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This is a 4 day (35 hr) workshop. You only need to register once, however, all 4 sessions are required. 

SciPhD is run by Human Workflows, LLC and helps trainees assess their current skill set, express it in business-friendly language as well as recognize/fill skill gaps in areas such as communication, leadership, team building, negotiation, and project management.  
 

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Kathleen Hall Jamieson, PhD is the Elizabeth Ware Packard Professor of Communication at the Annenberg School for Communication and Walter and Leonore Annenberg Director of the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania. She will lead a discussion and interactive workshop on the effect of Zika virus and the factors that should be taken into account when forming policy on this outbreak. 

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Founded by physician-scientists nearly 30 years ago, their science-driven approach has resulted in four FDA- approved medicines and numerous product candidates in a range of diseases. In addition to their medicines, their innovations include the VelociSuite ® technologies, world-class manufacturing operations, one of the largest human genetics sequencing efforts in the world and rapid response technologies being used for global good.

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If you are trying to decide what type of job would suit your skills, Gallup's StrengthsFinder assessments have helped millions of people discover what they do best. You will be allowed to complete an assessment in advance and then use the workshop to interpret and understand your results so that you can capitalize on your strengths when picking the right career to pursue.
 

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Larry Chaityn from the Kauffman Foundation and The Adecco Group will teach this workshop for people interested in starting their own companies as entrepreneurs: FastTrac TechVenture for LifeScience, From MoA to M&A. The modules we will cover include: testing your business concept, FDA, and planning for financial success.

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Come hear from former AAAS Science and Policy Technology Fellowship recipients and people from the Society for Neuroscience who work on science policy. Learn how to get involved in science policy groups on campus as well as prepare for a career in the field.

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iJOBS Site Visit: Eli Lilly

Come learn about career opportunities and job descriptions for PhD level people at Eli Lilly and tour the facilities.

Lilly Global Business Areas:
Lilly Bio-Medicines
Lilly Diabetes
Elanco Animal Health
Emerging Markets
Lilly Oncology

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Francine Newsome Pfeiffer, Rutgers Vice Princeton for Federal Affairs, and Julie Groeninger, Associate Director of Government Affairs at Princeton University will lead a conversation on how to navigate science policy in the new federal administration. Practical suggestions on how we as scientists can educate our politicians and the public on important topics will be presented. 

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Come hear from a variety of PhD-level scientists who have successfully navigated the workforce beyond academia. Learn about the requirements, challenges, and core competencies required for non-faculty positions. The career panel will be followed by a networking session.  

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Covance is one of the largest Contract Research Organizations (CRO) in the tri-state area. Come learn about career opportunities and job descriptions for PhD level people at Covance and tour the facilities.

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