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Join Us in Supporting UNICEF’s Relief Efforts in Ukraine; Introducing Torie Sims, Member Engagement Associate; Get Ready for BIO 2022 in San Diego; and more.
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Biocom California has launched a campaign with UNICEF USA in support of The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and their relief efforts in response to the war. Throughout the month of May, Biocom California hopes to raise $150,000 and is kicking off the campaign with a donation of $25,000. We will contribute an additional $25,000 if we reach our collective goal of $150,000 by the end of May.
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Welcome New Bay Area Members
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Introducing Torie Sims, Bay Area Member Engagement Associate
Biocom California is excited to announce the newest member of our Bay Area team, Torie Sims, Member Engagement Associate. Torie will be responsible for supporting our Bay Area members by assessing their company needs and helping them maximize utilization of their membership benefits. We encourage all Bay Area members to connect with Torie here to learn more about membership, mentoring, and the Bay Area life science community.
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City of South San Francisco
The Public Review Draft of the 2040 Digital General Plan for the City of South San Francisco is available for review. The General Plan outlines goals, policies, and programs that provide the framework for future development in the city. Visit the project website to learn more and provide feedback.
Cal/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard
California recently approved Cal/OSHA emergency temporary standards on COVID-19 infection prevention. These new temporary standards apply to most workers in California not covered by Cal/OSHA’s Aerosol Transmissible Diseases standard. Please visit the California Department of Industrial Relations webpage to learn more regarding the announcement.
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Submit Your Nonconfidential Decks
We are eager to help our member companies make meaningful connections with the right funders and potential investors. Our Capital Development and Partnering Committee does this year-round on an ongoing basis, and we encourage you to submit your nonconfidential deck to receive feedback from our advisors and to be circulated with our network.
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Life Science Young Leaders Fellowship
We would like to recognize our Bay Area members who are participating in this year’s LSYL Fellowship program: Tenaya Therapeutics, Gordian Biotechnology, and BMS. This annual fellowship is a six-month career exploration program for first-generation college graduates who are ready to enter the life science industry and industry companies
can help them establish a strong foothold as they launch their new careers. If you would like to learn more or participate in next year’s cycle, connect with us.
Looking for a New Job in the Life Science Industry?
Check out our Career Lab job portal to see a wide range of open positions at California life science companies. Employers: The portal is free for members to upload their open positions, and Biocom California staff are engaging with jobseekers and career centers to make them aware of this resource.
Professional Development Newsletter
Subscribe to Biocom California’s Professional Development Newsletter to stay up to date on the latest insights into California’s life science careers. Receive information on life science career resources, job postings, events, and job searching tips delivered every quarter.
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Feedback Request
The Bay Area Purchasing Group Advisory Committee is requesting feedback on program development in our savings portfolio. We are keeping environmental, social, and governance (ESG), sustainability, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) top of mind, and we want to ensure our programs help members achieve their goals in these areas. Please share with us your company’s goals in these areas here, and tell us what you expect from your current suppliers to help you achieve them.
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Cell and Gene Therapy Committee | May 17
Join the Cell and Gene Therapy Committee for a live panel discussion on The Future of Immune Cell Therapy on May 17, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. in South San Francisco. Panelists include Allison Moore, CTO at Allogene, Jakob Dupont, global head of R&D at Atara Biotherapeutics, and Tim Moore, president and COO at PACT Pharma, and will be moderated by committee co-chair Jens Vogel, head of global biotech at Bayer Pharmaceuticals. RSVP today.
Bay Area Life Science Happy Hour | June 2
Join Biocom California as we welcome you to join us for a casual happy hour to connect with other life science professionals across the Bay Area. The happy hour will be designed for you to forge and develop relationships within the Biocom California member community and learn more about our Bay Area Committees and other ways you can get involved. RSVP today.
CFO Networking and Panel Discussion | June 7
Member CFOs are invited to join us on June 7 in South San Francisco for a panel discussion with industry experts on preparing to join company boards, and a networking reception will follow. RSVP today.
Join Us at BIO 2022 in San Diego
After three years, the BIO International Convention is back in-person, returning to San Diego June 13–17. Biocom California will be joined in the California Pavilion (booth 3727) by some of the best companies representing our state. Join us in the pavilion Monday evening from 5-6:30 p.m. for a Welcome Reception toast hosted by Longfellow.
Upcoming Committee Meetings
June 2 | Intellectual Property and Patent Law Committee Meeting
June 3 | Bay Area Public Policy Working Group Meeting
Engage with your industry peers through our 20+ committees and working groups today. Learn More.
Upcoming Events
May 17 | Cyber Crimes: Lessons Learned from Healthcare & Tech
May 24 | The Great Re-Engagement | Recruiting, Engaging, & Retaining Employees
June 1 | Bay Area Biotech Forum | San Francisco Business Times
June 2 | Bay Area Life Science Happy Hour
June 7 | From CFO to Board Room: Networking & Panel Discussion
September 22 | HR Conference for Life Science | Bay Area
October 28 | 2nd Annual Life Science CEO Summit in Wine County
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Biocom California | Bay Area
Biocom California is the largest, most experienced leader and advocate for California’s life science sector. Our South San Francisco office aims to build the networks that are critical to growth in this thriving regional ecosystem. Our targeted programs and customized services are tailored to the specific needs of the Bay Area region. We work on behalf of more than 1,600 members to drive public policy, build an enviable network of industry leaders, create access to capital, introduce cutting-edge STEM education programs, and create robust value-driven purchasing programs.
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