Join the Ernest E. Just Biomed Society on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 12PM in JMEC 506 for the next event in their seminar series. Dr. Fernando Albertorio will present, “Highway to Innovation – What Science Taught About Building a Business.”
Lunch from Qdoba will be served!
To learn more about Dr. Albertorio:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernandoalbertorio/
http://lesley.edu/stories/fernando-albertorio
In this Nature article, one scientist describes the panic he felt when, during his fourth year of graduate studies, he was told his PhD could pose a liability to pursuing an industry career. Partially because of declining opportunities for full professorship in academia, he had decided to pursue a career in industry only to be told that hiring managers perceive PhDs as overqualified and too independent.
The author describes the steps he took to actively combat misperceptions that might arise when submitting a CV alone – he supplemented online applications with networking events and informational interviews. Ultimately, the author credits the problem-solving skills he gained in graduate school with the positions he holds today – consultant to Fortune 500 companies and manager of three biotechnology startups.
Read more here.
The Society for Neuroscience published a two-part interview with Khan Ozol, a neuroscientist and global head of talent scouting at Novartis. In part one of the interview, Ozol shares the career path that led him to his current position. He focuses specifically on the influences that helped him realize his passion for entrepreneurship, with a focus on science.
In part two, he describes the types of positions available in industry and some of the typical career trajectories. Though Ozol frequently mentions neuroscientists, his insights on how to be a competitive candidate in industry are widely applicable.
Many BGS students have expressed interest in learning about aspects of business as part of their preparation for various careers. Wharton conducts a series of Coursera courses in business foundations.
https://www.coursera.org/specializations/wharton-business-foundations
The courses are free for people who don’t want or need any course credit and simply want exposure to business principles and practices. However, some people may wish to receive credit for individual courses or for a certificate (6 courses including a capstone project). Coursera estimates it takes 4-5 weeks to complete each course.
The cost per month of Coursera is $79. BGS can reimburse students for up to 7 months of Coursera who show proof of completion (*details below).
If you take any of the courses (whether for credit or not), we’d be interested to hear what you think of them.
*Tiffany Brooks (brookst@upenn.edu) can help with reimbursement. Reimbursement will be processed via Concur and require the following documentation:
Request for reimbursement must be submitted within 60 days of course completion/credit received. Approval of submissions past the deadline is at the discretion of the program.
You are invited to attend a Certificate in Law information session for BGS students on January 10, 2019, 12-1 PM, in Blockley Hall Seminar Room 1311. The certificate provides an introduction to law and legal principles and is structured to provide a flexibility adaptable to different pursuits. It may be especially attractive to those interested in entrepreneurship, patent law, regulatory affairs, and certain pharmaceutical settings. The session will discuss the various options in taking one or more classes.
Lunch will be provided!
As a reminder, students who wish to pursue a certificate program must obtain permission from their graduate groups and BGS as described here.
Kindly RSVP here.
For more information, contact master@law.upenn.edu.
iBiology has posted the second installment in their video series on business concepts for biomedical scientists. The video provides an overview of tools used to develop and assess strategy. The series as a whole equips participants to perform analyses to evaluate an operating environment (including competitors, stakeholders, and other factors) and discusses how to set, generate, and prioritize a scientific enterprise’s goals.