Press Release
SPBT and TGaS Advisors Partner on Annual Study to Capture the State of Training in Life Science Companies
Life Science Companies Invited to Contribute to One-of-a-Kind Research
Roanoke, VA, February 16, 2012 – The Society of Pharmaceutical and Biotech Trainers (SPBT) today announced a partnership with TGaS® Advisors, a division of KnowledgePoint360, to field an annual study that will capture one-of-a-kind data on the field of training in the life science industry. All pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device and diagnostic companies are invited to participate in the 2012 SPBT Industry Landscape Study and contribute to this important resource for learning and development leaders.
The study will include both qualitative and quantitative data on the life science industry, training and development trends, scope and structure, curricula, metrics, and technology, as well as future trends and key challenges facing management. Study participants will receive a substantial discount off the purchase of research results as well as ongoing consultation and data access.
“SPBT is excited about this landscape study because it will provide our members with actionable data and insights not just once a year, but throughout the year,” said Kevin Kruse, executive director of SPBT. “This is an opportunity to obtain a valuable and unprecedented service for life science training teams. Participant companies can access relevant, timely data to plan competitively and strategically.”
Specifically, purchasers of the study receive a research report, a ticket to a roundtable discussion of the results, a one hour consulting/analysis session with a TGaS Advisors senior professional and access to the benchmarking and advisory services firm’s Virtual How™ Network, which are mini benchmark studies based on subscriber interest.
“We look forward to supporting SPBT’s mission to advance professional training for leaders in our constantly evolving industry,” said Chris Goins, vice president, management advisor and leader of TGaS Advisors’ Training & Development Practice. “TGaS will give SPBT members an opportunity to learn ‘what good looks like’ on issues from broad planning needs to immediate questions impacting day-to-day business.”
SPBT and TGaS Advisors encourage heads of training departments in life science companies to participate in the study by the deadline of March 6. For more information please contact SPBT at (540) 725-3859. Study results will be available in June, 2012.
ABOUT SPBT
The Society of Pharmaceutical and Biotech Trainers (SPBT) is a worldwide 501-(C)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the professional goals of trainers in the life sciences. SPBT is a conduit to keeping the training industry educated, informed, and connected, and is the only nonprofit organization solely devoted to strengthening training in the healthcare industry with the ultimate benefit of improving patient care.
SPBT was established in 1971 and originally named the National Society of Pharmaceutical Sales Trainers. Today, SPBT has a membership of nearly 1,000 trainers employed by hundreds of pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and diagnostic companies around the globe.
About TGaS Advisors
Ranked as one of the Top Health companies by the Inc. 500/5000, TGaS Advisors is the leading benchmarking and advisory services firm serving pharmaceutical commercial operations organizations. The TGaS Advisors roster includes the top 10 and the majority of the top 50 global pharmaceutical companies. The firm provides the only comprehensive series of benchmarking solutions and advisory services for objectively improving the strategy and effectiveness of pharmaceutical operations organizations. TGaS Advisors, based in East Norriton, Penn., is an operating division of KnowledgePoint360, a global leader in communications and information services to healthcare professionals.
Media Contact:
Kristen Brill
kbrill@spbt.org
203.292.8221
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