What's the best resource to learn about the life science industry from zero?

Any good book, course, youtube videos to recommend?

(I'm transitioning from Banking industry to Life science)

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It depends on your field, but usually understanding regulatory is key. You can look for trainings and material on YT and also on the FDA (US), EMA (EU), and ISPE websites

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