Propel Careers Newsletter, January 16, 2012
In This Issue
January 17th Futures in Life Sciences Event
Importance of tailoring a cover letter - Don't let people guess if your skills are relevant
European Career Fair Jan 2012
Upcoming Events that Propel Careers is speaking at
Other events worth attending
Networking Groups
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Jan 17th Futures in Life Science (FILS) Event
 

Together, Propel Careers, MassBio, and MassBioEd are committed to fostering the next generation of industry leaders in the life sciences.  On Jan 17, 2012, we will be kicking off our 2012 Futures in Life Science Series.    To see a video of the 2011 Series, click here: http://video214.com/play/jhrhc8cNvkJWDEhuUVyG0g/s/dark 

 

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.  Details for the event are below. 

 

January 17th 2012

Overview of the Life Sciences Landscape and Career Paths

Panelists: Kiran Reddy, MD, MBA, Principal,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

Time: 5:30-8:00pm

Location:  MassBio Offices, Kendall Sq Cambridge MA 

For more details and to Register: http://fils12012.eventbrite.com/  

 

Emmanuel College is a proud Sponsor of this event.   To learn more about their Graduate Certificate in Biopharmaceutical Leadership, click here:   This is a one-year, part-time academic credential in management that is designed for scientists currently working in the biopharmaceutical research environment.  The certificate is offered in a cohort model with the next start in March of 2012. 

 

 

Importance of tailoring a cover letter - Don't let people guess if your skills are relevant

 

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

 

 As you undergo the challenge of applying for jobs, setting yourself up for success is critical. A tailored cover letter makes a huge difference, but in order to write a good cover letter it is essential that you understand the following:

  1. Why you are writing this letter.
  2. Who is going to read it.
  3. How you will ensure that it captures the attention of the reader to get you to the next review phase.

This process is not only about sending your materials in for a position, it is about showing why you are relevant for the position. This is your chance to shine. Below are a few tips to give you some understanding of how to respond to a job posting effectively.

 

To read more, click here:  http://www.propelcareers.com/blog/index.cfm/2012/1/7/Importance-of-tailoring-a-cover-letter-Dont-let-people-guess-if-your-skills-are-relevant 

 

 

 

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 the link under each area or see the opportunities home page: http://www.propelcareers.com/index.cfm/opportunities/
 

 

 

BD, strategic alliance, and venture capital opportunities

To view, see link:

http://www.propelcareers.com/index.cfm/opportunities/business-ops/

 

Medical Device Program Director  

Location: Cambridge, Ma

Position ID: 02-107

Type: Full Time

 

Business Development Manager, Chemistry

Location: Northeast US and Mid-Atlantic Area, home based

Position ID: 02-069

 

Sr. Associate, Life Science Venture Firm

Location: Boston Area

Position ID 02-066

Type: Full Time

 

Director / Sr. Director, Business Development

Location: Boston, MA

Position ID 02-056

Type: Full Time

 

 

Consulting, marketing, and market research opportunities

To view, see link:

http://www.propelcareers.com/index.cfm/opportunities/consulting-and-mr/ 

 

Senior Technical Consultant

Location: Boston Area

Position ID: 02- 105

Type: Full Time

 

Consultants, Life Science Consulting Firm, Medical Background

Location: Boston Area

Position ID 02-054

Type: Full time

 

Consultants, Life Science Consulting Firm

Location: Boston Area

Position ID 02-050

Type: Full time

 

 

 

Research and development, regulatory, and clinical opportunities

To view, see link:

http://www.propelcareers.com/index.cfm/opportunities/research-focused/ 

 

Senior Research Scientist, Molecular Biology

Location: Boston, Ma

Position ID: 02- 109

Type: Full Time

 

Research Associate, In Vivo Biology

Location: Cambridge, Ma

Position ID: 02-086

Type: Full Time

 

Senior Scientist / Curator for a Life Sciences Organization 

Location: Cambridge, Ma

Position ID: 02-108

Type: Full Time

 

Research Associate, Molecular Biology

Location: Cambridge, Ma

Position ID: 01-069

Type: Temporary to permanent

 

Research Associate, Molecular Biology

Location: Cambridge, Ma

Position ID: 01-067

Type: Temporary with potential for full time

 

Formulation Scientist/Sr. Scientist

Location: Cambridge, Ma

Position ID: 02-098

Type: Full Time

 

 

Contract positions and internship opportunities

To view, see link:

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

 

Research Associate, Gene Engineering

Location: Cambridge, Ma

Position ID: 01-071

Type: Short Term - 1-3 months with potential to last longer

 

Genomics Research Associate

Location: Cambridge, Ma

Position ID: 01-070

Type: Short Term - 1-3 months with potential to last longer

  

Application Scientist for a Life Sciences Bioinformatics Company

Location: Cambridge, MA

Position ID: 01-066

Type: 6 month internship

 

 
 

 

 

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

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  

 

March 27th, 2012

Tufts University  - Public Health and Professional Degrees Program Career Panel -  PHPD Pathways to Careers in the Private Sector:  Biotech, Pharma, and the Medical Device Industry

Lauren to join in a panel discussion focusing on career opportunities  
Location:  Boston, MA 
 

 

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 

 

Other Events Worth Attending 

 

The Capital Network Events 

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.

 

January 19, 2012

Mass-AWIS Annual Winter Social and Holiday Party

Time: 6:00-9:00pm

Location: The Burren, 247 Elm Street, Davis Square, Somerville MA 02144

To Register: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=226651 

 

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/ 

  

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 HIMSS Society

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/ 

 

The Capital Network: www.thecapitalnetwork.org


TIE: http://www.tie.org ;

The North Shore Technology Council:

www.nstc.org  

 

Women Entrepreneurs in Science and Technology -

http://www.westorg.org/  

TIE Boston: http://www.boston.tie.org

New England HIMMS Chapter:
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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