OBN Digital BioTuesday: ‘The Future of Talent in Life Sciences'

OBN Digital BioTuesday: 'The Future of Talent in Life Sciences'

Tuesday 23 February, 17:00-19:00

A burgeoning pipeline of talent is critical to the long-term growth and success of any industry, with life sciences being no exception. Developing a home-grown pipeline is an industry priority, to unlock skills and fill talent shortages across all STEM areas.

But how can we ensure that the right talent have access to the right jobs, and that tomorrow's workforce is broad, diverse and possesses the right soft skills and technological understanding to drive advancement?

Our panel of thought leaders will address what the word 'talent' means to them and consider how we can optimize the flow of talent into the industry, by engaging with a broader range of candidates through non-traditional channels.

Speakers will also consider:

• A review of the current life sciences recruitment landscape

• Attracting talent from other industries and fostering a 'lifelong learning' approach

• The expectations of the future workforce

• A global approach to recruitment – what are the barriers?

• How are Higher and Further Education infrastructures supporting the future talent pipeline?

• An insight into Life Sciences Apprenticeships and technical/vocational qualifications

• How can the public sector and industry work together to provide long term solutions?'

Agenda:

17:00 Welcome and Introduction:

Emma Palmer-Foster, Strategic Communications Consultant at The Oxford Science Park

17:05 Keynote One:

Anna Zecharia, Director of Policy & Public Affairs at British Pharmacological Society

17:20 Keynote Two:

Julie Copperthwaite, Head of Recruitment and Early Careers at Oxford BioMedica (UK)

17:35 Keynote Three:

Rhiannon Turner, Partner at Greaves Brewster

17:50 Keynote Four:

Victoria Sergeant, CEO at AggioSergeant

18:05 Q&A

18:20 Virtual Networking via Remo

19:00 Event Close

About the event:

This session will be run in a live format using Zoom Webinar, with registration open for both OBN Members and Non-Members.

A live Q&A will follow the company showcase presentations and audience members will be encouraged to engage with speakers by sending their questions in during the event.

Virtual networking will take place using Remo after the Zoom Webinar session ends. The platform facilitates fluid, engaging and authentic interaction between attendees, on virtual tables in a conference room. The platform allows you to connect with one another in real-time, without the need to book, by simply clicking on the virtual table of your choice. When you have selected a table, a live video conversation will be launched with the other table participants, allowing you to chat informally, share news and plan follow-up communications accordingly.

OBN Members - Complimentary

Non-Members - £25+VAT

For all event enquiries, please contact: events@obn.org.uk.