Upcoming events
Mini-Networking Night 2: Consulting & Sales
Join us at our second Mini-Networking Night of the year to network and meet professional guests in Consulting & Sales. It will feature professionals from STRATENYM, Deloitte, MORSE Consulting, AspireBio Consulting and more.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, December 4th, 2024
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 PM EST
Location: Hart House
Cost: $15
Event Agenda:
1) Opening Remarks
2) Structured Networking Sessions (4x sessions)
5) Open Networking
6) Closing Remarks
Mini-Networking Night 1: Medical & Regulatory Affairs
Join us at our first Mini-Networking Night of the year to network and meet professional guests in Medical & Regulatory Affairs. This event is tailored for graduate trainees and postdoctoral fellows to connect with professionals from top companies in these fields. Meet and engage with experts from leading companies such as Boehringer Ingelheim Canada, Bausch and Lomb, Moderna, Regeneron, Ilac, AstraZeneca, and Hoffmann-La Roche. Gain valuable insights into career paths, industry trends, and professional growth in Medical & Regulatory Affairs.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at networking@lscds.org.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, October 29th, 2024
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM EST
Location: online Zoom meeting
Cost: $5
Event Agenda:
1) Opening Remarks
2) Structured Networking Sessions (4x | 20 minutes/session)
3) Open Networking (30 minutes)
Note that spots are limited and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. We will prioritize registrants currently enrolled in a graduate degree (MSc, PhD, other professional degrees) or postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Toronto. If you are accepted and do not inform the team you will no longer be attending, you may not be accepted to attend future mini-networking events.
This event is brought to you by Proteintech, Unity Health Toronto and SickKids.
Mini-Networking Night 2: Medical Writing, Policy, and Regulatory Affairs
Join us at our second Mini-Networking Night of the year to network and meet professional guests in Medical Writing, Policy, and Regulatory Affairs. It will feature professionals from Klick Health, Joy Medical, Nutrasource, and Health Canada!
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, December 7th, 2023
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM EST
Location: Zoom
Event Agenda:
1) Opening Remarks
2) Professional Guests Introduction (15 minutes)
3) Open Q&A (5 minutes)
4) Structured Networking Sessions (4x | 15 minutes/session)
5) Open Networking (30 minutes)
6) Closing Remarks
This event was brought to you by ACTO, the #1 Learning Platform in Life Sciences.
Mini-Networking Night 1: Pharma, Biotech and R&D
Join us at our first Mini-Networking Night of the year to network and meet professional guests in Pharma, Biotech and R&D. It will feature professionals from ProteinQure, adMare BioInnovations, Deep Genomics Inc., FSD Pharma, BlueRock Therapeutics, and BenchSci.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at networking@lscds.org.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, October 25th, 2023
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM EST
Location: 144 College St, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, Room 850
Cost: $5, light refreshments will be provided
Register with the button below by Monday, October 23 at 11:59 PM
Event Agenda:
1) Opening Remarks
2) Professional Guests Introduction (15 minutes)
3) Open Q&A (5 minutes)
4) Structured Networking Sessions (4x | 15 minutes/session)
Trainees are assigned to specific tables. Professional guests will rotate, such that trainees will have an opportunity to network with all our professional attendees.
5) Open Networking (30 minutes)
Trainees are given the opportunity to interact with any of the professional guests they please.
6) Closing Remarks
Note that spots are limited and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. We will prioritize registrants currently enrolled in a graduate degree (MSc, PhD, other professional degrees) or postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Toronto. If you are accepted and do not inform the team you will no longer be attending, you may not be accepted to attend future mini-networking events.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at networking@lscds.org.
This event was brought to you by ACTO, the #1 Learning Platform in Life Sciences.
Career Seminar: Careers in Science
Are you wondering what you can do with your graduate degree and the skills you have gained during your studies in life sciences? Join us for an interactive session where you can explore potential career paths. We will share programs to help you discover your career options, provide resources to show what others with similar backgrounds have done, and have a detailed discussion about networking, coffee chats, and informational interviews as ways to learn more about potential careers.
Career Seminar Series
Interested in a Medical Writing career?
Come and discuss the career possibilities with our panelists:
Dr. Tyler Saumur, Medical Writer at Everest Clinical Research
Sahana Selladurai, Director of Medical Strategy at TANK Worldwide
Dr. Faraj Haddad, Assistant Professor at Western University
Dr. Jessie Filer, Freelance Medical Writer at Aletheia Medical Communications
Guest Bio
Career Seminar Series: Policy and Clinical Research Careers
In this career seminar, we will feature Dr. Uzma Urooj and Aida Habib. Join us if you want to learn about Policy and Clinical Research and how to transition into these fields!
This event was brought to you by BioRender and the Office of Research Trainees.
Guest Speakers
Mini-Networking Night 3
Our final Mini-Networking Night of the year will provide graduate trainees and postdoctoral fellows the opportunity to meet professional guests in Medical Affairs. It will feature professionals from GSK, Boehringer Ingelheim, Abbott, and Bayer. This event will be In person: 144 college street Toronto M5S 3M2 Leslie Dan faculty of pharmacy Room 850
Note that spots are limited to maintain a guest-to-trainee ratio of 1:5-8 and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. We will prioritize registrants currently enrolled in a graduate degree (MSc, PhD, other professional degrees) or postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Toronto. If you are accepted and do not inform the team you will no longer be attending, you may not be accepted to attend future mini-networking events.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at networking@lscds.org.
Event Agenda:
1) Opening Remarks
2) Open Networking
Trainees are given the opportunity to interact with any of the professional guests they please.
Food and drinks will be provided during this session.
3) Structured Networking Sessions (3x | 25 minutes/session)
Trainees are assigned to specific tables and will rotate, such that trainees will have an opportunity to network with 3 different professionals.
4) Closing Remarks
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, April 11 at 11:59 PM
This event was brought to you by the Master of Management and Professional Accounting (MMPA) and CAMH.
Guest Speakers
LSCE Information Night
The Life Sciences Career Development Syndicate (LSCDS), Career Exploration and Education, and the University of Toronto (UofT) are excited to announce that the Life Sciences Career Expo 2023: Expanding Your Possibilities is open for registration! This multi-day event will be offered virtually on May 1st and May 3rd and in-person on May 4th in Toronto. To view our past programming and professional guests, please visit our archive.
This event aims to bring together life sciences trainees across Canada with educators, researchers, industry partners, and government stakeholders that have a common interest in educating and preparing the next generation for diverse careers. The expo will feature a variety of sessions aimed at educational and professional development, including keynote and career panel discussions, company spotlight presentations, professional development workshops, practice interviews, company booths, and more! Please refer to our information package here.
Info Night:
Trainees interested in learning more about LSCE 2023 are encouraged to attend our upcoming Information Night on Apr 5, 2023 at 5:00PM EST. The organizing team and faculty will overview Expo structure, session types and attending companies followed by a Q&A period.
Ticket Prices:
Use the promo code “EARLYBIRD” to redeem 50% off the ticket prices listed below
Virtual - May 1st & 3rd: $20 (students), $30 (staff, postdoctoral fellows, recent graduates)
In-person - May 4th: $30 (all attendees)
For inquiries about the event, please visit our current website or contact us at lsce@lscds.org. We hope to see you at the conference!
ITCS Industry Seminar 2 - Marketing & Sales and Market Access
The ITCS Program is hosting the second of its lectures on careers in the pharmaceutical industry. Join us on February 15th, 2023 from 6 PM - 8 PM for a series of lectures on Marketing & Sales and Market Access. This event is open to ALL members of the LSCDS community, but it is mandatory for ITCS Trainees to attend the seminar pertaining to their assigned sector.
The Industry Seminar is brought to you by Klick Health, The Office of Research Trainees (ORT) at UHN and bioRender.
ITCS Industry Seminar 1 - Medical & Regulatory Affairs
The ITCS Program is hosting the first of its lectures on careers in the pharmaceutical industry. Join us on February 9th, 2023 from 6 PM - 8 PM for a series of lectures on Medical and Regulatory Affairs. This event is open to ALL members of the LSCDS community, but it is mandatory for ITCS Trainees to attend the seminar pertaining to their assigned sector.
The Industry Seminar is brought to you by Klick Health, The Office of Research Trainees (ORT) at UHN and bioRender.
Networking Reception
Excited to connect with leading industry professionals over food and drinks? Join us at the LSCDS Networking Reception! This is a great opportunity to meet professionals from the following sectors:
Medical Affairs
Regulatory Affairs
Consulting
Value & Evidence Division, Marketing & Market Access
R&D/Clinical Research
Venture Capital/Entrepreneurship
Medical writer/editor
Data Science
Policy
Event details:
Date/Time: Feb 8th, 5:30-8pm
Location: Hart House (Great Hall)
Fee: $10
Agenda:
5:30-5:40 - Opening Remarks
5:40-6:10 - Structured Session One
6:15-6:45 - Open Networking (Food and Drinks!)
6:50-7:15 - Structured Session Two
7:20-7:45 - Open Networking
7:50-8:00 - Closing remarks
The LSCDS Networking Receptions is brought to you by the Master of Management & Professional Accounting and The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. This event was organized by the LSCDS Networking team: Celene Titus, Jon Lacanlale, Sarah Cash, and Céline Cuinat Cuinat!
Interview Workshop
NOTE: The workshop date has been changed to Jan 18.
Join us to learn how to strengthen your interview strategy! In this session, we will be covering:
Interview Basics
Formats, Preparation, Question Types, and STAR(R) method
Strategies to prepare for interviews for fostering interview readiness
Understanding your rights & navigating disclosure
Career Seminar Series: Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital
In this career seminar, we will feature Michael Do, Dr. Kenneth Grisé and Livia Guo. Join us if you want to learn about Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital and how to transition into these fields!
This event was brought to you by BioRender and the Office of Research Trainees.
Guest Bio
Mini-Networking Night 2
Our second mini-networking night of the year will provide graduate trainees and postdoctoral fellows the opportunity to meet professional guests in Venture Capital and Entrepreneurship. It will feature professionals from Sixty Degree Capital, Noetic Fund, SyntheX Inc and Amplitude Ventures.
Note that spots are limited to maintain a guest-to-trainee ratio of 1:5-8 and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. We will prioritize registrants currently enrolled in a graduate degree (MSc, PhD, other professional degrees) or postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Toronto. Your spot in the event is confirmed only when you receive an email by December 2, 2022 containing your breakout room assignment and the Zoom Link. Please ensure you check your junk mail. If you do not receive this information, unfortunately, the event capacity has been reached and we are unable to accommodate any additional participants. Please be considerate when registering for this event. If you are accepted and do not inform the team (networking@lscds.org) you will no longer be attending, you may not be accepted to attend future mini-networking events.
In preparation for the event, you are encouraged to read the guests' bios below to develop tailored questions and facilitate more meaningful conversations.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at networking@lscds.org.
Event Agenda:
1) Opening Remarks and Guest Introductions (5-10 minutes)
2) 3x Structured Networking Sessions (25 minutes/session)
Trainees are assigned to a Zoom breakout room and a professional will rotate into the room for each session, such that trainees will have an opportunity to network with 3 different professionals.
3) Closing Remarks and Open Networking Session (25 minutes)
Trainees are given the opportunity to interact with any of the professional guests they please.
This event was brought to you by the Master of Management and Professional Accounting (MMPA).
Guest Bio
ITCS Information Night
The Industry Team Case Study (ITCS) is a program designed for trainees to develop professional connections and gain practical, marketable experience relevant to roles within the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors . Over the course of 5 months, invited trainees will work in teams to conceptualize, develop, and deliver an industry-related project under the direct mentorship of an industry advisor.
Who its for:
University of Toronto graduate students
What to get out of it:
Develop industry-relevant and marketable skills, improve soft skills including team work and leadership, network with industry advisors, explore career paths in life sciences, create a portfolio-worthy project deliverable
Program Logistics:
Information Night: Wednesday November 30th, 2022 (Zoom)
Launch Event: Monday January 23rd, 2023 (In-person tentatively)
Industry Sector Seminars: Thursday February 9th, 2023 & Wednesday February 15th, 2023 (Zoom)
Engagement Meetings:
Wednesday March 1st, 2023 (Zoom)
Wednesday March 29th, 2023 (Zoom)
Wednesday April 26th, 2023 (Zoom)
Showcase: Monday May 15th, 2023 (In-person tentatively)
Interested in learning more about ITCS for this year? Register below for our Information Night!
Mentorship Information Night
The mentorship program is a six-month engagement, where graduate students and post-docs are paired one-on-one with industry professionals to learn more about their career of interest, and how they transitioned from graduate school to industry.
Format: Virtual (via Zoom). The event link will be emailed to registered attendees on the day of the event.
To participate: Register to attend the Information Night to learn more about the mentorship program, key dates, and application process. The session will also include perspectives from previous mentors/mentees, and how this program aided their transition into the industry.
Please note:
This program is available to UofT Trainees only.
Online Presence Workshop
Join us to discuss components of developing a professional identity (your research, your expertise, etc.) that you would like to represent online. We will discuss the different online platforms (websites, blogs, social media) that will help you connect with your audience.
In this workshop, you will learn how to…
Describe your professional identity
Identify different and preferred mediums to communicate your professional identity
Create a plan to communicate your professional identity online
Connect with academics and/or professionals online
This event was brought to you by BioRender.