Careers Beyond the Bench
Dates: February 23–24, 1–6 p.m. EST
Format: Virtual
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Professional Studies (GSBSPS) is partnering with Biomedical Sciences Graduate Student Association (BSGSA), Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, Drexel Biomedical Graduate Association (DBGA) and Drexel University’s Office of Alumni Relations to bring back Careers Beyond the Bench, a professional development conference. The conference will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, February 23–24, in a virtual format from 1–6 p.m.. In addition, on Thursday, February 17, we will offer a pre-event workshop, "Networking in Virtual Environment" and on Friday, February 25, we will offer in-person meetups with local professionals.
Careers Beyond the Bench, a professional development conference, will feature accomplished speakers and panelists discussing non-academic career options for graduate students and postdocs. Attendees will learn about careers in the private sector as well as training strategies and career planning tools. We will offer panel discussions on medical and science communications, management consulting, medical science liaison and postdoc in industry. Additionally, we will offer workshops on exploring careers during graduate school, work-life integration and productivity, building a personal brand and more.
Topics
- Medical and Science Communications
- R&D Biotech
- Postdocs in Industry
- Medical Science Liaison
- Management Consulting
- R&D Pharma
Networking in Virtual Environment
Thursday, February 17, 12–1 p.m. EST
Format: Virtual, pre-event workshop
In preparation for the virtual Careers Beyond the Bench conference, learn how to network in a virtual environment with Chris Miciek, MS, Director, Career Development Center, Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University). The internet. Social Media. Mobile apps. They all changed the landscape for managing our careers and connecting with others. Learn how to effectively build professional communities leveraging the digital tools around us.
In-Person Careers Beyond the Bench
Friday, February 25, 2022
The in-person meetings are an opportunity for students committed to the career path listed below to meet with local professionals for a deep dive into the particular career pathway. In addition, this is an excellent opportunity for students to build a network in their chosen field. The sessions are limited to 10 students, so please only sign up if you plan to attend in person.
Medical and Science Communications - Jessica Monteith, PhD, Senior Medical Director, ClinicalMind
When: February 25, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Where: Rothman Institute Cabin
Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/medical-scientific-communications-in-person-networking-event-tickets-266062960477
Price: Attendance free, pay as you go for food and drinks
Medical Science Liaison - Taylor Gentile, PharmD, PhD, Medical Science Liaison. Alkermes
When: February 25, 10:00–11:00 a.m.
Where: Queen Lane Campus
Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/medical-science-liaison-in-person-networking-event-tickets-266949682687
Price: Free
Careers Beyond the Bench – Wednesday, February 23
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Welcome and Overview
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1:00 p.m.
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Welcome to Careers Beyond the Bench
Michael Bouchard, PhD, Director, Division of Biomedical Science Programs, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Professional Studies, Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Professor of Microbiology and Immunology, College of Medicine
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Plenary Workshops
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1:10 p.m.
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Personal Brand
Aimee Christian (PhD ‘98), Vice President & Head of Communications, Specialty Care, Sanofi
Moderator – Nikki Bromberg, MSW, Associate Director, Alumni Engagement, Health Sciences
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2:00 p.m.
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From CV to Resume
Paola Cepeda, PhD, Director of Postdoctoral Affairs, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
Moderator – Natalie Chernets, PhD
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2:50 p.m.
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Break
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Break-Out Sessions (Choose A or B)
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Session A: Medical and Science Communications
Jessica Monteith, PhD, Senior Medical Director, ClinicalMind
Moderator – Allison Yankey, PhD Candidate
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3:00 p.m.
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Career Talk
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Session B: Research and Development in Pharma
Sara Blazejewski, PhD, Investigator, GSK
Rodolfo Thome, PhD, Investigator, GSK
Ian Kennedy, PhD, Manager, Imaging Sciences, Eli Lilly and Company
Safak Paker-Leggs PhD, RPh, Director, Global Medical Information, Merck
Moderator – Andrey Borisyuk, PhD Candidate, Neuroscience
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3:00 p.m.
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Panel Discussion
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3:50 p.m.
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Breakout rooms for small group discussion with the panelists.
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4:20 p.m.
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Break
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Postdocs in Industry
Xavier Taylor, PhD, Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Eli Lilly and Company
Cheng-Han Chung, PhD, Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Pfizer
Ricardo Rivera-Soto, PhD, Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Janssen/J&J
Joshua Parris, PhD, Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Janssen/J&J
Diana Cortes-Selva, PhD, Scientist, Janssen/J&J
Moderator – Jared Luchetta, PhD Candidate, Pharmacology and Physiology
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4:30 p.m.
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Panel Discussion
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5:20 p.m.
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Breakout rooms for small group discussion with the panelists.
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Careers Beyond the Bench – Thursday, February 24
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Plenary Workshops
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1:10 p.m.
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What Can You be With an Advanced Science Degree?
Melisssa Bennett, MA, Graduate & Pre-Professional School Advisor
Moderator – Randolph Sinahon
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2:00 p.m.
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Work-life Integration
Mary Ann Wagner-Graham, PhD, Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University)
Moderator – Natalie Chernets, PhD
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2:50 p.m.
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Break
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Medical Science Liaison
Gerard Zitnik, PhD, Medical Science Liaison, Idorsia Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Taylor Gentile, PharmD, PhD, Medical Science Liaison, Alkermes
Michael Sangobowale, PhD, MS, Medical Science Liaison, Eisai US
Moderator – John Walker, PhD student NEURO
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3:00 p.m.
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Panel Discussion
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3:50 p.m.
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Breakout rooms for small group discussion with the panelists
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4:20 p.m.
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Break
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Break-Out Sessions (Choose A or B)
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Session A: Management Consulting
Jillian Moraveck, MS, PMP, Advisory Manager, Deloitte
Bryce Istvan, MBA, CFA, Strategy Insights & Planning Consultant, ZS Associates
Eugene Mironets, PhD, Associate Consultant, Alacrita
Jason Riis, PhD, CEO and Chief Behavioral Scientist, Behavioralize
Moderator Dillon Malloy, PhD Candidate NEURO
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4:30 p.m.
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Panel Discussion
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5:20 p.m.
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Breakout rooms for small group discussion with the panelists.
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Session B: Research and Development in Biotech
Andrew Matamoros, PhD, Scientist, Passage Bio
Cassandra Alexandropoulos MSc, Research & Development Associate, Regeneron
Matthew Jennis, PhD, Senior Research Scientist, Spark Therapeutics
Veenu Aishwarya, M.Tech, Founder & CEO, AUM LifeTech
Moderator – Quinn Stewart, PhD Student, Neuroscience
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4:30 p.m.
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Panel Discussion
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5:20 p.m.
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Breakout rooms for small group discussion with the panelists.
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Planning Committee
Andrey Borisyuk, BSGSA – PhD candidate, Neuroscience program
Nikki Bromberg, Office of Alumni Relations
Natalie Chernets, PhD, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
Allison Hess – PhD student, Molecular & Cell Biology & Genetics program
Jared Luchetta, BSGSA – PhD candidate, Pharmacology & Physiology program
Dillon Malloy, BSGSA – PhD candidate, Neuroscience program
Randolph Sinahon, DBGA – PhD candidate, Biomedical Studies program
Quinn Stewart – PhD student, Neuroscience program
John Walker – PhD student, Neuroscience program
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