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Organizational development solutions for the life sciences and other highly technical industries

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The Thought Leader of Choice in Life Science Organizational Development

Trusted by over 1,000 life science companies, we’ve developed more than 7,500 scientific leaders through our tailored, holistic approach—assessing, guiding, and developing individuals and teams at every level for lasting impact.

Assess

Our proven, industry-specific assessments are implemented at every level of your organization to identify barriers and define the path forward for exceptional performance.

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Guide

Our organizational development consultants will help you navigate the inevitable challenges you’ll face as your business grows, ensuring that your strategies, talent, systems, and practices are aligned for outstanding results.

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Develop

Our learning and development programs are designed exclusively for the life sciences and customized to meet your specific needs.

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Upcoming Event

  • Mon
    14
    Sep
    2026
    Mon
    26
    Oct
    2026

    From the Laboratory to Leadership, San Diego

    8:30 am to 4:30 pmSan Diego, in-person

    From the Laboratory to Leadership – 25th Anniversary Edition 

    Program dates: 9/14, 9/28, 10/12, and 10/26

    Time: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm PT

    Location: San Diego, CA

    Facilitator: Jim Vasconcellos 

    Investment: $3,195 for Association Members, $3,695 for non-members

    Register here

    It’s both an incredibly exciting and challenging time for the life science industry.  Some companies are enjoying tailwinds as the result of great clinical data, their proximity to product approval, or they find themselves in a hot therapeutic space.  Others, may be more challenged, as access to capital remains difficult, putting their progress through the clinic in jeopardy, or they may be trying to accelerate performance with fewer, yet, highly critical people.

    Whether you are scaling your organization for growth or right-sizing your company and upskilling your talent, people are at the heart of everything you do. They are the innovators, the motivators, the problem solvers and your source of inspiration.  At their best, together, they accelerate the pace at which you bring outstanding, life-changing solutions to the patients who need them.     

    Highly talented, skilled and aligned leadership has never been more critical.  We can help.

    Over 35 years of experience in organizational development is reflected in our From the Laboratory To Leadership program.  By leveraging our extensive industry-specific knowledge combined with the most progressive and engaging professional development methods available, we have successfully transformed over 7500 science-minded, first-time managers, into highly capable and confident business leaders.  (do we want to say highly capable and confident leaders of people?).

    From the Laboratory to Leadership begins by helping participants assess who they are as leaders – their strengths, styles, and personal brand. From there, we develop skills in the areas of communication, priority management, meeting management, goal setting and planning, delegation, performance management, and leading teams in a dynamic workplace. We wrap up the program in a fashion that brings all the learning together in a fun and impactful way. To drive high levels of engagement and impact, this program integrates learning pods, encourages participants to use their companies as learning labs, and helps clients set goals that deliver measurable results.

    This program is limited to 20 participants and often sells out. 

    Register here

    In partnership with California Life Sciences and Biocom 

     

     

  • Mon
    21
    Sep
    2026
    Mon
    02
    Nov
    2026

    From the Laboratory to Leadership, Zoom

    8:30 am to 3:30 pmLive virtual program on Zoom

    From the Laboratory to Leadership – 25th Anniversary Edition 

    Program dates: 9/21, 10/5, 10/19, and 11/2

    Time: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm PT

    Location: Zoom

    Facilitator: Jim Vasconcellos 

    Investment: $3,195 for Association Members, $3,695 for non-members

    Register here

    It’s both an incredibly exciting and challenging time for the life science industry.  Some companies are enjoying tailwinds as the result of great clinical data, their proximity to product approval, or they find themselves in a hot therapeutic space.  Others, may be more challenged, as access to capital remains difficult, putting their progress through the clinic in jeopardy, or they may be trying to accelerate performance with fewer, yet, highly critical people.

    Whether you are scaling your organization for growth or right-sizing your company and upskilling your talent, people are at the heart of everything you do. They are the innovators, the motivators, the problem solvers and your source of inspiration.  At their best, together, they accelerate the pace at which you bring outstanding, life-changing solutions to the patients who need them.     

    Highly talented, skilled and aligned leadership has never been more critical.  We can help.

    Over 35 years of experience in organizational development is reflected in our From the Laboratory To Leadership program.  By leveraging our extensive industry-specific knowledge combined with the most progressive and engaging professional development methods available, we have successfully transformed over 7500 science-minded, first-time managers, into highly capable and confident business leaders.  (do we want to say highly capable and confident leaders of people?).

    From the Laboratory to Leadership begins by helping participants assess who they are as leaders – their strengths, styles, and personal brand. From there, we develop skills in the areas of communication, priority management, meeting management, goal setting and planning, delegation, performance management, and leading teams in a dynamic workplace. We wrap up the program in a fashion that brings all the learning together in a fun and impactful way. To drive high levels of engagement and impact, this program integrates learning pods, encourages participants to use their companies as learning labs, and helps clients set goals that deliver measurable results.

    This program is limited to 20 participants and often sells out. 

    Register here

    In partnership with Life Science Washington, California Life Sciences, and Biocom

  • Mon
    28
    Sep
    2026
    Mon
    22
    Feb
    2027

    The LEaD Program, Leadership Effectiveness and Development

    THE LEaD PROGRAM 

    Our Leadership Effectiveness and Development program is tech-enabled, human-centric leadership coaching that supports you and your team 

    Life science leaders play a crucial role in driving organizational success. In a small, 3-6 member cohort learning environment tailored to enhance leadership skills, participants can effectively lead and contribute to their team’s growth. The Leadership Effectiveness and Development (LEaD) program provides a platform for facilitated learning within a supportive cohort, allowing individuals to learn from each other and maintain accountability. Positioned as a cost-effective solution, LEaD falls between 1-on-1 coaching and larger classroom-style learning, offering a balanced approach to leadership development. With guidance from an executive coach/facilitator and the accountability provided by a 360-degree feedback process, participants will enhance their leadership abilities. The LEaD program utilizes the EQ 360®, a scientifically validated tool, to identify transformational leadership attributes essential for fostering high-performance teams. This program equips life sciences leaders with the skills and insights to drive meaningful change resulting in accelerated performance within their organizations.

    Features: 

    • An intimate learning environment with 3-6 members, tailored to enhance leadership skills by learning how to effectively both lead, and personally contribute to their team’s growth.  
    • Opportunities to work cross functionally with other leaders in your organization to gain a greater awareness of goals and responsibilities, more effectively negotiate for resources that align with the organization’s priorities, increase cross organizational communication, and enhance trusting and collaborative relationships between functions. 
    • Development of transformational leadership behaviors that help individuals to become a leader who is both competent and capable to drive meaningful change. 
    • Real-life leadership scenarios as real-time learning experiences. 
    • Peer feedback, growth deliverables, and group accountability which form the backbone of the cohort experience 
    • Monthly 360 Feedback to highlight leadership blind spots and capture true leadership impact 

    Includes: 

    • A blend of curriculum, coaching, peer learning, and accountability 
    • EQ 360® Assessment, a scientifically validated tool, to identify transformational leadership attributes essential for fostering high-performance teams. 
    • One-on-one program onboarding with personalized EQ 360® Assessment debrief 
    • 5 Monthly 2-hour peer group sessions over 6 months, comprised of either peers from other organizations or cross functional leaders from within your company 
    • Leadership development tailored to the unique skills and attributes of each participant and the company’s needs  
    • Engaging curriculum that drives transformation 
    • Small cohorts for collaborative peer learning providing diverse insights 
    • Accountability for consistent growth  
    • App-driven program featuring a dashboard to track leadership behaviors real-time and course correct when needed 
    Click here to download a PDF with the syllabus.
    Click here to register.

     

     


WHAT THEY SAY
Will you be the next success story?

The Leadership Edge provides high quality knowledge solutions for companies at all stages. In particular, the Board Assessment program immediately creates value by specifically reviewing BOD core strengths and concerns in a comprehensive and relevant manner. The Leadership Edge addresses important issues in a positive way, and helps companies navigate the solutions — and stays committed until problems are solved. The results well exceed expectations!

– SAIRA RAMASASTRY,
Board Member, Sangamo Therapeutics

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