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. |
Upcoming Futures in Life Sciences (FILS) Events
Are you a current graduate student (MBA, MPH, JD, Eng, Ph.D., MD etc,) or post doctoral fellow who is interested in learning how pharmaceuticals are reimbursed, what factors affect this assessment, and how companies determine pricing. Are you interested in the economics of pharmaceuticals and understanding how companies use assessments such as cost-minimization analysis, cost-benefit analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis and cost-utility analysis. Are you looking to learn more about patient advocacy and what people in these exciting and growing roles do. Are you interested in market access and understanding how companies evaluate and plan strategies to ensure patients all over the world have access to live saving therapeutics. If yes, then join us for our Oct 16th FILS event. Details below. All of these events occur at the MassBio offices at 300 Tech Square, 8th Floor, Cambridge MA from 5:30pm - 8:00pm. Tuesday, October 16th, 2012 Futures in Life Sciences Program - Commercialization 2 (Reimbursement, Pharmacoeconomics, Patient Advocacy, and Market Access) Career Paths Moderator: Rob Lowrance, Collaborative Consulting Panelists:
- Mike Walsh, Advocacy Development, Medimmune
- Amy Winnen, Sr. Director, Managed Markets, Vertex Pharmaceuticals
- Susan Garfield, DrPH, Vice President, Market Access, Healthcare, GfK Bridgehead
To register: http://fils72012.eventbrite.com/
Tuesday, November 20th, 2012
Futures in Life Sciences Program - Finance, Legal, Operations Career Paths
Moderator: John Hession, J.D., Partner, Cooley LLP
Panelists:
- Tony Martignetti, Associate Director, Commercial Finance, Vertex
Pharmaceuticals
- Drew Lowery,Biotechnology Group Leader, Global Prior Art
- Joanne Kamens, Executive Director, Addgene
To register: http://fils82012.eventbrite.com/
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. These events are tailored for graduate students, postdocs and medical residents and discuss exciting career paths in the life sciences industry in various functional areas.We look forward to seeing you there!
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What Employers Want to see in a Resume
By: Lauren Celano, CEO, Propel Careers
For this article, I decided to re-post an article that I wrote a few months ago since this topic is so important for people in their job search.
First and foremost, your resume is a marketing and branding tool that shows your experience, expertise, and other relevant information. This document should be concise and focused, and should tell a story about your background. The reader forms an opinion about you, positive or negative, based upon what they see... read more |
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 Associate Manager, Business Development, Clinical CRO. Position is Boston Based. Position ID: 02-146 BD Director, Healthcare Consulting Firm, Cambridge MA Position ID: 02-138
Consulting, marketing, and market research opportunities
Ph.D. Consulting Role, Life Sciences, Boston area
Position ID: 02-143
Sr. Consultant and Analyst, Life Sciences Boutique Consulting Firm, NYC
Position ID: 02-137
Research and development, alliance management, regulatory, and clinical opportunities
Research Associate, Diagnostics, Boston Area
Position ID: 02-136
Software development opportunities
Software Developers, Ruby on Rails, Python, PHP, Boston Area
Position ID: 02-119, 02-099
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Upcoming Speaking Engagements for Propel Careers
Below are a few of the events that Lauren Celano will be speaking at during the next few months. A more detailed listing will be on our website soon.
October 13, 2012
SACNAS Annual Conference
Lauren Celano will be on a panel discussing Industry Careers in STEM - Practical Strategies and Programs to Identify, Transition, and Excel in the Private Sector. Location: Seattle, WA
To learn more: http://sacnas.org/events/national-conf
October 17, 2012
Boston University, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
Lauren will presentation to postdocs and graduate students: "Building Your On-Line Personal Brand: Using blogs, LinkedIn and other social media tools to build your brand"
October 22, 2012
Virginia Tech
Presentation to postdocs and graduate students about career paths in the life sciences area
November 30, 2012
New York Academy of Sciences, Making the Leap: a Non-Academic Career Planning and Job Search Boot Camp
Lauren will participate in a panel - " Beyond the PhD: Realities of the Job Market Panel Discussion" To learn more: Click Here
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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.
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.
Thursday, October 11th, 2012
Event: Sanofi's SVP/GM Alison Lawton Shares her Road to Success: Diary of a Leader
Event Organizer: Healthcare Businesswomen's Association
Location: Genzyme/Sanofi, 500 Kendall Street, Cambridge MA
Time: 5:30pm-9:00pm
For more information: Click Here
Wednesday, October 17th, 2012
Event: Alternatives to Angel & VC Financing: SIBR Grants
Event Organizer: McCarter & English LLP
Location: Cambridge Innovation Center, One Broadway, 5th Floor-Havana Training Room, Cambridge MA
Time: 9:30am-11:30am
To register: http://mccartercicseriessbirgrants-eorg.eventbrite.com/
Thursday, October 18th, 2012
Event: Journey to the Top: How a Biotech Becomes a Top Employer
Event Organizer: The Bioscience Network, Inc.
Location: Broad Institute, 415 Main Street, Cambridge MA
Time: 5:30pm-9:00pm
For more information: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1687961739
Wednesday, October 24th, 2012
Event: Xconomy Forum: The Future of Big Data
Event Organizer: Xconomy
Location: Fidelity Center for Applied Technology, 245 Summer Street, Boston MA
Time: 1:30pm-5:30pm
For more information: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4130606756/mcivte
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Actualiti ONRAMP Pitch Competition
Now available for download, information on the general topic of Actualiti's 1st ONRAMP Pitch Competition. If you are interested in competing for cash prizes and the potential to become involved with one of Actualiti's Catalysts, Catapult Intelligence, follow us on twitter @actualiti for further details.
Actualiti, the 1st open-innovation & co-creation based technology enterprising marketplace for life science and technology based concepts, is creating companies. We provide access to our marketplace through Actualiti's Advisory Collaborative. If you are interested in contributing as an ONRAMP judge, or looking to enhance your network in the entrepreneurial scene, request to join our group on LinkedIn or contact us via our website www.actualiti.com. |
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