Propel Careers Newsletter
Making Connections that Fuel Innovation
 

July 10, 2012
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Propel Careers is a Boston based life sciences search and career development firm with the unique distinction of being dedicated to networking, mentoring and career development. We are passionate about strengthening the life sciences sector with the connections that we foster.


Futures in Life Sciences (FILS) Events

 

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.  All of these events occur at the MassBio offices at 300 Tech Square, 8th Floor, Cambridge MA from 5:30pm - 8:00pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

 

Tuesday, September 11th, 2012

Futures in Life Sciences Program - BioInformatics/Modeling Career Paths

Event Organizer: Propel Careers, MassBio, MassBioEd

To register: http://fils62012.eventbrite.com/

 

Tuesday, October 16th, 2012

Futures in Life Sciences Program - Commercialization 2 (Reimbursement, Pharmacoeconomics, and Market Access) Career Paths

Event Organizer: Propel Careers, MassBio, MassBioEd

To register: http://fils72012.eventbrite.com/

 

Tuesday, November 20th, 2012

Futures in Life Sciences Program - Finance, Legal, Operations Career Paths 

Event Organizer: Propel Careers, MassBio, MassBioEd

To register: http://fils82012.eventbrite.com/

 
Tips on Cover Letters- How to Separate Yourself from the Pack
By Lauren Celano, CEO, Propel Careers

 

Lauren Celano, CEO, Propel Careers wrote this blog for Bio Careers as part of her monthly contributions. To learn more about Bio Careers, see link: https://biocareers.com

 

In the last few months, I have received so many questions about cover letters. People have asked me, are they important? do people read them? are they worthwhile? who sees them? should they be customized? etc, Due to all of the questions, I thought I would write a blog on the subject to provide insight into what HR professionals think along with a few tips to make sure yours shines. To read more, click here: 

http://www.propelcareers.com/blog/index.cfm/2012/7/7/Tips-on-cover-letters--how-to-separate-yourself-from-the-packBy-Lauren-Celano-CEO-Propel-Careers

 


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 see more details about these roles, visit: http://www.propelcareers.com/index.cfm/opportunities/

 

BD, strategic alliance, product management, and venture capital opportunities

Senior Manager, Business Development, Oncology Biotech Company, Cambridge, MA

Position ID: 02-140

 

Business Development Director - Healthcare Consulting Firm, Cambridge MA

Position ID: 02-138

 

Associate / Sr. Director, Business Development, Boston MA

Position ID: 02-120

 

Consulting, marketing, and market research opportunities

Client Support Manager, Life Sciences Organization, Boston, MA

Position ID: 02-139

 

Consultant, Life Sciences Boutique Firm, NYC

Position ID: 02-137

 

Short-term part-time consulting projects for Ph.D/MD/post docs/ medical residents, Boston, MA

Position 02-117

 

Senior Technical Consultant, Boston Area

Position ID: 02- 105

 

Consultants, Life Science Boutique Consulting Firm, Boston Area

Position ID 02-050

 

Research and development, alliance management, regulatory, and clinical opportunities

Research Associate, Diagnostics, Boston Area

Position ID: 02-136

 

Sr. Manager, Alliance and Project Management, Cambridge, MA

Position ID: 02-133

 

Outreach Scientist, Life Sciences Company, Cambridge, MA

Position ID: 02-131

 

Software development opportunities

Software Developers, Ruby on Rails, Python, PHP, Boston Area

Position ID: 02-119, 02-099

 

Internship Positions

Business Development Internships, MBA, Ph.D, MD students, Boston Area

Position ID: 01-074, 01-076

 

Application Scientist for a bioinformatics company, Cambridge MA

Position ID: 01-066

 

Data Analytics and Global Statistical Models Internship, Undergraduate internship, Cambridge Ma

Position ID: 01-077

 

Data Research Intern - Real World Outcomes, Healthcare Analytics Company

Location: Cambridge, MA

Position ID: 01-079

 

Other Events Worth Attending

Members of Propel Careers are actively involved in the life sciences and entrepreneurial communities. We regularly are asked to participate in events organized to provide value to these communities and we are proud to be involved.

 

The Capital Network Events

If you are a current or aspiring 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.

 

A few events are highlighted below, but click the link below to see a more complete listing of events.

http://www.propelcareers.com/index.cfm/events/other-networking-events/. A * next to an event means that someone from Propel will be attending so you can meet with a member of our team.  Also check out the organizations listed in the section below for other worthwhile events.

 

Tuesday, July 10th, 2012
Event:
The MassDevice Big 100 Roundtable EAST

Event Organizer: MassDevice.com

Location: Westin Waltham, 20 3rd Avenue, Waltham MA

Time: 4:00pm-9:00pm

To register: http://massdevicebig100east.eventbrite.com

 

Wednesday, July 18th, 2012
Event:
Affordable Care Act and the Supreme Court: The Future of Healthcare Reform

Event Organizer: Boston Young Healthcare Professionals, Providers for Progress, Indian Medical Association of New England, and the South Asian Bar Association of Greater Boston

Location: Arthur M. Sackler Center for Medical Education at Tufts University, Room 114, 145 Harrison Avenue, Boston MA

Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm

To register: http://youngleadershealthlawandreform-es2.eventbrite.com/?srnk=10

 

Tuesday, July 24th, 2012
Event:
Tech, Drugs, & Rock 'n Roll

Event Organizer: Nixon Peabody LLP, Latham & Watkins LLP, and SANOFI

Location: George Sherman Union, 775 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston MA

Time: 4:00pm-8:00pm

To register: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e5fh1cq4133262bf&oseq=

 

 

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/

Women In Bio: http://womeninbio.org/

TIE Boston: http://www.boston.tie.org

Stay in Touch with Propel Careers

 

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
PO Box 130051, Boston MA 02113

cell: 215-370-2285

email: Lauren@propelcareers.com

www.propelcareers.com

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Futures in Life Sciences Events
Tips on Cover Letters - How to Separate Yourself from the Pack
Career Opportunities
Other Events
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