Advancing social mobility: building an inclusive future in UK life sciences
Join us for an exclusive BIA Skills Community workshop exploring how to advance social mobility and build a more inclusive future in the UK life sciences and biotech sector. This interactive session is designed for biotech professionals committed to widening access to careers and creating a more equitable skills pipeline to support innovation and long-term growth.
Gain strategic insights from industry leaders and social mobility experts on how inclusive hiring, outreach, and progression strategies can strengthen your organisation’s talent base and unlock untapped potential across the sector. Whether you’re growing a team or shaping your company’s people strategy, this workshop will equip you with tools to foster a more diverse and future-ready workforce.
This event is strictly for members of the BIA Skills Community.
Agenda
11:00 - 11:30 Arrival, networking and refreshments
11:30 – 11:45 Opening remarks
11:45 – 12:15 Keynote: Beyond access - social mobility as a competitive advantage
12:15 – 12:30 Q&A
12:30 - 13:15 Networking lunch
13:15 - 14:00 Panel: Redesigning pathways - what inclusive talent looks like in 2025 and beyond
14:00 - 14:30 Lightening stories: Perspectives of social mobility
14:30 - 15:00 Breakout and reflections: Collaborating for change
15:00 - 15:30 Networking and refreshments
Speakers
Kate Barclay
Venue
Cooley (UK) LLP
22 Bishopsgate
London
EC2N 4BQ
Event Host
BIA Annual Supporters
