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Nov 20th Futures in Life Science (FILS) Event and 2013 Series 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! Full 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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How to evaluate entrepreneurial (life sciences) companies during your job search
By: Lauren Celano, CEO, Propel Careers
 Lauren wrote this article for the Global Business Hub. To see the full article, click here:
A number of people, especially graduate and postdoctoral students, have asked me recently," how do I evaluate entrepreneurial companies during my job search?" They have little to no track record, compared to larger more established companies and many seem to have innovative technology, strong research, and passionate founders. What parameters can be used as a metric for potential success and what differentiates one startup over another?" I have outlined a few considerations below as a starting point to address this complicated question.... 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
Consulting, marketing, and market research opportunities
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
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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 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
December 4th, 2012
Diverse Career Panel, BU Medical School. 4-6pm.
Boston University, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
Lauren Celano will moderate a panel focused on diverse careers in industry for individuals with Ph.D's and post docs.
January 4th 2013
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Lauren will present to BWH postdocs to cover career paths in industry, resumes for different types of careers, networking, cultivating relationships, and events in the Boston area to build relationships and enhance a career search.
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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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