Upcoming Events

In this Harvard Medical School webinar, Prem Ramaswami, Head of Product at Sidewalk Labs, an Alphabet company focused on increasing the sustainability and affordability of cities discusses when in the early days of COVID, he worked closely with Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Health Map to bring together a group of tech company volunteers to launch CovidNearYou.org, a crowd-sourced surveillance app. Previously, Prem led Google Search's efforts around Social Impact including Health, Civics, Education, Crisis Response, and Social Good. While…

This two-session, interactive course helps participants build effective interpersonal skills and provides tools for objective and subjective self-evaluation – both critical to success in the biotech industry. Through a combination of discussion, demonstration, group exercises, peer and coach feedback, homework and substantial practice, individuals will learn to identify their own communication strengths and will work on developing the areas that need improvement. Topics covered will, in part, be determined by participants who will be encouraged to bring their individual concerns…

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…

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 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…

This Harvard Medical Schoolo open enrollment online program provides you with the knowledge, tools and strategies to design and implement technology-enabled change initiatives in health care. It will feature a combination of live virtual class sessions and self-paced learning and discussions. A certificate of completion will be provided.

The Effective Writing for Health Care certificate program is a one-year, blended learning program designed to help clinicians, clinical investigators, researchers and allied health professionals achieve their personal writing and career objectives through key core curriculum and one of three specialized tracks. The program’s schedule and learning models are designed to accelerate and elevate communication skills with minimal time away from practice or research activities.

MassBio's Patient Advocacy Summit brings together the patient advocacy community to showcase best practices and cutting-edge examples of how life sciences companies can more fully incorporate the patient voice into the work they do—not just approaching regulatory applications or at commercialization, but throughout the drug development cycle. The program includes panel discussions, case study presentations(spotlighting industry/patient partnerships), an inspirational keynote address, as well as a networking lunch and cocktail reception.

Discover Brigham is an annual event that provides the community with a firsthand look at the incredible action going on behind-the-scenes at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. This unique event showcases current projects and accomplishments of investigators who are paving the way for further discovery and innovation. This year, we are reimagining Discover Brigham in light of COVID-19 and will be hosting it virtually. We are truly excited for this extraordinary opportunity to reach an even broader population of global citizens,…

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:…

The Drug Development Boot Camp(R) provides intensive training in new medicine development to those with at least 5 years of relevant experience. The training is divided into two parts. The first part takes place Pre-Boot Camp, and involves reading and reflection. The second part takes place on the 18 to 19 November 2020. Given the continuing situation with COVID19, the Drug Development Boot Camp(R) will include a virtual component this year. All participants should register in the same way, at…

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…

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.

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 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…