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🌟 Securing key opinion leaders and collaborators is essential for building a successful grant and life sciences company! 🌟 In the world of life sciences, having the right team of experts and collaborators can make all the difference in the success of your company. Key opinion leaders bring not only their expertise and knowledge but also their network and influence, which can help propel your company to new heights. By partnering with key opinion leaders, you can gain valuable insights, access to cutting-edge research, and credibility in the industry. These collaborations can also open doors to new funding opportunities and partnerships, helping you to grow and expand your reach. So, if you're looking to build a strong and effective grant and life sciences company, make sure to prioritize securing key opinion leaders and collaborators. Invest in building relationships with experts in your field, and watch as your company flourishes with their guidance and support. #LifeSciences #KeyOpinionLeaders #Collaboration #GrantFunding #Success 🚀🔬🔝 https://hubs.ly/Q02KTtwb0

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We are excited to announce that our #TOPRA in #Germany group has been renamed #TOPRA in #DACH. This is to better reflect the strong connections between #Germany (D), #Austria (A), and #Switzerland (CH).  This change is more than just a new name, as it signifies our commitment to fostering greater collaboration and inclusivity among #TOPRAmembers across these countries, allowing everyone to connect, share, and network more effectively. Led by Dr. Christian Monnerjahn, TOPRA in DACH brings together a diverse wealth of experience in #regulatoryaffairs that will play a key role in shaping the group’s future direction. In the coming weeks, members will work together to define the group's mission and goals, creating a space where all voices can be heard, challenges can be shared, and new ideas can emerge to guide the community forward. 🤝 #TOPRA in #DACH is one of our many #InternationalNetworks (#INs) which provide a forum for discussion and networking for #regulatoryaffairs #professionals living and working in a country or region. Our #INgroups complement our #SpecialInterest Networks (#SPINs) which support regulatory affairs professionals working in the same specialist sector, and together make up our #communities for #TOPRAmembers. #TOPRAmembers can join in either by logging in to the #Communities section of the #TOPRAwebsite or downloading the #TOPRAEngage+ app

BIO International Convention 2024 is just around the corner. This candid shot from a decade ago (i.e., 2014) was at mbhb’s (McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP) hopping reception in San Diego. The young female professional pictured here paid her own way from Canada to network for a job and to learn about the industry firsthand; she was so impressive that I hired her on the spot. She went on to have a very solid tenure at Kymanox. I hope to see you June 3-6 in San Diego, California USA with Scott Arra, Nathan Blazei, and Lisa Yargeau: (1) The real lasting value of BIO is networking; everything else is transactional and has a much shorter shelf life. Just one (1) quality connection can provide ample Return On Investment (ROI) (NOTE: Matt Neighoff suggests five (5) is the right target number if you are a business development professional). (2) You must take some risk and put yourself out there. No risks, no rewards. If a random international engineering grad with zero work or industry experience and who never attended BIO before can land a permanent, full-time job at the event, you are probably aiming too low with your goals. (3) Go make the stories you can tell and share a decade from now!

Wow, can you believe it's already been a whole week? I swear, time flies! Last week, I found myself in Barcelona with Dave Mead for BioEurope Spring. Picture this: a gorgeous city is the backdrop for a group of people eager to mix business with science. And let's not forget the added thrill of knowing about Barcelona's false sense of security (right, Dave?). Our Welcome Reception was at the Museu Marítim de Barcelona – talk about a gorgeous venue, as you can clearly see in the first photo. Shoutout to some familiar faces for making me feel like I was confortable amongst colleagues (Mandeep Sehmi, Ana Rita Ricardo, Philip Cunnah, and Jasmin Bannister). The wine didn't hurt either. Now, onto the main event: BioEurope Spring at the CCIB, where over 1800 companies and 3400 delegates gathered to talk shop. These were long days – starting at 8.30am and wrapping up after 6.30pm. This is if your networking doesn't continue into dinner time - major kudos to Lonza for keeping our bellies full and our networking game strong! Amidst the hustle and bustle, I managed to carve out some quality downtime. Finally putting faces to names at the BioPartner UK stand with Lin Bateson and chilling at the One Nucleus booth. And let's not forget my little slice of Portuguese quality time at the Rodon Biologics stand – obrigado e ate breve! Meeting fascinating people with even more fascinating scientific endeavors was the cherry on top. Not only did we get to flex our scientific team's expertise, but we also got to dream up new ways to use Isogenica Limited's VHHs - yep, we're Building Dreams (trademark pending)! Three marathon days later, and I'm filled with memories, sharpened skills, promising leads, and many new contacts. Now comes the next stage: following up on those potential partnerships (and maybe making the most of our CRM while we're at it). #BioEurope #BusinessDevelopment #science #Barcelona

It was great to meet Amalia Adler-Waxman in London for brunch and a chance to catch-up face to face. Over the past few months, I’ve felt like I’ve been on a world tour with her as I’ve been supporting Teva’s International Markets communications. A typical day would start in the early morning with me joining her for a call with Australia, followed by one somewhere in Asia. During the day we would literally follow the sun meeting with teams in different countries, eventually wrapping up with discussions in Canada and Latin America. Watching her expertly navigate the complexities of these diverse markets - each with its unique patient needs, governments and healthcare systems has been incredibly inspiring. Communication comes down to connecting with people – and doing so in many languages and cultures has been exhilarating, as well as a pleasure to collaborate with such a diverse set of great people. Perhaps most of all I admire Amalia’s focus on making sustainability a core part of Teva’s purpose and business. The Healthy Future strategy reflects the company’s commitment to the planet, patients, and communities. I’ve seen her vision translate into tangible actions that have a real impact—whether it's transitioning to 100% renewable electricity, expanding solar energy use, embedding climate-friendly practices across the supply chain, or launching access programs to deliver essential medicines to underserved communities. Our meeting was a nice pit stop amid the whirlwind of activity! #Brunch #Sustainability #Leadership #GlobalImpact #Diversity #InternalCommunications #ExternalCommunications

🚀 Maximizing Networking Events: Insights from a PR Professional Organizing events, securing speaking engagements, pitching clients as speakers, and providing PR support for major events are all part of our professional activities. Thank you Vestbee and Lisa Palchynska🇺🇦 for publishing my article on my latest experiences on how to extract maximum value from networking events from a PR professional's perspective. So, 1. How to get the most out of it? 2. What should a PR professional do to make organizers fall in love with their speakers? 3. What if speaking didn't work out? What are the additional ways to make a connection? 4. Startup competitions, Participating in delegations, Brand representation with a stand, Public mentions by conference organizers, Organizing side events and other activities within the conference. 5. Power of communities Mentioning 💥 Wtech and - how we co-organised the Ukranian Pavilion at Perspektywy Women in Tech with Anastasiia Solodovnikova Kateryna Bova Alina Shcherbyna - 2 side events during WebSummit, one of them organised with Reaktor and Portuguese Women in Tech 💥Tech Ukrainian Night, Maria Shevchuk, Olena Svitlychna, organising the Ukrainian delegation at Viva Technology 💥The Female Founders & Investors Networking Dinner, organised by Elena Poughia and Moojan Asghari 💥 Esper Bionics

Great to see the Irish life sciences sector getting deserved credit today in The Times, for its amazing growth and economic contribution. Having worked on a number of expansion and investment projects with multinationals in Ireland, including in the life sciences sector, for me there two factors missing from the long list (not that I’m biased) of what makes Ireland a great place to invest: 1.      IDA Ireland (Ireland’s Industrial Development Agency), is a major differentiator for Ireland. I’ve seen first-hand the vital role the IDA plays in building relationships with global companies, showcasing Ireland around the world as a place for investment and having the foresight in the land it acquires and areas it champions for the future. For a small country, the IDA helps us punch above our weight significantly.   2.      Ireland’s talent pool also makes it attractive for science and technology companies, and further builds the ecosystem mentioned in the piece. Ireland has a young population, good rates of third-level / higher education and importantly strong STEM rates compared with EU and other western economies. In 2022 Ireland had the highest level of STEM graduates per capita among 20-29 year-olds in the EU. This is obviously helped by the jobs and engagement with schools, provided by many of the companies investing in Ireland, Apple in Cork or Astellas Pharma in Kerry are great examples of this. So the ecosystem keeps growing and hopefully more people benefit. #ireland #IDA #stem #lifesciences #tech

Life often throws us challenges, and we all experience ups and downs. However, it's our core values that guide us in making decisions and overcoming difficulties. The same applies to business. Subconsciously, we choose companies whose values align with our personal ones. Aligning our professional and personal values not only enhances our job satisfaction but also drives us to achieve greater success together. Working for an organization that embodies our principles fosters a sense of belonging and purpose. This alignment not only benefits our careers but also contributes to a positive and ethical business environment.

AFRICA is the Future - and we are trying to be a part of the momentum The In-Vitro Diagnostics Market in Africa is worth 4.31 Billion USD, and is growing at an average CAGR of 4.95% for the next 5 years. Out of this, South Africa contributes to about 1.39 Billion USD with an annual CAGR of 5.01% for the next 5 years. Similarly, the laboratory supplies market is worth 700 million USD alone in South Africa. SRL has a strong presence in the region and hence we are going to be there at the Medlab and Africa Health Cape Town, South Africa between 22-24 October 2024. Come see our offerings, we continue the spirit of growth and expansion. Sisco Research Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. (SRL) rajiv singh Smita Chorge Namrata Patil Inith Sivaraman