Propel Careers Newsletter
Making Connections that Fuel Innovation
 

October 2nd, 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.

October 15th FILS Event on Reimbursement, Patient  Advocacy, Pharmacoeconomics, and Market Access Career Paths in the Life Sciences   

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 within these commercial areas? Are you curious how drugs are reimbursed and how access is provided?  Are you interested in the economics of drug  development and commercialization? Are you looking to learn more about the important activities that patient advocacy groups perfom?    If so, then join us for the next FILS series where we will discuss this and more!  To register click here: http://fils102013-eorg.eventfizz.com/.  The panel includes:
  
  • Mohan Bala, Head, Oncology Value & Access, Sanofi
  • Kathy Gram, Director Patient Advocacy, Millennium
  • Dennis K. Meletiche, Global Franchise Head HSR, Neurology, EMD
  • Chris Von Seggem, Principal, ClearView Healthcare Partners
  • Moderator: Rob Lowrance, Sr. Financial Analyst, Ariad Pharmaceuticals

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.   See more details about the entire series on our website: 

 

Other upcoming events in the series:

  • Nov 12 2013: Career Paths in Finance, Legal, and Operations. To register, click here
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Top 10 Tips for Job Seekers
By Lauren Celano, CEO, Propel Careers

 

 

 

Since the job market is picking up, I thought i would repost a blog that I wrote for the MassBioHQ Blog to provide useful tips for job searchers.  

 

Separating yourself from the pack of job seekers is critical so that employers can determine whether you are the right fit for a particular role they want to fill. While the job search process can be daunting and overwhelming, below are a few tips to accelerate your search and increase the chances of landing the right job for you.

 

To read more for tips 1-5, click here and for tips 6-10 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 Roles

Sr. Scientist, High Throughput ADME Team Leader, Boston area 

Position ID: 02-178

 

Consulting, Marketing, and Market Research Opportunities 

Product Marketing Manager, North Shore Ma

Position ID: 02-153

 

Analyst, Boutique Life Sciences Consulting Firm in NYC

Position ID: 02-176  

 

Consultant, Boutique Life Sciences Consulting Firm in NYC

Position ID: 02-177  

 

Regulatory and Clinical Consultants (therapeutics and medical devices), Life Sciences Consulting Firm, Boston Area

Position ID: 02-155 

 

Business Development and Analytics Opportunities 

Director, Business Development, Oncology Biotech, Boston Ma

Position ID: 02-175

 

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

 

 

 

October 10th, 2013

ACRP Event: Propel Careers on Networking, Interviewing and use of Social Media tools.

Propel Careers will discuss Networking, Interviewing and use of Social Media tools for professional development. 

 

October 14th, 2013

Overview of the Biotech/Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Landscape in Greater Boston

Organized by Harvard University, FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs

Lauren will present to postdoctoral fellows at Harvard University regarding the Boston area biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device landscape including industry trends and career opportunities for individuals with postdoctoral training.  

 

October 16, 2013

Looking your Best on Paper: Building a CV or Resume

Organized by the Office for Research Careers, Center for Faculty Development at Mass General Hospital. 

Propel Careers will present on building a CV or resume to graduate students at MGH

 

October 30th, 2013

Maximize the Power of Social Media in Your Job Search

Organized by: Office for Research Careers at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Lauren Celano will discuss how to develop a professional profile using LinkedIn and how to effectively use this tool during a job search. 

 

November 14th, 2013

Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN

Lauren will discuss life sciences career opportunities and job search tips for fellows at Mayo Clinic.

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

If you are a current or aspiring Entrepreneur, check out the 2013 event series for 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.  Below are a few upcoming events. For registration details, visit the TCN website:

 

October 3rd 2013 - TCN Event: Launchpad on Demand

Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am

 

October 3rd 2013 - TCN Event: Know Your Valuation for Equity Compensation (And Avoid the Perils of 409A)

Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm

 

October 10th 2013 - TCN Event: Optimize Your Corporate Structure for Investment. Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm

 

October 22nd 2013 - TCN Event: Apply for Angel Funding with an Investor's Perspective. Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm

 

Other events in the area 

 

October 3rd, 2013

Event: ALS Leadership Summit

Location: Westin Copley Hotel, Boston
To register:
 www.als.net/summit

 

October 18, 2013
Boston University School of Management: Health and LifeSciences Conference
Time: 12:15pm- 6:00pm
Location: 595 Commenwealth Ave, Boston MA
To Register: 
 
October 18-20, 2013
Hacking Pediatrics with Boston Children's Hospital
Boston Children's has worked with the physician, nurse, and patient communities to identify some of the biggest healthcare challenges facing children today. Now it's time to do something about them!
To Register: Click Here

 

Thursday, October 24th, 2013

Event: Leadership through Disruptive Change

Event Organizer: The Bioscience Network

Location: Boston, MA

For more information: https://leadershipdisruption.eventbrite.com/

 

October 24, 2013

TCN Event - Venture Fast Track

Time: 8:30am - 5:45pm

Location: Nutter McClennen and Fish LLP, Seaport West, 155 Seaport Boulevard, Boston, MA

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

 

October 28, 2013

Sixth PIB Biomedical Series Event - Policies on Biomedical Research

Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Location: Auditorium, American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Cambridge, MA

 

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

 

 

 

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
Sept 17th FILS Event
Top 10 Tips for Job Seekers
Career Opportunities
Upcoming Events that Propel Careers is speaking at
Other Events Worth Attending
Networking groups
Stay in Touch with Propel
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