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Welcome MESH/diversity; Highlights from Our Workforce Symposium; DEI Resources; Mentoring Opportunities; and more.
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A Message of Gratitude
We want to take a moment to thank all of our members, as we are deeply grateful for the vibrant community of risk-takers, visionaries, and collaborators we get to work with every day. Each of our members is advancing science to improve lives and human health, and making contributions that help build a better world. We appreciate your commitment to fostering an inclusive industry that celebrates individuals from diverse backgrounds and walks of life. Your dedication to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is integral in propelling our collective mission forward. Thank you for championing a more inclusive tomorrow. During this holiday season, we extend warm wishes for a delightful Thanksgiving and beyond.
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Jennifer Hairston
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Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Biocom California
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Introducing MESH/diversity: Programs to Drive an Inclusive Culture
Biocom California is excited to announce MESH/diversity as a new endorsed Purchasing Group partner. MESH/diversity is revolutionizing the approach to DEI in contemporary workplaces. Biocom California and MESH are working together to offer a complete and innovative method that blends science and data with cutting-edge technology to deliver a DEI solution that scales effortlessly. With a foundation in behavioral science, MESH’s strategies are rooted in data-driven insights and metrics, guaranteeing that your DEI efforts produce tangible and impactful results. Schedule a call with MESH/diversity to learn more about how they can assist and enable your team wherever you stand in your DEI journey.
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Highlights from Our Annual Workforce Symposium
Last month, the Biocom California Institute kicked off its 6th annual Life Science Workforce Symposium. For the first time, the event was simulcast in three of our membership regions: San Diego, Greater Los Angeles, and the Bay Area. The event provided job seekers—especially veterans and people from underrepresented populations—with information about opportunities in the life science industry and how they can best transition to new careers in the field.
The symposium featured speakers and panelists from the Biocom California Institute, Merck, Amgen, Triplebar, Illumina, and more. Keynote speaker Austin Hamilton reflected on his journey from the U.S. Army as a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear specialist to a career in the life sciences—today he is an EH&S Specialist II at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Austin noted that Thermo Fisher Scientific has a Veterans Business Resource Group and dedicated Military Talent Registration Portal, where can veterans can sign up for job alerts and connect with the company’s talent acquisition team.
See more highlights from the symposium here. For more information about our Veterans in Life Science fellowship, contact Paulina Fonville.
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Recap: National Hispanic Heritage Month
During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we featured Maritza Diaz, CEO of ITJuana, in a Member Spotlight in the September edition of LifeLines. ITJuana helps life science companies develop technology centers of excellence in Mexico. Maritza, who grew up in Ecuador, says Tijuana is a lesser-known technology hub and part of her company’s mission is introducing clients to the region and the competitive edge of doing business there. Earlier this year, ITJuana was included in Inc. Magazine’s list of 5,000 fastest-growing companies.
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Support for LGBTQIA+ Life Science Professionals
OUTbio San Diego and Takeda Pharmaceuticals hosted a social mixer for members of OUTbio—an organization for LGBTQIA+ life science professionals and allies—at Takeda’s San Diego headquarters in UTC on October 18. Almost 200 people attended the event, which had a taco bar supplied by Baja Betty’s in Hillcrest. Outbio San Diego is free to join; to learn more about the organization and upcoming events, click here.
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ICYMI: Exploring the Synergy Between DEI and Supplier Diversity
This fall, representatives from Biocom California, MESH/diversity, Cultura, and Thermo Fisher Scientific discussed how supplier diversity and diversity within an organization are interconnected as they both aim to create inclusive environments, promote economic equity, foster innovation, and strengthen business relationships. View the webinar recording and accompanying Q&A.
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Sign Up Today to Be a Life Science Mentor
As a seasoned professional in the life science industry, you possess the invaluable knowledge, skills, and insights that aspiring talents are eager to gain. By becoming a mentor, you can guide a first-generation college graduate or a veteran and support them as they take their first steps in their career journey. For more information about Biocom California Institute’s fellowship programs, mentorship criteria and expectations, and how to sign up as a mentor, please reach out to Paulina Fonville. Fellowship programs kick off January 10 and run through June 2024.
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Save the Date: San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering
Join Generation STEAM at the San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Snapdragon Stadium! The festival is the largest event of its kind in California, attracting over 20,000 attendees each year and sparking curiosity across science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM). This event is free and open to the public, made possible by a collective effort between industry, government, community organizations, and academia. To learn more about participating in the event, visit lovestemsd.org or contact Annie Warner.
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Partners Committed to Real & Lasting Change
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Biocom California | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
As leaders in life science, we acknowledge our responsibility to provide and promote a more diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for our current and future workforce. Through Biocom California’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) initiative and DEI Board Committee, we are taking action to advance a welcoming and thriving life sciences industry that recognizes the value of individuals with diverse backgrounds, talents, experiences, and perspectives.
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