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2012 Futures in Life Science (FILS) Series Schedule of Events
Together, Propel Careers, MassBio, and MassBioEd are committed to fostering the next generation of industry leaders in the life sciences. We believe that the career paths that exist in the Massachusetts Life Science Industry are numerous, exciting, and rewarding and that it is imperative that students considering these careers be well informed regarding the areas that their education and training are relevant. We have organized this series of events to provide graduate students, post doctoral fellows, and medical residents with insights in the various career options which exist.
Below is the schedule of events for the 2012 FILS Event Series. These events will occur in Kendall Sq. Cambridge.
January 17th 2012
Overview of the Life Sciences Landscape and Career Paths
Panelists: Kiran Reddy, MD, MBA, Senior Associate, Third Rock Ventures; Kevin Sprott, PhD , Sr. Director, Chemistry, Verastem; Iya Khalil, Ph.D., Executive Vice President and Co-Founder, GNS Healthcare; Dennis M. Meletiche, PharmD, Vice President, Health Outcomes & Market Access, EMD Serono, Inc
For more details and to Register: http://fils12012.eventbrite.com/
February 21st 2012
Consulting Career Paths in the Life Science Industry
For more details and to Register: http://fils22012.eventbrite.com/
March 20th 2012
Commercialization 1 (Marketing, Product Management, Business Development) Career Paths
For more details and to Register: http://fils32012.eventbrite.com/
April 17th 2012
Research and Development Career Paths
For more details and to register: http://fils42012.eventbrite.com/
May 22nd 2012
Clinical Development/Medical Affairs and Regulatory Career Paths
For more details and to register: http://fils52011.eventbrite.com/
September 11th 2012
Bio-Informatics/Modeling Career Paths
For more details and to register: http://fils62012.eventbrite.com/
October 16th 2012
Commercialization 2 (Reimbursement, Pharmacoeconomics, and Market Access) Career Paths
For more details and to register: http://fils72012.eventbrite.com/
November 20th 2012
Finance, Legal, Operations Career Paths
For more details and to register: http://fils82012.eventbrite.com/ |
How to Keep Your Spirits up During a Job Search
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
Let's face it, job searching is a tough, emotionally stressful endeavor. There are long hours looking endlessly for roles, time spent researching companies, networking to find people who could have roles that are a fit for you, sending your resume out and rarely hearing back, and going on interviews only to not get the job.
Staying positive and focused during a job search is critical for your success, and you are the only one who can make sure this happens. This is not an easy task, but this article will provide suggestions for you to proactively approach your search so that your true personality shows through.
To read more, click here: http://www.propelcareers.com/blog/index.cfm/2012/1/2/How-to-keep-your-spirits-up-during-a-job-search-By-Lauren-Celano-CEO-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
Senior Scientist / Curator at Biological Repository
Location: Cambridge MA
Position ID: 02-108
Medical Program Director Position
Location: Cambridge MA
Position ID: 02-107
Research Position, Protein Engineering Focused
Location: Cambridge MA
Position ID: 02-106
Research Associate, Molecular Biology Cloning and Transfection Experience
Location: Cambridge MA
Position ID: 01-069
Research Associate, Molecular Biology
Temp to Perm Role
Location: Cambridge MA
Position ID: 01-067
Bioinformatics Internship, 6 months
Location: Cambridge MA
Position ID: 02-096
Research Associate, Formulation Development, RNAi focus
Location: Cambridge, MA
Position ID: 02-098
Director of Business Development, with a focus on Chemistry and Preclinical
Location: Boston Area and Mid Atlantic, home based
Position ID: 02-069, 02-100, 02-101
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
Postion ID: 02-50, 02-054
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European Career Fair - 2012
The European Career Fair (ECF) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, MA will be taking place on January 21st, 2012. Supported by the European Commission and leading European employers, ECF is the largest recruiting event in the United States for European companies and research institutions looking for the best talents from around the world. ECF has also become an essential stepping-stone for Europeans in the USA to continue their career back in Europe, as well as for non-Europeans interested in a career overseas. Last year, ECF attracted over 5000 job seekers and more than 130 companies and non-profit organizations. To learn more, click here: www.euro-career.com |
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Upcoming Events that Propel Careers is speaking at
Lauren Celano will be speaking at the following events. Details for additional events that she will be speaking at will be available shortly.
January 24th, 2012
Mayo Clinic, Mayo Research Fellows Association
Lauren to discuss career opportunities and current state of the life sciences industry and ways to transition from academia to industry
Location: Rochester, MN
April 4, 2012
BioCareers Virtual Job Summit
Lauren Celano to talk about what Employers look for in a resume.
More details will be available shortly
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Other Events Worth Attending
If you are an Entrepreneur or if you want to become an entrepreneur, check out the event series for 2012 with The Capital Network: http://www.thecapitalnetwork.org/
From raising money to building teams, to formulating an exit plan, The Capital Network has tremendous resources for the entrepreneurial community in the Boston area.
February 24th, 2012
2012 MIT Sloan BioInnovations Conference - Driving Innovation and Entrepreneurship in a New Era: Opportunities and Challenges
Location: Boston Marriott Cambridge Hotel, Kendall Square, Cambridge MA
To register: http://web.mit.edu/sloanhcc/bioinnovations/2012/ |
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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/ MIT Enterprise Forum: http://www.mitef.org The Bioscience Network: http://thebiosciencenetwork.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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