Breaking into the Biotech/Pharma Industry

Monday, March 20, 9-10am in DCAL

Please join us for a workshop with Kenneth Skinner from Harvard about breaking into biotech. Biotech and pharma firms have recently initiated professional development programs geared towards exposing researchers and scholars to various areas of the private sector. We will discuss these programs and opportunities to enter the biotech/pharma industry from a scientific and business standpoint.

Bio: Kenneth Skinner is from Newark, NJ and graduated from Morehouse College with a biology degree. He is currently a chemical biology PhD candidate researching how anesthetics modulate ion channels. He enjoys mentoring, teaching, and identifying professional development opportunities for students and researchers. As a former cross-country runner, Ken likes marathon training in his free time.

Register: http://libcal.dartmouth.edu/event/3226367

Clarion Healthcare’s 1st Annual PROPEL: Advanced Leadership Training
Priming Advanced Degree Candidates for a Career in Life Sciences Strategy Consulting
Are you an Advanced Degree Candidate (ADC) looking for an exciting opportunity to propel your career into the fast-paced world of life sciences strategy consulting? A career that allows you to apply the deep content knowledge, critical thinking, and problem solving skills that you’ve developed in your post- graduate work? That challenges you to examine and address complex business issues facing leaders in the pharmaceutical & biotech industry?
Consider Life Sciences Strategy Consulting with Clarion Healthcare, a Boston-based strategic consultancy.
In our inaugural 3-day advanced training program, you’ll preview the Clarion experience. You’ll learn about life sciences strategy consulting from experienced professionals, develop real-world skills and gain opportunities through top-notch mentoring and casework. You’ll also meet and network with other Advanced Degree Candidates interested in life sciences strategy consulting.
Eligibility
Clarion’s PROPEL is open to Advanced Degree Candidates (ADCs), looking to begin a career in life sciences strategy consulting in 2018. We welcome applications from ADCs with expertise in the life sciences, medicine, and/or other areas of quantitative research, including:
 PhD candidates
 Post-doctoral researchers
 MD candidates, residents, and fellows

If you are a degree candidate, please apply if you will be completing your program by Spring 2018. This requirement does not apply to MDs or Post-docs. Applicants must be able to attend entire event.
Key Dates:
 Application Deadline: Friday, April 14th
 Clarion’s PROPEL: Wednesday, July 19th – Friday, July 21st
Clarion’s PROPEL Experience:
Your 3-days at Clarion will include:
 Training in Real-World Life Sciences Consulting Skills
 Healthcare Casework Practice
 Networking Events with Clarion Firm Leadership, Consultants, and your Fellow ADCs
 Insider Access to Clarion’s Dynamic Culture
 ...and more.
If you would like to be considered to participate in Clarion’s PROPEL, please submit a cover letter and resume to [log in to unmask] by Friday April 14th. If you have any questions, please also contact [log in to unmask]

Path to Putnam: A 3 Day Summer Introduction

Overview
Putnam Associates is seeking current PhD graduate students and Post-Docs candidates to participate in a 3-day summer introduction to Putnam and life sciences consulting. In the Path to Putnam program, you will gain hands-on experience in the skills required to conduct complex quantitative and qualitative research and commercial analysis. Under the guidance of a Putnam Life Sciences Consultant, you and a team of other Path to Putnam members will break down a realistic commercial strategy problem and present a synthesized recommendation to Putnam partners and consultants. Participants will work out of Putnam’s Boston office and get a window into the life of a Life Sciences Consultant as they work through a mock case assignment and collaborate with current Putnam consultants.

Role of the Life Sciences Consultant
Putnam hires PhD and Post-Docs who have a passion for the life sciences, an active interest in commercial strategy and the business side of healthcare into the Life Sciences Consultant position. As a Life Sciences Consultant and key member of Putnam’s team-based approach, you will help identify critical issues, develop major analytical components and help construct the ultimate conclusions and recommendations for our clients. You will acquire a deep understanding of advanced programs and tools to successfully conduct complex quantitative and strategic analyses. PhDs/Post-Docs are expected to hit the ground running, quickly mastering a steep learning curve in order to master the core skills required to optimize commercial strategies for our clients. In your role as a team leader, you will be managing multiple work streams on each project and assist in driving team operations by overseeing and shaping the work of Associates.

At Putnam, we pride ourselves on a team-based approach that is client focused and impact oriented. We serve many of the industry leaders, including all of the top 10 global biopharmaceutical companies. Almost all of our studies combine sophisticated quantitative analytics with significant qualitative fact-finding and synthesis to inform strategic decision-making. Our diverse casework spans portfolio prioritization, development pathway and resource optimization, market assessment, product pricing and launch strategies, market segment growth strategies, sales and marketing strategies, franchise development and patent expiration strategies. While the client-service core of our work can be demanding, we pride ourselves on the collegial, friendly and balanced environment at Putnam where consulting can be a long-term career option.

Desired Skills and Experience
We are seeking motivated, systematic, and enthusiastic candidates in pursuit of a PhD or who are in a Post-Doc position at Harvard, MIT, BU, Tufts, and Dartmouth who have demonstrated excellence and leadership and are interested in exploring the business aspects of science and consulting.
Excellent candidates will have:
• Proven analytic abilities, a rigorous quantitative background and a strong record of independent problem-solving
• A passion and interest in healthcare and the life sciences
• Preferably, a demonstrated and active interest in commercial strategy or the business side of healthcare
• PhDs or Post-Docs in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics or Engineering are most desirable

Company Description
Putnam Associates is a premier strategy consulting firm serving biopharmaceutical, diagnostics, medical device clients, and the private equity/venture capital community. For over 25 years, we have provided objective, high impact strategic advice and analytical services, helping to support clients in crucial business decisions at all stages of the product and franchise lifecycle. The firm’s exclusive focus on the life sciences industry allows us to quickly deliver superior value for our clients by providing clarity and insight to complex issues.

At Putnam, we serve many of the industry leaders, including 14 of the top-20 global biopharmaceutical companies. Almost all of our studies combine sophisticated quantitative analytics with significant qualitative fact-finding and synthesis to inform strategic decision-making. Our diverse casework spans portfolio prioritization, development pathway and resource optimization, market assessment, product pricing and launch strategies, market segment growth strategies, sales force strategies, franchise development and patent expiration strategies. Ranked as the #1 Boutique Consulting Firm by Vault, Putnam offers a unique opportunity to develop strong client relationships and acquire extensive knowledge

How to Apply
Deadline: May 1st

A complete application includes:
• 1-page cover letter, describing your interest in the position & the firm
• Resume
Please submit your application through your school’s online Career site or email Emily Fiorito, Recruiting Coordinator, at [log in to unmask]


Please note that Putnam Associates is in no way affiliated with Putnam Investments and that this is not a finance opportunity.