Professional Development
Georgia Bio has partnered with MassBioEd on their fall schedule of Professional Training Courses, which includes new offerings! Taught by expert instructors, MassBioEd’s online courses are tailored to ensure the content and format maximize interaction and engagement. As a member of Georgia Bio, you are eligible for the MassBio Member discount. Sign up with the discount here.
September 28 - October 2, 2020
Transitioning to Leader, For New Managers
Provides participants with a clear understanding of the leader-manager they aim to be and the essential skills and strategies to help them get there. Approaches to effective communication and how to foster collaboration among teams, both remotely and in-person are discussed. Participants will also learn the fundamentals for interviewing and hiring, and more.
October 5-9, 2020
Science of Biotech 101
Designed for the non-scientist 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.
October 13-16, 2020
Advancing Leadership Skills, For Experienced Managers
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. Participants will also learn how to manage effective team communication and facilitate productive meetings remotely.
October 13-29, 2020
Biotechnology Project Management
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 management and teams. Experiential learning labs, class participation, and real-world examples are used to maximize educational learning.
October 19-23, 2020
Business of Biotech 101
Explores the business considerations that drive company strategies. Students will be provided with foundational information about the BioPharma industry and regulation via instruction, storytelling, and breakout group discussions. Industry ethics will be discussed, with emphasis on historical precedents. The course touches on topics such as market share, phases of development, patient population, and safety profile. A high-level overview of Research and Development, including pre-clinical through market approval will also reviewed.
October 20-22, 2020
Building Self-Awareness & Improving Personal Effectiveness
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.
October 26-30, 2020
Presenting with Persuasion, Clarity & Strength
Provides professionals key skills to speak in a clear, comfortable, and confident manner. Whether presenting internally or externally, 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.
November 2-6, 2020
Transitioning to Leader, For New Managers
Provides participants with a clear understanding of the leader-manager they aim to be and the essential skills and strategies to help them get there. Approaches to effective communication and how to foster collaboration among teams, both remotely and in-person are discussed. Participants will also learn the fundamentals for interviewing and hiring, and more.
November 9-13, 2020
Advancing Leadership Skills, For Experienced Managers
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. Participants will also learn how to manage effective team communication and facilitate productive meetings remotely.
November 30 - December 4, 2020
From Molecule to Market: R&D And Regulatory Considerations
Builds on the business overview of the "Business of Biotech 101” course. This course delivers an outline of Clinical, Regulatory, and Quality considerations and practices. Attendees 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. The course will explore the decision-making process by touching on relevant topics such as market share and phases of development.
December 3-8, 2020
Science of Biotech 101
Designed for the non-scientist 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.
December 7-11, 2020
Business of Biotech 101
Explores the business considerations that drive company strategies. Students will be provided with foundational information about the BioPharma industry and regulation via instruction, storytelling, and breakout group discussions. Industry ethics will be discussed, with emphasis on historical precedents. The course touches on topics such as market share, phases of development, patient population, and safety profile. A high-level overview of Research and Development, including pre-clinical through market approval will also reviewed.
Ongoing
English Coaching For Non-Native Speakers
Offers coaching for non-U.S.-born life sciences professionals with in-depth training on ways to become more confident communicating inside and outside of their organization. Classes incorporate key soft skills using role plays of common workplace situations that take students out of their comfort zones. Session are scheduled on an individual basis with the instructor.