Skills for the 21st Century Workforce


Bionow places talent and skills development at the heart of its mission to strengthen the Northern UK life sciences ecosystem. Through our Skills Special Interest Group, apprenticeship initiatives, student placement programmes and industry-led mentoring scheme with the Liverpool Life Sciences UTC, we connect employers, educators and future talent to address current and emerging workforce needs. 

We provide members with access to best practice, skills intelligence, networking and collaborative opportunities that support workforce development across all career stages. By bringing together SMEs, corporates, universities and training providers, Bionow helps shape a skilled, diverse and future-ready talent pipeline for the sector.

Looking to expand your team? Bionow members can post job vacancies on the Bionow Jobs page, with listings promoted monthly on social media, boosting your recruitment reach at no additional cost!

We also provide broader skills support, including an annual careers fair, mentoring opportunities, skills surveys, reports, white papers, and focused sessions at our conferences.

Ready to help shape the future of life sciences? Join Bionow today and be part of a thriving community!

 

Bionow Member Tools and Resources:

All members are invited to join the Bionow Skills Special Interest Group to share knowledge, experience and expertise across the sector
Find out more about apprenticeships as a path to life sciences careers through insightful case studies
Be inspired by accounts of early career navigation and decision-making through our series of case studies
Read about career achievements in a range of disciplines with our series of senior career case studies in life sciences
Bionow works closely with our University Sponsors and a core strand of our support is the facilitation of student placements within our member companies and organisations
The Bionow Liverpool Life Sciences UTC mentoring scheme provides year 12 students from the college with access to opportunities and networks of professionals across the life sciences industry
The Bionow Life Sciences Careers Fair is a great opportunity to access the next generation of skills and talent.
Introducing our comprehensive Industry Toolkit: The ultimate guide designed to help life science organisations navigate the skills essential for business growth