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Biomedical & Life Sciences Career Fair - Wednesday 5th October, 2011
Translational Research Center (TRC), 3400 Civic Center Boulevard, 1:00-4:00pm
CLICK HERE to download a map and directions to the new TRC.
NEW VENUE! Join us in the new Translational Research Center (TRC) Commons in the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine.
Don't miss this opportunity to Connect, Network, and Apply to positions offered by a wide range of employers interested in candidates with research knowledge and skills.
GET PREPARED! View the list of registered employers below to begin gathering the information you need to ask informed questions to the representatives during the fair. The specific open positions listed by some of the employers can be found here.
Are you eligible to attend?
Where is the new venue, and how do you get there?
Which employers will be there? NEW EMPLOYERS ADDED (9/22/2011)
Other resources
WHO CAN ATTEND?
- Current postdocs within Biomedical Postdoctoral Programs (BPP) from:
- School of Medicine
- School of Veterinary Medicine
- School of Dental Medicine
- School of Nursing
- Monell Chemical Senses Center
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute
- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
- Students in Biomedical Graduate Studies (BGS)
- SEAS PhD students & postdocs
- SAS PhD students & postdocs in related disciplines (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
- Graduates of SEAS/SAS PhD programs
- Fox Chase Cancer Center postdocs
You don't need to register in advance. Please bring your PennCard with you on the day, and we will register you on-site. |
2010 Biomedical & Life Sciences Career Fair
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HOW DO I GET THERE?
Getting to the 2011 Biomedical & Life Sciences Career Fair is very straightforward. The main entrance to the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine is on 34th Street - opposite the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. As you are walking along 34th Street past the hospital (HUP) 34th merges into Civic Center Boulevard. The Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine will be on the left-hand side of the road. Once you enter through the main doors (with the big rotating door), go up to the second floor, turn right and then enter the West Pavilion. Continue straight past the elevators and you will arrive at the registration area for this fair. The employers will be on the right, and the auditorium for employer presentations will be on your left. Bring your PennCard and check in at the registration table to receive a name badge and the booklet listing employers.
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REGISTERED EMPLOYERS
Employer registration for the 2011 Biomedical & Life Sciences Career Fair is still open. The following employers have confirmed their attendance. Check back frequently to see new registrants.
OPEN POSITIONS: Some employers list specific open positions that are hoping to fill, and you can discuss these opportunities with the employers at the fair, and apply for them too! The specific open positions can be found here.
EMPLOYERS: if you are interested in attending the 2011 Biomedical & Life Sciences Career Fair, please email Dr. Joseph Barber to have your contact details added to our employer database.
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DESCRIPTION |
| American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), S&T Policy Fellowships |
AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships: Spend a year working in Washington, DC! Since 1973 nearly 2,000 scientists and engineers have contributed their analytical and technical skills to federal policymaking. Fellowships are available in various congressional offices and federal agencies for professionals of all career stages. Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent. Visit http://fellowships.aaas.org
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| American Association for Cancer Research, Inc. |
AACR is the oldest and largest scientific organization in the world focused on every aspect of high-quality, innovative cancer research. Its reputation for scientific breadth and excellence attract the premier researchers in the field. The programs and services of AACR foster the exchange of knowledge and new ideas among scientists dedicated to cancer research, provide training opportunities for the next generation of cancer researchers, and increase public understanding of cancer. |
| Center for Technology Transfer |
The mission of University of Pennsylvania's Center for Technology Transfer ("CTT") is
to transfer inventions and
innovative knowledge to outside organizations for the benefit
of society. CTT encourages invention disclosure;
protects Penn's intellectual property; obtains and manages patents, copyrights and trademarks derived from Penn's
academic research; and markets and licenses Penn's intellectual property to established companies as well as new
business ventures for product development and commercialization.
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| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia |
Today, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is one of the leading pediatric hospitals and research facilities in the world. Our 150 years of innovation and service to our patients, their families and our community reflect an ongoing commitment to exceptional patient care, training new generations of pediatric healthcare providers and pioneering significant research initiatives.
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| ClearView HCP |
ClearView Healthcare Partners is a premier strategy consulting firm based in Boston focusing on the life sciences. ClearView provides world-class strategic decision-making support across a wide diversity of business issues, informing actionable recommendations that allow companies to achieve their business goals. We serve the life sciences industry, including firms in the biopharmaceutical, medical device, and diagnostic spaces.
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| Cline Davis & Mann |
Science fuels our thinking and our communications, but our high premium on creativity makes us a magnet for some of the best talent in the industry, and for some of the biggest pharmaceutical brands. At Cline Davis & Mann, we work with major multi-billion dollar pharmaceutical companies to produce meaningful and powerful advertising and communications programs based on strategic insights. If you have a passion for healthcare and like to have fun, too, then you may be the talent we’re looking for. |
| Contact Singapore |
Contact Singapore - an alliance of the Singapore Economic Development Board and Ministry of Manpower. It aims to attract global talent to work, invest and live in Singapore. With offices in Asia, Europe and North America, Contact Singapore is the one-stop centre for those who wish to pursue a rewarding career in Singapore, as well as individuals and entrepreneurs who are keen to invest in or initiate new business activities here. Contact Singapore actively links Singapore-based employers with global talent and provides updates on career opportunities and industry developments in Singapore. We work with private sector partners to facilitate the interests of potential individual investors in Singapore.
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| ECRI Institute |
ECRI Institute is an independent non-profit organization located in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. Our mission is to promote the highest standards of safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness in healthcare to benefit patient care through research, publishing, education, and consultation. ECRI Institute offers a relaxed working environment and a competitive compensation package. Our over 300 dedicated full-time staff blend extraordinary scope and depth of clinical, research, engineering, management, and technical expertise with a wide range of experienced healthcare professionals in a variety of specialties without regard to race, age, sex, religion, or national origin.
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| ETHOS Health Communications |
ETHOS Health Communications is a unique medical education and marketing strategies company that specializes in building and communicating the science of medicine. The company is staffed by professionals with expertise in clinical science, pharmaceutical/biotech strategic marketing, professional education and content development. Founded in 2002 by professionals with both consulting and pharmaceutical marketing/sales experience, the company has been earning a reputation as an invaluable strategic and tactical partner to pharmaceutical/biotech companies.
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| GenScript USA Inc. |
GenScript is a leading biology CRO focusing exclusively on early drug discovery and development services. Built on our assembly-line mode, one-stop solution, continuous improvement, and stringent IP protection, GenScript provides a comprehensive portfolio of services that include Bio-Reagent, Bio-Assay, Lead Optimization, and Antibody Drug Development. |
| Global Prior Art, Inc. |
Global Prior Art is an intellectual property (IP) research and consulting firm with broad expertise in the electronics, software, e-commerce, communications, medical device technology, biotechnology and drug delivery sectors. In close collaboration with our clients, we perform patent due diligence and trend analysis to support licensing negotiations, mergers and acquisitions, IP planning, product development and other strategic decisions. Global's worldwide IP landscape analysis capabilities help clients address issues at all points along the product development pipeline, including business opportunity assessment, R&D planning, and competitor patent strategy. Founded in 1982, Global Prior Art has a reputation for excellence and high professional satisfaction. We provide a stable environment where professionals can utilize their strong technical expertise to address critical issues at the intersection of technology, business and strategy.
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| The Henry M. Jackson Foundation |
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving military medicine and public health. We envision a Foundation that:
Is recognized for advancing medical science and improving quality of life;
Values its customers and exceeds their expectations;
Facilitates collaborative scientific ventures;
Is known for intellectual rigor and creativity;
Attracts and retains top-quality people;
Fosters a dynamic, innovative work environment |
| L.E.K. Consulting |
L.E.K. Consulting is a global strategy consulting firm that specializes in corporate strategy, transaction services, and
performance improvement. Founded in 1983, L.E.K. currently employs over 900 professionals in 20 offices
worldwide. Global clients include FTSE 100, Fortune 500, Eurotop 300, and many of the largest firms in
Asia-Pacific. Areas of expertise include Life Sciences, Media & Entertainment, Retail & Consumer Goods, Private
Equity, Aviation & Airports (Travel & Leisure), MedTech, Healthcare Services, Building & Construction, and
Energy & Utilities. With a reputation for solving the most complex issues, L.E.K. collaborates with business leaders
to accelerate the pace and precision of strategic decision-making to achieve superior shareholder returns.
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| LifeSensors, Inc. |
LifeSensors, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing innovations in an important family of proteins consisting of ubiquitin and ubiquitin-like proteins (UBL). We develop novel technologies that use SUMO (Small Ubiquitin-like MOdifier) to overcome bottlenecks in protein production, and are the leading producer of tools to facilitate the study of the Ubiquitin-Proteasome Pathway. The company has expanded its production capabilities to assist clients improve the quality and quantity of their protein production. Leveraging its active protein production capabilities, LifeSensors is proud to develop Functional Protein Arrays and to introduce first-in-class human de-ubiquitylase arrays (DUB Arrays) used for drug discovery and diagnostic markets. |
| MedVal Scientific Information Services |
MedVal, LLC, is a privately held medical communications company. During its 17 years, MedVal has been instrumental in aiding pharmaceutical and biomedical clients with advocacy development, market surveillance, and evidence-based publication strategies in support of commercial development, product launch, and market expansion programs. This has included cultivating and convening key thought leaders for advisory boards, regional consultants meetings, and speakers bureaus, as well as managing full-service publication plans and developing a broad range of print, electronic, online, and educational initiatives.
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| Nature Publishing Group |
Nature Publishing Group (NPG) is a publisher of high impact scientific and medical information in print and online. NPG publishes journals, online databases, and services across the life, physical, chemical and applied sciences and clinical medicine. |
| Navigant Consulting, Inc. |
NAVIGANT (NYSE: NCI) is a specialized, global expert services firm dedicated to assisting clients in creating and protecting value in the face of critical business risks and opportunities. Our professionals combine technical expertise with business pragmatism in highly regulated industries to support clients in addressing their most critical business needs. Our Life Sciences practice works with pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients to address a wide range of business issues including market analyses, strategy development and business planning. Projects include portfolio/franchise/brand strategy, new product planning, pricing strategies, life cycle management, and technology acquisition evaluation.
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| Pfizer |
Pfizer's BioTherapeutics Research division is dedicated to discovering and developing novel and differentiated biopharmaceuticals and small molecules to meet unmet medical needs. There are four primary research units within BioTherapeutics R&D: Immunology and Autoimmunity (I&A) Inflammation and Remodelling (I&R) Orphan and Genetic Disease (OGD) Centers for Therapeutic Innovation (CTI).
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| The Nucleus Group |
Nucleus Holdings Ltd., also known as The Nucleus Group, is the global leader in delivering world-class, innovative educational and marketing solutions to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. With 12 offices world-wide and over 450 highly talented employees, our clients benefit from the synergies available within our global integrated network of experts who can deliver on a global scale or a local level across a broad spectrum of therapy areas. Our services include strategic planning for Phase I-IV programs, medical education & communications, scientific conferences, e-learning & multimedia. Our in-depth scientific knowledge and highly creative design and multimedia teams combine to ensure the right information reaches the right audience at the right time.
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| PriceSpective |
PriceSpective is a management consulting firm specializing in innovative strategies to identify, capture and communicate value for companies in the biopharmaceutical arena. We are uniquely positioned to deliver expert guidance in integrated global pricing, reimbursement and market access strategy due to our depth of experience and the active engagement of our senior leadership. PriceSpective has offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, Philadelphia and London and has been recognized by the Inc 500 list of 'Fastest Growing Private Companies in America", achieving a ranking of # 174. The year prior, PriceSpective was position at # 413.
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| The Princeton Review |
The Princeton Review helps students, parents, and educators achieve the best results at every stage of their educational careers. By focusing on preparation and practice, we help students improve their performance in the classroom and on standardized tests. Our PSAT®, SAT®, SAT Subject Tests, ACT®, AP® subject, GMAT®, GRE®, LSAT®, MCAT®, USMLE, and TOEFL test preparation programs accommodate students on every budget and every schedule, with classroom courses in 41 states and 21 countries, online and school-based courses, one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction, software, books, and cutting-edge apps. Whether students are embarking on their first PSAT or on the way to law or medical school, The Princeton Review helps them get the best score possible.
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| Reaction Biology Corporation |
Reaction Biology Corporation, (RBC), is a contract biomedical research organization located in Malvern PA. The highly skilled team at RBC offers outsourced screening, profiling, and assay development services at a lower cost than traditional outsourcing labs. RBC also performs NIH-funded research in technology development and early stage drug discovery. We are currently seeking highly motivated individuals with a MS or PhD degree and 2-4 years relevant experience to join our efforts in the following two areas: Protein expression and purification and
Cancer Cell Biology.
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| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals |
Located in Tarrytown, New York, convenient to New York City, Regeneron is a fully integrated biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercializes medicines for the treatment of serious medical conditions. In addition to ARCALYST® (rilonacept) Injection for Subcutaneous Use, its first commercialized product, Regeneron has therapeutic candidates in clinical trials for the potential treatment of cancer, eye diseases, inflammatory diseases, and pain, and has preclinical programs in other diseases and disorders. With a strong research base and product focus, Regeneron is able to understand the biology of specific disease states, discover potential therapeutic candidates, and evaluate product candidates in clinical trials.
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| Riverside Law LLP |
Riverside Law represents clients in all aspects of U.S. and foreign intellectual property practice, including patent, trademark and copyright procurement, product and portfolio analysis, as well as providing formal opinions of counsel. Riverside Law has also assisted clients in the development and implementation of a legal strategy to maximize the value of various intellectual assets.
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| Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. |
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox specializes in the protection, transfer, and enforcement of intellectual property rights. Our industry-savvy attorneys work in teams to satisfy the needs of clients working across diverse areas of technology including: biotechnology, nanotechnology, computer hardware and software, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductor devices and processing. We represent a broad range of clients, including emerging and established companies, venture capital firms, universities and select individuals. Centrally located in the downtown business district of Washington, DC, Sterne Kessler is strategically situated within the heart of the intellectual property community.
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| U.S. Department of Agriculture |
The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's chief scientific research agency. ARS conducts research to develop and transfer solutions to agricultural problems of high national priority and provide information access and dissemination to: ensure high-quality, safe food, and other agricultural products;
assess the nutritional needs of Americans;
sustain a competitive agricultural economy;
enhance the natural resource base and the environment; and
provide economic opportunities for rural citizens, communities, and society as a whole.
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CAREER FAIR RESOURCES
Employers at the 2010 career fair offer their advice on cover letters, on how to get around a lack of direct experience, and what it takes to be a patent agent or a scientific editor.
Click here to watch interviews with Penn Alumni representing their employers at the 2009 career fair
Hear their useful advice that you can use for the 2011 Biomedical & Life Sciences Career Fair. For more general career fair advice, you can also view this video.
Click here to see pictures from the 2008 and 2009 events!
COMING SOON: photos from the 2010 Career Fair
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