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Membership that moves your career and science forward.

Become part of a trusted network of pharmaceutical and biotech professionals across Greater Philadelphia — and the wider SAPA community.

Why join

Member benefits

Practical value at every stage — whether you're a student, a working scientist, or leading a company.

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Event access & pricing

Member rates and priority registration for the Annual Conference and symposia.

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Jobs & careers

Access the Job Bank, hiring partners, and career development workshops.

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Network & mentorship

Meet mentors, recruiters, founders, and industry leaders in person.

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Learning

Members-only webinars and talks on the latest science and industry trends.

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Venture & partnering

Connect with investors and partners at the Liberty Bell Venture Forum.

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Give back

Support scholarships and community programs as part of a 501(c)(3).

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Membership options

All memberships are valid across every SAPA chapter in the US and China. Annual plans renew automatically at the end of each term unless written notice of termination is given at least 30 days before the term ends. All sales are final and no refunds are issued.

Student
$20 / year
For graduate students and postdocs.
  • Discounted registration for all SAPA-GP events
  • Valid across all SAPA chapters (US & China)
  • Member-exclusive content & resources
  • Vote & run for the SAPA-GP Executive Council
  • Eligible for SAPA-GP Award Programs
  • Invitation-only receptions
Join as Student
Lifetime
$300 once
One payment — membership never expires.
  • Everything in Annual Regular
  • Permanent membership — no yearly charge, never expires
  • Invitation-only business receptions & special events
Become a Lifetime member

All memberships are valid across every SAPA chapter in the US and China. Questions? Email sapagp@sapa-gp.org.

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How to join

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Choose your membership

Pick the level that matches where you are in your career.

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Create your profile

Tell us a little about you so we can connect you to the right people and events.

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Start participating

Register for events, browse jobs, and join the community right away.

Our members come from across the industry

SAPA-GP members work at leading pharmaceutical companies, biotechs, research institutes, and service providers throughout the region.

Pharma 33%Biotech 25%University / research 15% CRO / CMO 8%Investment 6%Consulting 3% Healthcare 3%Supplies 2%Law firms 2%Government 1%Recruiting 1%

Member affiliation by sector, from the SAPA-GP membership survey published on sapagp.org.

Good to know

Membership FAQ

Who can join SAPA-GP?

Anyone interested in the pharmaceutical and biotech community in Greater Philadelphia — from students to senior leaders. You do not need to be based in Philadelphia to take part.

Is SAPA-GP a non-profit?

Yes. SAPA-GP is a chapter of SAPA, a 501(c)(3) non-profit professional organization.

What does membership cost?

Student is $20/year, Annual Regular is $40/year, and Lifetime is a one-time $300. Annual plans renew automatically; Lifetime never expires.

How do I renew?

Annual memberships renew automatically at the end of each term. To cancel, send written notice to sapagp@sapa-gp.org at least 30 days before your term ends. Lifetime memberships never expire and are never charged again.

Can my company get involved?

Yes. Sponsorship and partnership packages include recruiting, branding, and speaking opportunities. See the Sponsors page or email sapagp@sapa-gp.org to discuss options.

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