Whether you are a engineer, life sciences, pharmacy or chemistry graduate, there are numerous opportunities for you in the biomedical industry. This year, BioBiz 2010 brings you a a series of events catered for everyone. Find out more about the biomedical industry from distinguished speakers from top biomedical and pharmaceutical companies and the jobs available for you. Upload your CV to our CV uploader and they will automatically be sent to the companies. The biomedical industry is one of the fastest growing industry in Singapore, be part of it.

Last year’s conference was a massive success with overwhelmingly positive feedback, and attracted a total of 700 students, academics, industry professionals and members of the public. With a dose of fresh perspectives, we hope to continually push new frontiers in the organization of a bigger and better BioBiz 2010.

This year, we will be getting major pharmaceutical, medical technology and manufacturing and contract research organizations down to speak to the students at the event. As with last year, it will be a panel style discussion involving many different biomedical organizations. During the two- hour lunch break, participants will get a chance to network with the industry players over a casual setting and find out more about their career opportunities or internship opportunities. At the same time, there will be ongoing career workshops where students can find out more out the specific careers they are interested in.

BioBiz has always been unique as it is the sole conference that provides an avenue for undergraduates and graduates to gain insight to the biomedical industries.

Furthermore, we have also been fortunate enough to receive the mentorship of numerous young leaders within the industry who have been vital in the continued success of BioBiz. We work closely with the Economic Development Board of Singapore and the NUS Career Center. This has also placed us in a better position to both reach out to students and to help provide the biomedical sector with the talent they need.

Schedule of Events
BioBiz 2010 Conference
Date: 27 March, Saturday, 2010.
Time: 0830-1530
Venue: The Chevrons

Pre-Conference Recruitment Consultations

The recruitment consultations involved about a quarter of our attendees in BioBiz 2009 and were very well-received. In 2010, these recruitment consultations are brought forward as pre-conference event to cater to the overwhelming response last year.
These free consultations will be conducted by external recruitment agencies specifically involve in the talent search within the biomedical sciences and technology sectors. Attendees can expect a clearer insight regarding recruitment in the biomedical industry to prepare for the winning CV and to seize the networking opportunities at the main BioBiz conference on 27th March.
Improve your current employability and secure that job in the Biomedical Industry. Limited seats available for the individual consultations. Sign up early!

NTU Pre-Conference

Company: Kelly Scientific 

Date: 24th March 2010 (Wed)

Time: 2-6pm (tentative)

Venue: Discussion room of School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering School

NUS Pre-Conference

Company: ScienTech Consulting

Date and Time: 20th March 2010 (Sat)

Time: 10-1pm (tentative)

Venue: Level 1 Seminar Room in NEC building

Conference Agenda

08.30 am

Registration & Video Presentation

09.10 am

Welcome Address

09.30 am

Panel A: manuFACTuring - Hidden Truths Explored!
Today, leading biomedical sciences companies manufacture more than $20 billion worth of medicines
and medical devices for the global markets. With a vibrant and strong biomedical manufacturing scene
in Singapore, the biomedical industry is set for growth and will continue to play a key role in transforming
medical science into innovative products for improving global health.
By introducing and contrasting two main processes, namely Biologics and Chemical Pharmaceuticals, the
panel aims to engage conferees from various disciplines to appreciate how their academic foundation
prepares them for a fulfilling future career in manufacturing. Experienced industry representatives from the
various functions typical within biomedical companies will discuss and highlight the relevance of crossdiscipline collaboration necessary throughout the entire production and manufacturing process from raw materials to finished product.
Discover the facts about manufacturing - an exciting and challenging career sector for fresh graduates!

10.45 am

Morning Tea

11.15 am

Panel B: Medical Technology
Amidst Asia’s fast-growing market opportunities, leading medical technology companies are leveraging
Singapore as a strategic home-base in Asia to drive their business expansion and innovation. Today, Singapore has built up a strong industry base of more than 30 medical technology companies that manufacture S$3 billion worth of medical devices, life science tools and instruments, and medical disposables for regional and global markets. In addition, more than 30 global medical technology companies are carrying out medical technology innovation such as value engineering and product development. The medical technology sector now provide meaningful employment to more than 8,200 people across a range of skill-sets and expertise. MedTech is a growing industry that will create opportunities for Singaporeans to contribute to the advancement of human health.
This panel will discuss the myriad opportunities that global medical technology companies offer in both
cutting-edge manufacturing and innovation.

12.15 pm

Panel C: Contract Research Organisations
Globally, pharmaceutical and biotech companies are tapping more on external research resources to boost
R&D productivity to address expiring drug patents and weak product pipelines. This trend has increased the demand for contract clinical research services offered by CROs.
The global contract clinical research market, worth US$20 billion in 2008, is expected to grow annually by 8.5% to reach US$35 billion in 2015, with the Asia Pacific market for Phase 1 to 4 clinical trials is expected to generate US$2 billion in revenues by 2010.
Pharmaceutical and biotech companies are expanding their clinical research activities to Asia due to the
region’s growing demand for cost-effective and efficacious medicines.
What are the drivers for the growth of the clinical research market in Asia? And what would be Singapore’s role in this growth in Asia?
Find out at this panel discussion.

01.15 pm

Lunchtime Networking Session

02.00 pm

Interactive Career Sharing Sessions I

• Manufacturing

• Validation

02.45 pm

Interactive Career Sharing Sessions II

• Quality (QA/QC)

• Automation