Join us every month on our Lunch and Learn Webinar Series
The BioPharmaChem Skillnet Lunch & Learn Webinar Series offers a monthly opportunity for professionals across the biopharma, chemical, and medtech sectors to engage in short, impactful learning sessions over lunch. Each webinar focuses on a different, timely topic — from digital tools and leadership strategies to personal effectiveness and industry trends.
Designed to support continuous professional development in a flexible format, all sessions are free to attend and open to anyone working in or with the BioPharmaChem industry.
What to Expect:
💡 Bite-sized learning: Upto 60 minute webinars, ideal for lunchtime schedules
🎯 Relevant topics: Including leadership, AI tools, workplace skills, and industry insights
👥 Expert speakers: Featuring voices from industry, consultancy, and training
🌐 Open access: Free registration, with no cost to attend
Upcoming Webinars
Supply Chain to Scope 3: Mastering Sustainability Across the BioPharma Value Chain
Date: 9th October
Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
The pressure is on for BioPharma companies to deliver on ambitious sustainability commitments, but where do you start when 70-90% of your carbon footprint lies in Scope 3 emissions across your supply chain? Join us for this essential Lunch & Learn as we decode the complex world of value chain sustainability and turn challenges into competitive advantages. In this interactive session, we’ll cut through the jargon and provide you with actionable strategies to tackle sustainability across your entire value chain. Whether you’re in Procurement, Operations, Regulatory Affairs, or Quality, this session will equip you with the knowledge to drive meaningful change.
What we’ll cover:
Scope 3 fundamentals: Understanding the 15 categories and which matter most for BioPharma
Value chain mapping: Identifying your most significant impact areas and emission hotspots
Vendor engagement strategies: How to work with the value chain vendors to collect data and drive improvements
Practical implementation: Real-world case studies from BioPharma leaders who’ve made progress
🌟 What you’ll gain from this session:
✅ Ready-to-implement framework: Leave with a clear roadmap for your supply chain sustainability journey
✅ Industry-specific insights: BioPharma-focused examples and benchmarks you can apply immediately
✅ Strategic advantage: Turn sustainability from a cost centre into a driver of innovation and efficiency
Perfect for busy professionals looking to build sustainability expertise during their lunch break!
Menopause & Mental Health
Date: Friday, 17th October
Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Format: Online | Doctor-Led Webinar
The menopause transition doesn’t just affect the body – it can also have a significant impact on mood, memory, and overall mental health. Many women experience anxiety, low mood, brain fog, or even depression for the first time during this stage of life.
Join our doctor-led Lunch & Learn webinar on Menopause and Mental Health, designed to help you understand the powerful mind–body connection and provide practical strategies to support and protect your mental wellbeing.
While particularly relevant for women experiencing menopause, this session is also valuable for anyone who wishes to gain a deeper understanding of its impact — whether to support colleagues, friends, or loved ones.
What we’ll cover:
How hormonal changes influence mood, cognition, and mental health.
Common psychological symptoms in perimenopause and menopause.
The relationship between menopause, anxiety, depression, and brain fog.
Medical and non-medical treatment options – including HRT, therapy, and lifestyle approaches.
Practical coping tools to build resilience and wellbeing.
When and how to seek professional help.
✨ Why attend?
This session is a unique opportunity to gain clarity, feel supported, and learn how to protect your mental health throughout menopause and beyond.
AI for Irish BioPharmaChem: Unlocking Productivity with Copilot for Business
Date: 11th November
Time: 12:00-1:00 PM
Join us for a powerful 60-minute Lunch & Learn where we explore Microsoft Copilot Chat. Did you know that all Microsoft 365 Business users now have access to Copilot Chat? This live and interactive session will show you where to find Copilot Chat and give you insights into how you can use it to assist you in your daily tasks.
Whether you’re in Regulatory Affairs, QC, or Production, this session is packed with practical tips to help you:
*Generate summaries from external sources, e.g. updates from HPRA
*Create documents, presentations and workbooks
*Use ready-made agents to help get better results from Copilot Chat
🌟 What you’ll gain from this session:
✅ Inspiration & practical tools: walk away ready to use Copilot Chat immediately in your work
✅ Bite-sized learning: designed to fit into your lunch hour, making it easy to absorb and apply
✅ Performance-boosting insights: learn how to leverage Copilot Chat to enhance productivity and creativity
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