iJOBS

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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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If you are considering applying for a pre-doctoral fellowship this year or next, you should attend this event!
The workshop will include presentations by:

• GradFund on how to use their resources at Rutgers for identifying fellowship opportunities and applying for them.
• A faculty member who serves on NIH study section and reviews fellowship applications with pointers on what reviewers are looking for.
• A panel of graduate students and their mentors who have successfully obtained funding in the past few years from various organizations.

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Medical Affairs is a growing area in pharmaceutical companies appropriate for PhDs. Learn the specific roles of Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Medical Information, Health Economics Outcomes Research, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy from MSL Dalila Cunha de Oliveira, PhD as she walks us through case studies of real scenarios, decisions, and interactions that medical affairs professionals experience in their typical work week.

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iJOBS is joining forces with the New Jersey BioPharma Networking Group (NJBPNG) to offer an informal and beneficial networking opportunity! There will be many professionals, alumni and current students/postdocs there to socialize and network with. BPNG is a not-for-profit, all-inclusive life and health science professionals 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.

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Applying for academic jobs and making the transition from grad student to postdoc and then to faculty member requires advanced planning and strategy. Come hear from faculty at Research Level 1 (R1) to get their advice and feedback on how to prepare and approach a faculty position.

Topics covered will include: How to select a postdoc that will eventually help you land an academic career; Discussing with your postdoc PI the project that you will take with you and getting them to help you advance your career; What other things you should be doing during your postdoc to be ready to apply for faculty jobs; Applying for K99/R00 grants; Deciding R1 vs PUI; Finding academic jobs to apply to; Preparing the research statement; Preparing the teaching statements; Preparing the job talk; Preparing the chalk talk; Preparing for the interview itself and tips; Negotiating offers; Setting up the lab; Filling your lab with students, postdocs and techs; Teaching for the first time and preparing classes; Service to the university; Preparing for tenure and expectations.

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Applying for academic jobs and making the transition from grad student to postdoc and then to faculty member requires advanced planning and strategy. Come hear from faculty who serve at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions (PUIs) to get their advice and feedback on how to prepare and approach a faculty position.

Topics covered will include: How to select a postdoc that will eventually help you land an academic career; Discussing with your postdoc PI the project that you will take with you and getting them to help you advance your career; What other things you should be doing during your postdoc to be ready to apply for faculty jobs; Deciding R1 vs PUI; Finding academic jobs to apply to; Preparing the research statement; Preparing the teaching statements; Preparing the job talk; Preparing the teaching demo; Preparing for the interview itself and tips; Negotiating offers; Setting up the lab; Filling your lab with students, postdocs and techs; Teaching for the first time and preparing classes; Service to the university; Preparing for tenure and expectations.

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Hear from recent iJOBS PhD alum who work at the bench or manage research programs in pharma and biotech to learn how they got their first job and what are the differences between academia and industry bench research. There will be PhD level people who are involved in research at large pharmaceutical companies like Bristol Myers Squibb, Merck and Abbvie as well as mid-sized and smaller biotech companies

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Pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) information form the scientific basis of modern pharmacotherapy and it is critical for all scientists to understand these concepts Dan Gordin, PhD, a regulatory affairs consultant, will give an overview of this topic so when you are interviewing with a company, you can tell them that you are familiar with PK/PD and will be able to follow presentations from your colleagues.

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Your PhD can take you in many different directions, some of which you may have not even considered!  Learn what you can be with a PhD by coming to meet (in-person encouraged) 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: medical writing, publishing, consulting, medical affairs, tech transfer/licensing among other options.

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You've spent years mastering complex research, contributing groundbreaking insights to your field, and developing expertise that few possess. But now you're facing a different kind of challenge: translating your academic achievements into career opportunities in an increasingly competitive job market. Whether you're considering industry transitions, academic positions, or exploring entirely new paths, the landscape of career discovery has been revolutionized by AI and strategic networking—and LinkedIn sits at the center of it all.

What You'll Learn in This Hands-On Webinar:

• AI-Powered Career Discovery
• LinkedIn Profile Optimization
• Strategic Network Expansion
• Authentic Personal Branding

This isn't another generic LinkedIn profile workshop. In this workshop delivered by Eva Kubu, you'll receive actionable strategies specifically designed for graduate students and PhDs, based on real success stories and current market insights. Plus, this is an interactive experience—come prepared to work on your own profile and leave with concrete next steps.

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