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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April 16th 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 research and development side of the life sciences sector? Are you looking to learn more about larger and smaller companies and which skills are valued in each type of company? If the answer to the above is yes, then join us tonight for the April 16th FILS event focusing on research and development. To register, click here We will be joined by the following individuals:
- Kenneth J Olivier, Senior Director, Toxicology, Merrimack Pharmaceuticals
- Andrew Taggart, Senior Investigator 1, Novartis
- David Proia, Associate Director, Cancer Biology, Synta Pharmaceuticals
- Andrew Fraley, Director of DNA Programmed Chemistry and Technology, Ensemble Therapeutics
- Joleen White, Princial Scientist, Biogen Idec
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:
- May 21 2013: Career Paths in Clinical, Regulatory, and Medical Affairs. To Register: http://fils52013-eorg.eventfizz.com/
- Sept 17 2013: Career Paths in Bio-Informatics, Systems Biology and Modeling
- Oct 15 2013: Commercialization 2 (Reimbursement, Patient Advocacy, Pharmacoeconomics, and Market Access) Career Paths
- Nov 12 2013: Career Paths in Finance, Legal, and Operations
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Transferable Skills: Showing Relevancy from Academia to Industry
By Lauren Celano, CEO, Propel Careers
The years of academic research, perfecting your techniques, long hours, and design of novel experiments provides you with so much more than just a strong scientific foundation. As you perform your research, analyze results, and prepare your publications, grants, and presentations, you are using and building many other non-scientific skills which will benefit you as you grow in your career. Whether you pursue an academic path or an industry one, these skills are important to realize and cultivate to ensure a successful career. 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
Manager Lab/Research Operations, Worcester Ma
Position ID: 02-166
Scientist II/ Sr. Scientist, Bioanalytical Development (Biomarkers), Cambridge MA
Position ID: 02-164
Scientific Data Curator, Cambridge MA
Position ID: 02-159
Scientist, Immunoassay Development
Location: Nashville TN
Email Lauren Celano at Lauren@propelcareers.com for more details.
Consulting, marketing, and market research opportunities
Consultant / Sr. Consultant and Analyst, Life Sciences Boutique Consulting Firm, NYC
Position ID: 02-137
Regulatory and Clinical Consultants (therapeutics and medical devices), 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
Internship Opportunities
Data Analytics Intern, Cambridge MA
Position ID 02-180
Communications Intern, Life Sciences non-profit, Cambridge Ma
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
April 23rd, 2013
Boston University Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
Lauren Celano will present "Following up and maintaining your Network after you land a job" to postdoctoral fellows and graduate students at Boston University.
May 2nd 2013
AWIS Resume Writing Workshop
The event will be from 6pm-8:30pm on the UMass Medical Center campus in Worcester. Food will be provided for everyone. Details to follow on the event registration, schedule, building/room location and parking instructions.
May 14th 2013
Gettysburg 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 Celano will discuss the job search process and resume and cover letter tips for postdocs at Brigham.
June 5, 2013
Massachusetts Life Sciences Innovation Day 2013 - Business as Usual or Brave New World?
Lauren will be on a panel during the event on "What will future careers look like for scientists"
To register for the meeting: http://www.mattcenter.org/malsi-day-2013/
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Boston University School of Medicine, Diverse Careers Panel
Organized by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
Lauren will moderate a panel focusing on the many diverse career paths for a Ph.D. or postdoc in the biological sciences. Time: 4:30-6:30pm.
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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.
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.
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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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