Women in Project Management Bootcamp:
Project Delivery in Life Sciences

May 29 – June 2, 2023 | 9 am – 5 pm | Virtual

*Applications are now closed*

Meet the Presenter:

She has worked in Data Management, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance, Project Management, Process Optimization, Learning & Development, Change Management, and, Organizational Design & Development for major and mid-sized pharmaceutical and small biotech companies, as well as for a contract research organization (CRO), and consulting companies. She has worked in a highly regulated industry and understands compliance needs. Nazma has focused on the Organizational Leadership and Development aspects of the companies she has worked for, and has been instrumental in designing and implementing solutions to better the workplace for staff and management. She works with senior leaders to help change behaviors that shape the company’s culture and increase employee engagement. Nazma has a passion for people and a strong desire to make the workplace more diverse, engaging, and productive by choice. Nazma has a B.A. in Neuroscience and a B.A. in Psychology from Colgate University and a M.A. in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University. She has 33 credits towards her Master in Public Health at the University of Connecticut. In addition to her traditional education, Nazma has earned many professional certifications including the following: Project Management Professional (PMP), Six Sigma Green Belt (6σ), Certified Professional in Learning & Performance (CPLP) and Certified Manager of Quality/ Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE). She holds many certifications in Change Management as well including AMPG and Prosci certifications.

Are you a woman who aspires to become a project manager or is currently in a project management role looking to gain better knowledge of project management’s concepts?

Project Management, defined as a process of leading the work of a team to achieve all project goals within the given constraints, is one of the fastest growing disciplines in all sectors of business. In fact, the Project Management Institute estimates that by 2027, employers will need nearly 88 million individuals in project management-oriented roles, leading project management to become an economic engine in today’s workforce*. Catalyzed by the rapid evolution of technology and recent events such as the COVID-19 pandemic this quiet boom has particularly impacted the health science industry and has accelerated projects in supply chain, workforce adaptability, primary care, and more.

To address this challenge, OBIO® is hosting a 5-day intensive, interactive virtual training program designed to help women learn the scope of project management in the evolving health science industry.

Bootcamp participants WILL RECEIVE:

Training on topics such as risk management, team structure and project reporting, in compliance with the Project Management Institute (PMI) Standards
Opportunities to work on group projects with fellow participants
An OBIO® certificate after completion of the training
Contact hours towards the PMP® Certification

YOU SHOULD APPLY IF YOU:

Identify as woman
Reside in Ontario and are legally eligible to work in Canada
Have completed post-secondary education and are not currently enrolled as a full-time student
Have created a profile on the OBIO® Job Board and Talent Network, if unemployed
Have a STEM background or an interest in the health sciences industry

The Women in Project Management Bootcamp: Project Delivery in Life Sciences is taking place
on May 29 – June 2, 2023 and is available at no cost to eligible applicants.