FrameWORX
Fueling the Future: Indiana’s Life Sciences Workforce
Indiana Biosciences Research Institute
A thriving life sciences industry requires a strong talent pipeline and highly-skilled workforce - strengths Indiana possesses. But evolving demands and new technologies require deeper collaboration to bridge the gaps between academia and industry. Join us for an engaging exploration into the growing potential of our life sciences workforce as we examine strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing talent development and recruitment across Indiana.
FrameWORX
Fueling the Future: Indiana’s Life Sciences Workforce
Indiana Biosciences Research Institute
A thriving life sciences industry requires a strong talent pipeline and highly-skilled workforce - strengths Indiana possesses. But evolving demands and new technologies require deeper collaboration to bridge the gaps between academia and industry. Join us for an engaging exploration into the growing potential of our life sciences workforce as we examine strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing talent development and recruitment across Indiana.
This FrameWORX session is brought to you by our Presenting Sponsor:
FrameWORX: Fueling the Future of Indiana's Life Sciences Workforce
3-3:30 p.m.
Pre-event networking and registration
Enjoy complimentary beverages and network with industry peers ahead of the FrameWORX discussion.
3:30 p.m.
Welcome
Interactive polling and welcome remarks
Amanda Decker
Director of Communications, BioCrossroads
3:35 p.m.
Tech Hub Designation: A Catalyst for Indiana’s Life Sciences Workforce
Jane Dunigan-Smith, BioCrossroads' Senior Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer will sit down for a one-on-one with Central Indiana Corporate Partnership CEO Melina Kennedy, for a discussion on the Federal Tech Hub designation and CHIPS Act funding, exploring the potential transformative impact on our life sciences workforce development.
Jane Dunigan-Smith
Senior Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer, BioCrossroads
Melina Kennedy
CEO, Central Indiana Corporate Partnership
3:50 p.m.
Strengthening Connections: Academic and Industry Collaborations in Life Sciences
A dynamic discussion with leaders from Eli Lilly, Purdue, and Ivy Tech, focusing on the role of academic-industry partnerships in driving workforce innovations and addressing the talent pipeline in life sciences.
David Hinkle
Molecular Diagnostics Consultant and Biotechnology Program Chair, Ivy Tech Community College
Dedric Day
Sr. Director, Strategic Talent Partnerships, Eli Lilly and Company
Alina Alexeenko
Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Chemical Engineering at Purdue University
4:20 p.m.
Recruitment Revolution: Adapting to the Evolving Life Sciences Job Market
Wade Franchville from Harba Solutions will discuss and analyze the recruitment landscape, including strategies for attracting and retaining top talent in the competitive life sciences sector.
Wade Franchville
Founder & Managing Director, Harba Solutions Inc.
4:30 p.m.
Innovative Workforce Initiatives, Transformative Education and Workforce Strategies
Join leaders from Ascend and the Fairbanks Foundation as they explore groundbreaking workforce development initiatives that are transforming Indiana’s life sciences sector. The discussion will focus on innovative models such as the Indiana Learning Accelerator and advanced apprenticeship programs, highlighting their pivotal roles in enhancing talent readiness and fostering dynamic industry-academic collaborations.
Erica Viar
Vice President of Consulting, Ascend Indiana
Claire Fiddian-Green
President & CEO, Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation, Inc.
4:55 p.m.
Closing Remarks
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