Human Capital XL: Work on the future of health | Dutch Bio Science Week

The life sciences & health sector is full of opportunity, for both employers eager to meet fresh talent and for individuals exploring their next steps. During this event, we’re bringing everyone together.

Whether you’re an employer at Leiden Bio Science Park looking to connect with future colleagues, a job seeker from a non-scientific background eager to enter the sector, or a PhD student exploring your next move—this event is for you. Human Capital XL offers a welcoming space to meet, learn, and grow.

This year Human Capital XL is a co-production with the Center for Innovative Craftsmanschip (CIV) Bio Sciences. CIV Bio Sciences’ Annual Event is fully dedicated to the Human Capital Agenda of the Leiden Bio Science Park.

Human Capital XL and CIV Bio Sciences thus offer a welcoming space to meet, learn, and grow together.

Programme:

14:45 – 15:00   Walk-in

15:00 – 15:30   Plenary welcome by Thijs Remijn, projectleader Human Capital Agenda Leiden Bio Science Park.

15:30 – 16:45   Parallel Sessions

16:45 – 18:30   Networking & Drinks – connecting job seekers with employers

Location: At Leiden Bio Science Park. Exact location to be announced.

Parallel Sessions
During the event, we offer three parallel sessions tailored to different audiences. Please select the session that best fits your profile. Each parallel session will cover two topics.

1. Job Seekers General
This session is open to anyone exploring career opportunities within the Life Sciences & Health sector, regardless of background or experience level.

Training Opportunities in Life Sciences
Learn about training programs and career pathways in the Life Sciences—even if you don’t have a scientific background. This session is ideal for recent graduates or career switchers.
Presented by Judith van der Zwan, Senior Business Developer at Biotech Training Facility.

Mini Workshop: Networking for Job Seekers
Discover the power of professional networking in landing a job. Learn how to leverage your existing contacts and build new ones. The session will offer actionable dos and don’ts for effective networking.
Facilitated by Joyce Kouroukounis & Marleen van Santen, Advisors at UWV.

2. Job Seekers Academic / PhD
Get new insights and practical tips on how to go beyond academia, and transition towards industry. Presented By Laura Woythe, PhD, Audacious Introverts.

3. ‘CIV Bio Sciences Annual Event’ for Employers / Human Resource Managers / CIV partners

This session is a co-production tailored to both CIV Bio Sciences partners and others from the Leiden Bio Science Park ecosystem, specifically employers and HR/TA professionals.

An update on the Human Capital Agenda of the Leiden Bio Science Park by Thijs Remijn (Leiden Bio Science Park) and Sandra Migchielsen (CIV Bio Sciences).

Keynote lecture by Labour market expert Zeb Bergsma, Wise up The talent shortages in the biosciences sector are pressing, and the number of students simply isn’t enough to meet the growing demand. To secure the future of our sector, we need to think beyond conventional pathways. How are you dealing with this challenge (effectively)?

Solutions like talent attraction, training and retention projects are often realized through collaborations between public and private partners. A complex process. Guided by labour market expert Zeb Bergsma, we will gain deeper insight into the different perspectives and the underlying labour market dynamics. This way we will be better equipped to understand the complexities of Human Capital – and strengthen our organization’s position in shaping sustainable solutions for the future of our sector.

Register via the events website

Organizations

Considering their concerted contributions to the execution of the Human Capital Agenda, Leiden Bio Science Park, UWV/ Werkgeversservicepunt and CIV Bio Sciences combine forces in this year’s event.

Date: July 1
Time: 15:00 – 18:30
Location: Fletcher Hotel Bargelaan 180, 2333 CW Leiden next to Central station
For who: Professionals within the park ecosystem, Students
Costs: Free