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Program Schedule
Panel Descriptions
Program Schedule
| Time |
Sessions |
| 8:00 –
8:30 am |
Registration |
| 8:30 –
9:00 am |
Opening
Plenary – State of the Industry address (Harold
M. Proshansky Auditorium)
Dr.
Ron Cohen
President and CEO, Acorda Therapeutics
Chairman, New York Biotechnology Association |
| 9:00 –
10:00 am |
Panel
– The Latest Science and the Impact it will have on the
Industry
(Harold M. Proshansky Auditorium) |
| 10:15 –
11:15 am |
Panel
– “What’s Hot and What’s Not”:
Where the jobs are and how to get them.
(Harold
M. Proshansky Auditorium) |
| 11:30 am –
12:30 pm |
Lunch
(on your own) |
| 12:45 –
1:45 pm |
Panel
– Alternative Careers for Life Scientists
(Harold
M. Proshansky Auditorium) |
| 1:45–
2:45 pm |
Fundamentals
of the Bioscience Industry – What you don't know, can
hurt you.
(Harold M. Proshansky
Auditorium) |
| 2:45–
3:15 pm |
Closing
Keynote – Corporate Culture: Defining the rules
of the game in industry.
Dr. Saied
Tousi
Sr. Vice President, Pall Corporation |
| 3:15–
5:00 pm |
Networking
Reception |
Panel Descriptions
Panel 1 – The Latest Science and the Impact
it will have on the Bioscience Industry
The life sciences industry is one of the most research-intensive
industries in the world. The U.S. biotech industry alone spent $15.6
billion on research and development in 2001. Explore the potential
career opportunities in Corporate R & D as industry leaders
discuss:
- Emerging scientific areas.
- Their impact on product development.
- Education and training that will prepare you for the future.
Panel 2 – What’s Hot and What’s
Not: Where the jobs are and how to get them.
Successful career search and development depends on being in touch
with current trends in the dynamic and evolving life sciences environment.
- Gain insight into the current and future trends in recruitment.
- Hear tips on successful employment strategies from seasoned
recruiters in industry
- Learn alternatives to traditional job search strategies
- Discover how you can continue to define and guide your career
development to capitalize on future opportunities.
Panel 3 – Alternative Careers for Life
Scientists
Let a panel of experts introduce you to diverse career pathways
as they discuss:
- Intellectual Property Law and why a Ph.D., J.D. might be right
for you.
- Finance and the various career alternatives available including
venture capitalist, financial analyst, and institutional investor.
- Technical Sales & Marketing and the challenges of bringing
new products through the clinic and to the marketplace.
- Communications – How to make science “Sexy”
Fundamentals of the Bioscience Industry –
What you don't know, can hurt you.
It takes more than good science to drive a bioscience business.
Financial markets, regulatory issues, intellectual property portfolios,
and choice of business model all influence how an organization operates.
Gain valuable insight into the key factors that drive the decision
making process in the bioscience industry and learn how you can
best contribute to corporate goals.
- Innovative science requires a compatible business model to
enable commercialization. Gain insight into the business issues
that drive commercial development.
- Explore important issues and trends in business development
and finance.
- Understand the impact of regulatory affairs on product development
and commercialization strategies.
- Gain insight into how you can advance your career in a corporate
setting.
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