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Ask a room full of scientists, “Who writes slowly?” and almost every hand will go up; we seem to believe in a mythic ‘average’ writer who is somehow able to do easily what we find difficult.  This workshop focuses on developing strategies for writing; it aims to dispel many of the misconceptions and practices that prevent writers from working effectively.  We consider current best practices for improving your own writing and for working more productively with coauthors at any level. Topics include getting started, giving feedback, responding to comments, and revising effectively. 

We will also cover how to Make Sense of the Science. All too often, the textual portions of scientific writing seem to be a data dump of one observation after another. In this workshop, we look at how readers’ expectations for context and emphasis can guide writers toward logical development of the scientific substance.

This hands-on workshop will be led by renowned science writing Judy Swan, PhD, Associate Director for Writing in Science and Engineering at Princeton University.

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We are excited to invite current graduate students, postdocs, alumni, industry professionals, and faculty to attend our annual iJOBS symposium. Our keynote speaker, will be Marisa Dolled-Filhart who has held many positions in pharma companies and is currently Global Porgram Lead at Daiichi Sankyo. We will also have a team of HR professionals, from Regeneron talk about "Navigating Your Career Journey".  You will hear an update of iJOBS activities and outcomes followed by our current Phase 3 trainees sharing about their iJOBS shadowing experiences and coursework. Finally, there will be a networking lunch and an opportunity for industry professionals to share their advice with current trainees.

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Your PhD can take you in many different directions, some of which you may have not even considered!  Come meet a panel of Rutgers graduate school alumni to learn how they each took skills obtained in their PhD program and apply them in science-related careers including non-profits, equity research, consulting, medical communications, and patent law. There will be networking opportunity for those who attend in person.

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You are invited to spend an afternoon at Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), one of the nation's leading pharmaceutical companies, located right here in New Brunswick. Learn how the company operates, listen to a panel of PhD level scientists, and then speak to them at the networking social hour. We will also get to tour analytical and automation laboratories. BMS is a differentiated company, led by its unique BioPharma strategy that leverages the reach and resources of a major pharma company paired with the entrepreneurial spirit and agility of a biotech firm.

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Negotiating skills are essential regardless of career path for getting the salary you want, a promotion, or even asking someone for the opportunity to participate in an internship or special activity.  Professor Bill Dwyer who studies Labor and Employment Relations will lead a session on negotiations and give you practical tips on how to interact with others in difficult situations for a successful outcome and a thriving career. 
 

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It’s exciting time in clinical research & operations – managing trials for new therapeutics to benefit patients, incorporating new technologies such as AI and more.  “ClinOps” professionals must have strong project management skills to successfully and strategically manage the many moving parts in clinical trials, among them the ability to: balance scope, budget and time; lead cross-functional teams; communicate with stakeholders; solve problems and manage risk.  But how do you position yourself to break into this field from an academic scientific background?  Join PMINJ to hear Cortney Miller, Ph.D., PMP share her journey from earning a Ph.D. in Neurobiology & Neurosciences to her current role as Associate Director of Clinical Operations at Dyne Therapeutics, with career pathways and practical approaches to begin entering this field.  Dr. Miller’s presentation will also include a personal branding exercise to illustrate how the skills you’ve developed, including your foundational project management skills, can “get you in the door” of this field. 

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iJOBS Workshop: Medical Affairs

Medical Affairs is a growing area in pharmaceutical companies appropriate for PhDs. Learn the specific roles of Medical Science Liaison, Medical Information, Health Economics Outcomes Research, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy from Paul Weber, PharmD. and participate in a simulation Medical Affairs case study for hands-on experience.  

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Optional Field Trip to Bristol Myers Squibb, sponsored by SURF program. Space limited. Advance sign-up & mentor approval required.