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LifeSciences Australia - The professional home of Australia’s life sciences sector

Formerly ARCS Australia, we continue to deliver the same trusted conferences, training, and community, now under a name that better reflects who we are today.

27/08/2026

A hair dye. An anaesthetic. A fentanyl patch with a manufacturing error.
All of them appear in coroners' reports as contributing to a death that a coroner believed was avoidable.

In our latest episode, Dr Georgia Richards explains what happens when you make those reports searchable.

Listen to episode on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1WheIOZl25M90KuvjWc3kS

26/08/2026

What’s next for market access in Australia?

We’re pleased to welcome Elizabeth de Somer, CEO of Medicines Australia, to the LifeSciences Australia Market Access Summit on 16 September in Sydney.

Elizabeth will help set the scene for the day, exploring HTA reform, the implementation gap and what the changes could mean for the future of market access in Australia.

As Elizabeth says:
“I’m looking forward to speaking at LifeSciences Australia’s Market Access Summit on 16 September and joining the conversation on some of the key issues shaping market access in Australia, including HTA reform and what it means for the future.”

Join Elizabeth and other leading voices from across the sector for a day of discussion on the issues shaping patient access in Australia.

📅 16 September 2026
📍 Museum of Sydney

Places are limited.

View the program and register: https://www.lifesciences.au/events/2026-arcs-market-access-summit/

25/08/2026

Thinking about your next step in leadership?

Expressions of interest for the AICD Company Directors Course, delivered in partnership with LifeSciences Australia, close Tuesday 1 September.

Designed for professionals looking to strengthen their capability at board level, the program covers governance, strategy, risk, financial literacy, director responsibilities and decision-making.

📅 Information session: 27 October
💻 Course dates: 3, 10, 17 & 24 November and 1 December
🎓 Includes 12 months of AICD membership*
⏰ Expressions of interest close 1 September

If board-level contribution is part of where you want your career to go, now is the time to express your interest.

Learn more and register your interest: https://www.lifesciences.au/training/life-sciences-company-directors-course

24/08/2026

What’s ahead at LifeSciences Australia?

There’s plenty happening over the coming weeks, with opportunities to learn, connect and build your capability across the life sciences sector.

On the horizon:

🔹 GCP Training – ICH E6(R3) – keep your GCP knowledge current with the latest requirements
🔹 Market Access Summit | 16 September, Sydney – join leading voices from across industry, policy and market access as we explore the future of HTA and patient access
🔹 Plus upcoming workshops and webinars across clinical research, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, quality, leadership and more.

Take a look at what’s coming up 👇

Explore the full calendar: https://www.lifesciences.au/events/events-calendar

19/08/2026

Member Spotlight | Zhengdao Hideyoshi Du ChMPP

Meet Hideyoshi, Business Strategy Manager at Expecto Health Science and a valued member of the LifeSciences Australia community.

Hideyoshi began his clinical research career at hospital level in 2012, progressing through site management and clinical operations before moving into business strategy across the Asia-Pacific region.

After attending his first ARCS Annual Conference in 2025, Hideyoshi became increasingly involved in our community through volunteering and industry activities, helping to build stronger connections between life sciences professionals across Australia and Asia.

His advice for others building their career?

“Follow your heart, stay curious and keep moving forward. You never know where the journey might lead.”

Thank you, Hideyoshi, for being part of our community and sharing your story.

14/08/2026

Trying to break into life sciences? Find out what employers are actually looking for.

Join Natalia Fiocca and Jo Turner from Healthcare Professionals Group (HPG) for What Organisations Really Look For, a free webinar created for students and early-career professionals.

Get practical advice on:

• Career pathways across pharma, biotech and medtech
• What employers look for in candidates
• How applications are screened and reviewed
• Building a CV that gets noticed
• Demonstrating transferable skills
• Networking and professional development

📅 19 August 2026
🕧 12:30–1:30 pm AEST
💻 Online + Free to attend

If you're studying, preparing to graduate or taking your first steps into life sciences, this is a great opportunity to learn how to approach your job search with confidence.

Register for the free webinar: https://www.lifesciences.au/eventdetails/41393/hpg-early-careers-webinar

13/08/2026

Better decisions start with better risk management.

Join Antiksha Joshi for Quality Risk Management Fundamentals and Application, a practical workshop covering the principles of ICH Q9(R1) and how to apply Quality Risk Management across the life sciences sector.

✔ Practical risk assessment tools and techniques
✔ Real-world case studies and interactive learning
✔ Relevant across quality, regulatory, manufacturing, clinical research and pharmacovigilance
✔ CPD points awarded upon successful completion

📅 17 September 2026
🕘 11:30 am – 2:00 pm AEST

Learn more and register: https://www.lifesciences.au/eventdetails/39662/quality-risk-management-fundamentals-and-application

12/08/2026

What will shape the future of market access in Australia?

On 16 September, the LifeSciences Australia Market Access Summit will bring together policymakers, evaluators, industry leaders, patient voices and market access professionals to examine the issues that matter now.

Click through to explore the program, key themes and who should attend.

📅 Wednesday 16 September 2026
📍 Museum of Sydney

Seats are limited and the event is expected to sell out.

Register now: https://www.lifesciences.au/events/2026-arcs-market-access-summit/

10/08/2026

Turning lived experience into something that can make a real difference.

Join Jill Carland, Board Director and Founding Member of MBC Action Australia, for our upcoming Consumer Partnership webinar:

From Insight to Impact: Creating a Breast Cancer Resource Through Co‑Design

Hear the story behind the development of MBC Action Australia's resource for people living with metastatic breast cancer, including the experiences, challenges and learnings that helped shape it.

A valuable session for anyone interested in consumer partnership, patient engagement and how lived experience can help create more meaningful healthcare resources.

📅 1 September 2026
🕛12.30pm-1.30pm AEST
💻 Online + Free to Attend

Learn more and register: https://www.lifesciences.au/eventdetails/40548/from-insight-to-impact-creating-a-breast-cancer-resource-through-codesign

07/08/2026

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