Oregon Life Sciences

Join us June 11 at Twist Bioscience for OBW CONNECT 2026 as Oregon Bio Women welcomes thought leaders from 6453 Forward — Nike alumni and powerhouse consultants Jana Panfilio, Rachel Ingel-Champion, Ph.D., MBA, Julie Brink, and Gene Lee. Don't miss this workshop-style evening built around one big question: how do you lead, innovate, and make change when the strategy is still unfolding? Expect real talk, targeted networking, and facilitated small-group conversations on the topics that matter most right now — influence, momentum, and navigating uncertainty with purpose. Oregon Life Sciences Interim President & CEO Ndeye Makalou, Pharm D will join us for the evening. We hope to see you there! Learn more and reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/gvGp-Qiy Thank you to our event sponsors: Absci | Amgen | BIOTRONIK | CAI | Genentech | PhRMA | Micro Systems Engineering, Inc. | TE Connectivity | Twist Bioscience | VWR, part of Avantor #OregonBioWomen #WomenInSTEM #OregonLifeSciences

Oregon Life Sciences is searching for its next President and Chief Executive Officer. OLS is the leading voice for Oregon's life sciences industry, a statewide network of companies, research institutions, and partners spanning medical devices, therapeutics, diagnostics, digital health, and advanced manufacturing. Our next CEO will set and execute our strategic vision, serve as our primary external representative, and lead the organization's next phase of growth and impact. We're looking for a strategic, mission-driven executive with 15 or more years of progressive leadership experience, a track record in organizational growth and partnership development, and ideally a background in life sciences, healthcare, or a related sector. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply. If it sounds like someone you know, please share this post. Applications are scheduled to close May 22. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gs8GCqJu #OregonLifeSciences #NowHiring #CEOSearch #LifeSciences #ExecutiveLeadership

Oregon Life Sciences is searching for its next President and Chief Executive Officer. OLS is the leading voice for Oregon's life sciences industry, a statewide network of companies, research institutions, and partners spanning medical devices, therapeutics, diagnostics, digital health, and advanced manufacturing. Our next CEO will set and execute our strategic vision, serve as our primary external representative, and lead the organization's next phase of growth and impact. We're looking for a strategic, mission-driven executive with 15 or more years of progressive leadership experience, a track record in organizational growth and partnership development, and ideally a background in life sciences, healthcare, or a related sector. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply. If it sounds like someone you know, please share this post. Applications are scheduled to close May 22. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gs8GCqJu #OregonLifeSciences #NowHiring #CEOSearch #LifeSciences #ExecutiveLeadership

Congrats to Oregon Life Sciences member Caravel Bio on this exciting milestone with Shell’s GameChanger program. Another strong example of synthetic biology innovation advancing in Oregon and creating real-world industrial and climate applications. We’re excited to see Oregon companies helping drive the future of carbon capture, industrial biocatalysis, and lower-emission manufacturing. #SynBio

Oregon Life Sciences and the Oregon Business Council (OBC) have launched the Oregon Life Sciences Competitiveness Task Force — a landmark statewide strategy to define how Oregon competes, wins market share, and generates high-wage jobs in one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. Co-chaired by Sen. Ron Wyden, Rep. Hai Pham, and Tim Layton of Genentech, the Task Force brings together 30+ leaders from industry, universities, government, and economic development — with initial recommendations expected by late summer 2026. Oregon's life sciences sector already supports nearly 75,000 jobs and $21.2 billion in total economic activity. The opportunity ahead is significant. “Oregon has all the ingredients to be a national leader in life sciences – the talent, the entrepreneurial spirit, the research capability, and the anchor institutions. This Task Force is about turning that potential into a concrete plan and making sure Oregon is ready for opportunity and growth.”  —  Rep. Hai Pham DMD, Task Force Co-Chair Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/gqfPsyAt

Applications are open for the first-ever BioStart cohort, a grant-funded* two-week online program that gives early-career Oregonians a head start on entry-level roles at Oregon life science companies, especially in biomanufacturing, labs, and quality.   Over two weeks, you'll learn: ✓ Industry knowledge: how biotech companies work and how products reach market  ✓ Manufacturing know-how: from raw materials through processing to release ✓ Compliance basics: GMP, SOPs, GDP, data integrity, OSHA 10 ✓ Science and math foundations: related scientific principles, lab math essentials, and analytical methods ✓ Workplace readiness: digital skills and Oregon's Essential Employability Skills Participants will receive a $500/week stipend and finish with a BioStart certificate, an industry-ready resume, interview practice, and direct introductions to Oregon employers hiring entry-level talent. Dates: June 8–19, 2026 (full days) Format: Live virtual and self-paced online modules (full days) APPLY BY MAY 20: https://lnkd.in/ghQTbnCj *BioStart is supported by a Future Ready Oregon Workforce Ready Grant from the Higher Education Coordinating Commission.

Join us and the many OLS members among this year's #OregonInnovationShowcase startups in Portland, May 11–12: Araceli Biosciences, Birch Biosciences, Caravel Bio, Hemex Health, Inc., Lazarus 3D, Penderia Technologies, Inc, SokoLife, SynPlexity, Thaena, TheraFluor Inc, Trace Biosciences

Bio in the High Desert is back — and we'd love to see you in Bend! Join Central Oregon life sciences professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, and students on May 14 for an evening of networking and conversation at the Deschutes Brewery Mountain Room. This year's gathering includes a short program with OLS announcements — including expressing our appreciation to Liisa Bozinovic, our Executive Director, before she embarks on her next professional chapter June 1. New for 2026: group discounts for Oregon Life Sciences members. Full details and registration:https://lnkd.in/dfckgA3Z Thank you to our event sponsors: Absci | Amgen | BIOTRONIK | CAI | Genentech | PhRMA | Micro Systems Engineering, Inc. | TE Connectivity | Twist Bioscience | VWR, part of Avantor

Oregon Life Sciences is searching for its next President & CEO. This is a unique opportunity to lead our efforts to advance Oregon's life sciences community — engaging our statewide network, driving policies that support strategic growth, and supporting the industry's continued rise as a hub for innovation. Learn more and apply here:

Oregon Life Sciences' Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training starts in May — and spots are filling fast. This rigorous 10-day, hands-on program is built around the DMAIC framework (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control), with real company-supported improvement projects woven in from day one. Classes run between May 7 and June 30. Why does Lean Six Sigma matter? It's the methodology that leverages data — combining waste elimination with defect reduction to deliver measurable, lasting results. More efficiency, fewer delays, lower costs. This globally recognized credential signals proficiency with the tools that move the needle in Advanced Manufacturing. Register or learn more: https://lnkd.in/gruVh3YV #LeanSixSigma #GreenBelt #ProcessImprovement #Manufacturing #CareerDevelopment #OregonLifeSciences