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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
October 18th, 2011
Futures in Life Sciences Panel 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
Speakers: Nick Ferenc, Associate Director, Global Marketing and Commercial Strategy, Oncology and Transplant, Genzyme Corporation; Mike Walsh, Advocacy Development, Medimmune; Chester Schwartz, VP of Life Sciences, Collaborative Consulting
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
Speakers: Irena Melnikova, Director, Prospective and Strategic Initiatives at sanofi-aventis: Sandra Glucksmann, Sr. VP Research & Business Operation at Cerulean Pharmaceuticals: Marc Recht, Partner, Cooley LLP
Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm
To register: http://futuresinlifesciences7.eventbrite.com/
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Tips for acing an interview By Lauren Celano, CEO of Propel Careers
This article is part of a series of articles written by Lauren Celano for Bio Careers to assist individuals in their job search and career development. To learn more about Bio Careers, click here: https://biocareers.com/
Congratulations! Getting that interview has put you on the path that could lead to a new job. The employer wants to learn more about you and why you might be a fit for the role, and now it is your time to shine. This article outlines a few ideas that can help you put your best foot forward before, during, and after the interview. I also outline a few key questions to help make sure the job is a fit for you as well.
To read more click here:
http://www.propelcareers.com/blog/index.cfm/2011/10/11/Tips-for-acing-an-interview--By-Lauren-Celano-CEO-of-Propel-Careers
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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:
Strategic Alliance Manager, Life Sciences
Location: Boston area
Position ID: 02-091
Research Associate/Assistant with a focus on Oncology
Location: Boston area Position ID: 02-094 Health Economics and Outcomes Research Manager Location: Boston MA Position ID: 02-088 Director of US Business Development (Pharmaceutical Development Focused) Location: Life Sciences Hub, home based Position ID: 02-090 Director of Business Development, with a focus on Chemistry and Preclinical Location: Life Sciences Hub, home based Position ID: 02-069 Business Development, Technology Transfer Office Location: Boston MA Position ID: 02-093 Research Associate, In Vivo Biology Location: Cambridge, MA Position ID: 02-086 Research Associate, Protein Purification Location: Cambridge, MA Position ID: 02-087 Senior Research Associate, Molecular Biology Location: Boston, MA Position ID: 02-080 Scientific Data Curator 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 Position ID: 02-054 Contract Roles
Research Assistant, Molecular Biology
Location: Lexington, MA
Position ID: 01-063
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New York Academy of Sciences Oct 28/29 Event: Making the Leap: A Non-Academic Career Planning and Job Search Boot Camp
On October 28th and 29th, the New York Academy of Sciences is organizing an event focusing on career planning. The event will cover topics relevant for individuals looking for non-academic careers and is targeted at students and postdocs in the sciences planning to enter the job market within the next year. Scientific career changers are also welcome to attend. program will feature the following workshops:
· Career Planning 101: Strategies for Scientists
· Networking and Building an Online Presence
· Preparing Academic Scientists for Careers in Industry
· Navigating the Job Search Process
· Talking Your Way into a Great Job
· Jumping Off the Ivory Tower: Preparing for Interviews Outside Academe
· Evaluating and Negotiating Job Offers: Demystifying the Process
This event is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking for career insights. This also prepares individuals for NYAS's event called What Can You Be with a Ph.D. - http://www.whatcanyoubewithaphd.net/ Lauren Celano will be speaking at this event on Networking and Building an On-line Presence. To learn more, see link: http://www.nyas.org/Events/Detail.aspx?cid=e0ec380b-b11c-4ecb-a3a7-7616a46bc9fe
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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.
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 13, 2011
Science Shaping our World (SHOW)
Lauren to Provide insights in networking during the event
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
Location: Longwood Medical Area, Boston Ma
To Register: Click here
October 28th, 2011
Making the Leap: A Non-Academic Career Planning and Job 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
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Additional Networking Events Worth Attending
October 19, 2011
TCN Breakfast Roundtable: BUILDING A HIGH GROWTH BUSINESS FOR ANGEL AND VENTURE CAPITAL
Event organizer: The Capital Network
Time: 7:30-9:00 AM
Location: Emerging Enterprise Center at Foley Hoag, 1000 Winter Street, Suite 4000, North Entrance, Waltham, MA 02451
To Register: Click Here
October 20, 2011
A CEO Panel: Pathways to Leadership
Event Organizer: The Bioscience Network
Location: Catalyst Restaurant, 300 Tech Square Cambridge, MA
Time: 5:30-8:30pm
To register: Click Here
October 21, 2011
13th Annual MedTech Investors Conference
Time: 8:00- 3:00pm.
Location: UMass Boston Campus Center
To Register: Click Here
October 24, 2011
Health IT UX and Design 2011
Event Organizer: careinnovators
Location: WilmerHale Venture Group, 850 Winter Street, Waltham, MA 02451
Time: 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM (ET)
To Register: Click Here
Special $15 off Regular Registration for Propel Careers members. Use the discount code: DESIGN11
November 8, 2011
The Capital Network Life Science Fast Track - Unique Challenges for Life Science, Medical and Health Entrepreneurs in 2011
Event organizer: The Capital Network
Time: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Location: Nutter McClennen Fish, Seaport West, 155 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA 02210
To Register: Click Here
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Networking groups for building connections and industry insight:
Propel Careers members regularly attend events from the groups highlighted below.
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/ 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 Careers222 Berkeley St, Suite 1960, Boston MA 02116work: 617-896-5224, cell: 215-370-2285email: Lauren@propelcareers.com www.propelcareers.com Making Connections that Fuel Innovation.
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