Member Directory

Our members are the backbone of the Life Sciences sector.

Life Sciences Nova Scotia’s member community is comprised of a diverse group of life sciences innovators, research institutions, government agencies, investors, students and partners who offer a variety of support services.

Our members, along with our vital stakeholders, contribute significantly to the development of Nova Scotia’s Life Sciences sector.

Power Forward Business Solutions Ltd.

Support Services
902 412-1730
308-521 Broad St., Bedford, NS B4B 0Z1
Founded in 2007, Power Forward Business Solutions Ltd. helps early-stage and growth-oriented companies build the foundation they
need to succeed. Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Power Forward offers hands-on support to companies looking to refine their business operations, secure funding, and build sustainable growth strategies. Bill Power, founder, president, and sole director, brings more than 25 years of business leadership experience spanning start-ups, high-growth companies, and established organizations.

Elle, MD Biotechnologies

Medical Technologies
902-595-0478
21 Roy Ave, Suite 300. New Minas, NS. B4N 3R7
Elle, MD Biotechnologies is a female-founded, female-focused company pioneering innovation in women’s health. Building on this
mission, Elle, MD has developed a novel, user-controlled, non-hormonal contraceptive device that aims to offer the best of all worlds: efficacy, safety and preserved pleasure. Currently in advanced stages of research and development, this breakthrough solution addresses unmet needs in contraception with a focus on empowerment, choice, and well-being.

Think Self-Management

Digital Health
902-229-7932
17 Delmac Court, Dartmouth, NS, B2X 2T7
Think Self-Management bridges the gap between chronic disease self-management research and practice by providing health
professionals with access to evidence-based tools and resources through an integrated digital hub.

Resmed

Medical Technologies
1 (800) 424-0737
400-15 Western Parkway, Bedford NS, B4B0V1
We know the power of sleeping and breathing, and we want the world to know it too. We’re raising awareness of sleep apnea,
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, and other respiratory conditions and delivering meaningful diagnoses and innovative treatments to people around the world.We’re leading the way in cloud-connected medical devices that transform care for people living with sleep apnea, COPD and other chronic diseases. Our comprehensive out-of-hospital software platforms support the professionals and people who help their loved ones stay healthy at home or in the care setting of their choice.

Theranib Inc.

Pharmaceuticals & Vaccines
1300 – 1969 Upper Water Street, McInnes Cooper Tower, Halifax NS B3J 3R7
At Theranib Inc., we are dedicated to revolutionizing cancer treatment by addressing the most pressing challenges in oncology:
chemotherapy resistance and metastasis. Through our groundbreaking research and development of ALDH1A3-targeted therapies, we aim to deliver life-changing solutions for patients worldwide. Founded by leading scientists from Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, Canada, and the University of Pisa, Italy, Theranib combines world-class expertise in molecular cancer biology and medicinal chemistry. Our proprietary compound, represents a first-in-class therapeutic innovation designed to enhance the effectiveness of cancer treatments and improve patient outcomes.

Innovative Medicines Canada

Support Services
613-236-0455
55 Metcalfe Street, Suite 1220 Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6L5
Innovative Medicines Canada represents Canada’s innovative pharmaceutical industry. We help our members discover, develop and
deliver innovative medicines and vaccines. Our member companies, which range from early-stage startups to established organizations, are revolutionizing healthcare through the discovery and development of new medicines and vaccines. Our industry supports 103,000 high-quality, well-paying jobs in Canada and invests $3 billion in R&D every year. Collectively, our activities contribute $16 billion per year to Canada’s knowledge-based economy.

Abbvie

Pharmaceuticals & Vaccines
1-888-703-3006
8401 Trans-Canada Highway Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada H4S 1Z1
Our 50,000+ employees are scientists, researchers, communicators, manufacturing specialists and regulatory experts located around
the globe. We come up with new approaches to addressing today’s health issues—from life-threatening illness to chronic conditions. We target specific difficult-to-cure diseases where we can leverage our core R&D expertise to advance science. We’re constantly working to create solutions that go beyond treating the illness to have a positive impact on patients’ lives, on societies—and on science itself. At AbbVie, we see a future full of possibility, where health is in reach and patient lives are improved.

AstraZeneca

Pharmaceuticals & Vaccines
1-800-565-5877
1004 Middlegate Road, Suite 5000 Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 1M4
AstraZeneca is a science-led biopharmaceutical company pushing the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. We
are transforming the future of healthcare by unlocking the power of what science can do, for people, society and the planet. Leading in Canadian Health Sciences and R&D AstraZeneca has the largest research and development (R&D) footprint in the Canadian health sciences sector, based on the number of employees and number of Canadian clinical trials. We employ more than 2,100 people in Canada dedicated to researching, developing and marketing innovative medicines. Recently designated as a global Clinical R&D hub, AstraZeneca Canada is leading global clinical studies in oncology, biopharmaceuticals and rare disease. The future of treatment for many of today’s diseases lies in uncovering mechanisms that are newly emerging or are still to be discovered. We believe the best way to help patients is to focus on breakthrough science to discover these mechanisms and develop novel, targeted therapies that interact with them.

Novartis

Pharmaceuticals & Vaccines
514-631-6775
700 St-Hubert Montreal, Quebec H2Y 0C1
As a leading healthcare company, Novartis provides Canadians with medicines to improve their health and quality of life, focusing
on areas of significant unmet medical need. At Novartis Canada, we are committed to working with all stakeholders within the health care ecosystem to ensure that every Canadian has equitable access to the innovative medicines they need. We are determined to be a valued partner and advocate, with a deep understanding of patient needs along the entire care journey – from drug development, to diagnosis, to access and beyond. Part of the way we are doing this is by leveraging data, technology, and partnerships. We foster a work environment and culture that brings out the best in people to fulfil our purpose of reimagining medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. We operate with the understanding that associates are our greatest asset and encourage them to live the values and behaviors that underpin this culture.

Novo Nordisk

Pharmaceuticals & Vaccines
(Toll-free): +1 800 465 4334
101-2476 Argentia Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6M1
Discovering, developing and delivering For more than 100 years, we have been translating the unmet medical
needs of people living with a serious chronic disease into innovative medicines and delivery systems, like our insulin pens. Our treatments today are benefiting millions of people living with diabetes, obesity, and rare blood and endocrine diseases. From our labs to our factory floors, we are discovering and developing innovative biological medicines and making them accessible to patients throughout the world.  

Integrated Staffing

Digital Health
902-423-1919
99 Wyse Rd. Suite 1320, Dartmouth NS, B3A 4S5
Integrated Staffing connects businesses with top talent across Atlantic Canada. We specialize in both contract
staffing and permanent professional search, providing flexible solutions to meet your workforce needs. Our Permanent Professional Search division is dedicated to sourcing skilled professionals in finance, administration, technical fields, and executive leadership. We understand the unique hiring requirements of life sciences companies, ensuring you have access to top talent to drive innovation and growth. With a results-driven approach and a deep candidate network, we make hiring easier and more effective.

FinLeaf Technologies

BioProducts
(902) 350-3944
77 Innovation Drive, Brooklyn Nova Scotia, Canada B0J 1H0
FinLeaf Technologies is pioneering sustainable solutions for agriculture from aquaculture. Utilizing land-based aquaculture
byproducts, FinLeaf has developed innovative IP to convert waste streams into phosphorus-rich biostimulant fertilizers for hydroponics and land applications. This eco-solution enhances soil health, nutrient efficiency, and plant yields while reducing the use of chemical fertilizers and run off. Additionally, FinLeaf’s proprietary solutions include specialized phosphorous rich fish feed formulations, aquaculture waste management, and captive koi fish breeding, supporting the commercialization of organic, renewable phosphorus fertilizers for the agricultural sector.

Power Forward Business Solutions Ltd.

Support Services
902 412-1730
308-521 Broad St., Bedford, NS B4B 0Z1
Founded in 2007, Power Forward Business Solutions Ltd. helps early-stage and growth-oriented companies build the foundation they
need to succeed. Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Power Forward offers hands-on support to companies looking to refine their business operations, secure funding, and build sustainable growth strategies. Bill Power, founder, president, and sole director, brings more than 25 years of business leadership experience spanning start-ups, high-growth companies, and established organizations.

Elle, MD Biotechnologies

Medical Technologies
902-595-0478
21 Roy Ave, Suite 300. New Minas, NS. B4N 3R7
Elle, MD Biotechnologies is a female-founded, female-focused company pioneering innovation in women’s health. Building on this
mission, Elle, MD has developed a novel, user-controlled, non-hormonal contraceptive device that aims to offer the best of all worlds: efficacy, safety and preserved pleasure. Currently in advanced stages of research and development, this breakthrough solution addresses unmet needs in contraception with a focus on empowerment, choice, and well-being.

Think Self-Management

Digital Health
902-229-7932
17 Delmac Court, Dartmouth, NS, B2X 2T7
Think Self-Management bridges the gap between chronic disease self-management research and practice by providing health
professionals with access to evidence-based tools and resources through an integrated digital hub.

Resmed

Medical Technologies
1 (800) 424-0737
400-15 Western Parkway, Bedford NS, B4B0V1
We know the power of sleeping and breathing, and we want the world to know it too. We’re raising awareness of sleep apnea,
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, and other respiratory conditions and delivering meaningful diagnoses and innovative treatments to people around the world.We’re leading the way in cloud-connected medical devices that transform care for people living with sleep apnea, COPD and other chronic diseases. Our comprehensive out-of-hospital software platforms support the professionals and people who help their loved ones stay healthy at home or in the care setting of their choice.

Theranib Inc.

Pharmaceuticals & Vaccines
1300 – 1969 Upper Water Street, McInnes Cooper Tower, Halifax NS B3J 3R7
At Theranib Inc., we are dedicated to revolutionizing cancer treatment by addressing the most pressing challenges in oncology:
chemotherapy resistance and metastasis. Through our groundbreaking research and development of ALDH1A3-targeted therapies, we aim to deliver life-changing solutions for patients worldwide. Founded by leading scientists from Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, Canada, and the University of Pisa, Italy, Theranib combines world-class expertise in molecular cancer biology and medicinal chemistry. Our proprietary compound, represents a first-in-class therapeutic innovation designed to enhance the effectiveness of cancer treatments and improve patient outcomes.

Innovative Medicines Canada

Support Services
613-236-0455
55 Metcalfe Street, Suite 1220 Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6L5
Innovative Medicines Canada represents Canada’s innovative pharmaceutical industry. We help our members discover, develop and
deliver innovative medicines and vaccines. Our member companies, which range from early-stage startups to established organizations, are revolutionizing healthcare through the discovery and development of new medicines and vaccines. Our industry supports 103,000 high-quality, well-paying jobs in Canada and invests $3 billion in R&D every year. Collectively, our activities contribute $16 billion per year to Canada’s knowledge-based economy.

Abbvie

Pharmaceuticals & Vaccines
1-888-703-3006
8401 Trans-Canada Highway Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada H4S 1Z1
Our 50,000+ employees are scientists, researchers, communicators, manufacturing specialists and regulatory experts located around
the globe. We come up with new approaches to addressing today’s health issues—from life-threatening illness to chronic conditions. We target specific difficult-to-cure diseases where we can leverage our core R&D expertise to advance science. We’re constantly working to create solutions that go beyond treating the illness to have a positive impact on patients’ lives, on societies—and on science itself. At AbbVie, we see a future full of possibility, where health is in reach and patient lives are improved.

AstraZeneca

Pharmaceuticals & Vaccines
1-800-565-5877
1004 Middlegate Road, Suite 5000 Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 1M4
AstraZeneca is a science-led biopharmaceutical company pushing the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. We
are transforming the future of healthcare by unlocking the power of what science can do, for people, society and the planet. Leading in Canadian Health Sciences and R&D AstraZeneca has the largest research and development (R&D) footprint in the Canadian health sciences sector, based on the number of employees and number of Canadian clinical trials. We employ more than 2,100 people in Canada dedicated to researching, developing and marketing innovative medicines. Recently designated as a global Clinical R&D hub, AstraZeneca Canada is leading global clinical studies in oncology, biopharmaceuticals and rare disease. The future of treatment for many of today’s diseases lies in uncovering mechanisms that are newly emerging or are still to be discovered. We believe the best way to help patients is to focus on breakthrough science to discover these mechanisms and develop novel, targeted therapies that interact with them.

Novartis

Pharmaceuticals & Vaccines
514-631-6775
700 St-Hubert Montreal, Quebec H2Y 0C1
As a leading healthcare company, Novartis provides Canadians with medicines to improve their health and quality of life, focusing
on areas of significant unmet medical need. At Novartis Canada, we are committed to working with all stakeholders within the health care ecosystem to ensure that every Canadian has equitable access to the innovative medicines they need. We are determined to be a valued partner and advocate, with a deep understanding of patient needs along the entire care journey – from drug development, to diagnosis, to access and beyond. Part of the way we are doing this is by leveraging data, technology, and partnerships. We foster a work environment and culture that brings out the best in people to fulfil our purpose of reimagining medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. We operate with the understanding that associates are our greatest asset and encourage them to live the values and behaviors that underpin this culture.

Novo Nordisk

Pharmaceuticals & Vaccines
(Toll-free): +1 800 465 4334
101-2476 Argentia Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6M1
Discovering, developing and delivering For more than 100 years, we have been translating the unmet medical
needs of people living with a serious chronic disease into innovative medicines and delivery systems, like our insulin pens. Our treatments today are benefiting millions of people living with diabetes, obesity, and rare blood and endocrine diseases. From our labs to our factory floors, we are discovering and developing innovative biological medicines and making them accessible to patients throughout the world.  

Integrated Staffing

Digital Health
902-423-1919
99 Wyse Rd. Suite 1320, Dartmouth NS, B3A 4S5
Integrated Staffing connects businesses with top talent across Atlantic Canada. We specialize in both contract
staffing and permanent professional search, providing flexible solutions to meet your workforce needs. Our Permanent Professional Search division is dedicated to sourcing skilled professionals in finance, administration, technical fields, and executive leadership. We understand the unique hiring requirements of life sciences companies, ensuring you have access to top talent to drive innovation and growth. With a results-driven approach and a deep candidate network, we make hiring easier and more effective.

FinLeaf Technologies

BioProducts
(902) 350-3944
77 Innovation Drive, Brooklyn Nova Scotia, Canada B0J 1H0
FinLeaf Technologies is pioneering sustainable solutions for agriculture from aquaculture. Utilizing land-based aquaculture
byproducts, FinLeaf has developed innovative IP to convert waste streams into phosphorus-rich biostimulant fertilizers for hydroponics and land applications. This eco-solution enhances soil health, nutrient efficiency, and plant yields while reducing the use of chemical fertilizers and run off. Additionally, FinLeaf’s proprietary solutions include specialized phosphorous rich fish feed formulations, aquaculture waste management, and captive koi fish breeding, supporting the commercialization of organic, renewable phosphorus fertilizers for the agricultural sector.