Propel Careers Newsletter
Making Connections that Fuel Innovation
 


February 5th, 2013
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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.

Feb 19th 2013 Futures in Life Science (FILS) Event  

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 variety of career paths that exist in life sciences consulting?  Are you looking to learn more about what consultants do and the differences between large and boutique firms?  If the answer to the above is yes, then join us for the Feb 19th FILS event focusing on career paths in consulting.  To register, click here.  We will be joined by the following panelists:    

  • Rob Lowrance, Sr. Consultant, Sr. Business Analyst, Collaborative Consulting
  • Bill Chiodetti, Senior Consultant, Deloitte Consulting
  • Jessica Yesies, Consultant, ClearView Healthcare Partners
  • Matthew Winton, Engagement Manager, Campbell Alliance

All of the FILS events are held at the MassBio offices at 300 Technology Square, 8th Floor, Cambridge MA from 5:30-8:00pm.  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.  We look forward to seeing you there!   See more details on our website:   

 

Upcoming Events in the Series:  

  • Mar 2013: Commercialization 1 (Marketing, Product Management, Business Development) Career Paths: March Registration: http://fils32013-eorg.eventfizz.com/
  • 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, Patient  Advocacy, Pharmacoeconomics, and Market Access) Career Paths 
  • Nov 2013: Career Paths in Finance, Legal, and Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

  
It goes without saying that expertise and execution are essential for the success of any new startup. But these represent only part of the equation. One cannot underestimate the importance of personal attributes to the success or failure of a founding team. Vision, drive & personality are at the core of any good team. To read more, click here:   

 

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/

 

Research Opportunities  

Scientific Data Curator

Position ID: 02-159

Email Lauren Celano at Lauren@propelcareers.com for more details

 

Outreach Scientist, focused on Europe

Position ID: 02-154 

 

Consulting, marketing, and market research opportunities   

Consultant / Sr. Consultant and Analyst, Life Sciences Boutique Consulting Firm, NYC

Position ID: 02-137

 

Regulatory, Clinical, and Preclinical Consultants, Boston Area

Position ID: 02-155 

 

Product Marketing Manager, Boston Area 

Position ID: 02-153 

 

Business Development, Project Management, Clinical, and Regulatory Opportunities   

Business Development Director, Life Sciences Market Research Firm

Boston Based

Email Lauren Celano at Lauren@propelcareers.com for more details

 

Clinical Safety Narrative Writer Positions, Boston, MA

Position ID: 02-157

6-7 month contract positions  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current MBA's wanted for MassCONNECT 

  

MassCONNECT, an initiative driven by MassBio that connects new entrepreneurs and founders with seasoned biotechnology professionals to provide industry expertise, evaluation, and guidance as a means to help commercialize new ideas, is looking for MBA's in the Boston area to assist with commercial assessments and business plan development. The companies are working in the areas of infectious disease, oncology (lymphoma and solid tumors), Health IT for clinical trial data, and cardiology. The projects will start Feb 15, 2013.  To apply to be involved, or to learn more, contact:

 

Rakhshita Dhar, M.S., Manager, Innovation Services

Massachusetts Biotechnology Council

300 Technology Square, Eighth Floor, Cambridge, MA 02139

e: rakhshita.dhar@massbio.org

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 of all speaking engagements is available on our website: Click Here  

 

 

February 12, 2013

The Capital Network - Life Science Venture Fast Track Event

Lauren will join a panel on Building the Team

To register: http://www.thecapitalnetwork.org/programs/life-science-venture-fast-track/

 

February 14, 2013

Dana Farber Cancer Institute

Lauren will present to DFCI postdocs regarding non-academic career opportunities

 

February 26, 2013

Boston University Office of Postdoctoral Affairs

Lauren will present to postdocs and graduate students on "Acing the interview: Tips to excel during an interview"

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 and 2013 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 12, 2013

The Capital Network - Life Science Venture Fast Track Event

Lauren will join a panel on Building the Team

To register: http://www.thecapitalnetwork.org/programs/life-science-venture-fast-track/

 

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.

  

Additional Events:

 

February 22, 2013

Exploring the Challenges of Bringing New Health Technologies to

the Developing World

Event organizer: Boston University School of Public Health, Pharmaceuticals Program  

Location: 72 E. Concord St, 14th Floor, Hiebert Lounge, Boston University School of Medicine Bldg

Time: 12:30 - 7pm

To register: Click Here

 

 

February 23-25, 2013

17th EUROPEAN CAREER FAIR @ MIT

Location: MIT Campus, Cambridge, MA

Submit your resume at www.euro-career.com!

 

 

 

 

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

Making Connections that Fuel Innovation.


 
In This Issue
Feb 19th Futures in Life Science Event
Building the Team
Career Opportunities
Upcoming Events that Propel Careers is speaking at
Upcoming Events that Propel Careers is speaking at
Other Events Worth Attending
Networking groups
Stay in Touch with Propel
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