Faculty/Industry Track Sessions
Successful Foundation, Industry and Academic Partnerships
Whether pursuing careers in industry or in academia, understanding the goals of corporate and foundation sponsors is critical. Explore the necessary ingredients for successful Foundation, Industry and Academic partnerships.
Agony or Ecstasy
Eighty hour work weeks, financial uncertainty, and enormous responsibility. Hear first hand from those who have crossed to the “dark side” about the highs and lows of bringing novel products to market in an early – stage life sciences company.
Start-up 101
So you want to start a company. Hear from experts how to value your technology/company, how to get it funded, and how to manage the commercialization process.
Accessing Capital Markets for Life Science Companies
From Angel Investors to Public Markets, learn how to access the capital necessary to bring a product from concept to market.
Federal and State Resources That Can Help “Bridge the Gap”
Business Incubators, State Programs, and Public Funding Opportunities that can support early-stage product development.
Public and Investor Communications: What you don’t know can hurt you.
Effective communication strategies can get the company message out, keep the public and investor informed, capitalize on unique market opportunities, and help the company weather adverse events that might otherwise cripple them. Explore the field of corporate communications with some of the best in the field.
Networking: Important at all Stages of Career and Corporate Development
Learn what textbooks never taught you. Hear from experts that have “been there, done that”. This panel will explore the strategies for effective networking.
General Track Sessions
Hot Trends in Biomedical Engineering Research
Gain insight into the newest research and application developments in the field of biomedical engineering. Are you focusing your academic and scientific efforts on what will drive industry in the future? Is your career on track? Come hear the panel experts speak about the trends that will impact your career path.
Regulatory Affairs: An Evolving Role in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Development
Understanding the regulatory environment is critical for success for all companies. A single mistake means millions of dollars wasted. It is no wonder that this field requires highly qualified individuals. This panel of experts will present an overview of the challenging regulatory environment and the impact on professionals in this career path. Are you ready to go down this path?
“Everything You Need to Know About Finding a Job in the Life Sciences Industry”.
This panel will provide a soup to nuts look at gaining employment in the life science industry.. Avoid the pitfalls. Learn the tricks of the trade for success.
“Alternative Careers” for Life Science Graduates
What is beyond the ivory tower? Panel speakers will present a small snapshot of the variety of opportunities beyond academia. Take this opportunity to explore the possibilities and look beyond the laboratory.
Career Pathways in Biomedical Engineering
The discipline of Biomedical Engineering can take one in many different career directions. BME alumni speak from their experience. Explore your options!
From the Bench to the Bar: Careers in Intellectual Property and Patent Law and Technology Transfer
Considering a career in Law? Patents and intellectual property rights are critical to the success of the biotechnology industry. Without patent protection, biotechnology companies cannot afford the risk and expense of bringing a new product to market. Let a panel of experts introduce you to the diverse career pathways in the legal profession.
Biomedical Engineering in the Life Sciences
Discover the ways that Biomedical Engineering is merging with the Life Sciences. The medical device, imaging and diagnostics sectors are intricately woven into the life sciences. Learn from our panelists how the dynamic interplay between cutting edge research, development and technology is shaping the playing field for professionals working in the device, imaging and diagnostics fields and addressing the needs of the life sciences industry.
The Grass is Greener on the "other side"
“The grass is greener on the other side”. Is this true for life science graduates making the leap of faith from academia to industry? What are the “real” jobs that life science graduates hold in industry? Guest speakers will provide a unique insight into their career development path and future. Be inspired!
Women in the Life Sciences
Women in science have had a remarkable legacy and are destined for an even brighter future. Explore with a panel of experts how women’s roles in science are evolving. What are the challenges and rewards facing women in industry. This distinguished panel of speakers will cover a diverse range of careers from nonprofit to corporate sector. A session bound to provide plenty of food for thought.
Innovations and Challenges Facing Product Development in the Life Sciences
Panelists from leading biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device sectors will discuss the critical issues and current industry climate that affect the life sciences product development pipeline.
Corporate Culture - Defining the Rules of the Game
It’s a “dog eat dog” world out there. There’s a need to understand the “rules of the game” in the corporate world. The panel will discuss the “unspoken” expectations and outline the non-technical skills necessary to advance one’s career goals in today’s business world.
Business Development as a Career– Three Very Different Perspectives
They all have responsibility for “business development,” yet the environments in which they work and the determining factors for success may be very different. Hear from three seasoned executives what it is like, and what skill sets are necessary, to be a successful business development professional in a small, private diagnostics firm, a clinical service organization, and a fully integrated pharmaceutical company.
Finding New Talent; Recruiting New Graduates
Hear from Career Center professionals and industry representatives how they partnered to help develop and recruit the future workforce. This panel will discuss current workplace strategies companies use to address their workforce needs and the important role that University Career Centers play. A must attend for all Human Resource executives and University Career Counsellors.
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