To be successful in industry research you need to shift your mindset from individual-driven research in academia to a team-oriented approach in pharma that prioritizes collective success over individual achievements. Joanna Ghayad who spent many years in Medical Affairs in pharma companies including Bristol Myers Squibb and is now a coach for industry professionals will give an introduction to the drug discovery process and the specific roles on the cross functional team that contributes to the advancement of novel therapeutics into patients. She will help you learn to present yourself as someone knowledgeable about the team-oriented drug discovery process in job interviews.
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Each faculty recruiting season, many applicants ask, “What is a chalk talk?” The chalk talk is many things—a sales pitch, a teaching demonstration, a barrage of questions, and a description of a future research program. The chalk talk is arguably the most important component of a faculty search interview. Yet few postdocs or grad students receive training or practice in giving a chalk talk. This workshop will cover the basics of chalk talk design and preparation, as well as covering commonly questions asked by search committees. This workshop will be delivered by Erik Snapp from the HHMI who has written many articles on how to land academic positions.
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Come learn about the benefits of the (SMDP). This one-year career mentoring program pairs students (including Ph.D. & Post-docs) and early career researchers with industry mentors who work at companies in the medical technology, biotechnology and consumer healthcare industries. With their mentors, Scholars attend a 5-day training session to learn about career opportunities in industry and receive career development coaching. They also attend a major industry conference. This program is a fantastic opportunity that has helped graduate students and postdocs land industry positions! At this information session, you will also hear from Dustielyn Savage who is the program director for SMDP as well as iJOBS trainees who have done the program. Applicants must be eligible to work permanently in the United States without needing a visa or sponsorship.
Zoom and In-person options. Lunch will be served for those who attend in-person
Rutgers Global is hosting an information session to discuss the new Rutgers J-1 STEM Research Sponsorship Program. This new program allows Rutgers Global to partner with private sector STEM research companies to sponsor eligible early career STEM researchers for J-1 visas. Traditionally, the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program has been used by Rutgers to host international scholars to conduct research on campus. Through this new program, Rutgers can facilitate the sponsorship of eligible J-1 Exchange Visitors at qualifying private sector STEM research companies. This session is intended for international Rutgers grad students and postdocs on J-1 and F-1 visas who have STEM degrees and are interested in pursuing industry STEM research positions.
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Come hear from a panel of PhD level individuals who now work in regulatory affairs as medical writers at companies such as J&J, Merck, Astellas Gene Therapies, and CARsgen Therapeutics to learn how you can also make the transition from bench to this area. Individuals with jobs in Regulatory Affairs negotiate the interaction between the regulators (the government), the regulated (industry), and the market (consumers) to get safe and effective therapies, products and devices to the market. This requires understanding the science behind the drug or product.
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If you are searching for how to find purpose in your work and future, this workshop is for you. Lara Callander, PhD, MAPP, PCC who has a PhD in Chemistry and worked in pharma for many years is now a professional coach who will lead this workshop. Participants will take the Values in Action (VIA) character strength survey before the event to generate a report which we will reflect upon at the workshop. The goals of the event are to:
1. Review strengths and the value in recognizing them.
2. Prompt the audience to reflect on their individual purpose.
3. Each participant will leave the workshop with an individual mission statement “To use my skills of ______, _______ and _______to [something you want to do in the world] _________.”
Come learn how PhD level scientists have made the transition from academia to industry using the transferrable skills they gained in graduate school and now work at Johnson & Johnson. J&J is a leading pharmaceutical company with drug pipelines in infectious disease, cardiovascular, immunology, neuroscience, and oncology. The panelists will include amazing women role models including data scientist Chin-Wen Chang, precision medicine director Andrea Stevens, regulatory affairs director Shereka Banton and process engineer Mahdieh Aghazadeh
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Rutgers alum and professional coach Kenyatta Lucas, PhD will deliver this presentation with the goal of empowering Ph.D. students and postdocs as they matriculate from academia to the corporate world. The session will cover several key areas:
1. Understanding Corporate Culture: Defining its significance and how graduates can assess the environment they will enter.
2. Understanding yourself: Emphasizing the importance of genuine self-representation in a professional setting. Defining your values and strengths.
3. Building a Personal Brand: Techniques to combine self-representation with the mission and values of corporate culture. Strategies for effectively showcasing skills and experiences.
4. Creating Lasting Impressions in Strategic Relationships: Insights on networking, follow-up strategies, and the importance of continuous feedback.
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Many of our recent iJOBS alumni have gone into careers in science writing at medical communications agencies or at pharma companies where they use their skills at translating complex concepts into clear and concise presentations for diverse audiences including other scientists, physicians, and patients. Come hear from a panel of medical communications professionals all of whom have a PhD to learn how you can jump start your career in this field.
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Come and see the presented research at the GSLSAMP/NNJB2B stem research conference!
We would like to give a nig shot out to Nyla Howell for helping at the Rutgers school of graduate studies booth at LSMAP
