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.

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 the life sciences sector?   Then stay tuned for our upcoming FILS series.  Over the next year, we will provide insight about career paths in areas such as Life Sciences Consulting, Venture Capital, Business Development, Marketing, Product Management, Research and Development, Clinical Regulatory, Medical Affairs, Bioinformatics, Systems Biology,Modeling, Pharmacoeconomics, Reimbursement, Market Access, Patient Advocacy, Finance, Operations, Corporate Law and Patent Law. Dates for the 2014 Series  are below and the full schedule is also on our website:  http://www.propelcareers.com/index.cfm/events/ 

  

Analyst, Boutique Life Sciences Consulting Firm in NYC

Position ID: 02-176  

 

Consultant, Boutique Life Sciences Consulting Firm in NYC

Position ID: 02-177  

 

Clinical Project Manager, therapeutics, Life Sciences Consulting Firm, Boston Area

Position ID: 02-182, 02-184 

 

Business Development and Analytics Opportunities 

Director of Development, Life Sciences Non-Profit, Cambridge MA

Position ID: 02-180

 

Business Development Manager, Biologics, Preclinical CRO, Philly area

Position ID: 02-181

 

Account Executive, Boston Area, Life Sciences CRO

Position ID 02-186

 

Account Executive, West Coast, Life Sciences CRO

Position ID: 02-187

 

Internship Opportunities 

MBA Intern (part-time), Boston Based Biotech 

Position ID: 01-087

 

MBA Strategy  Intern, Life Sciences, Boston Area

Position ID: 01-088 

 

Administrative Opportunities 

Executive Admin and Event Planner, Life Sciences Consulting Firm, Waltham MA 

Position ID: 02-185

 

January 7th 2014

The Capital Network Online Presentation

How do you know if you are a CEO Presentation

Time: 12-1pm

To register:  http://www.thecapitalnetwork.org/events/how-do-you-know-if-you-are-a-ceo/

 

January 21st, 2014

The Capital Network Life Science Fast Track

Lauren will join the "Building the Team" panel during the Life Science Fast Track to provide advice regarding how entrepreneurial companies should strategically build their team, access talent, and utilize available resources.

To Register: http://www.thecapitalnetwork.org/events/life-science-fast-track/  

 

January 30th 2014

Networking Insights 2: Best practices to Network and Follow up

Organized by the office of Professional Development and Postdoctoral Affairs, BU School of Medicine.

Lauren will discuss ways to network, tips for working a room, and how to use the power of networking and follow up to open up doors for your career.

 

February 4th 2014

Acing the Interview

Organized by the office of Professional Development and Postdoctoral Affairs, BU School of Medicine.

Learn how to ace your interviews by learning various techniques for interviewing, what types of questions you will be asked, what companies are looking for, how to research the company and people you are interviewing with, and how to structure your questions.

 

February 6th 2014

Panel event on Effective Transition from Academia to Industry

WEST (http://www.westorg.org/)

Lauren will moderate a panel of experienced life sciences professionals to focus on moving from academia to industry and developing successful career paths. More details will be available soon.

 

February 11th 2014

Career Opportunities in the Life Sciences Sector

Boston University of Public Health

Lauren will talk with MPH students at Boston University about Career Opportunities in the Life Sciences Sector.

 

February 13th 2014

How to evaluate, build, and highlight transferable and career relevant skills

Lauren will present to Ph.D. and Postdocs at Tufts at Tufts University, Sackler School of Medicine

 

March 4th 2014

Becoming a Leader - Cultivating leadership skills for career advancement

Organized by the office of Professional Development and Postdoctoral Affairs, BU School of Medicine.

 

March 12th 2014

Overview of Biotech/Pharma Landscape in Greater Boston

Lauren will present to postdocs at Harvard Medical School about an overview of career opportunities in the greater Boston Life Sciences Sector.

 

April 1st 2014

Following up and maintaining your network after you land a job

Organized by the office of Professional Development and Postdoctoral Affairs, BU School of Medicine.

Networking is not only done when searching for an opportunity. Networking should be a lifelong skill that is practiced regularly. In this seminar, Lauren will provide tips on building your network as you grow in your career.  

  

 

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 and more information on all of the wonderful programs TCN organizes, visit the TCN website

January 8, 2014

Event: WEST's 6th Annual "Giving Back" Awards Ceremony

Event Organizer: WEST- Advancing Women in the Business of Science & Technology

Location: Microsoft, One Cambridge Center, 4th Floor,Cambridge, MA

Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm

For more information: Click Here

 

January 16, 2014

Latest Frontiers in Research Methods

Event Organizer: The Bioscience Network, Inc.

Time: 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Location: The Broad Institute, Cambridge, MA

To register:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/latest-frontiers-in-research-methods-011614-tickets-8879307247 

 

Saturday, February 1st - Monday, February 3rd, 2014

Event: 18th European Career Fair

Event Organizer: MIT European Club

Location: MIT, Cambridge MA

For more information: https://www.euro-career.com/

 

February 21, 2014

Babson Healthcare and Life Sciences 11th Annual Forum: "Opportunities in a Dynamic Healthcare Environment"  

Time: 12PM-6PM

Registration details will be available shortly

 

February 28, 2014

MIT SLOAN BIOINNOVATIONS CONFERENCE

Time: 8:00am-5:00pm

Location: Boston Marriott Cambridge Hotel, Kendall Square, Cambridge MATo learn more and register  http://www.web.mit.edu/sloanhcc/bioinnovations/2014/