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Upcoming Events in the Futures in Life Science (FILS) Series
Together, Propel Careers, MassBio, and MassBioEd are committed to fostering the next generation of industry leaders in the life sciences. Upcoming event details are below. We look forward to seeing you there! To view the Jan event video for an idea of what to expect, see link:
http://video214.com/play/jhrhc8cNvkJWDEhuUVyG0g/s/dark
February 21st 2012: Consulting Career Paths in the Life Science Industry
Location: WhiteHead Institute, Nine Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142
Time: 5:30-8:00pm
Moderator: Rob Lowrance, Collaborative Consulting
Panelists: Claudio D'Ambrosio, Ph.D, Deallus Group; Joseph Feingold, Ph.D., Putnam Consultants; Mark Hochstetler, MBA, Lumleian, LLC; Gary Gustavsen, Health Advances
To register: http://fils22012.eventbrite.com/
March 20th 2012: Commercialization 1 (Marketing, Product Management, Business Development) Career Paths
Location: Genzyme, 500 Kendall Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
Time: 5:30-8:00pm
Moderator: John Hession, Partner, Cooley LLP
Panelists: Maude Tessier, PhD, Licensing Manager, Technology and Innovation Development Office, Children's Hospital Boston; Eric Olson, Senior Associate, Genzyme Ventures; Frank Deane, Ph.D., Founder, Lumleian, LLC; Alexis Szidon, Ph.D., Director, Strategic Alliances, Translational Sciences and New Indications Discovery Unit Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc.
To register: http://fils32012.eventbrite.com/
April 17th 2012: Research and Development Career Paths
Location: Massbio Offices, Kendall Sq Cambridge
Time: 5:30-8:00pm
Moderator: Lauren Celano, CEO, Propel Careers
Panelists: Kenneth J. Olivier Jr., PhD, Director of Toxicology at Merrimack Pharmaceuticals; Erin Whalen, Ph.D., Lab Head and Project Team Leader, Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research; Greg Mckenzie, Ph.D. Senior Scientist, Novophage
To register: http://fils42012.eventbrite.com/
Additional Events in the series can be seen here: http://www.propelcareers.com/index.cfm/events/ |
MassBio Annual Meeting - March 26 - 27, 2012 and Poster Presentations for Academic Scientists at the Meeting
March 26 - 27 2012, MassBio Annual Meeting - The Business of Science: Re-catalyzing Innovation in the Industry
Location: Royal Sonesta Hotel, 40 Edwin Land Blvd, Cambridge, MA
To register: http://www.massbio.org/events/calendar/1342-massbio_annual_meeting/event_detail
MassBio Annual Meeting Poster Presentations: Academic scientists are invited to attend the meeting and participate in the Poster Session taking place during the reception on March 27th from 5:15-7pm. Throughout the meeting and during the reception, posters will be on displacy display to present data on groundbreaking discoveries, or ontranslational research that could lead to industry collaboration. There is no additional cost for poster exhibits, however, all attendees must register for the full event. Poster presenters may register for the full event for a rate of $99. To be eligible to exhibit at the program, you must be: a PI or Technology Transfer Officer at a Massachusetts based research organization and have a technology that could be the foundation of a new start up company OR representing a pre-seeded company developing biotechnology products, related services or commercially applicable technologies. To apply please go to:
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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 the link under each area or see the opportunities home page:
BD, strategic alliance, and venture capital opportunities
http://www.propelcareers.com/index.cfm/opportunities/business-ops/
Business Development, Bioanalytical CRO
Location: Home Based, Boston area
Position ID: 02-112
Sr. Product Manager, Medical Device
Location: Cambridge, MA
Position ID: 02-111
Consulting, marketing, and market research opportunities
http://www.propelcareers.com/index.cfm/opportunities/consulting-and-mr/
Senior Consultant, Life Sciences
Location: Boston, MA
Position ID: 02- 114
Senior Technical Consultant
Location: Boston Area
Position ID: 02- 105
Consultants, Life Science Consulting Firm, Medical Background
Location: Boston Area
Position ID 02-054
Consultants, Life Science Consulting Firm
Location: Boston Area
Position ID 02-050
Research and development, regulatory, and clinical opportunities
http://www.propelcareers.com/index.cfm/opportunities/research-focused/
Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Cambridge, Ma
Position ID: 02-111
Senior Research Scientist, Molecular Biology
Location: Boston, Ma
Position ID: 02- 109
Research Associate, In Vivo Biology
Location: Cambridge, Ma
Position ID: 02-086
Genomics Research Associate
Location: Cambridge, Ma
Position ID: 01-070
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
Contract positions and internship opportunities
http://www.propelcareers.com/index.cfm/opportunities/internship-opportunities/
Application Scientist for a Life Sciences Bioinformatics Company
Location: Cambridge, MA
Position ID: 01-066
Type: 6 month internship |
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Introducing Catapult
Introducing Catapult. It's an entirely new approach to advance key technologies into new markets.
Catapult is unlike any traditional business model competition. Instead of merely competing for a cash prize, your team has the opportunity to found and manage a new company of your own if your winning model meets our judges' standards. Catapult has been created for motivated individuals who are looking to use their ideas and energy to take the next step and form a business that will commercialize key technologies that have been vetted by industry experts. To learn more, click here:
http://www.catapultinitiative.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.
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
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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.
February 7th, 2012
Overview of Social Media in the Care Continuum
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
Location: Cambridge Innovation Center
To Register: http://www.meetup.com/Greater-Boston-Health-Tech-Meetup/
February 23rd, 2012
"2012 Professional Evening MBA Networking Event: Connections in Biotechnology and the Health Sector" - Boston University
Brought to you by the BioBusiness Club and Health Sector Management Association at Boston University
Time: 6-10pm
Location: Game On! in Boston, MA
Who should attend: Current MBA students and also graduates of BU who are working within the life sciences/healthcare sector. This is a great opportunity to make connections with professionals tied to businesses in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and the health sector.
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/
March 26th - March 27th,2012
MassBio Annual Meeting - The Business of Science: Re-catalyzing Innovation in the Industry
Location: Royal Sonesta Hotel, 40 Edwin Land Blvd, Cambridge, MA
To register: http://www.massbio.org/events/calendar/1342-massbio_annual_meeting/event_detail
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Networking groups for building connections and industry insight:
Propel Careers members regularly attend events from the groups highlighted below.
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 North Shore Technology Council:
www.nstc.org
Women Entrepreneurs in Science and Technology -
http://www.westorg.org/
TIE Boston: http://www.boston.tie.org
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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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