Propel Careers Newsletter, August 23, 2011  
In This Issue
Networking Insights Article for BioCareers
Metrum Research Group is a Sponsor of the Sept 20 2011 Future in Life Science Event
Upcoming Futures in Life Science Panel Discussion and Networking Events
Career Opportunities
Upcoming Events that Propel Careers is speaking at
Other Events Worth Attending
Networking Groups
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Lauren Celano's article about Networking Insights for BioCareers

 

Relationships are built over time. Networking does not always lead to immediate results, but each time you make a connection and foster a relationship, you set potential in motion.

 

We all know people we describe as power networkers, who are able to effortlessly work a crowd and who seem immensely comfortable even in situations where they know no one. One may ask, how did this happen? Is this a natural skill or one learned? Many of us try to emulate these individuals to become as fluid and skilled as they are.  

 

Although everyone has their own communication and networking styles, certain trends and approaches show commonality and can be tailored to fit one's own style. We all know that networking is a key attribute of successful people, but how do we master the skill? I have asked many successful networkers for the keys to their success.  Below are a few lessons they have shared.

      

To read more click here:  http://www.propelcareers.com/blog/index.cfm/2011/8/23/The-Power-of-Networking-by-Lauren-Celano-CEO-of-Propel-Careers   

   

This article is part of a series of articles that Lauren is writing for BioCareers.  To see other articles that she has written, see link: http://biocareers.com/authors/lauren-celano-0   

 

Metrum Research Group is a Sponsor of the Bioinformatics and Systems Biology Futures in Life Science Networking Event and Panel Discussion on September 20, 2011.      

 

Metrum Research Group, a leading provider of biomedical modeling and simulation services in the U.S.A. and internationally, is a sponsor of the upcoming Futures in Life Science Networking Event and Panel Discussion which will be held on September 20, 2011.  Their experience spans R&D efforts for small molecule pharmaceuticals, biologic therapeutics, diagnostics, and medical device/drug-device combinations, across multiple therapeutic areas.  Metrum Research Group services include strategic modeling and simulation for R&D decision support and in silico optimization of clinical trial designs, model-based data analysis, and regulatory report preparation as well as general consulting in the areas of biostatistics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, clinical pharmacology, pharmacometrics, clinical trial design, and modeling and simulation systems/software qualification. To learn more about Metrum Research Group, click here:   http://www.metrumrg.com/ 

 

  

Upcoming Futures in Life Science Panel Discussion and Networking Events

 

Propel Careers, MassBio, and the MassBioEd have joined together to organize a series of networking and panel events focused on raising awareness of career paths that exist in life sciences for individuals with advanced degrees. This Futures in Life Science program brings together experts across a wide range of disciplines and functional areas within the life science industry, who will detail their roles and will provide a rich context for the audience to gain a clear understanding of the skills, aptitudes, competencies, and personalities that thrive in their particular functions.  Attendance for this program is open to current graduate students, post doctoral fellows, and medical residents who are interested in careers in the life sciences industry 


September 20th 2011

Futures in Life Sciences Panel Discussion and Networking Event - Bio-Informatics, Systems Biology, and Modeling

Event Organizer: Propel Careers, MassBio, MassBioEd

Location: MassBio Offices, One Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142

Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm

To register: http://futuresinlifesciences5.eventbrite.com/ 

 

October 18th, 2011

Futures in Life SciencesPanel Discussion and Networking Event - Reimbursement, Market Access, Patient Advocacy, and Pharmacoeconomics

Event Organizer: Propel Careers, MassBio, MassBioEd

Location: MassBio Offices, One Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142

Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm

To register: http://futuresinlifesciences6.eventbrite.com/ 

 

November 15th, 2011

Futures in Life Sciences -Finance, Legal, and Operations - Panel Discussion and Networking Event

Event Organizer: Propel Careers, MassBio, MassBioEd

Location: MassBio Offices, One Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142

Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm

To register: http://futuresinlifesciences7.eventbrite.com/  

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 role, please visit our website at

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

  

 

Full Time Roles:  

 

Sales Manager, Structural Biology and Biophysical Screening 

Location: Boston area  

Position ID: 02-077

 

Research Associate, Molecular Biology 

Location: Cambridge, MA  

Position ID: 02-087

 

Research Associate, In Vivo  Biology   

Location: Cambridge, MA  

Position ID: 02-086

 

Senior Research Associate, Molecular Biology   

Location: Boston, MA  

Position ID: 02-080

 

Clinical Trials Community Manager 

Location: Boston Area 

Position ID: 02-076  

 

Curation Scientist   

Location: Cambridge, MA 

Position ID: 02-065

 

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

 

Contract Roles

Research Assistant, Molecular Biology   

Location: Cambridge, MA 

Position ID: 01-061

 

Sr. Manager/Director, Business Planning  

Location: Cambridge, MA 

Position ID: 01-062

 

Upcoming Events that Propel Careers is speaking at 

Lauren Celano, CEO of Propel Careers will be speaking at the following event.  Details for additional events that she will be speaking at will be available shortly.   

 

September 2nd, 2011

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

Lauren Celano to join a session on Planning your Future: Putting together a short and long term career plan.

Time: 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Boston MA
For more details and to register: http://embc2011.embs.org/

 

September 6th, 2011

Networking in the Boston Life Science Ecosystem

Event Organizer: Boston Landing

Lauren Celano to speak about the Life Sciences Ecosystem in Boston and Networking.

The audience will be selected Spanish biopharmaceutical companies.

 

September 29, 2011

Science Shaping our World (SHOW)

Lauren to provide insights into networking during the event.
Time: 5:30-9:00 PM

Location:  Longwood Medical Area, Boston MA 

Registration details will be available shortly

 

October 19th 2011

Swissnex Career Development Program - "Decoding Industry"

This program is open to Swiss graduate students or researchers in the Boston area.

Lauren to discuss career opportunities and current state of the industry, with particular attention paid to the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem. 
Time:  6.30-9.30pm

Location:  Swissnex, Cambridge MA  

 

October 28th, 2011

Making the Leap:  A Non-Academic Career Planning and Jo Search Boot Camp

Lauren Celano will be talking On the Topic of Networking and Building an on-line Presence

Location: The New York Academy of Sciences, NYC 

Presented by:  Science Alliance

For more details and to register: Click Here 

 

 

Additional Networking Events Worth Attending   

 

September 7th, 2011

TCN Fall Kick-Off Event - Funding Options 

Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Location: Bingham McCutchen, 1 Federal Street, Boston MA

To register: Click Here  

 

September 14th, 2011

HBA Boston Women in Science Event: Career Transitions for Scientists:  Possibilities and Pathways

Time: 5:30 - 9:00 PM   
Location: Hotel Marlowe, 25 Edwin Land Blvd, Cambridge, MA 02141  

To register: Click Here

 

September 20th, 2011

WEST's Event - Innovative Trends in Life Sciences and Technology

Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Location:  Deloitte, 200 Berkeley St., Boston, MA 

To register: Click Here

 

September 27th, 2011

Life Science Innovation & Technology Forum (IGNITE): Life Science Technologies at the Convergence of Science and Engineering

Time: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: 100 Technology Square, Cambridge, MA 02140  

To Register:  Click Here

Discount code of 25% for individuals in the Propel Careers network:  IGNITE25

 

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
TIE Boston: http://www.boston.tie.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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