BioSpace Pharm Country Career Fair

Looking for a job in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry? How about with a contract research organization or CRO?

BioSpace Pharm Country Career Fair
Radisson Valley Forge
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
11am - 4pm

Learn more here.

BIO Career Fair at the 2013 BIO Convention

The BIO Career Fair will be held on Monday, April 22, in conjunction with the 2013 BIO International Convention in Chicago.

BIO Career Fair
Monday, April 22, 2013
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 E. Wacker Drive

More information can be found here: http://www.biocareerfair.org

2013 BIO International Convention, April 22-25, 2013

Don't miss the 2013 BIO International Convention, April 22-25, 2013
Chicago, IL

This is where science meets business—16,500 attendees from 65 countries, 4 football fields of exhibits, 125+ sessions across 17 topic areas, and biotech’s largest partnering event.

Learn more about this event here:  http://convention.bio.org/

BioPharma Asia Convention 2013

Looking for an excuse to visit Asia? How about Singapore?

BioPharma Asia Convention 2013 is the largest and most strategic event in Asia that brings together more than 4,000 key stakeholders and decision makers from all across the globe to explore partnership ideas, business trends and investment opportunities in Asia's biopharma sector.

March 18-21
Singapore

Learn more about this conference here.

BioSpace Career Fairs: Pharm Country Career Fair

Pharm Country Career Fair
Bridgewater Marriott
Thursday, March 14, 2013
11am to 4pm

Learn more here.

2013 MIT Sloan BioInnovations Conference

Don't miss the 2013 MIT Sloan BioInnovations Conference

Date: Friday, Feb. 22, 2013

Boston Marriott Cambridge
2 Cambridge Center
Cambridge, MA 02142

Keynote Speakers:

Jeff Leiden, M.D., PhD
President and Chief Executive Officer, Vertex Pharmaceuticals

David P. Meeker, M.D.
President and Chief Executive Officer, Genzyme

Stephen H. Rusckowski.
President and Chief Executive Officer, Quest Diagnostics

Panel Segment:
From pricing and reimbursement, to drugs of the future, our healthcare expert panelists will debate the most pressing topics in today's evolving healthcare climate.

http://www.web.mit.edu/sloanhcc/bioinnovations/2013/index.html

Job Posting: Associate Director, Translational Medicine

Associate Director, Translational Medicine
Regeneron - Tarrytown, NY 10591
Job Summary and Essential Functions:
If you are looking for an uncommon opportunity -- a chance to join an organization known for its scientific excellence in the research and development of pharmaceuticals -- it's time to consider Regeneron.

Regeneron is a fully integrated biopharmaceutical company that discovers, invents, develops, manufactures, and commercializes medicines for the treatment of serious medical conditions. Regeneron markets three products in the United States, EYLEA® (aflibercept) Injection, ZALTRAP® (ziv-aflibercept) Injection for Intravenous Infusion, and ARCALYST® (rilonacept) Injection for Subcutaneous Use; ZALTRAP is co-commercialized with Sanofi. Phase 3 studies are in progress with EYLEA in two additional indications and with product candidates sarilumab and REGN727. Regeneron has active research and development programs in many disease areas, including ophthalmology, inflammation, cancer, and hypercholesterolemia.

Founded on the principle that strong science would lead to important new medicines, Regeneron has become an integrated biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and commercializes medicines for the treatment of serious medical conditions.

Regeneron currently markets ARCALYST (rilonacept) Injection for Subcutaneous Use and EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection. Regeneron has therapeutic candidates in Phase 3 clinical trials for the prevention of gout flares, central retinal vein occlusion, diabetic macular edema, certain cancers, and rheumatoid arthritis. Additional therapeutic candidates are in earlier stage development programs in cholesterol reduction, allergic conditions, pain, and cancer.

Medical director jobs in pharmaceutical companies

Interested in a job in pharma? There are many medical director, VP of medical affairs, and to some extent even chief medical officer jobs out there that you can find. You can find these jobs listings by searching here. You'll find jobs posted by small to big pharma and biotech companies.

Find a variety of non-clinical jobs on our Job Board.

Synergy Pharmaceuticals Appoints Gail M. Comer, M.D. as Chief Medical Officer

NEW YORK, May 2, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Synergy Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:SGYP) (Nasdaq:SGYPU) (Nasdaq:SGYPW), a developer of new drugs to treat gastrointestinal disorders and diseases, announced today the appointment of Gail M. Comer, M. D. as Chief Medical Officer, effective May 14, 2012. In this newly created position, Dr. Comer will report directly to President and Chief Executive Officer, Gary S. Jacob, Ph.D., and will be responsible for guiding Synergy's clinical programs, including the ongoing Phase II/III study of plecanatide, the Company's leading drug candidate.

Dr. Gail Comer, a board-certified gastroenterologist and hepatologist, has more than 14 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having spent 7 years at Abbott Laboratories as a Medical Director, six years in clinical development at Wyeth Research as Senior Medical Director, and most recently as Senior Director of the BioTherapeutics Research Unit at Pfizer. While at Wyeth, Dr. Comer was Medical Research Leader in Gastroenterology, and more recently, while at Pfizer, was Clinical Lead for multiple biologic compounds in early development in inflammatory bowel disease.

Amgen laying off about 380 R&D workers

According to this story on the Los Angeles Times, Amgen is cutting jobs in research and development (R&D).

The layoffs represent about 6% of Amgen's total 6,700 workers in research and development. Amgen employs about 17,600 workers globally.

A number of years ago, physicians and scientists who worked in R&D had a level of job security that pales in comparison to today. Changes in the global economy along with regulatory challenges in drug development have led to cuts in R&D in many biopharmaceutical companies.

BioConference Live Fall: Life Sciences

Here's a free online conference called BioConference Live Fall: Life Sciences
October 26-27, 2011

Hear from physicians working in the biopharmaceutical industry about some of their research and their work.

The theme of this free virtual conference is Drug Discovery, Cancer Research, and Genetics & Genomics. This event will bring together research scientists, post docs, principal investigators, lab directors and professionals from around the world to learn about recent advances in life sciences. BioConference Live offers an amazing opportunity as it is free to participants, there is no out-of-pocket expenses for travel, and all available from the comfort of your office or home.

BioSpace Career Fairs this fall

BioSpace has a number of career fairs this fall. If you're in the market for a new job in the biopharma industry, consider attending one of these free events:

• Biotech Bay Career Fair, Burlingame, CA October 11, 2011
• Bio NC Career Fair, Durham, NC October 20, 2011
• BioCapital Beach Career Fair, Bethesda, MD November 1, 2011
• Genetown Career Fair, Cambridge, MA November 7, 2011

More information about BioSpace's Career Fairs can be found here.

"Physician Careers in the Biopharma Industry"

I'll be speaking at BioConference Live 2011. My session is titled, "Physician careers in the biopharma industry" and it will occur on WED June 15, 2011 from 2 to 3 pm EDT.

Abstract: As the health care industry undergoes significant changes over the next several years, we can anticipate that more physicians will be eager to leave clinical medicine and pursue careers in the biopharma industry. As a result, it becomes critical for biopharma professionals to recruit the best talent and to prepare new physicians for an industry career in pharmaceutical medicine.

This presentation will reveal physician attitudes and career trends that reflect the transition process as physicians consider careers in the biopharma industry. We will also examine results from recent physician surveys and polls to explore myths and misconceptions that are highly prevalent as physicians prepare for a career transition. Finally, we will explore effective strategies that will help physicians will make a smooth and successful transition into the pharmaceutical industry.

I'll be speaking about biopharma careers at BioConference Live 2011

I'll be speaking at BioConference Live 2011. My session is titled, "Physician careers in the biopharma industry" and it will occur on Wed June 15, 2011 from 2 to 3 pm EDT.

Abstract: As the health care industry undergoes significant changes over the next several years, we can anticipate that more physicians will be eager to leave clinical medicine and pursue careers in the biopharma industry. As a result, it becomes critical for biopharma professionals to recruit the best talent and to prepare new physicians for an industry career in pharmaceutical medicine.

This presentation will reveal physician attitudes and career trends that reflect the transition process as physicians consider careers in the biopharma industry. We will also examine results from recent physician surveys and polls to explore myths and misconceptions that are highly prevalent as physicians prepare for a career transition. Finally, we will explore effective strategies that will help physicians will make a smooth and successful transition into the pharmaceutical industry.

University of Maryland Workshops in Biopharmaceutical Production

University of Maryland Workshops in Biopharmaceutical Production: June 6-10, 2011

Interested in advancing your career? Learn how to produce and purify biopharmaceutical products at the University of Maryland's Bioprocess Scale-Up Facility this June. Taught by world-class faculty and practitioners, this one-week training features two sessions, both of which include in-laboratory and classroom instruction:

The Fermentation and Microbiology Workshop covers various fermentation systems and the techniques, methodologies, principles and applications of aerobic bacterial and fungal fermentation, including recent advances and up-to-date applications.

Summer Workshops in Biopharmaceutical Production

Mtech Summer Workshops in Biopharmaceutical Production

Are you interested in advancing your career in biopharmaceutical processing? Learn how to produce and purify biopharmaceutical products at the University of Maryland from June 6-10, 2011.

Offered through the university's Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute (Mtech) Biotechnology Research and Education Program, this hands-on, one-week training features two distinct sessions, a Fermentation and Microbiology Workshop from June 6-7, and a Downstream Processing & Protein Purification Workshop from June 8-10.

18th Annual Euro-Biotech Forum

Windhover Conferences invites you to join its 18th Annual Euro-Biotech Forum, the best global partnering meeting with the highest concentration of the right senior-level biopharma executives. Featuring the leading strategic minds, one-on-one meetings and presenting companies, all at the elegant Hilton Arc de Triomphe Paris.

Biopharma Financing, M & A and Alliances: What are the Trends?

Hear directly from global biopharma about how the deal trends can affect your R&D pipelines.

* Which creative deal structures are proving successful?
* What is the rationale behind the biggest M&As of the year?
* And where are the real opportunities for growth as risky yet rewarding deal trends continue to evolve?

Register now for this exclusive event where senior executives gather to drive pipelines, profits and personal career growth through partnering and knowledge-building!

18th Annual Euro-Biotech Forum
May 23-25, 2011
Paris, France

More information here.

Physician Careers in the BioPharma Industry (MD/MBA 8th AMMP Conference)

Are you interested in pursuing a career in the biopharma industry?

Here's a video of a presentation given by Dr. Wing Delatorre at the Annual AMMP meeting earlier this year. I blogged about her presentation (here) back in April when I was in Boston attending the Association of MD/MBA Programs (AMMP) 8th Annual Conference. Now, you can view a video of her presentation here (you'll need Microsoft Silverlight to play the video).

Here's a brief description:

Wing Delatorre, MD, MBA
Head of Business Operations bi3
Director, New Ventures
Biogen Idec

Wing Delatorre is currently the Head of Business Operations at the Biogen Idec Innovation Incubator (bi3) which supports start-up companies with financing and state of the art laboratory space at Biogen Idec. She is also a Director of New Ventures at Biogen Idec, where she sources and evaluates venture investment opportunities with a focus in cardiovascular disease and immunology/inflammation. Wing worked in the Biogen Idec Business Development group for one and a half years before joining the New Ventures Group. Prior to joining Biogen Idec, Wing was an Engagement Manager at L.E.K. Consulting, a global strategic consulting firm, working with leading biopharma and biotech companies on their corporate strategy. Wing trained in General Surgery at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, and completed a Research Fellowship at the Laboratory of Tissue Engineering at Harvard Medical School with Dr. Joseph Vacanti. Wing received her M.D. from Harvard Medical School/M.I.T. Health Science and Technology Program, B.S. in Biology from the California Institute of Technology, and M.B.A. from Duke Fuqua School of Business and Administration.

Careers in Biotech and Biopharma for Women

If you're a woman living in the Boston area, you may want to attend this event if you're interested in working in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry:

HBA = Healthcare Businesswomen's Association
WIS = Women in Science

HBA Boston- WIS-Careers in Biotech and Biopharma: New Opportunities for Scientists, Sept. 21, 2010

Sep 21, 2010 5:30PM - Sep 21, 2010 9:30PM
(GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Event Details:
This event is designed to inform the audience about the wide avenue of alternative career opportunities that exist in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Representatives from leading Biotech/Pharma companies will share their experiences, identify skill sets needed, and discuss their journey to their current positions. Participants will have four 15-minute cycles to discuss how their current skill sets may apply to various job functions, and how to establish a path to a new career.

A sampling of the career alternatives to be presented includes:
Research & Development, Pre-Clinical Development, Product Development in Diagnostics and Research Tools, Process Development & Manufacturing, Business Development, Project & Program Management, Data Management, Translational Medicine, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Science Liaison, Technical and Medical Writing, Human Resources for Scientists, Licensing & Technology Transfer, Competitive Intelligence, Clinical Operations, and Commercial Operations

Also, an opportunity to network before and after the event will allow participants time for further connections and potential follow up opportunities.

Biotechnology Professional Mentoring System

Biotechnology Professional Mentoring System

Starting in fall 2009, the graduate biotechnology program at University of Maryland University College (UMUC)—recognized as a Professional Science Master's (PSM) —launched an exciting new web-based mentoring program where biotechnology professionals and UMUC biotechnology alumni help students reach their professional goals. This program has been developed as part of a four-year U.S. Department of Education, FIPSE Grant to UMUC that started in fall 2008. The objectives of the program are to:

* Increase awareness of workforce needs among students
* Facilitate in the identification of a student’s professional goals
* Help a student in achieving their professional goals
* Promote interaction between academia and industry/government
* Provide opportunities for students to find the “best fit” jobs upon graduation

Learn more here: http://psmmentoring.umuc.edu/