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.
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.
Aqualitas
Natural Products
1-833-300-AQUA(2782)
65 PORT MERSEY DRIVE | BROOKLYN, NS B0J 1H0
Aqualitas® is a vertically integrated cannabis company focused on the health and wellness market through organic
cultivation and extraction. They are theonly Cannabis Company in the world with organic certification, a Drug Establishment License, and EU-GMP certification. Aqualitas distributes medical cannabis products, including dried flower, pre-rolls, milled product, edibles, oils, and concentrates, across Canada and internationally.
At the heart of their operation is a holistic growing system featuring organic living soil and over 2,000 thriving koi fish. As a result, their cultivars are able to grow to their full genetic potential, producing higher yields, superior bud density, robust terpene profiles and market-leading potencies. All sustainably, using less energy and water consumption compared to traditional indoor cultivation.
With their HC Research Licence, Aqualitas® is focused on the creation of innovative next generation products, authentic brands, and advancing Cannabis research in Canada and abroad.
McKesson Canada Specialty Health
Support Services
514-745-2100
4705, Dobrin Street Saint-Laurent, QC, H4R-2P7
The healthcare ecosystem is ever-evolving and so are patients.
Helping pharmaceutical manufacturers launch
innovative, personalized therapeutic products that improve the experience of care is our business. Our expertise and market intelligence help you navigate the dynamic therapeutic landscape to find solutions that create the best possible outcome for your patients.
Connecting expertise is our competitive advantage.
Our breadth of offerings and depth of knowledge provide customized services that streamline workflows and connect products to healthcare professionals and patients in need. Our tools, data, and expertise enable a more personalized patient experience.
Our partnerships deliver personalized care.
We work with you to connect the pieces of the healthcare system to smooth out the twists and turns along the way. When you partner with us, the entire McKesson ecosystem becomes an extension of your team because your patients are our patients.
Ryan ULC
Support Services
905.567.7926
6775 Financial Drive Suite 102Mississauga, ON L5N 0A4
Ryan's purpose is to liberate clients from the burden of being overtaxed, allowing them to invest, grow, and
thrive. They emphasize that they are not just in the "tax" business but in the "tomorrow" business, aiming to free up capital for their clients' future endeavors
MOC Biotechnologies Inc.
Medical Technologies
514-443-5643
1344 Summer Street Halifax NS 407 C, , B3H 0A8
MOC Biotechnologies Inc. is a cutting-edge biotech company specializing in 4D bioprinting and AI-driven tissue
engineering.
Our patented technologies focus on developing vascularized scaffolds, bioreactors, and bioprinters for drug discovery and regenerative medicine. We aim to revolutionize preclinical testing and personalized healthcare by eliminating the need for animal testing and accelerating biomedical innovation.
Bend Beauty
Natural Health Products
902-406-4800
1592 Barrington St., 4th Floor, Halifax NS, B3J 0C7
Bend Beauty is a premium wellness and beauty supplement brand dedicated to shifting the narrative around traditional beauty. Our
products are backed by leading-edge science and research to deliver unique formulas that are good for both people and planet. We are purpose-driven with a focus on sustainability and ethically sourced ingredients, and we are proud members of 1% for the Planet and BCorp. At Bend Beauty we focus on nourishing the internal connections of the body to create changes you can see - and feel. Bend Beauty is delivering self-love in every dose helping you to Create a Beautiful Life.
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.
Aqualitas
Natural Products
1-833-300-AQUA(2782)
65 PORT MERSEY DRIVE | BROOKLYN, NS B0J 1H0
Aqualitas® is a vertically integrated cannabis company focused on the health and wellness market through organic
cultivation and extraction. They are theonly Cannabis Company in the world with organic certification, a Drug Establishment License, and EU-GMP certification. Aqualitas distributes medical cannabis products, including dried flower, pre-rolls, milled product, edibles, oils, and concentrates, across Canada and internationally.
At the heart of their operation is a holistic growing system featuring organic living soil and over 2,000 thriving koi fish. As a result, their cultivars are able to grow to their full genetic potential, producing higher yields, superior bud density, robust terpene profiles and market-leading potencies. All sustainably, using less energy and water consumption compared to traditional indoor cultivation.
With their HC Research Licence, Aqualitas® is focused on the creation of innovative next generation products, authentic brands, and advancing Cannabis research in Canada and abroad.
McKesson Canada Specialty Health
Support Services
514-745-2100
4705, Dobrin Street Saint-Laurent, QC, H4R-2P7
The healthcare ecosystem is ever-evolving and so are patients.
Helping pharmaceutical manufacturers launch
innovative, personalized therapeutic products that improve the experience of care is our business. Our expertise and market intelligence help you navigate the dynamic therapeutic landscape to find solutions that create the best possible outcome for your patients.
Connecting expertise is our competitive advantage.
Our breadth of offerings and depth of knowledge provide customized services that streamline workflows and connect products to healthcare professionals and patients in need. Our tools, data, and expertise enable a more personalized patient experience.
Our partnerships deliver personalized care.
We work with you to connect the pieces of the healthcare system to smooth out the twists and turns along the way. When you partner with us, the entire McKesson ecosystem becomes an extension of your team because your patients are our patients.
Ryan ULC
Support Services
905.567.7926
6775 Financial Drive Suite 102Mississauga, ON L5N 0A4
Ryan's purpose is to liberate clients from the burden of being overtaxed, allowing them to invest, grow, and
thrive. They emphasize that they are not just in the "tax" business but in the "tomorrow" business, aiming to free up capital for their clients' future endeavors
MOC Biotechnologies Inc.
Medical Technologies
514-443-5643
1344 Summer Street Halifax NS 407 C, , B3H 0A8
MOC Biotechnologies Inc. is a cutting-edge biotech company specializing in 4D bioprinting and AI-driven tissue
engineering.
Our patented technologies focus on developing vascularized scaffolds, bioreactors, and bioprinters for drug discovery and regenerative medicine. We aim to revolutionize preclinical testing and personalized healthcare by eliminating the need for animal testing and accelerating biomedical innovation.
Bend Beauty
Natural Health Products
902-406-4800
1592 Barrington St., 4th Floor, Halifax NS, B3J 0C7
Bend Beauty is a premium wellness and beauty supplement brand dedicated to shifting the narrative around traditional beauty. Our
products are backed by leading-edge science and research to deliver unique formulas that are good for both people and planet. We are purpose-driven with a focus on sustainability and ethically sourced ingredients, and we are proud members of 1% for the Planet and BCorp. At Bend Beauty we focus on nourishing the internal connections of the body to create changes you can see - and feel. Bend Beauty is delivering self-love in every dose helping you to Create a Beautiful Life.