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Upcoming Futures in Life Sciences (FILS) Events
Are you a current graduate student (MBA, MPH, JD, Eng, Ph.D., MD etc,), post doctoral fellow, or medical resident, interested in learning about the importance of intellectual property and other legal considerations for the success of biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies? Are you interested in understanding the various finance focused roles that exist in the life sciences industry for individuals with advanced degrees? Are you looking to learn more about career paths in the operational side of the industry ranging from laboratory setup for startups to leading all aspects of a firms strategy, growth and development. Are you looking to learn more about what types of opportunities exist at larger pharmaceutical firms compared to entrepreneurial firms and how individuals have successfully navigated career paths in both areas. If the answer to the above is yes, then join us on November 20th 2012 for the 8th event in the 2012 Futures in Life Science Series which will cover information about and career paths in the legal, finance and operational areas of the life sciences sector.
All of the FILS events occur at the MassBio offices at 300 Tech Square, 8th Floor, Cambridge MA from 5:30pm - 8:00pm. 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, Corporate Controller, Sarepta Therapeutics
- Joanne Kamens, Executive Director, Addgene
- Drew Lowery, Biotechnology Group Leader, Global Prior Art
- Stephen Garbacz, Sr. Director of Finance, Epizyme
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. 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! Details for the 2013 FILS schedule will be available shortly and will cover the following topics:
- Jan 2013: Overview of Career Paths in the Life Sciences Industry
- Feb 2013: Consulting Career Paths in the Life Science Industry
- Mar 2013: Commercialization 1 (Marketing, Product Management,
Business Development) Career Paths
- April 2013: Career Paths in Research and Development
- May 2013: Career Paths in Clinical, Regulatory, and Medical Affairs
- Sept 2013: Career Paths in Bio-Informatics, Systems Biology and
Modeling
- Oct 2013: Commercialization 2 (Reimbursement, Pharmacoeconomics,
Patient Advocacy, and Market Access) Career Paths
- Nov 2013: Career Paths in Finance, Legal, and Operations
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Advice for Listing Research Details on your Resume
By: Lauren Celano, CEO, Propel Careers
Lauren wrote this article for Bio Careers as part of her monthly contributions.
When you apply to a job, the details listed on your resume provide your "future employer" with information about the type of job you are looking for. The key words you include, the way you phrase your accomplishments and experiences, how you order your bullet points, all of this matters. These details build your brand.
I have been asked numerous times for guidance on what should be included in a resume. Below are a few thoughts on this important topic. ... read more |
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Participation Request for AAAS Research Study on Ph.D.Career Paths
If you received a Ph.D. in the biomedical, behavioral or physical sciences (broadly defined) between 2007-2012, we invite you to participate this research study that aims to clarify the factors that influence the career decisions of recent STEM PhDs. http://tinyurl.com/stemphdcareers
All eligible participants (US Citizens & Permanent Residents, 18 years of age or older) who complete this questionnaire by Dec 15, 2012 will be entered into a drawing for 1 of 10, $100 Amazon.com gift cards.
Questions? Contact Kenneth Gibbs, Ph.D. (AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow) and Kimberly Griffin, Ph.D. (Assoc. Professor of Education, Univ. of Maryland) at stemphdcareers@gmail.com. For more information on the project, connect with "STEMPhDCareers" on LinkedIn or Twitter: http://www.linkedin.com/in/stemphdcareers and http://www.twitter.com/stemphdcareers
This research study is supported by the Burroughs Wellcome Fund and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Directorate for Education & Human Resources.
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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 see more details about these roles, visit:http://www.propelcareers.com/index.cfm/opportunities/ BD, strategic alliance, product management, and venture capital opportunities Business Development Associate, Boston MA Position ID: 02-148 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
Clinical Associate, Life Sciences Consulting Firm
Position ID: 02-152
Regulatory Consultant, Life Sciences Consulting Firm
Position ID: 02-147
Research Associate, Diagnostics, Boston Area
Position ID: 02-136
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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.
November 1, 2012
Women in Bio, Boston Chapter Event: Changing Careers - Navigating Changes into and within Biotech
Location: Biogen Idec, Cambridge Ma. Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Lauren to join the panel to talk about Nagivating Career Changes
November 6, 2012
Boston University, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
Lauren will present to postdocs and graduate students: "Informational Interviewing: An Excellent Way to Enhance your Career Search"
November 6, 2012
Boston University, School of Public Health
Lauren will present to current graduate students, "An overview of career paths for individuals with MPH degrees".
November 13, 2012
Boston University, School of Management
Lauren will discuss career opportunities in life sciences for individuals pursuing MBA degrees
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. |
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