HR in the Life Sciences Conference: People and Innovation August 26, 2010

The life sciences industry demands top level HR-rapid change environments; flawless execution; scalable practices promoting innovation; and management philosophies that leverage the unique talent set of highly analytical teams. This is the world of HR in the life sciences. Join us for a full-day conference focused on unique issues and success factors for the life sciences practitioner.

Conference Chair: Jenny L. Vonderwerth, SPHR-CA

Agenda

Human Capital: Investment Strategies for Your Company's Most Important Asset
Discover practical investment tips for yielding high returns on your company's most important asset - your people and their innovation.

Speaker
Gail Maderis, President & CEO, BayBio

Engaged Employees Boost the Bottom Line
Learn how companies selected in the 2009 Top Workplaces in the Bay Area, engaged employees in successful and innovative ways to work together. Integrate these strategies to the benefit of your employees and your bottom line.

Speaker
Jill McGillen, Founder & President, NEXT TURN Consulting and Training

Making the Marriage Work: HR's Role in Mergers and Acquisitions
Enhance your ability to participate as a full business partner in the M&A process and contribute to the overall success of the transaction. Discover how to conduct employment-related due diligence and develop a process for integrating the merged entities, as well as gain tools for retaining key talent in the new organization.

Speaker
Howard A. Simon, Sr. VP, HR & Corporate Services, Associate General Counsel, CCO, InterMune, Inc.

Retaining and Engaging Your Workforce: The Compensation Perspective
Discover competitive compensation practices for base salary increases, variable cash incentives and the use of equity vehicles and awards. Assess your own competitive postures and learn how to incorporate best practices into your programs.

Speaker
John Radford, Senior Vice President, Radford, An Aon Consulting Company.

Official Website: http://www.nchra.org