In addition to development activities for members, the BEDC takes an active role in providing many services for member companies who wish to participate.

Now Accepting Enrollment in the Fall 2010 BEDC Management Development Academy

BEDC is excited to be able to continue to offer this engaging and tool-packed academy to its members. The Fall BEDC Management Development Academy will begin Tuesday, September 28 and run for 7 consecutive Tuesdays through November 9, 2010. The academy has drawn rave reviews from many of the 200 graduates of the program. It has, in fact, been described by several as "the academy of choice for entry to mid-level managers." Priced at just $1350 for enrollment prior to August 24th (price increases to $1500 after the 24th), the academy is an exceptional value. Participating companies have included Ardea Biosciences, Biosite Incorporated, bioTheranostics, The Burnham Institute, Cadence Pharmaceuticals, CryoCor, Inc., Cypress Biosciences, Ferring, Halozyme Therapeutics, Helixis, Inc., Kyowa Hakko Kirin CA, Inc., Neurocrine Biosciences, Optimer Pharmaceuticals, Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Pharmatek, Prometheus Pharmaceuticals, Quidel, The Salk Institute, Takeda San Diego, Inc., and the Torrey Pines Institute.

While it may seem early, the Fall Academy is the most popular time for companies to send participant and we are already starting to receive registrations from companies, so enroll early to secure your spot(s). You may hold spots for your company now (with payment) and decide who to send later. For more information, to read testimonials, or to register on-line with a credit card, please visit www.OECStrategicSolutions.com. If your company prefers to be invoiced or for any questions, contact Pam Gleason at pgleason@OECStrategicSolutions.com; (858) 735-9226.

Student Internships and College Scholarships
Many BEDC member companies, in partnership with BIOCOM, provide graduating college-bound high school and undergraduate college students the opportunity to participate in internships each summer. These opportunities provide further awareness of careers in the biotech industry and give students practical, hands-on work experience in their field of interest. In addition, the BEDC awards college scholarships to motivated students pursuing education and careers in the sciences. Scholarship applicants must have a current/summer internship at a BEDC member biotech company and be a San Diego resident. For additional information about our intern and scholarship programs, contact Steve Zug, Neurocrine Biosciences, szug@neurocrine.com or Mary Glanville, Anadys Pharmaceuticals, myaroshevsky@anadyspharma.com.

• Download our printer-friendly 2010 Scholarship Application (pdf)
• BIOCOM internship info : www.biocominstitute.org.

2009 BEDC Compensation Survey
We are soliciting your organization to participate in the Biotechnology Employee Development Coalition (BEDC) Compensation Survey (benefits conducted bi-annually). For planning purposes, please reply to this email ASAP and let us know if your organization will be able to participate in this survey.

The San Diego BEDC Compensation Survey consists of market data for approximately 180 benchmark positions and a general compensation practices portion which includes past and future salary budgets. Every other year, not this year in 2009, there is a benefits practice portion. Last year, there were ~100 participating organizations, with more than half having less than 100 employees and also more than half being privately funded. In addition, we have made improvements to the survey, including adding new positions. Key Survey Dates

• Survey data and fees ($400) are due July 10
• Release data results August 28
• Training for Survey usage and market trends Annual BEDC conference

Laney Beres, who is with the compensation consulting firm Compensia (former founders of iQuantic), is the primary contact for the survey. Laney has more than 15 years of consulting experience, providing compensation consulting and custom survey services for many clients in the Life Sciences industry. Laney Beres phone (858) 729-0476 email: lberes@compensia.com.

Project Management E-Learning Course for Life Sciences
Victoria Tucker of ZB Global has offered all of us a very valuable tool at no cost. Below please find her email with instructions on how to access the Project Management E-Learning Course for the Life Sciences industry at no charge! Thank you so very much, Victoria!

"I wanted to personally extend an invitation to your BEDC membership to go online and take our Project Management E-Learning Course for Life Sciences at no charge. This is a course that we typically offer for $395 per person.

As a PMI Global Registered Educational Provider, our Project Management learning is well vetted for standards, methodology and approach. More importantly, you’ll be able to learn from one of the true gurus in Project Management – Marty Wartenberg. The course is divided into 13 different learning modules. Each module is further divided into 5-7 minute learning media clips. Whether 2pm or 2am, you can go online and learn at your own pace.

Overview: Managing projects is similar to walking a tightrope – there’s a continual need to balance and juggle the primary project variables of cost, schedule and performance. This online workshop series targets those fundamental skill sets in project management equipping project leaders to plan, monitor and execute their projects effectively, in the context and environment of the Life Science industry."

E-Learning Features include:

• Multi-Media Presentations
• Short Quizes for Understanding and Application
• Downloadable PDF 4 Color Workbooks
• Downloadable Audio and Media Capability to IPod or Flash Media Device
• Library
• Approx. 17 hours to complete online.
• 17 Professional Development Units from the Project Management Institute

This service is available to all BEDC members. For access instructions login to the Members Area and Download the ProjMgmntCourse document from the Member's Library.

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Annual Human Resources Conference
The BEDC sponsors an annual conference for biotech HR professionals each spring. The conference has become a popular place for HR professionals to improve their skills and catch up on HR trends.