adMare BioInnovations Opens Applications for the Fall Cohorts of the BioInnovation Scientist Programs
VANCOUVER, BC, TORONTO, ON, & MONTREAL, QC – adMare BioInnovations (adMare) is delighted to open applications for the Fall 2024 cohorts of the adMare Academy BioInnovation Scientist Programs (BIS): Foundations and Industry Essentials.
“Equipping emerging professionals with essential skills and knowledge ensures a robust pipeline of Canadian talent to drive the future of our life sciences sector,” remarked Dr. Ann Meyer, Director, BIS Program. “The adMare Academy is proud to have trained nearly 200 life sciences professionals through our two BIS programs over the past year, highlighting our firm commitment to addressing the critical talent gap in Canada.”
The BIS Program: Foundations is an 8-week virtual, cohort-based program designed to give early-career scientists a comprehensive understanding of the entire therapeutics discovery and development process. It also provides insights into the commercial realities and challenges of creating successful therapeutic products. Participants will engage in online activities to consolidate their learning, participate in live discussions with industry experts to explore life sciences careers, and have the opportunity to build nationwide peer networks. This program is intended for individuals with at least a B.Sc. or equivalent degree who are interested in roles in R&D and innovation. Applications must be submitted before the end of the day, Friday, September 20, using this link.
The BIS Program: Industry Essentials is a program tailored for post-secondary students and early-career professionals in the life sciences sector who do not have a science background but wish to enhance and deepen their understanding of the biopharma industry, therapeutics development, and commercialization. This 4-week virtual, cohort-based program combines video content with an integrated activity that allows learners to apply their knowledge to a decision-making scenario inspired by a real-world example. Participants will also have the opportunity to participate in a webinar with an industry expert. Applications must be submitted before the end of the day, Wednesday, October 23, using this link.
The adMare Academy is dedicated to implementing the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility and creating learning spaces that include and welcome the full spectrum of diversity in Canada.
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Mounia Azzi
Vice President, Corporate Development
adMare BioInnovations
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About adMare BioInnovations
With a strong track record of globally-competitive scientific discovery, Canadian life sciences are primed to lead the world. To make this a reality, adMare BioInnovations uses its scientific and commercial expertise, specialized R&D infrastructure, and seed capital to build strong life sciences companies, develop robust ecosystems, and foster industry-ready talent. It re-invests its returns into the Canadian industry to ensure its long-term sustainability. adMare has helped build 36 companies, of which 25 are still active. These companies have attracted $2.4 billion of risk capital, have a combined value of $5.7 billion, and have created around 1,000 jobs in Canada. Our dynamic Montreal and Vancouver Innovation Centres have been home to 48 life science companies to date, with the 27 current resident companies employing over 350 life sciences professionals. The adMare Academy has trained more than 750 alumni — 92% of whom are employed in the life sciences industry. For more information, please visit www.admarebio.com.
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