June 1st Networking Event Organized by Propel Careers

June 1st, 2011

Networking Event Focusing on the Life Science Convergent Technologies Landscape

This event will discuss trends and advances in how life sciences companies develop convergent technologies - i.e. utilizing information technology to transform how medical devices, diagnostics, therapeutics, and overall medical information is gathered, developed, and used.

Event Organizer: Propel Careers and Nutter McClennen & Fish, LLP, Boston MA

Panelists: Karan Singh, Founder, Ginger.io; Dustan Bonnin, CEO, Actualiti; Arshad Ahmed, Founding Partner, Scientia Advisors; David R. Jones, Director, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs & Philips Business Excellence, Philips Home Monitoring

Location: Nutter McClennen & Fish, LLP, 155 Seaport Blvd Boston MA 02210

Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

To Register: http://lifescienceconvergence2.eventbrite.com/ 

Notes from May 17th Futures in Life Science Event

On May 17, 2011, over 90 individuals joined us for the Futures in Life Science Event focusing on Clinical Development, Regulatory, and Medical Affairs.   

This was the 3rd in a series of six deep dives to focus on the various career paths which exist in the life sciences sector. We were very pleased to have an esteemed panel comprised of Laurie Halloran, President and CEO at Halloran Consulting Group as the moderator and Dana Martin, PharmD Senior Director, Medical and Commercial Affairs, Synageva Biopharma; Kevin Pojasek, PhD VP, Corporate Development, Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc; Mike Poole, MD CMO, Link Medicine; Shawna Cullen, Ph.D., Clinical Trial Head, Oncology, Novartis; and Patrick Melvin, Executive Director, Clinical Development, Oncology, INC Research as panelists.  Each of the individuals provided details about their career paths and the various skills and competencies which are needed to thrive in their areas. To view pictures  

from the evening, see link:  May 17th FILS Pictures 

We would also like to acknowledge Halloran Consulting Group, INC Research, and Emmanuel College Graduate & Professional Programs, for their sponsorship of the event.  We are proud to have  these organizations as  sponsors  and we appreciate their commitment to strengthening the life sciences industry through the work that they perform.  To learn more about each organization, see: http://www.hallorancg.com,  

http://www.incresearch.com, http://www.emmanuel.edu/gpp.html  

Details will be available shortly to register for the upcoming events in this series which are held at MassBio in Kendall Square Cambridge MA:

• September 20th 2011: Bio-Informatics/Modeling
• October 18th 2011: Commercialization 2 (Reimbursement/Market Access/Pharmacoeconomics)
• November 15th 2011: Finance, Legal, Operations

Career Opportunities

Sr. Associate, VC Firm 

Location: Boston, Area 

Position ID: 02-066

Client Support and Knowledge Manager 

Location: Boston, MA 

Position ID: 02-064

Curation Scientist

Location: Cambridge, MA 

Position ID: 02-065

Director/Sr. Director Business Development

Location: Boston, MA 

Position ID: 02-056

Senior Strategy Consultants, Boutique Life Sciences Consulting Firm 

Location: Boston Area and NYC 

Position ID: 02-054

Senior Life Sciences Strategy Consultants, Boutique Life Sciences Consulting Firm 

Location: Boston Area

Position ID: 02-050

Life Sciences Business and Product Strategy Summer MBA Internships  

Location: Boston Area

Position ID: 01-048

Upcoming Events that Members of Propel Careers will be attending

There are many events in the Boston area where individuals can build their networks and continue to develop their knowledge of the life sciences and entrepreneurial sectors.  Below are a few that members of Propel Careers will be attending.   

May 25th 2011

Business Breakfast: STEM Education for Workforce Preparation - What our Schools and business can do to meet the need

Organizer: North Shore Technology Council

Time: 7:00-9:00am

Location: Peabody Marriott, 8A Centennial Drive, Peabody MA USA

To Register: Click Here 

May 25th, 2011

AWIS Boston, MENTORING CIRCLE END OF YEAR CELEBRATION

Organizer: Mass AWIS

Time: 7:00-9:30pm

Location: Microsoft NERD Center, Horace Mann room 1st Floor, 1 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA

To Register: Click Here 

June 2, 2011

Massachusetts Life Sciences Innovation Day

Time: 8 am-6 pm

Location: Harvard Club of Boston, 374 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston

To Register: Click Here 

June 2-3, 2011

TiECON East 2011

Sponsoring Organization: TiE-Boston

Time: June 2 (2:00 pm-9:30 pm), June 3 (8:00 am - 9:30 pm)

Location: The Westin Hotel, Waltham MA

To Register: Click Here 

June 8, 2011

2011 WEST LEADERSHIP AWARDS EVENT

Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm

Location: Microsoft NERD Center, One Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02142

To Register: Click Here 

Propel Careers Partners with AWIS Boston for Mentoring Connections

AWIS Boston is recruiting Mentees for their 2011-2012 MENTORING CIRCLE PROGRAM

This programs provides insights into career advice, advice on work environments, and tips to balance work and family.

What is an AWIS Mentoring Circle?
A Mentoring Circle is a group of 3-5 women scientists committed to meeting monthly to support one another with advice, encouragement and information. Each circle will be coordinated and aided by at least one experienced mentor and one connector. 

Who will be in my circle?
The MASS AWIS mentoring committee will review submitted surveys and match you with a circle based on interest, career goals, geography and other factors. 

How do I join the MASS AWIS Mentoring Circle Program as a mentee?
- You must be a MASS AWIS chapter member to participate.
- You must apply to the program online by filling out the application by June 30th, 2011. For more information see: www.mass-awis.org
Application Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Mentee_Application_AWIS  

Networking groups which are valuable to building connections and industry insight: 

Propel Careers members regularly attend events from the groups highlighted below.

http://www.hbanet.org/ 

http://www.nehimss.org/calendar/calendar.html  

Medical Development Group: http://www.meddevgroup.org/ 

http://www.westorg.org/