SATURDAY OCTOBER 19
10-11:30AM | SESSION 1
CAREERS IN FINANCE AND EQUITY RESEARCH
LOCATION: ALUMNI HALL A
MODERATOR:
ALEXANDRA MARSZALEK
BANK OF AMERICA MERRIL LYNCH, FINANCE ANALYST
PANELISTS:
DEREK DIROCCO
RA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC, EQUITY ANALYST
LINDSAY MCCRACKEN
U.S. TRUST, VICE PRESIDENT - PRIVATE CLIENT ASSOCIATE
DANIEL PARISOTTO
GUGGENHEIM PARTNERS, EQUITY RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
The bioscience industry is built on life science innovation but money is the means to development. If you have an interest in how money flows to investments and enjoy a high-intensity work environment being a financial analyst may be the career path for you. In this panel, we will hear from professionals who have made the leap from evaluating bio data to engrossing themselves in financial data and learning how the industry operates.
CAREERS IN TEACHING AND EDUCATION
LOCATION: ALUMNI HALL B
MODERATOR:
VICTORIA RUIZ
ST. FRANCIS COLLEGE, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY
PANELISTS:
JESSICA ALLEN
COLUMBIA COLLEGE, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY
NATHAN LENTS
JOHN JAY COLLEGE, PROFESSOR OF MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
MATTHEW MARCELLO
PACE UNIVERSITY, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY
Teachers are essential to engage students to foster a scientifically informed public and inspire the next generation of scientists, policy makers, and informed citizens. This panel will cover teaching careers at the college level.
RESEARCH CAREERS IN INDUSTRY
LOCATION: FARKAS AUDITORIUM
MODERATOR:
CALEPH WILSON
MILTENYI BIOTECH, FIELD APPLICATION SCIENTIST
PANELISTS:
JEFFRY CESARIO
MERCK, SENIOR SCIENTIST
TYNISHA GLOVER
JANSSEN BIOTHERAPEUTICS, SENIOR SCIENTIST
NATALY MANJARREZ ORDUÑO
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB, SENIOR RESEARCH INVESTIGATOR
The pharmaceutical industry draws on a variety of expertise to fill variety of positions. Our panelists will shine a light on the road into a career in the pharmaceutical industry and what to expect if you get there.
CAREERS IN NON-PROFITS & FOUNDATIONS
LOCATION: COLES 101
MODERATOR:
KATE KRUEGER
NEW HARVEST, RESEARCH DIRECTOR
PANELISTS:
GIOVANNA GUERRERO
CIENCIA PUERTO RICO & YALE UNIVERSITY, DIRECTOR
ELISABETH MARI
NATIONAL MS SOCIETY, DIRECTOR OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH
JOERG SCHLATTERER
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY, MANAGER, GRADUATE & POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLARS OFFICE
From philanthropy to government, explore careers looking for science-trained professionals to help guide the use of public and private resources.
A STRONG CV IS NOT ENOUGH: WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW MIGHT HURT YOU
LOCATION: COLES 109
SPEAKER:
MARY MITCHELL
THE MITCHELL ORGANIZATION, PRESIDENT
Nearly every major hiring decision involves face-to-face interaction. And the interview process is often as much social as formal. This workshop will both heighten your awareness and give you the confidence to present yourself effectively outside your lab. Topics include: Interview skills, communications principles, business etiquette, appropriate dress, and how to thrive at business/social events.
11:30-12:30PM | LUNCH
12:30-2PM | SESSION 2
HOW TO GET PUBLISHED IN NATURE
LOCATION: ALUMNI HALL A
SPEAKER:
NICK CAMPBELL
GLOBAL INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERSHIPS, EXECUTIVE EDITOR & EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
A brief introduction to Nature and the Nature journals as well as the peer review and editorial decision-making processes at these journals. This seminar is suitable for researchers in general from graduate students upwards.
CAREERS IN DATA SCIENCE, ANALYTICS & VISUALIZATION
LOCATION: ALUMNI HALL B
MODERATOR:
MATTHEW OBERHARDT
NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL, PROGRAM DIRECTOR FOR RESEARCH SCIENCE
PANELISTS:
ANASUYA DAS
MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING, SENIOR DATA SCIENTIST
PRIYA KAR
SIGNALS ANALYTICS, CUSTOMER SUCCESS MANAGER
TOM LAGATTA
SPLUNK, STAFF SALES ENGINEER
Many PhD trained scientists have used analytic tools to extract meaning from large amounts of experimental data. These skills can be translated from research to do predictive analytics and data mining. This panel is made up of scientists that have evolved from academic researchers to data scientists.
NON-RESEARCH INDUSTRY CAREERS
LOCATION: FARKAS AUDITORIUM
MODERATOR:
EMILY BAUER
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, US IMMUNO-ONC MARKETING
PANELISTS:
NANCY ILAYA
ESTEE LAUDER, MANAGER OF MEDICAL AFFAIRS
STEPHEN SHANNON
NOVOCARE, MEDICAL AFFAIRS FELLOW
DIVYA VASUDEVAN
AGENUS, MANAGER, ONCOLOGY INTELLIGENCE & ANALYTICS
Many students and postdocs assume that transition to industry means they’ll just be pipetting in a fancier setting and getting a bigger paycheck. But most PhDs working in private industry don’t do bench research, and this session sheds light on the wide range of non-research careers open to you in the corporate world. From communications to regulatory affairs to education, and beyond, the options for your future are far greater than you might have thought.
CAREERS IN PATENT LAW AND TECH TRANSFER
LOCATION: COLES 101
MODERATOR:
CRISEYDA MARTINEZ
NYU SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, GRADUATE STUDENT
PANELISTS:
BETH ASHBRIDGE
GOODWIN PROCTER, LLP, SCIENCE LAW CLERK
ANANDA GHOSH
NYU LANGONE HEALTH, TECHNOLOGY MARKETING ASSOCIATE
ALTHEA STILLMAN
IP GROUP PLC, SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Private companies have long understood that the key to their survival is the generation and protection of intellectual properties. More recently, academic institutions are diversifying their revenue through more aggressive pursuit of commercializing their own intellectual property. As the science behind patents becomes more complex, PhDs are increasingly in demand to bridge the gap between business and law. Whether the issue is licensing an idea to a company, establishing contracts between companies and universities, or startups coming out of schools, the world of patent law and tech transfer is an exciting and challenging environment. It can be confusing and daunting to contemplate a career in IP Law, Tech Transfer, or Venture Capitalism, but our expert panel will explain their paths taken to this exciting new world.
SCHMOOZE OR LOSE WORKSHOP
LOCATION: COLES 109
SPEAKER:
MARY MITCHELL
THE MITCHELL ORGANIZATION, PRESIDENT
Social settings often intimidate otherwise accomplished professionals. Mary Mitchell discusses business event etiquette concerns such as, address introductions, handshakes, small talk, gender differences, and Miserable Moments - forgetting names, breaking into a group, alcohol protocol, and a host of others. You’ll be given an opportunity to practice these skills.
2-2:30PM | COFFEE BREAK
2:30-4PM | SESSION 3
CAREERS IN MARKETING
LOCATION: ALUMNI HALL A
MODERATOR:
CHISANGA LWATULA
BIO-RAD LABORATORIES, GLOBAL INFECTIOUS DISEASE PRODUCT MANAGER
PANELISTS:
EMILY BAUER
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, US IMMUNO-ONC MARKETING
HEATHER KING
PRECISION BIOSCIENCES, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS AND PR AT
ALOMA RODRIGUES
DDB HEALTH, VP, MEDICAL DIRECTOR
The mere mention of the word “marketing” can bring to mind either the nostalgic days of Mad Men, or the sleazy world of used-car salesmen. People tend to see marketing as a way to get people to buy things they don’t need, or that it preys on people’s insecurities. But there is not just method to the madness, but real science. PhDs with a bit of savvy and flair can use their abilities to convince study sections of the beauty of their latest proposal, the novelty at the core of their not-so-novel ideas, and engage an audience for an hour describing why their failed experiments were actually the greatest breakthrough in the field.
The field of marketing is more technologically advanced and science-driven than ever before, and if you like persuading others, writing, and building the most beautiful animations or graphic illustrations of data, you might love a career in marketing!
CAREERS IN SCIENCE OUTREACH AND INFORMAL EDUCATION
LOCATION: ALUMNI HALL B
MODERATOR:
RUSSELL LEDET
NYU SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, GRADUATE STUDENT
PANELISTS:
JEANNE GARBARINO
THE ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY, DIRECTOR OF SCIENCE OUTREACH
JOE HANSON
IT'S OK TO BE SMART/PBS, SCIENCE WRITER/YOUTUBE EDUCATOR
JULIE NADEL
NEW YORK ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, PROGRAM MANAGER, SCIENCE ALLIANCE
Spending just a few minutes on Facebook, Twitter, or C-Span illustrates the urgent need for scientists to be more engaged with society. If your interest in science started with a desire to save the world, Science Outreach might be the most urgently needed way to make that goal a reality. Science outreach careers bring science to the public in many settings. Whether it’s from a research university teaching high school teachers how to run a lab, graduate students mentoring K-12 students to pursue a degree in STEM, or a scientist explaining scientific curiosities on YouTube, their passion for science is undeniable. This is the panel for you if love mentoring people in your lab and the desire to communicate your science to nonscientists.
CONSULTING CAREERS
LOCATION: FARKAS AUDITORIUM
MODERATOR:
FON POWELL
BAIN & CO., CONSULTANT
PANELISTS:
BRENT OSBORNE
DEFINED HEALTH, CONSULTANT
ALEX PORRAS
MCKINSEY & COMPANY, CONSULTANT
LAWANDA THOMPSON
SUSTAINABLE OUTCOMES, LLC, FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT
If problem solver, creative and analytical thinker, and team player describe you well, then you may find a career in consulting and related fields a good match. Panelists will cover consulting and related careers where those transferable skills you picked up in graduate school becomes your #1 asset.
MEDICAL COMMUNICATIONS CAREERS
LOCATION: COLES 101
MODERATOR:
ALISSA PHAM
PHASE FIVE COMMUNICATIONS (A DIVISION OF GREYHEALTH GROUP), ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR
PANELISTS:
CALI HOWITT
BGB GROUP/BIONYC, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, MEDICAL DIRECTOR
JENN MATOS
MCCANN TORRE LAZUR, DIRECTOR, SCIENTIFIC STRATEGY
LASHON PRINGLE
HEALTHCARE CONSULTANCY GROUP, SENIOR MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Medical communications is not journalism, academic publishing or regulatory writing. MedComms agencies advise pharma companies on how best to educate and inform their customers about new therapies and medicine, supported by clinical and economic data. Many global MedComm agencies have an office in the greater New York City metro area and are growing their medical writing staff. Those who enjoy being technical, creative, fast paced and looking to work in a range of therapeutic areas should attend this session.
CAREER SATISFACTION WORKSHOP
LOCATION: COLES 109
MODERATOR:
MATTIAS BIRK
NYU WAGNER SCHOOL, ADJUNCT PROFESSOR
You want to know which career is right for you, but where do you start? This workshop will help you gain greater clarity around what you’re innately good at, what motivates you, and what matters to you. Seeing this weekend’s sessions through the lens of your own individual strengths, preferences and values can help the right career choice become more clear. We’ll also take a look at what modern psychology tells us about the elements that need to be in place to be successful and happy.
4:30-6PM | KEYNOTE SPEAKER
NEXT GEN PHD: WHERE PHDS LAND, AND HOW TO GET THERE
LOCATION: FARKAS AUDITORIUM
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
MELANIE SINCHE
This workshop will provide an up-to-date assessment of the current career landscape facing doctoral recipients and postdocs in the sciences. Author Melanie Sinche will share new research data and profiles of recent science doctoral recipients across a wide range of disciplines to demonstrate the breadth of occupations that doctoral recipients currently hold, along with proven strategies for landing potential occupations for advanced degree candidates.