Title: Building a Biotechnology Workforce Partnership The San Diego Story
1Building a Biotechnology Workforce
PartnershipThe San Diego Story
Council of Biotechnology Centers Program, April
9, 2006
2Building a Biotechnology Workforce
PartnershipThe San Diego Story
Participants
- Sandra Slivka, Ph.D., Director, Southern
California Biotechnology Center at Miramar
College - Annie Glidden, Manager of Education Outreach,
Biogen Idec - Ashley Wildrick, Special Assistant to the
President and CEO/Project Coordinator, San Diego
Workforce Partnership
- Al Kern, Ph. D., Director of Biotechnology
Programs, Cal State University, San Marcos - Mark Cafferty, Director of Workforce Development,
BIOCOM
3Building a Biotechnology Workforce
PartnershipIndustry History and Characteristics
Al Kern, Ph.D., Cal State San Marcos
- Foundation for a beginning (1955 1975)
- First biotechnology company (Hybritech) and
today - Academic/Business partnerships and
entrepreneurship
- Key support organizations and people
- Cooperative spirit and close industry/personal
alliances -
Source BioSpace
4Building a Biotechnology Workforce
PartnershipIndustry History and Characteristics
Al Kern, Ph.D., Cal State San Marcos
- gt500 Biotech/BioMed/BioPharma organizations
- Employs gt36,000 directly gt55,000 direct and
connected - Growth 12.3 last year 17.5 expected over
decade - 90 with lt100 employees Average size lt50
- Research boutiques to commercial companies
- VC and funding good
- Strong academic research/support with ½ of to
life sciences - Industry says need well-prepared, lab-ready
and business-savvy graduates
5Building a Biotechnology Workforce
PartnershipBIOCOM History
Mark Cafferty, BIOCOM
- Founded in 1995
- Mission To position the Greater San Diego life
sciences community to achieve individual and
collective success on the world stage of
scientific and technological innovation, and in
the development of products that improve global
health and quality of life.
- Workforce Committee
- Education Committee
- Presidents High Growth Jobs Training Grant
6Building a Biotechnology Workforce
PartnershipWorkforce Needs
Mark Cafferty, BIOCOM
- Lack of relevant labor market information for
curriculum development and regional economic
planning - Need for improved coordination within the higher
education community regarding the creation and
delivery of biotechnology and science education
- Lack of knowledge on behalf of the business
community and broader workforce regarding the
science education and training opportunities
available in San Diego - A significant lack of interest and achievement in
science education within San Diegos k-12 student
population
7Building a Biotechnology Workforce
PartnershipLabor Market Information
Ashley Wildrick, San Diego Workforce Partnership
- Hiring and training trends are constantly
changing within the biotechnology industry
- Need for relevant, up-to-date local and national
labor market research and information. - Labor market information and data is critical to
improving local and national education and
training programs - Need to educate the public on the varying aspects
of the industry and its diverse career options.
8Building a Biotechnology Workforce
PartnershipLabor Market Information
Ashley Wildrick, San Diego Workforce Partnership
- Biotech LMI Center central clearinghouse
relying heavily on data collected by partner
organizations institution - National Advisory Committee (decision-making
body) to assist in the planning of the research
and dissemination strategies, as well as oversee
the progress and accuracy of the data presented
- Features Include
- Primary - Biotechnology occupations,
biotechnology LMI statistics, LMI research
library, education training directory - Secondary - Special courses calendar, state
local sites, ListServes, and quick surveys
9Building a Biotechnology Workforce
PartnershipBiotechnology Education Consortium
Sandra Slivka, Ph.D., Southern California Biotech
Center
The SCBC promotes, organizes, develops and
participates in premier outreach programs to
students to expand their knowledge about science
careers. (developed by regional faculty May
2006)
- SCBC Highlights
- New technology workshops
- Transfer of supplies equipment
- Regional Advisory Board
- Participation in High School Outreach (High Tech
Fair EYH) - AMGEN Outreach Program
- Career Counselor Event
10Building a Biotechnology Workforce
PartnershipBiotechnology Education Consortium
Sandra Slivka, Ph.D., Southern California Biotech
Center
- San Diego Biotechnology Education Consortium
- Coalition of educators from 2 and 4 year schools
- Provide avenue for information sharing and
collaboration - Developed website for one-stop shopping
www.sdbiotechcareers.org
- The San Diego Biotechnology Education Consortium
serves the San Diego biotechnology industry by
supporting increased collaboration and
articulation among member educational programs,
assessing and addressing industry needs, and
facilitating placement of interns within the
industry.
11Building a Biotechnology Workforce
PartnershipIndustry/Education Partnerships
Al Kern, Ph.D., Cal State San Marcos
- 360 Community Participation
- Summits Inquiry
- Advisories
- Lecturers, Mentors, Visits, etc.
- Coop Program Examples (CSUSM)
12Building a Biotechnology Workforce
PartnershipIndustry/Education Partnerships
Al Kern, Ph.D., Cal State San Marcos
Programs developed
- Manufacturing Degrees Certificate Programs
- Regulatory Affairs
- Quality Systems Management
- Bioinformatics
- Science/Business Executive Programs
- Custom Instruction/Training for Companies
- Science Basics for the Non-Scientist
13Building a Biotechnology Workforce
PartnershipInvesting in Science Education
Annie Glidden, Biogen Idec
- Biogen Idec Foundation
- Improving the quality of peoples lives and
contributing to the vitality of the communities
where we operate with a special emphasis on
innovative ways to promote science literacy and
encourage young people to consider science
careers.
- Established in 2004
- Initial endowment 24M
- 3.5M in distributions (2004-2005)
- 1.4M in science education grants
14Building a Biotechnology Workforce
PartnershipInvesting in Science Education
Annie Glidden, Biogen Idec
- Biogen Idec Community Lab
- Located within the companys research buildings
in San Diego, CA and Cambridge, MA, Community
Lab is designed to help transform todays young
students into the discoverers of tomorrow.
- Open to local teachers and students
- Exciting student interest in science
- Created through collaboration
- Partnering with Life Science Summer Institute
15Building a Biotechnology Workforce
PartnershipLife Sciences Summer Institute
Ashley Wildrick, Annie Glidden and Sandra Slivka,
Ph.D.
- Taskforce Industry academic leaders, grant
partners and key personnel - Industry Barriers Input
- Large companies vs. small companies
- Outreach timing
- Age requirements
- Length of internships
- Teacher externships
- Payroll and insurance
16Building a Biotechnology Workforce
PartnershipLife Sciences Summer Institute
Ashley Wildrick, Annie Glidden and Sandra Slivka,
Ph.D.
- Student Internship Program
- 1- Week Biotech Boot Camp Training
- Industry introduction, drug device development
process - Review of metrics, significant figures, proper
documentation and data analysis - Introduction to regulatory issues (SOP, GLP, GMP,
FDA) - Basic hands-on laboratory skills knowledge
- LSSI industry soft skills certification -
effective communication, organization, teamwork,
presentations industry expectations - 8- Week Industry Internship
- Poster Development Display
17Building a Biotechnology Workforce
PartnershipLife Sciences Summer Institute
Ashley Wildrick, Annie Glidden and Sandra Slivka,
Ph.D.
- Teacher Externship Program
- 1- Week Biotech Boot Camp
- Industry introduction, drug device development
process - Introduction to regulatory issues (SOP, GLP, GMP,
FDA) - Amgen Bruce Wallace Biotechnology Lab
Curriculum (DNA Protein) - Identification of teaching standards to address
- 2- Week Industry Exposure Experiences
- 1- Week Curriculum Connection Implementation
18Building a Biotechnology Workforce
PartnershipThe San Diego Story
Final Thought
There is a single light of science, and to
brighten anywhere is to brighten it everywhere.
Isaac Asimov
19Contact Information
Ashley Wildrick ashley_at_workforce.org Annie
Glidden annie.glidden_at_biogenidec.com Sandra
Slivka sslivka_at_sdccd.edu Al Kern
alkern_at_csusm.edu Mark Cafferty
mcafferty_at_biocom.org Roya Lahijani
rlahijani_at_biocom.org