adMare Academy
BioInnovation
Scientist (BIS) Programs
BioInnovation Scientist (BIS) Programs provide online training that empowers early-career professionals with the fundamental knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the Canadian life sciences industry.
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Programs
Our programs are open to individuals interested in a career in the life sciences industry, either currently employed or working/training in academia, with a view to transitioning to commercial organizations.
Priority will be given to participants residing in Canada.
BIS Program:
Foundations
Our flagship BIS Program: Foundations provides an overview of the drug discovery and development process, as well as insights into the commercial realities and challenges of developing successful therapeutic products. Integrated exercises informed by real-world examples allow learners to apply their knowledge in decision-making scenarios. Interactions with industry experts during the live webinars and with peers in discussion groups showcase diverse perspectives and reinforce concepts to deepen learnings from the online modules. Motivated learners can grow their network nationally through interactions with other participants.
Note: This program is currently only offered in English, with French transcripts provided for video content.
BIS Program:
Industry Essentials
The shorter BIS Program: Industry Essentials provides an introduction to the entire process of therapeutics development and commercialization without the closer look into R&D that the BIS Program: Foundations offers. An integrated activity ties the program together, allowing learners to apply their knowledge to a decision-making scenario inspired by a real-world example. Learners also have the option of attending a live webinar with an industry expert to learn about their career journey and to participate in a group discussion focused on developing a target product profile for a putative therapeutic.
Note: This program is currently only offered in English, with French transcripts provided for video content.
Who Should
Take Part in the
BIS Programs?
BIS Program:
Foundations
This program is designed for graduate students or individuals with at least a B.Sc. or equivalent degree who are interested in pursuing or already employed in roles in biopharma R&D and innovation.
- Duration
8 weeks - Time Commitment
4-8 hours per week - Cost
$250 + gst - Delivery
Virtual, cohort model - Live online peer discussion groups
3 (required) - Live webinars with industry expert
3 (required) - Certificate of Completion:
Yes. Issued following completion of all assigned content and participation in the 3 peer discussion groups and 3 live webinars by the program closure date.
Applications for the current cohort have closed.
BIS Program:
Industry Essentials
This program is designed for post-secondary students or early-career life sciences professionals without a background in science who are interested in roles that support innovation or are adjacent to R&D.
- Duration
4 weeks - Time Commitment
8-15 hours total - Cost
$175 + gst - Delivery
Virtual, cohort model - Live online peer discussion groups
None - Live webinars with industry expert
1 (optional) - Certificate of Completion:
Yes. Issued following completion of all assigned content by the program closure date. Participation in the live webinar is optional but recommended.
Applications for the current cohort have closed.
The program fees support adMare’s ability to offer these programs and help to cover some of the costs associated with the curriculum and program delivery.
Limited number of participants per cohort.
Closed captioning available for video content, and transcripts of video content provided in English and French.
Application
Process
All applications must be made online.
The adMare Academy is committed to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility. We aim to create learning spaces that are welcoming for everyone.
BIS Program:
Foundations
Spring 2024 Cohort begins April 8 and finishes May 31.
Peer discussion groups will take place the weeks of April 22, May 6, and May 20 at a variety of possible times. Participants must attend one discussion group per week.
The live webinars are scheduled for April 30, May 14, May 30 at 5pm-6:40pm ET/2pm-3:30pm PT. Attendance is required.
Selected participants are expected to be notified by end of day Friday, March 22, 2024. Participants must complete an orientation module and pay the program fee by end of day Friday, April 5, 2004.
Applications for the next cohort will open in late Summer 2024.
BIS Program:
Industry Essentials
Spring 2024 Cohort begins May 8 and finishes June 5.
The optional live webinar is scheduled for May 30 at 5pm-6:30pm ET/2pm-3:30pm PT.
Selected participants are expected to be notified by end of day Friday, April 26, 2024. Participants must complete an orientation module and pay the program fee by end of day Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Get in touch today
For additional information please contact:
Dr. Ann Meyer
Director, BioInnovation Scientist Program
ameyer@admarebio.com
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