Skills Development & Training

As Canada accelerates the commercialization and adoption of innovative technologies in our healthcare system, OBIO® recognizes that the life sciences and health tech sectors are growing rapidly. This growth also presents challenges, one of which is meeting the critical need for a skilled workforce across the sectors, from start-ups to mid-sized and large organizations.

One of the key pillars of OBIO’s programming is to prepare for and capitalize on creating high-value jobs to support talent development in healthcare innovation. Through our Skills Development and Training offerings, we help life sciences and health tech companies recruit and develop industry-ready talent, offer entrepreneurship programs to ensure the continuum of talent from early career to leadership and the C-suite, and collaborate with partners in the academic ecosystem to develop and nurture an industry-ready workforce.

Active Training and Upskilling Programs

Biomanufacturing for Advanced Therapies Training Program

The program focuses on both conceptual and practical skills essential to the development and manufacturing of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs), with a curriculum developed through extensive collaborations with companies in the sector developing CGTs and tailored to meet their specialized workforce needs.

Cybersecurity & Digital Health Training for Health Science Professionals  

The training program focuses on the critical intersection of software development and cybersecurity, particularly in the context of health products and medical devices. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of cybersecurity in healthcare, examining the latest trends, potential threats and impact on the industry.

Learn how we support:

Life Sciences & Health Tech Companies

We help companies:

  • Recruit industry-ready talent

  • Provide their employees with upskilling opportunities

  • Ensure the continuum of talent from early career to leadership and the C-suite through entrepreneurship bootcamps and industry training/masterclasses/workshops on a variety of topics including licensing intellectual property, project management, finance, regulatory pathways and cross-border tax strategy.

  • OBIO® members have access to OBIO's Job Board and Talent Network.

    Employers can find qualified candidates, including graduates from OBIO’s training programs, who received robust training on topics like business, quality, regulatory and R&D, to name a few.

    >> Visit OBIO's Job Board and Talent Network

    >> Post a job

  • Are you Hiring for Roles in Software & Data Science?

    We are inviting companies that are hiring for roles such as Data Scientist, Software Engineer, Software Developer, Full-Stack Developer, and other software-related positions to explore the profiles of our program graduates who are equipped with specialized skills and knowledge required to build a successful career in the health tech sector.

    >> Explore the lookbook

  • This panel discussion co-hosted by OBIO® and the Professional Immigrant Network (PINs) Initiative from Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC) focused on the role technology plays in health science, and the resulting needs for talent recruitment in software development, IT, data science, AI and machine learning.

    Industry leaders from Myant, Swift Medical, Oncoustics and Vital Biosciences shared insights, opportunities and challenges specific to Canadian health science companies.

    >> Watch the recording

  • Interested in attending one of our events? >> Click here

 

Partners

We collaborate with partners in the academic ecosystem to develop and nurture an industry-ready workforce by delivering commercialization and entrepreneurial skills training including:

  • Entrepreneurship bootcamp(s)

  • Industry training term(s)

  • Industry workshops and events

  • Get in touch to find out how we can help you drive your health tech performance and boost your business outcomes, whether you are looking to upskill your team or get involved in shaping our curriculum.

    >> Connect with us


  • Are you Hiring for Roles in Software & Data Science?

    We are inviting companies that are hiring for roles such as Data Scientist, Software Engineer, Software Developer, Full-Stack Developer, and other software-related positions to explore the profiles of our program graduates who are equipped with specialized skills and knowledge required to build a successful career in the health tech sector.

    >> Explore the lookbook


  • Interested in attending one of our events? >> Click here

 

Job Seekers

We provide training and upskilling opportunities to professionals who are ready to transition into advanced roles in the life sciences and health tech sectors, and connect them with potential employers.

 
 
 

For more information, please contact Eric Thibaudeau at ericthibaudeau@obio.ca.

 
 
 
 

A participant of Canada’s 50 – 30 Challenge program from Innovation, Science and Economic Development, OBIO® programs support diversity in the workplace.