Thursday | December 16th, 2021
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
As we head into another festive season and reflect on the past 12 months, we look back on a year filled with triumphs, progress, and success. It has been an incredible year to be a part of our vibrant BC life sciences ecosystem and we’re inspired by the resiliency, drive, and sense of community at work in our sector.

At the start of the festive season, we’d like to send each of you very best wishes. We hope you have a relaxing and rejuvenating break. Season's greetings and all success for a vibrant new year.

From Wendy and the LSBC Team
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Norton Rose Fulbright is the top firm for underwriter’s counsel work in the public finance and bond industry according to Refinitiv‘s US Municipals Review. READ MORE

Takeda Pharmaceutical announced the presentation of nine company-sponsored abstracts at the 63rd American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting being held December 11-14, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia and virtually. The abstracts span Takeda’s extensive hematology portfolio and research and development (R&D) pipeline. READ MORE

Novo Nordisk today announced plans to invest more than 17 bn Danish kroner in construction of three new manufacturing facilities as well as expansion of one existing facility at its production site in Kalundborg, Denmark.​

IMMUNOPRECISE ANTIBODIES LTD., a leader in full-service therapeutic antibody discovery and development, announces financial results for second quarter fiscal year 2022, which ended October 31, 2021. READ MORE

Variational AI, developer of state-of-the-art generative AI technology to redefine the economics of drug development by accelerating the discovery of novel and optimized small molecule therapeutics, announced the company has generated and ordered compounds for validation in partnership with the UBC and adMare BioInnovations to develop a novel SARS-CoV-2 Main Protease (3CLpro) inhibitor. READ MORE

Fasken has joined the Open Cap Table Coalition, along with 27 companies including banks and equity management providers. The Firm is the only Canadian-based international law firm member. READ MORE

AbbVie announces that the U.S. FDA has approved RINVOQ® (upadacitinib; 15 mg, once daily) for the treatment of adults with active psoriatic arthritis who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more tumor necrosis factor blockers. READ MORE

Life Sciences BC’s President and CEO, Wendy Hurlburt, attended the Career Education Society Conference with Loc Dao of DigiBC and speaker Greg Malpass of Traction on Demand to share their views on the changing world of work and the opportunities for youth as they enter the workforce. READ MORE

Specific Biologics Inc. announces closing of its first institutional financing, led by Lumira Ventures and adMare BioInnovations which have recently established an innovative partnership to build Canadian life sciences companies. READ MORE

Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics announced the New England Journal of Medicine has published findings from the Phase 3 MOVe-OUT trial evaluating molnupiravir, an investigational oral antiviral medicine, in non-hospitalized high risk adults with mild to moderate COVID-19. READ MORE

BioTalent Canada offers three wage subsidy programs; the Science and Technology Internship Program – Green Jobs, the Science Horizons Youth Internship and the Student Work Placement Program. Find out more about these programs today! READ MORE

OBIO’s Early Adopter Health Network is now accepting applications for 2022 projects. Successful applicants are eligible for up to $250K in funding to support evaluation and procurement activities. Please circulate this call for application and encourage relevant companies in your ecosystem to apply and get funded. READ MORE

Apply to be part of this special Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) in partnership with the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB), specifically designed for Indigenous-owned/led businesses. LSBC member discount of 90% available. READ MORE
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PharmaDirections are the hands-on virtual drug development partner for small, start-up and micro-biotech companies who want to bring innovative concepts and compounds to market and enhance people’s lives.

They maintain a core staff of senior experts, program leaders, and project managers — all supplemented by a large network of associates with expertise spanning just about every niche in pharmaceutical development. Whether you have a small molecule, a protein, a nucleotide therapeutic, or a drug/device combination, PharmaDirections brings the right expertise to you.


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Kintara Therapeutics is dedicated to the development of novel cancer therapies for patients with unmet medical needs.
Kintara Therapeutics has teamed up with outstanding academic and clinical research institutions from around the world to support the development of our novel cancer therapies.

Their main focus is the patients and their families. They are dedicated to improving patient outcomes and their quality of life. They research and develop cancer therapies that meet the highest standards of quality and scientific excellence. This is how they fight cancer. Excellence is committed from their team, and scientific and clinical collaborators.

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This role is primarily responsible for overseeing tactical aspects of the procurement function, including providing oversight to the operation buying processes, integrating procurement processes across the organization, and taking responsibility for more complex purchases and projects.
The Unit Director will provide leadership and oversight of the Unit’s operations and finances in accordance with the CIHR-approved Phase II application, implementation plan and budget. This is a full-time permanent role with direct reports.
We are seeking a Research Technician to join our animal care team on a temporary contract basis for approximately four months. This position will provide husbandry and facility maintenance to support preclinical research in drug discovery.
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LSBC Membership Discounts on Job Postings
 
As an LSBC member, your first five job postings EARNS a free repost on BioTalent Canada's The Petri Dish. After your first five reposts, you will also receive 25% off all job postings on The Petri Dish. Want more info? Contact Peter McLoughlin - talent@lifesciencesbc.ca