Propel Careers Newsletter, June 21, 2011  
In This Issue
June 22nd BioCareers Webinar: Highlighting Transferable Skills
Career Opportunities
Other Select Upcoming Networking Events
Upcoming Events that Propel Careers is speaking at
Mass AWIS Recruiting Mentees
Networking Groups
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BioCareers Webinar: Highlighting Transferable Skills from Academia to Industry, hosted by Lauren Celano on June 22nd at 1pm EST.    

 

On June 22nd from 1-2pm EST, Lauren Celano will host a webinar through BioCareers to discuss the importance of highlighting transferable skills for individuals who have strong technical backgrounds looking to move into industry or within industry  from scientific to business focused roles.   Lauren will provide guidance on how to recognize transferable skills, how to highlight them and which of these skills are valuable within different roles within the life sciences sector.      

 

Registration is at the following link:  https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/828700075 

 

This webinar coincides with an article that Lauren wrote earlier in June for BioCareers  entitled: "Transferable skills: Showing relevancy from academia to industry".   

See link for the article: http://biocareers.com/articles/transferrable-skills-showing-relevancy-academia-industry 

Career Opportunities

Below are a few of the current career opportunities that we are working to fill.  To apply, send your resume to Resume@propelcareers.com . Reference the job ID.      

To learn more about each full time role, please visit our website at

http://www.propelcareers.com/index.cfm/opportunities/.     

 

Contract roles and internships can be viewed at:

http://www.propelcareers.com/index.cfm/opportunities/internship-opportunities/ 


Full Time Roles:  

Business Development Director, Chemistry 

Location: Northeast US  

Position ID: 02-069 

 

Market Research Analyst, Biotech/Pharma 

Location: Boston, Area 

Position ID: 02-070

 

Sr. Associate, Life Sciences VC Firm 

Location: Boston, Area 

Position ID: 02-066

 

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

 

Contract Roles/Internships

Human Resources Information Systems Analyst, Contract Position 

Location: Cambridge, MA 

Position ID: 02-067

 

Curation Scientist, Contract Position  

Location: Cambridge, MA 

Position ID: 02-065


Other Upcoming Networking Events Worth 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 we would like to highlight.   

 

June 21, 2011

TCN Expert Lunch: Financial Accounting 101 for Life Science Entrepreneurs

Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (ET)

Location: Moody Famiglietti & Andronico (MFA), 1 Highwood Drive, Tewksbury, MA 01876

To Register: Click Here 

 

June 21, 2011

Breakfast Roundtable: PREPARING FOR GROWTH AND EXITS DURING FUNDRAISING

Time: 7:30am - 9:00am

Location: Foley Hoag at Seaport West, 155 Seaport Boulevard (13th floor), Boston, MA

To Register: Click Here 

 

June 22, 2011

Biotech Tuesday Pre-Event - Cultivating Leadership Skills for Career Advancement

This event will focus on cultivating leadership skills and other career building activities with a panel discussion, breakout sessions, and networking. Take this opportunity to learn how to best position yourself for career advancement.

Lauren Celano will be involved in the breakout sessions.

Time: 5:30PM to 7PM

Location: Mantra, 52 Temple Place, Boston MA 02111

To Register: Click Here

 

June 23, 2011

Science Shaping Our World (SHOW): Special Series Event - The Art of Networking

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Work Bar Boston,711 Atlantic Ave, Lower Level, Boston, MA 02111

Keynote Speaker: Sarah Cardozo Duncan, Owner at Career Strategist

To register:  Click Here  

Upcoming Events that Propel Careers is speaking at 

Lauren Celano, CEO of Propel Careers will be speaking at the following events:

   

June 23rd, 2011

Columbia University

Location: New York City

On the topic of Entrepreneurship and Fostering the "Entrepreneurial" Scientist  

 

August 2011

33rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society 

Location:  Boston MA 

More details will be available soon.    

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 for building connections and industry insight: 

 

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

 

AWIS MA: Association for Women in Science: http://www.mass-awis.org/

MassMedic: http://www.massmedic.com/meetings.htm
Healthcare Businesswomen's Association:

http://www.hbanet.org/ 

MassBio:  http://www.massbio.org/
New England HIMMS Chapter:

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

MassChallenge: http://www.masschallenge.org/

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

The Bioscience Network:

http://thebiosciencenetwork.org/ 

The Capital Network: www.thecapitalnetwork.org
The North Shore Technology Council: 

www.nstc.org  

Women Entrepreneurs in Science and Technology -

http://www.westorg.org/  

Stay in touch with Propel Careers through these sites below:
 

Blog:                   http://www.propelcareers.com/blog/ 

Twitter:               http://twitter.com/Propel_Careers   

LinkedIn Group:  Propel Careers

Facebook:           Propel Careers

 

Together through our network, we will strengthen our industry and foster future leaders!  Thank you for your continued support. 

 
Sincerely,
 
Lauren
 
Lauren Celano
Founder and CEO, Propel Careers
222 Berkeley St, Suite 1960, Boston MA 02116
work: 617-896-5224, cell: 215-370-2285

email: Lauren@propelcareers.com

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