Members of the MassBioEd Early Talent Recruitment Coalition, (METRC), share insights from behind the scenes of what drives recruitment for emerging talent in life sciences, including workforce planning, internships, co-ops, and conversion strategies. This could be educational for university and program partners, thinking about how to engage with life sciences to create opportunities for their students.  

A session dedicated to hearing what schools want from companies in order to create strong opportunities for their students, what companies want from schools, what are non   starters  for both, and where can we find commonality. Year over year, both parties listen to each other but often come up short with an answer. This will help at least see where we can bridge gaps. 

The life sciences industry is rapidly evolving in response to a dynamic business and regulatory environment and significant, fast-paced advances in scientific discovery and new technology. These changes will not only impact an important sector of the nation’s economy but also its role in driving innovation that improves human health. Key industry leaders will share their insights, challenges, and priorities in navigating this dynamic moment in which the confluence of science, technology, business, and policy is re-shaping a vital sector. 

Moderator – Sunny Schwartz

Chief Executive Officer, MassBioEd

Annaliesa S. Anderson, PhD

Chief Vaccines Officer, Pfizer

Yvonne Hao

Chief Operating Officer, Flagship Pioneering

Faisal M. Kahn, PhD

Corporate Vice President, AI and Analytics, Novo Nordisk

The Industry-Educator Advising Session will provide an opportunity for conversations between pre-registered company teams and schools/training providers to deepen each other’s understanding of current talent needs, curriculum, and programs in the Life Sciences.