Event Description
Novartis Human Resources team and hiring managers will tell us what Novartis is looking for in their new hires for PhD level positions. With more than 200 projects in their clinical pipeline and more than 500 clinical trials in progress, Novartis maintains a substantial investment in research and development aimed at areas of unmet medical need. Their areas include cancer, cardio-metabolic, immunology, dermatology, ophthalmology, neuroscience, and respiratory. We will hear from employees about their career path and what it is like to work there. Then we will have practice interviews with Novartis employees who will help you come up with good answers to their typical interview questions. Click here to see slides from the presentation.
iJOBS Workshop: Agile Project Management Tool
Professional Development
October 14, 2021
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Event Description
Agile project management is an iterative approach to managing biopharma projects that focuses on continuous releases and incorporating customer feedback with every iteration. Project Management Institute (PMI) New Jersey presents a unique opportunity to learn how to obtain hands-on experience within Agile Project Management. This presentation will cover the foundations of Agile, opportunities to grow your expertise, and how to apply the methodology outside of the role of a Project Manager. Learn how to enhance your biopharma career success by attending this interactive session. Click here to see the speaker's information.
iJOBS and Erdos Institute Seminar: Intellectual Property Attorney Myra McCormack, PhD, JD
Professional Development
October 7, 2021
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Event Description
Dr. McCormack currently manages the patent group for the Consumer Sector for Johnson & Johnson. Until recently, she managed a group of patent lawyers who support the Immunology, Infectious Disease, and Vaccine Therapeutic Areas for Johnson & Johnson's Pharmaceutical sector where she oversaw the patent portfolios, products, licensing, M&A, and diligence activities for J&J's pharma sector particularly in these therapeutic areas. Hear about her path to add a JD degree to her PhD and how you can become a patent lawyer. Click here to see the speaker's information.
A Deep Dive into The Oft-Asked Question: What Can You Do with A PhD?
iJOBS Blog
By: Brianna Alexander
“Be flexible in your thinking, acknowledge the skills you have. Learn, work hard and lead.” -Dawn Lee, PhD
iJOBS Practice Interviews: Merck
Professional Development
September 17, 2021
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Event Description
Merck Human Resources team and hiring managers will tell us what Merck is looking for in their new hires for PhD level positions. Merck has areas of focus in oncology, vaccines, infectious diseases, covid-19, and cardio-metabolic disorders. We will hear from employees about their career path and what it is like to work there. Then we will have practice interviews with Merck employees who will help you come up with good answers to their typical interview questions. Click here to view the panelists.
Bootcamp for IMSD students
Professional Development
August 30-31, 2021
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Event Description
The IMSD program is hosting a Bootcamp for incoming and second-year IMSD students and friends. The program will include two workshops: “Learning How to Learn”, which will be presented by Hanin Rashid, Ph.D. Associate Director, Office for Advancing Learning, Teaching, and Assessment (ALTA), Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry Cognitive Skills Program RWJMS, and “Managing Emotional Wellness”, which will be presented by Dana Simons, MA, LPC, NCC, Community-Based Counselor, Rutgers Student Health.
iJOBS Simulation: Medical Affairs
Professional Development
September 30, 2021
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Event Description
Medical Affairs is a growing area in pharmaceutical companies appropriate for PhDs to get jobs. Learn the specific roles of a Medical Science Liaison, Medical Information, Health Economics and 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. Click to see the speaker's information.
iJOBS Networking: Practice networking session with BioPharma Networking Group
Professional Development
September 21, 2021
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Event Description
iJOBS is joining forces with the New Jersey, New York and Toronto BioPharma Networking Groups (BPNG) to offer an informal and beneficial virtual networking opportunity! There will be many professionals, alumni and current students/postdocs in attendance to meet and network with in breakout rooms. You will learn how easy and low-key networking can be so you don’t stress about it. BPNG is a not-for-profit, all-inclusive life and health science professional community that actively promotes the "real power" of networking. They are collaborators, peers and mentors all looking to support each other at ALL career stages and our region in the spirit of innovation and growth.