California Life Sciences (CLS)

Join California Life Sciences on May 13 in Washington, DC for our annual Visionary Awards Reception where we welcome members of California’s congressional delegation and honor select federal legislators with our Visionary Awards. These awards recognize their leadership in advancing policies that promote life sciences research, investment, and innovation in CA. Please join our invited guests, the CLS board of directors, and representatives from our member organizations to network, discuss critical issues in the life sciences sector, and celebrate our awardees. Special thanks to our sponsors Cedars-Sinai, Edwards Lifesciences, Biotechnology Innovation Organization, Genentech, Gilead Sciences, Exact Sciences, Merck, Neurocrine Biosciences, and Sarepta Therapeutics! Learn more >>> https://lnkd.in/ggGbEwwW #WeAreCALifeSciences #LifeSciencesEvents #LifeSciences #VisionaryAwards

Join CLS October 5-8 in San Diego, CA for The MedTech Conference, where industry leaders, innovators, investors, and policymakers unite to drive meaningful change for patients around the world. With hundreds of hours of cutting-edge education, groundbreaking startup presentations, and invaluable networking opportunities, this is the must-attend event for anyone looking to make an impact in the future of health care. Don’t miss your chance to lock in the #MTC25 Flex Pass discount, up to 40% off the standard rate. Take two minutes to sign up by 4/22 to secure the lowest all-access rate—no commitment necessary. https://lnkd.in/gYAHeg7B  

California Life Sciences (CLS) is looking forward to seeing FAST Alumni companies such as Olfera, BioSuperior Technology, Inc., Aluda Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Reactosome, Pheronym and N1 Life at the year's SynBioBeta's Global Synthetic Biology Conference. Want to join us? Be part of a dynamic community of the world’s top innovators, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors who are using synthetic biology to build a better world. From healthcare and agriculture to chemicals, materials, consumer goods, and biomanufacturing—discover how synbio is transforming entire industries. Learn more >>> https://lnkd.in/genxNn67 #WeAreCALifeSciences #LifeSciences #LifeSciencesEvents #synbiobeta2025

We have rounded up some of the industry's must-attend main events that are coming up over the next several weeks. Save the dates! 📆 🔹The Life Sciences Travel Playbook | Corporate Traveler USA | April 16 10-11AM | Virtual Webinar 🔹Launch, Grow, Succeed: Navigate the Path to Legal Success Series | Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP | April 16 6-7PM PST | Virtual 🔹SoCal Social: Sustainability in Life Sciences | California Life Sciences (CLS) | April 22 | San Diego 🔹Festival of Biologics | April 23 - April 24 | San Diego, CA 🔹Capital Connect: Rising Above the Noise in Biopharma Investing | Foley & Lardner LLP | April 24 | Palo Alto 🔹2025 Future of Healthcare Symposium | April 24 | Pepperdine University | Malibu 🔹Capital Connect: Rising Above the Noise in Biopharma Investing | April 24 6-7PM | Foley & Lardner LLP, CollectiveMinds LLC, and HSBC Innovation Banking | Palo Alto 🔹SDDS 2025: Stanford Drug Discovery Symposium | April 28-29 | Stanford 🔹WACKER Biotech – Pints & Plasmids | April 29 5-7PM | Sorrento Valley 🔹SynBioBeta: The Global Synthetic Biology Conference | May 5-8 | San Jose 🔹2025 JLABS Investor & Partnering Day | Johnson & Johnson | May 7 | New York 🔹Visionary Awards Reception | California Life Sciences (CLS) | May 13 | Washington D.C. View event details and more at https://lnkd.in/g4RBuCCn #WeAreCALifeScienes #LifeSciences #LifeSciencesEvents

Big news from Novartis: A $2.3B investment over the next 5 years to expand U.S. manufacturing and R&D, including a significant expansion in San Diego. This bold move strengthens the life sciences ecosystem, supports innovation, and builds more resilient supply chains for patients across the country. 📖 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eCh5ib_a

Celebrate Earth Day by joining fellow life sciences professionals for our newest event, SoCal Social, a networking reception dedicated to sustainability in the life sciences.   Whether you're a researcher, lab manager, scientist, or a professional seeking to enhance sustainability in your operations, this event is made for you. Attendees will enjoy a networking reception and vendor showcase that includes a prize-filled scavenger hunt that gets you mingling and exploring along the way! CLS Members enjoy complimentary access to the event. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/eqETActH Special thanks to our sponsors Healthpeak Properties, Inc., Ansell, Agilent Technologies, Avantor, eLabNext, ICE San Diego - Innovative Commercial Environments, Nitrogen Express, and Pacific Premier Bank! #WeAreCALifeSciences #LifeSciences #LIfeSciencesEvents #EarthDayEvents #Sustainability

Great perspective from our SVP of Government Relations & External Affairs, Brent Fisk, on why supporting biotech innovation at home matters more than ever. California is leading the way and we're proud to be part of the momentum. 👇

In Life Sciences, time is everything. From clinical trials to commercial launches, your work drives innovation, but travel challenges can slow you down. Compliance complexities, diverse traveler needs, and global logistics shouldn’t stand in the way of breakthroughs. One of our CLS partners, Corporate Traveler USA, is hosting a webinar on April 16th that dives into the biggest pain points in Life Sciences travel and how to overcome them. Their experts Tyler Draper, Kirian Szwed and Richard Jacobi will share strategies to simplify travel management, maintain compliance, and optimize costs—all while keeping your teams focused on what matters most. Learn more >>> https://lnkd.in/gWsCuZZw #WeAreCALifeSciences #LifeSciences #CLSPartners #CorporateTravel #Webinar

Join us in showcasing California’s leadership in life sciences at BIO 2025 in Boston! Commit to a Champion Sponsorship Package for the California Pavilion at BIO 2025 by April 15, and BIO Members will receive a complimentary general access pass to the convention—an added benefit on top of our premier sponsorship package.   As a Champion Sponsor, you'll receive: 👑 Premium visibility with a branded kiosk in the California Pavilion 🗝️ Unrestricted access to networking and partnering opportunities 🎟️ Two Exhibitor badges & a partnering account to maximize your time with strategic meetings 🌟 Logo recognition in Pavilion signage and promotions 🤝 The chance to connect with industry leaders at the world’s largest biotech event   This offer is only available for BIO member organizations and is only available for a limited time—lock in your Tax Day savings before April 15! Contact Emily Morgan at emorgan@califesciences.org to reserve your sponsorship. #BIO25 #LifeSciences #LifeSciencesEvents

Looking to break into the life sciences? Or are you a company looking to hire? Check out the California Life Sciences (CLS) Career Center to explore job openings at leading companies in the industry, including: 🔷 Merck | Principal Scientist | South San Francisco 🔷 AbbVie | Senior Scientist, II | South San Francisco 🔷 Genentech | Principal Scientist, Toxicologist | South San Francisco 🔷 Capital One | Principal Data Scientist | San Jose 🔷 Thermo Fisher Scientific | Proteomics Scientist | San Jose 🔷 Gilead Sciences | Postdoctoral Scientist, Structural Biology | Foster City 🔷 Leidos | Principal Software Scientist | San Diego Are you hiring? 📣 Post your open positions on our website to connect with top talent and expand your applicant reach! Learn more >>> https://lnkd.in/gGyhiDgY #WeAreCALifeSciences #LifeSciencesJobs #Hiring