Biological, Biomedical, and Health Sciences

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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] _________.” 

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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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Join us to hear from Rutgers alum Tanya Borsuk who will share her vast experience in the field of business development helping grow companies with data sciences platforms. Business development professionals help the pharma and biotech industry stay at the cutting edge of research by deciding which technology is worth acquiring or selling. With a career in business development you will always have your eye on the future of the field. Attendees will gain many insights from Dr. Borsuk’s perspective on how data science platforms will be used for helping discover and create new therapeutics.

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