by Rukia Henry

by Helena Mello If you are a recurrent reader of this blog you probably have heard of Medical Communications (Med Comm). We cover this topic frequently not just because we think Med Comm can be a great career for those with a science background, but also because it is a rapidly growing field in the healthcare industry. With that in mind, the Rutgers iJOBS program organized a site visit to Med Comm giant McCann Health.

By Jennifer Casiano Edited: Vicky Kanta and Tomas Kasza. The last few months of graduate school are usually very stressful, because you must wrap up your research, write the dissertation, prepare for meetings, look for a job and prepare for interviews. On top of that, we are concerned with what to do next, which is a crucial and potentially life-changing step. Seeking that first job is one of the most difficult parts of your career, if not as difficult as defending your thesis. That first position has an immense impact on your future job positions.

By Helena Mello

    By Emily C. Kelly-Castro On October 2, 2019, I attended the iJOBS Simulation: How to be a technical specialist. So, what does it mean to be a technical specialist you ask? A technical specialist works closely with patent lawyers to advise on specific patents.

Written by Monal Mehta On September 25^th 2019, Rutgers iJOBS held an Equity Research Simulation event. Two individuals, both from Guggenheim Securities, LLC, came down from NYC for the evening to give students more insight on what an equity research career might entail. The first speaker, Charles Zhu, Ph.D., is an Equity Research Senior Associate covering small- and mid-cap Biotechnology stocks with a focus in oncology. Before obtaining this position, Dr. Zhu worked as a biopharmaceutical market access and strategy consultant at The Dedham Group. Dr.

By Janaina Pereira and Tomas Kasza

“There is a sea of data and it might be useful to learn how to sail on it.”

By Tomas Kasza The BioPharma Networking Group (BPNG) held a networking event between current and former graduate trainees in Piscataway, New Jersey on September 10, 2019. It was a great opportunity for current graduate student to get acquainted with industry professionals, industry careers and create networking bonds. The iJOBS blog caught up with several of the attendees to hear them tell their stories and experiences.

By Janaina Pereira