BioPharma Manufacturing in Massachusetts: A Talent Powerhouse Continues to Fuel Growth

December 8, 2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Add to Calendar 12/8/2020 10:00:00 AM 12/8/2020 11:00:00 AM BioPharma Manufacturing in Massachusetts: A Talent Powerhouse Continues to Fuel Growth

Massachusetts has long been the epicenter of biopharma research and development. Years of investment and collaboration between industry, academia, 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 the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, will include an overview of current biopharma talent assets and how the pool of talent has grown in recent years, followed by an industry-higher education panel that will share case studies on collaboration and insights on what is on the horizon for new talent development.

Please learn more about our higher education panelists and their programs here: 


Here is the agenda for the event:
  • Welcome from Bob Coughlin – 2 minutes
  • Overview / State of Biomanufacturing in MA from Ryan Mudawar, MLSC – 6-8 minutes
  • Moderated panel & Q&A – 40 minutes
  • Wrap-up – 2-5 minutes
 

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Director of Talent & Workforce Development, MassBioEd
As the Director of Talent & Workforce Development for MassBioEd, Karla’s mission is to strengthen and grow the region’s life sciences workforce. Her analyses of life sciences labor markets are widely used to align educational practices to industry requirements. Karla is directing the launch of a novel apprenticeship program for biomanufacturing technicians which will produce qualified workers while opening doors for under-represented individuals to access meaningful careers. She also oversees the Career Exploration programs, which provide STEM career information to students from middle through graduate school. Karla holds a BA in Chemistry from Smith College, an MS in Biotechnology and an MBA from WPI.

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