Join Johnson & Johnson on Monday, December 16, for a Virtual Open House to learn more about its new Innovate Medicine Site being built in Wilson NC. Attend this virtual event to learn more about Johnson & Johnson, explore the Wilson area, and meet local leaders.

The U.S. Biopharma Workforce Partnership Conference focuses on strengthening talent acquisition efforts by enhancing industry partnerships with academic and non-profit organizations focused on life sciences workforce development.  

The event, a first for the biopharmaceutical industry, will connect industry hiring managers and talent acquisition professionals with biopharmaceutical manufacturing-focused universities, community colleges, non-degree skill-based pathway providers, and national workforce intermediaries. 

To help mitigate climate change, efforts are underway to reduce the U.S. health sector’s greenhouse gas emissions. The efforts include systematically moving away from disposable items toward sustainable uses of durable items. However, it's worth noting that moving from disposability toward sustainability must be traded off against core ethical commitments to safety, efficacy, and efficiency in healthcare. 

Reflect on your last visit to a healthcare provider. Did you feel like a valued partner in your care? Now, consider participating in a research study with an unapproved potential treatment. How has the power dynamic shifted? Did it? 

The JPMorgan Healthcare Conference provides a platform for sharing stories, establishing meaningful connections, and managing time effectively. 

Learn how to navigate JPM with intentional networking that fosters genuine partnerships to make the most of big opportunities. This is an opportunity to learn about the significance of maintaining a personal brand that leaves a lasting impression and how to continue building that brand after the conference.

Building the right leadership team is crucial for any startup looking to scale beyond proof-of-concept. This webinar will overview the complexities, strategy, and timing of hiring the right executive team to drive growth and innovation for biotech startups. 

This engaging conversation features seasoned industry leaders who have transformed companies into thriving ventures. Discover the best time to bring in executives like a CEO, CFO, or CSO for scaling operations, fundraising, or advancing drug development. 

On November 19, join companion and production animal scientists to discuss how the microbiome can be used as a therapeutic approach to improving animal health. Following a short introduction, we will hear viewpoints from academia, industry, and producers. 

Don't miss this unique opportunity to meet with students, faculty, and staff from academia and industry, and help us build a community of scientists focused on animal health.

Come gain and share insights while growing your network in NC's ag tech community. This event is free for WIA members, but open to all. Thank you to Syngenta for sponsoring the Fall meet-up.