"Access to an experienced talent pool" was cited as one of the most critical success factors influencing the success of the Canadian life sciences and biotechnology industry, according to a survey of senior industry executives conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers.1

Introducing the TBI Mentorship Program

Vision: To be the preeminent biotechnology career developent mentoring program, while building a stronger network of business and science expertise in Ontario.

The TBI Mentorship program is designed for science and business professionals at any stage in their career. It provides ongoing opportunities for career and skills development, and addresses one of the most pressing needs faced by the industry. The program matches people based on interests of protégés and industry experience of mentors, to ensure a good fit between the mentoring partners. The TBI Mentorship program allows mentors and protégés to define their goals and expectations, while providing tools, resources and training conducive to a meaningful mentoring experience.

Program Features
Program Benefits
›   Focus on personal career development in business and/or science
›   Match mentors and protégés based on interests of protégés and
     industry experience of mentors
›   One-on-one matching
›   Quarterly “Meet & Greet” networking events for all participants
›   Easy online application process with updatable profiles
›   Flexible meeting frequency and program duration
›   Exclusive LinkedIn TBI mentorship group
›   Mentoring training and support
›   Program feedback and evaluation system
The program provides a way for organizations and individuals to give back to the community and help others in a rewarding and meaningful way:
›   Protégés connect with someone further along in their career who
    can provide guidance and advice
›   Mentors further develop mentoring and leadership skills
›   Companies benefit when their employees participate and their new-
     found skills transfer into their work performance. In addition,
     companies have access to a larger network and talent pool
›   Sponsors gain exposure at networking events, and through print
     and online promotion
How Can I Get Involved?
›   Become a Mentor or Protégé
›   Join the Mentorship Program Committee
›   Promote the program within your network
›   Sponsor a quarterly networking event

Click Here to Apply

About TBI
The Biotechnology Initiative has been committed to connecting and growing professionals in the biotechnology industry since 1989. It is a not-for-profit industry association that represents Ontario's pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. TBI promotes life sciences technologies and encourages their commercial success in Ontario through Government advocacy, stakeholder engagement, mentoring and education and promotion of Ontario.s world.class science and industry. With over 300 members, TBI supports a wide range of sectors: academic and research institutions; government; companies from the biopharmaceutical industry, agriculture biotechnology sector, agricultural/ petrol bioproducts, medical devices, biopharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical multinationals, contract research/manufacturing, financial, legal, human resources and consultants. For more information, please visit http://ontbi.org/

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1Canadian Life Sciences Industry Forecast 2009, BIOTECanada and PWC