Melbourne, Australia

Life Sciences Talent Management Conference Melbourne 2026

Growing the Next Generation of Life Sciences Leaders

KEY INFORMATION

Melbourne, Australia

September 2-3, 2026

08:30 - 17:00 Local Time

80+

participants

25+

leading speakers

hours of networking

10+

case studies, presentations, panels & fireside chats

10+

interactive breakout sessions (Workshops, Roundtables)

days

About the event

The Australian life sciences sector is navigating a rapidly evolving landscape. Organisations face critical talent shortages, limited leadership pipelines, and highly specialised skill gaps, all while operating under tight budgets and a highly regulated environment.

Rapid technological change, including AI adoption, and evolving workforce dynamics across generations and cultures add further complexity for HR and talent leaders.

Conference format

Our 3-day conference is designed to help you in various key areas, such as resource constraints, managing complex portfolios, or confidently navigating AI adoption in PPM.

In addition to our trusted formats – Keynotes, Case Studies, and Panel Discussions – we are introducing new interactive sessions to deepen learning and real-world application:

TOOLKIT WORKSHOPS

Engage in real-time problem-solving and collaboration through hands-on experiences with peers and experts.

Think-Tank Discussions

Leave with actionable strategies, toolkits, and best practices.

Fireside Chats

Gain deep, focused insights into the challenges industry leaders face and how they overcome them. Learn from their strategies and approaches.

DAY 1

Strategic Alignment & Portfolio Impact

Focus: Building strong connections between corporate strategy and portfolio priorities.
Explore how to elevate PPM as a strategic partner that aligns scientific, commercial, and organizational goals to drive greater portfolio impact.

DAY 2

Cross-Functional Excellence & Execution

Focus: Achieving results through a balance of technology and human leadership. Learn best practices and tools for empowering cross-functional collaboration—where AI supports, not replaces, human judgment, leadership, and team dynamics.

DAY 3

Resource Mastery, Capabilities & Toolkits

Focus: Optimizing resources, building capabilities, and applying modern PPM methodologies. Discover how to create a resilient, scalable project culture through improved resource management, skill development, and next-generation tools.

Track 1

Medical Device Project & Portfolio Management

Unlock the pursuit of excellence in project management with insights from industry leaders. Learn about strategic planning, stakeholder relationships mastery, agile methodologies, and effective data management in the ever-evolving pharmaceutical landscape across all domains, including R&D, clinical development, manufacturing, quality assurance, supply chain, and business development.

VIEW KEY TOPICS

Digital Transformation and Integration of AI
Supply Chain Disruptions
Accelerating Time-to-Market without Compromising Quality
Innovating Under Pressure: Managing Risk and Speed in MedTech Projects
Agile PPM for Medical Devices
Optimizing Resource Allocation
Talent Management and Development in Medical Device
Navigating Global Regulatory Affairs

Track 2

Medical Device SAFETY & COMPLIANCE

World’s greatest minds in drug safety, pharmacovigilance, data analysis, reporting, government policy, and innovative technology united under the Why Summits will delve into cybersecurity, regulatory challenges, patient safety and human factors engineering. You can expect networking with like-minded professionals and learn the latest trends, challenges, and game-changing ideas.

VIEW KEY TOPICS

Digital Transformation and Integration of AI
Supply Chain Disruptions
Accelerating Time-to-Market without Compromising Quality
Innovating Under Pressure: Managing Risk and Speed in MedTech Projects
Agile PPM for Medical Devices
Optimizing Resource Allocation
Talent Management and Development in Medical Device
Navigating Global Regulatory Affairs

Event speakers

Riaz Abbas

Sr Manager Global Medical Learning & Performance, JAPAC

Amgen

Melinda Borrelli

Head of CMO Operations

Novotech

Kiraly Wills

Regional HRBP Lead Manufacturing & Operations APAC

CSL

Marie Daniels

APAC Associate Director for Commercial Learning and Development

Alcon

Natalie Down

Director People & Culture

Daiichi Sankyo

Michelle Strong

Head of People & Culture

Modern Dental Pacific

Grant Wyatt

Head of HR

Ensign Laboratories

Phillippa Martin

VP People & Culture

Invetech

Event HIGHLIGHTS

Keynotes & Case Studies

Roundtables

Workshops

Panel discussions

Networking

Post-conference networking

Key takeaways

Practical strategies to develop future-ready leaders and high-potential talent.

Insights into retention, career pathing, and capability-building programs tailored for expert-driven organisations.

Approaches to balance local and global talent, optimise workforce mobility, and leverage AI and technology responsibly.

Best practices for building inclusive, resilient, and psychologically safe cultures that strengthen engagement and organisational performance.

Who should attend?

Senior talent management leaders, HR executives, and workforce strategists within the life sciences ecosystem including biotech, pharmaceutical, medtech, diagnostics, and many more.

Everything you need to know about This event in one spot.

Join us at Life Sciences Talent Management Summit to help shape the future workforce of the life sciences industry, and gain the insights, strategies, and connections needed to attract, develop, and grow the next generation of leaders.

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Event partners

Premium Gold Sponsor

Planisware is a global provider of software solutions for project portfolio management. Planisware solutions are specifically designed to support product development, engineering and IT business processes. For more than 20 years, Planisware has been helping its customers to achieve strategic and innovative excellence, make valid business decisions and increase portfolio value.

SILVER SPONSOR

OnePlan offers a strategic portfolio, financial and resource management solution that fits the needs of every PMO. Optimize your portfolio, financials and resources enterprise wide. Connect OnePlan with Microsoft Project, Office 365 Planner, Azure DevOps, Jira, and more for a complete view into all work across the enterprise.

Event registration

AUD$ 3399

Access to all conference sessions
Access to all networking activities during the conference
Conference materials
Coffee breaks with snacks and refreshments
Networking lunch

Position Your Brand Where THE FUTURE LIFE SCIENCES WORKFORCE is built

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