Propel Careers Newsletter
Making Connections that Fuel Innovation
 


February 18th, 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
  • Emily Walsh, Principal Consultant, Halloran Consulting Group

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. April Registration: http://fils42013-eorg.eventfizz.com/ 
  • 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 

By Lauren Celano, CEO, Propel Careers
  
Hire MeIn light of the upcoming Feb 19th FILS event focusing on consulting career paths, I decided to re-post a blog that I wrote focusing on what consulting firms look for in candidates.  I wrote this from the context of a Ph.D. or postdoc entering consulting, but the information also applies to MBAs or others looking to enter the field.    
  

Consulting firms look for people who have a passion for developing technologies and a genuine interest in the business side of science. They look for excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills and a strong network. They want someone driven who has demonstrated a career progression towards consulting. 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, Cambridge Ma

Position ID: 02-159

 

Research Scientist, Protein Sciences, Worcester Ma

Position ID: 02-160

 

Consulting, marketing, and market research opportunities   

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

Position ID: 02-137

 

Life Sciences Communications Consultant

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

 

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 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 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"

 

March 6, 2013

North Carolina Biotechnology Center Event - "NC Biotech Jobs Spring Workshop:  Work Styles, Strengths, and Skills"

Lauren will discuss how scientific expertise translates into transferable skills   

 

Other Events Worth Attending

Members of Propel Careers are actively involved in the life sciences and entrepreneurial communities and routinely attend networking events in the community.  Click the link below to see a listing of  networking events in the community. http://www.propelcareers.com/index.cfm/events/other-networking-events/  A few of the events are listed below

 

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 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
What Consulting Firms Look for in a Candidate
Career Opportunities
Upcoming Events that Propel Careers is speaking at
Other Events Worth Attending
Networking groups
Stay in Touch with Propel
Jan 15 FILS Event
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