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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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