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UPCOMING EVENTS

Local Events

Applications Open

Biofest Invest Pitch Applications are Open

Startups: this is your chance to present your innovation to national investors, gain exposure, and build valuable connections. Selected companies will also receive expert support and prep for pitch day and networking designed to accelerate growth.

Jan 9
8:30-10 AM

ATC January Roundtable Breakfast

Kick off the year with this “Economic Outlook” presented by Mark Wynne, Vice President & Associate Director of Research, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.

ATC’s monthly breakfasts are a low-key, casual way to make connections in the local community and stay engaged in our tech ecosystem.  Everyone is welcome.  Be sure to share this invite with your co-workers

Jan 23
9 AM-3 PM

NCTM/ISPE Biotechnology Career Fair

The National Center for Therapeutics Manufacturing (NCTM) and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) student chapter at Texas A&M are proud to present the first annual Biotechnology Career Fair in Spring 2026. The event is open to all employers recruiting biotechnology positions. All majors and degree levels are welcome but this event is especially suited for students with interests/backgrounds in life sciences and/or engineering.

March 31 – April 1
All Day

L7LIVE Austin

L7LIVE Austin brings together the L7 community for two days of shared learning, practical insights, and panel discussions on the future of digital science. The event also welcomes local researchers, innovators, and operations teams interested in learning how leading life sciences organizations apply modern digital workflows and AI-ready data foundations across research, manufacturing, and diagnostics. Join us on March 31st and April 1st to connect with fellow professionals and the L7 team.

Obelix Consulting Seeking VP/Director of Sales

The VP/Director of Sales will lead commercial strategies and execution for expansion into Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) markets. Working in a dynamic startup environment, the ideal candidate will bring strong medical device sales experience, a proven track record of scaling revenue, and the ability to work closely with channel partners to accelerate deployment and adoption.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of successful medical device or MedTech sales experience; RPM, digital health, or SaaS-enabled medical product experience strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated track record of growing revenue, opening new markets, and managing partner-driven sales channels.
  • Strong understanding of healthcare providers, RPM workflows, reimbursement models, and clinical operations.
  • Self-starter with high motivation to work in a fast-moving startup environment.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills; comfortable engaging senior leaders and clinical stakeholders.
  • Experience in early-stage companies or fractional leadership roles is a plus.

For more information and to apply, contact Elisa Maldonado-Holmertz

BioAustinCTX Seeking Executive Director

BioAustinCTX is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the life sciences ecosystem in Austin and Central Texas by fostering connections, collaboration, and industry growth. We are seeking an accomplished and visionary Executive Director to lead our organization, expand membership, and elevate BioAustinCTX as the region’s premier life sciences industry network.

This role requires a seasoned leader with deep expertise in the life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical technology, or healthcare innovation sectors. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in industry development, business strategy, sponsorship and stakeholder engagement, with a proven ability to scale sponsorship and membership organizations and drive impact.

This is a part-time position transitioning to a full-time position.

BioNTX Job Board

Visit Bio North Texas job board for available job posting in the North Texas region.

Career Connections

We equip underserved jobseekers with 21st-century skills and connect them to Digital Marketing careers across the US. With a focus on underserved communities, we amplify the online presence of small businesses, while launching the careers of jobseekers.

The Global Medical Device Job Board

What if, there was a one-stop shop for candidates and companies looking for top medical device opportunities and talent, worldwide Increase your network with more than 150,000 medical device industry professionals to access exclusive top talent and list incredible jobs in the medical device industry. The job board will always be free to job seekers, and hiring companies will receive their first 90 days of unlimited job postings free.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Judges/Volunteers needed for the Greater Austin Regional Science and Engineering Fair, February 18-21, 2026

The Greater Austin Regional Science and Engineering Fair (GARSEF) is one of the largest and oldest regional science fairs in Texas. In its 70th year, it now covers 14 counties and 55 school districts as well as private, charter and home schools.  Junior and Senior Division students (middle and high school, respectively) will enter their projects in one of 19 different science categories, with winners in each advancing to the state fair, and the top overall projects advancing to the International Science & Engineering Fair. Since judging is competitive, we need subject matter experts in each category to evaluate the projects. 

Serving as a judge for the fair offers an opportunity to engage with the community and to encourage inquiring young minds. For more information about judging, visit https://austinscience.org/judge . For more information about volunteering, visit https://austinscience.org/volunteer 

BioAustinCTX Seeking Grant Writing Volunteers

BioAustinCTX is seeking volunteers to assist with Grant Writing:
• Determines grant proposal concept by identifying and clarifying opportunities and needs, studying requests for grant proposals (RFPs), and attending strategy meetings.
• Prepares grant proposals by determining concept, gathering and formatting information, writing drafts, and finalizing.
• Supported by the BioAustinCTX Board

BioAustinCTX Seeking Volunteers

BioAustinCTX is seeking help with our PR/comms/marketing strategy as our content will increase in 2022. Please complete our volunteer form and indicate what areas you are interested in volunteering in.

Austin Chamber Talent Ambassador program 

We partner with nearby businesses who offer learning opportunities (guest speakers, internships, apprenticeships, etc.), and connect them to local schools, post-secondary institutions, and those facing barriers to employment.

BioAustinCTX

We are seeking volunteers to help collect and compile data to map the healthcare landscape in Austin. If interested, please fill our volunteer form.

TEXAS LIFE SCIENCE ORGANIZATIONS

With warm regards,
Cathy Diehl, Cindy WalkerPeach, Ryan Hawkins, Scott Collins, and Timothy Sullivan, on behalf of BioAustinCTX.