Propel Careers Newsletter

Making Connections that Fuel Innovation

April 1st, 2014

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.

April 15th Futures in Life Sciences (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 within the research and development areas of life sciences? Are you looking to learn more about large and small biotech companies and opportunities for scientists to utilize their skills and develop careers? If so, then join us for the 4th FILS event of 2014 which will provide insight into this area. Upcoming events are below as well as the details for the event.

April 15th, 2014 Panel - Career Paths in Research and Development

To register, Click Here: http://fils42014.eventfizz.com

Moderator: Lauren Celano, CEO, Propel Careers

Panelists:

Jonathan Levenson, Ph.D., Director, Preclinical Research & Development, NeuroPhage Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Mark Namchuk, Ph.D., Senior Vice President of Research, Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Greg Oehrtman, Ph.D., Director, Product Development, AVEO Pharmaceuticals

Dates for the 2014 Series are below and the full schedule is also on our website: http://www.propelcareers.com/index.cfm/events/futures-in-life-science-series/

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. Upcoming events in the series are below:

April 15th, 2014 - Research and Development Career Paths

To register, Click Here: http://fils42014.eventfizz.com/

May 13th, 2014 - Clinical Development, Regulatory, and Medical Affairs Career Paths. To register, Click Here: http://fils52014.eventfizz.com/

September 16th, 2014 Bio-Informatics, Modeling and Systems Biology Career Paths. To register, Click Here: http://fils62014.eventfizz.com/

October 21st, 2014 - Commercialization 2 (Reimbursement, Pharmacoeconomics, Patient Advocacy, and Market Access) Career Paths

To register, Click Here: http://fils72014.eventfizz.com/

November 18th, 2014 - Finance, Legal, Operations Career Paths

To register, Click Here: http://fils82014.eventfizz.com/

Tips for Acing an Interview

By Lauren Celano, CEO, Propel Careers

To follow up on yesterday's Career Development Seminar Series (CDSS) event on Acing the interview, below is a blog I wrote about this topic.

Congratulations! Getting that interview has put you on the path that could lead to a new job. The employer wants to learn more about you and why you might be a fit for the role, and now it is your time to shine. This article outlines a few ideas that can help you put your best foot forward before, during, and after the interview. I also outline a few key questions to help make sure the job is a fit for you as well

To read more: Click Here:

Propel Careers Career Development Seminar Series:

In 2014, Propel began a weekly career development seminar series. This weekly seminar series will cover five different aspects of the job search process including; Job Search Boot Camp, Networking Insights, Building a Positive On-line Personal Brand, Looking your Best on Paper, and Acing the Interview. Advanced registration is required to attend each individual seminar. Seminars are limited to 10 attendees per seminar. Seminars are held from 8:30am-10:00am at the Cambridge Innovation Center in Kendall Square, additional details will be provided upon registration.

Job Search Boot Camp: An Overview of Non-Academic Careers for Ph.D.'s

Mon April 7, 8:30am-10:00am: www.2014cdss11.eventfizz.com

Wed April 9, 2:30pm-4:00pm: www.2014cdss15.eventfizz.com

Networking Insights

Mon April 14, 8:30am-10:00am: www.2014cdss12.eventfizz.com

Wed April 16, 2:30pm-4:00pm: www.2014cdss16.eventfizz.com

Building a Positive On-line Personal Brand

Mon April 21, 8:30am-10:00am: www.2014cdss13.eventfizz.com

Wed April 23, 2:30pm-4:00pm: www.2014cdss17.eventfizz.com

Looking your Best on Paper: Crafting a Resume and Cover Letter

Mon April 28, 8:30am-10:00am: www.2014cdss14.eventfizz.com

Wed April 30, 2:30pm-4:00pm: www.2014cdss18.eventfizz.com

Acing the Interview

Mon May 5, 8:30am-10:00am: www.2014cdss19.eventfizz.com

Wed May 7, 2:30pm-4:00pm: www.2014cdss20.eventfizz.com

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/

Consulting, Finance, Marketing, and Market Research Opportunities

Analyst / Consultant, Boutique Life Sciences Consulting Firm in NYC

Position ID: 02-176 / 02-177

Consultant, Boutique Life Sciences Consulting Firm, Boston Area

Position ID 02-192

Regulatory Affairs Associate / Manager, Life Sciences Consulting Firm, Boston Area

Position ID: 02-184

Instructional Designer / Trainer, Life Sciences Consulting Firm, Waltham, MA

Position ID: 02-190

Research and Development Opportunities

Associate Scientist/Research Scientist, Psychology and Clinical Focused

Position ID: 02-194

Business Analyst, Informatics, Cambridge MA

Position ID: 02-191

Manager / Director, BioStatistics, Diagnostics Firm, Woburn MA

Position ID: 02-192

Research Informatics Scientist, Boston Area

Position ID: 02-196

Internship Opportunities

MBA Strategy Intern, Life Sciences, Boston Area

Position ID: 01-088

MBA Finance and Strategy Intern, Life Sciences, Boston Area

Position ID: 01-089

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 1, 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.

April 15, 2014

NSTC Women's Initiative Mini Series Event: Building a Positive On-Line Brand

Location: NSTC Offices, 100 Cummings Center, Beverly Ma

Time: 7:00-8:3am

To register: Click Here

April 24, 2014

How to Start a Successful Biotech with Non-existent Capital

Time: 8:00-10:30am

Location: Bingham McCutchen, LLP, Boston MA

To Register: http://startabiotech.eventfizz.com/

Lauren Celano will join a panel to provide advice to entrepreneurs looking to start life sciences companies.

May 20, 2014

Naturejobs Career Expo

Location: Hynes Center, Boston MA

To Register: Click Here

Lauren will be presenting on resume and cover letter tips and developing an effective job search strategy.

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 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

April 11, 2014

Understand the Dilution Impact of Early-Stage Investment

Time: 11:45am-2:00pm

Location: Northshore Innoventures. 100 Cummings Center, Suite 438N, Beverly, MA

$30 with code Affiliate2014

To Register: http://www.thecapitalnetwork.org/events/how-to-build-a-cap-table-and-understand-the-dilution-impact-of-early-stage-investment-3/

Other Events worth attending

April 11, 2014

Science Shaping Our World-SHOW: Novel RNAi/Nanotechnology Based Breast Cancer Therapeutic Strategy

Time: 5:30pm-9:00pm

Location: Byers A and Byers B- Enders Building*

Boston Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave, Boston MA

To Register: http://showapril2014.eventbrite.com

April 10, 2014

The Early Stage Life Sciences Technology Conference X at Merck Research Laboratories

Time: 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location: 33 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston, MA 02115

To Register: Click Here

April 22, 2014

Alternative Careers in Science , organized by AWIS

Time: 6:30-9:00PM

To Register: www.massawis.org/Feb2014event/SpeedNetworking

May 15, 2014

Battle of the Biotech Bands: A networking event unlike any other

6:00pm-10:00pm

Royale Nightclub

279 Tremont St., Boston

To Register: www.battleofthebiotechbands.com

May 20 2014

Naturejobs Career Expo

Location: Hynes Center, Boston MA

To Register: Click here

Secrets to Success in Graduate School Seminar

The seminar is led by Dora Farkas, PhD, Thesis and Career Coach, author of "The Smart Way to Your PhD: 200 Secrets from 100 Graduates" and Founder of www.finishyourthesis.com.

Would you like to finish your thesis soon and find a job? For the first time, we are pleased to offer you a new seminar, called "Secrets to Success in Graduate School". Intended for students at all stages of graduate school this seminar teaches how to structure your experience in graduate school, so you can break your research and writing into manageable stages.

During this seminar, you will learn:

The five steps to success in graduate school
What causes burnout in graduate school and how to prevent it
Tips for communicating with your thesis supervisor to get the mentoring you need
Strategies for improving productivity throughout the day
How to stay focused and motivated to work on your thesis until it is done!

Time and place of seminar will be determined based on number of participants. If you would like to register or to receive more information about this seminar please email dora@finishyourthesis.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: