scientists as a survey of the basic biological processes that are foundational to the Biopharma and life sciences industry. You will apply your new understanding of basic cell and molecular biology to the work of most life sciences companies that research and develop therapies and products that improve lives, enhance agriculture, and decrease the dependence on fossil fuels. Session 1: Introductions Industry Overview The Raw Materials of Biotechnology: Protein and Cells Industry Applications:…

Participants of this course will gain a clear understanding of the leader-manager they aim to be and the essential skills and strategies to help them get there. This interactive online course focuses on fundamentals for interviewing and hiring, and strategies for how to develop employees and set them up for success. Other topics of discussion include approaches to effective communication and how to foster collaboration among teams, both remotely and in-person. Course Objectives: Gain insight into the interdependence of leadership…

This multi-day workshop, from MassMEDIC and Biotech Primer, will help you onboard employees new to medtech with a step-by-step guide to the basics of medical device development. Classes will be held over multiple days. Medical Device Development Immersion is a ten-hour course that surveys all aspects of medical device development. Learn about the changing regulatory environment and compare the United States and European Union approval processes. Discover in detail the five phases of medical device development: market opportunity, evaluation, design,…

This MassBioEd online course explores the business considerations that drive company strategies. Participants are provided with an overview of how the industry works, why it works the way it does, and how the industry may change in the years ahead. For those considering careers in the biopharma space or transitioning from the science and technical aspects of the industry to the business side, this course delivers a sound, basic understanding of the “business of biotech”. Students will be provided foundational…

Massachusetts has long been the epicenter of biopharma research and development. Years of investment and collaboration between industry, education, and government has provided biopharma manufacturers a rich and deep talent landscape in Massachusetts. Join leaders in the biopharma industry and higher education as they discuss current talent development assets, share initiatives to grow talent even further, and look to the future as the industry continues its growth in Massachusetts. This virtual Forum, hosted in partnership by MassBio, MassECON, MassBioEd, and…

Panel 1 Guiding Question: ​ Why is the development of targeted career pathways for high school and community college an essential strategy for expanding access to Data Science careers?​ Panelists Moderator, Karla Talanian, MassBioEd Sudeshna Das, Mass General Hospital Shuba Gopal, Broad Institute Iain McFadyen, LifeMine Theraputics Sally Trabucco, Foundation Medicine Expanding Access to Data Science Careers Each discussion in the panel series will address a key component critical to the development of a strategic plan to extend and expand…

This interactive online course, held over three sessions, focuses on how leaders can drive performance and positively shape the culture of the workplace to maximize employee and stakeholder engagement. Participants engage in activities and learn the skills needed to address common coaching challenges. Approaches for building high performing teams are also investigated. A roadmap for effective remote team communication is reviewed to enable managers to maintain the same level of connection, inclusivity, and accountability, with a focus on how to…

Several entrepreneurs will face tough questions from a panel of investors regarding their technologies, current stage of development, and financial projections in a "Shark Tank" style pitch event. This event is a great opportunity to connect with healthcare entrepreneurs and industry-leading investors from the Boston area This year the focus is on: Alternative vaccine delivery Monitoring: Post-operative patient monitoring (soft tissue and orthopedic focused) & remote monitoring Held Virtually via WebEx

In this Harvard Medical School webinar, Harvard Medical School physician and health economist Zirui Song, MD, PhD, will discuss how the 2020 election will have profound effects on the direction of U.S. health policy. Dr. Sing will outline the potential implications of the election results on health insurance coverage, payment policy for health care providers, and key considerations for the Medicare and privately-insured population.