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. |
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March 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 the commercial side of the life sciences sector? Are you looking to learn more about what roles exist in business development, product management and marketing and sales?
If the answer to the above is yes, then join us for the March 19th FILS event focusing on career paths in consulting. To register, click here
We will be joined by the following panelists:
- Imran Nasrullah, Head of Strategic Alliance, T1D Exchange
- Carol Greve-Philips, Chief Business Officer, Pronota
- Arthur Hiller, CEO, SciFluor Sciences, LLC
- Tiffany Burt, Associate Director, Ariad Pharmaceuticals
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:
- April 2013: Career Paths in Research and Development.
- May 2013: Career Paths in Clinical, Regulatory, and Medical Affairs. To Register: http://fils52013-eorg.eventfizz.com/
- 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
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Cracking the Code: Gaining "Industry" Experience while still in Academia
By Lauren Celano, CEO, Propel Careers
I wrote this article to provide thoughts on how to gain industry relevant experiences while still in the academic setting. This becomes extremely important as people try to transfer from pure research roles into business, commercial, marketing, sales, or product management roles.
Everyone knows that companies want "relevant industry experience," but how do you get it if you are a student, postdoctoral fellow, or otherwise in the academic world? People often ask me for advice on what would appear to be a catch 22. Never fear, there are actually many ways for one to gain experience that industry finds valuable, once you think outside of just your lab area. To read more click here: |
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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/
Research Opportunities
Scientist II/ Sr. Scientist, Bioanalytical Development (Biomarkers), Cambridge MA
Position ID: 02-164
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 Consultants, Cambridge MA
Email Lauren Celano at Lauren@propelcareers.com for more details
Regulatory, Clinical, and Preclinical Consultants, Life Sciences Consulting Firm, Boston Area
Position ID: 02-155
Product Marketing Manager, Boston Area
Position ID: 02-153
Business Development and Analytics Opportunities
Strategy and Analytics Roles, Boston Area
Big Data Life Sciences Analytics Company
Position ID: 02-165
Email Lauren Celano at Lauren@propelcareers.com for more details
Business Operations Associate, Life Sciences Consulting Firm, Waltham MA
Position ID: 02-163
Business Development Director, Life Sciences Consulting Firm in Boston
Email Lauren Celano at Lauren@propelcareers.com for more details
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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 of all speaking engagements is available on our website: Click Here
March 18th, 2013
Boston University Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
Lauren will present to postdocs and graduate students on "Becoming a Leader: Cultivating Leadership Skills for Career Advancement"
March 28th, 2013
De La Femme Career Opportunities Event, Kendall Sq, Cambridge, MA
Lauren will give an overview of specific career paths in the contract research sector of the Life Sciences industry. Register here: http://delafemme5sai.eventbrite.com/#
April 2nd, 2013
Boston College Graduate School
Lauren will be presenting on opportunities in the life sciences sector for individuals with graduate degrees
April 9th, 2013
Boston Children's Hospital
Lauren would be speaking to postdocs at Children's to talk about career opportunities in the life sciences industry, building transferable skills, resume and cover letter tips, and other useful tools for a job search.
May 14th 2013
Gettysbury College Current Student Career Development Panel
Lauren will be talking on the topic of "How to identify opportunities and roles and market yourself effectively in your job search". The event will be at Liberty Mutual, Boston MA
June 4th, 2013
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Lauren will discuss the job search process and resume and cover letter tips. |
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Other Events Worth Attending
The Capital Network Events
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.
March 19th 2013
Event: Regulatory 101 at M2D2
Event Organizer: The Capital Network Event
Time: 12:00pm -2:00pm
Location: M2D2, UMass Lowell Wannalancit Mill, 600 Suffolk Street, Lowell MA 01852
To Register: http://www.thecapitalnetwork.org/events/regulatory-101/
Thursday, March 21st, 2013
Event: Science Shaping Our World- SHOW: Life Science pathways to Innovation
Event Organizer: Munevar & Associates, Inc., Harvard Catalyst Laboratory for Innovative Translational Technologies (HC-LITT) and the Harvard Catalyst Central Laboratory (HCCL)
Location: Harvard Medical School, Canon Room, 200 Longwood Avenue, Boston MA
Time: 5:30pm-9:00pm
To register: http://showmarch2013.eventbrite.com/
Tuesday, March 26th, 2013
Event: Journey to the Top: Lessons Learned Along the Way
Event Organizer: WEST- Advancing Women in the Business of Science and Technology
Location: The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
For more information: http://www.westorg.org/2013-03-26-journey-to-the-top
Thursday, April 4th, 2013
Event: Xconomy Forum: Boston Biotech Seizes the Momentum
Event Organizer: Xconomy
Location: Biogen Idec- Building 8, 14-15 Cambridge Center, Cambridge MA
Time: 1:30pm-5:00pm
To register: http://xconomyforum60-eb1week.eventbrite.com/
Tuesday, April 9th, 2013
Event: The Early-Stage Life Sciences Technology Conference IX
Event Organizer: The Massachusetts Technology Transfer Center
Location: Merck Research Laboratories, 33 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston MA
Time: 1:00pm-7:00pm
For more information: http://www.mattcenter.org/lsconf2013/home.html |
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Networking groups for building connections and industry insight:
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Stay in Touch with 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.
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