Scaling Lab Operations

​As biotech and research organizations expand, the challenges of scaling labs go far beyond square footage. From infrastructure decisions and compliance risks to financing, operations, and people strategy — success requires a cross-functional approach. 

​Join us for an interactive panel featuring industry experts across finance, legal, HR, and operations who will share real-world insights on building labs that grow with your science. Whether you’re a founder, operator, or investor, you’ll walk away with actionable takeaways to drive operational excellence and smarter infrastructure choices. 

​Key Takeaways 

• ​How to make infrastructure choices (leasing vs. owning, digital adoption) that scale with your business. 

• ​Building operational excellence through vendor strategy, capital equipment planning, and “GMP-lite” systems. 

• ​Financial strategies for balancing burn rate, capital investment, and growth milestones. 

• ​Understanding the legal and compliance pitfalls that can derail lab expansion. 

• ​Designing an HR and workforce strategy to attract and retain top talent in competitive markets. 

• ​Practical lessons from experts who’ve guided labs through scale-up phases.