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.

Find out more about BioBiz 2010 Panel Speakers, Lunchtime Networking and Interactive Career Sharing Sessions!

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!

Panel B: Medical Technology

Exciting Opportunities in Singapore’s Medical Technology Industry

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 30medical 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 arange of skill-sets and expertise. MedTech is a growing industry that willcreate 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.

Panel C: Contract Research Organisation

Globally, pharmaceutical and biomedical 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 biomedical 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 these and more on career opportunities for individuals looking to participate in the growth of Asia’s importance to the global pharmaceutical industry.

Lunchtime Networking

This session hopes to provide attendees this opportunity to spark connections in a truly BioBiz approach. The afternoon networking highlights seeks to present opportunities for attendees to converse with industrial players to learn gain first hand insights to the industry and promote active involvement among attendees.

Interactive Career Sharing Sessions

These half-hour sharing sessions differ from the panel discussions in its informal and open discussion format. Industry professionals, facilitated by company representatives will share about what goes on in an actual day of their specific job functions in the biomedical industry – from daily operations to what are some of the surreal challenges they face! Conferees, come prepared with questions as this is your opportunity to find out from the professionals all you want to know about specific roles and functions in the biomedical industry.