New Life Sciences Navigator Programme Announced for NI

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of a new Business Navigator Life & Health Sciences Programme, developed by Queen’s Business School expert faculty, in collaboration with HIRANI industry specialists.

Dr Lisa Messina, course Programme Director encourages senior managers in life and health sciences SMEs to embrace the opportunity; ‘Unlock your business’ full potential with the Business Navigator Programme – it’s an essential resource designed to support health and life science leaders on their ambitious growth journeys’

Joann Rhodes, CEO of HIRANI said, “At the heart of building a vibrant Life Sciences ecosystem, are the talented people driving these innovations towards the market. Success requires deep scientific knowledge combined with significant business expertise and exposure to the global market. I am delighted QBS has partnered with Invest Northern Ireland and life and health science leaders to bring forward this exciting programme for the next generation of Biotech and MedTech leaders”.  

This six-month, in-person programme is crafted for senior managers, founders, and business owners in diagnostics, therapeutics, med-tech, and digital health who are ready to drive growth and expand their impact. With eight practical modules, you’ll gain the strategic insight needed to thrive in the UK’s fastest-growing sector.

What You’ll Learn: 

  • Global market strategy, venture finance, and strategic growth planning
  • Personalised pathways to scaling your business
  • Practical skills in valuation, project management, and risk assessment
  • UK & US market insights, including a study trip to connect with leading industry experts

This is your chance to learn from a stellar faculty from Queen’s Business School  and industry champions HIRANI, including Dr. Lisa Messina, Joann Rhodes, Professor Christopher McCabe, Sarah Gower Cromie, David McAlinden , Aine Gallagher  Jaspreet K Grewal, MBA, Michelle Aitken  and Christine Williams  who bring a wealth of real-world expertise to guide you through complex business challenges and help you seize new opportunities.

Connect with peers and industry leaders to build a network for success and take your place in Northern Ireland’s life and health sciences sector!

📅 Start Date: January 2025

📍 Location: Riddel Hall, Queen’s University Belfast

Eligible NI-based SMEs may qualify for full funding through Invest Northern Ireland. Subject to eligibility.

Apply now to unlock new growth opportunities for your life sciences business: https://www.leadershipinstitute.co.uk/ExecutiveProgrammes/BusinessNavigatorLifeHealthSciencesProgramme/

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