‘Career Options: Pharma/Biotech’
Alumni Feature: Dr. Laurent Audoly
Sep. 15, 2020—This article was originally published in Results & Discussion, Issue 5, Spring 2017. Dr. Laurent Audoly has seen the world over. Thanks to his degree in Pharmacology from Vanderbilt University, he has been able to balance a career in the pharmaceutical industry along with a career in teaching. Since leaving Nashville, Dr. Audoly has held...
Informational Webinar Series about Lilly Visiting Scientist Fellowship Program
Sep. 4, 2020—Lilly’s Visiting Scientist Fellowship program exposes Pharm.D., M.D. and relevant Ph.D. or master’s degree graduates to a myriad of pharmaceutical functions and experiences, providing hands-on involvement with the drug development process. The fellowship is a unique one-year, post-graduate program. Fellows are assigned to one department, yet work closely with other areas, enabling them to learn...
Courses to Help Graduate Students and Postdocs Transition to Biotech–Deadline March 31
Feb. 27, 2020—The American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) is offering two week-long courses this summer to help in the transition to careers in biotech. Of 230 participants from 2014-2018, 66% now have nonacademic jobs in industry, regulatory affairs, or tech transfer; the remainder are still in training or in academia. In 2020 ASCB is offering two...
ASPIRE on the Road 2020 is here!
Dec. 11, 2019—The much anticipated announcement of the 2020 ASPIRE on the Road is here! We are off to Boston, MA April 29-May 1! We will spend time with area biotechnology and pharma companies learning about career paths, hearing from key leadership, touring the facilities, and meeting with alumni. A maximum of 12 trainees will be selected to participate. Travel...
PhD Career Stories: Larry Thompson, PhD
Oct. 15, 2019—Interested in a career in industry? Not sure but want to find out more about this field? Come hear Dr. Thompson as he discusses his role as Principal Scientist at Pfizer, how he got from Vanderbilt to where he is now, what his day is like and what he enjoys most about his career. Registration...
Beer and Biotech, October 10th
Oct. 7, 2019—Please come to Flying Saucer (111 10th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203) on October 10 starting around 5:30pm, to join Life Science Tennessee and the LST Academic Alliance to network with each other, idea share, and hear about the latest life science industry news. THE FIRST BEER IS FREE! This month’s speaker is Dr. Paul Folta, who has 25+ years international commercialization experience. His...
Job Opportunity: Sr. Scientist, Molecular Virology, Pfizer, Morrisville, NC
Sep. 26, 2019—The Senior Scientist in molecular virology will help drive advancements of Pfizer’s Gene Therapy platform in the Bioprocess Research and Development group. The successful applicant with be a main contributor for a collaborative interdisciplinary research program focused on the development of recombinant adenoassociated virus (rAAV) vector manufacturing platforms to support the growing Pfizer gene therapy...
Eli Lilly Fellowship Opportunity
Sep. 25, 2019—The Visiting Scientist Fellowship (VSF) is an esteemed pharmaceutical industry-based program, which has been developing recent graduates (PharmD, MD, and relevant PhDs/Masters) into highly competitive and marketable industry professionals since 1994. This one-year program presents fellows with the opportunity to directly impact the business at Lilly through cross-functional exposure to drug development in an environment...
Get to know Larry Thompson, PhD, our October PhD Career Stories speaker
Sep. 19, 2019—Dr. Thompson will be our featured speaker for the October PhD Career Stories seminar. Find our more about him below and be sure to attend his talk on October 18th. Registration is requested How he spends his day His career path
Life Science Tennessee Academic Alliance Fall 2019 General Interest Meeting
Sep. 13, 2019—Are you Interested in science industry, policy or entrepreneurship? Come check out the Life Science Tennessee Academic Alliance where you can network with a variety of different science professionals or entrepreneurs in the area or advocate for science policy at the state legislature. We now have four academic alliances across the state! Events you can...
From Academia to Industry: An Amgen Perspective, Sept 18, 2019, Cambridge, MA, Call for applications via the ASPIRE Program
Jul. 3, 2019—The ASPIRE Program is partnering with Amgen, Cambridge, MA, to send two senior graduate students or postodoctoral fellows to this annual event: From Academia to Industry: An Amgen Perspective (Amgen Postdoc Day) Wednesday, September 18, 2019 Cambridge, MA Coordinated by the BRET Office of Career Development, Vanderbilt University This program is designed for senior graduate students and postdoctoral...
ASCB Summer Biotech Courses openings still available!
Apr. 25, 2019—Openings Still Available for Both Summer Biotech Courses! Deadline Extended Until April 30 Join one of these week-long, hands-on courses to help you transition to a job in biotech or pharma. Discover the commercial side of science, network, and learn interdisciplinary skills through a team project. On average, more than 50% of past attendees have...
Careers in Pharmaceutical Discovery Day, April 29th
Apr. 18, 2019—Careers in Pharmaceutical Discovery Day is an event organized by the students of the CBID training grant in association with Vanderbilt Institute for Infection, Immunology, and Inflammation (VI4). Highlighted guests include representatives from 4 major pharmaceutical companies: Merck, Genentech, Roche, and AstraZeneca. Presentations will discuss the hurdles, highlights, and day-to-day life of a scientist in...
Beer and Biotech May 9th
Apr. 18, 2019—On May 9, join Life Science Tennessee and the Academic Alliance in Nashville at the Flying Saucer to network with each other, idea share and hear about the latest life science industry news. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nashville-beer-biotech-may-tickets-60467383572
East, West Coast Courses to Help Grad Students & Postdocs Transition to Biotech
Mar. 15, 2019—The American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) is offering two week-long courses this summer to help them transition to careers in biotech. Of 130 participants from 2014-2016, 70% now have nonacademic jobs in industry, regulatory affairs, or tech transfer; the remainder are still in training or in academia. Moreover, the cohorts have remained close networking...
2019 Call for Scientist Mentoring & Diversity Program
Mar. 12, 2019—Learn more about the 2019 Scientist Mentoring & Diversity Programs. These one-year career mentoring programs pair ethnically diverse grad students and postdocs with industry mentors who work at biotech and consumer healthcare companies. Interested candidates are invited to apply online at http://smdp.icpdprograms.org/. Successful student applicants will receive fellowships to attend one of the programs and...
New video series from iBiology about applying for jobs as an industry scientist
Jan. 17, 2019—iBiology posted a new four-part video series on “Job Hunting in Industry: Searching, Applying, Interviewing, and Negotiating for a Scientist Position in Biotech and Pharma,” presented by Bill Lindstaedt, the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Career Advancement, International and Postdoctoral Services at the University of California, San Francisco. It’s a terrific resource for biomedical scientists who are...
Vertex Fellows Summer Research Program
Dec. 6, 2018—Be a Vertex Fellow! Each year, the Vertex Fellows program brings together the next generation of investigators from across the globe. Designed to reach early career professionals, the program spans one year, allowing Fellows to collaborate directly with Vertex project teams and make real-world contributions to serious disease areas with unmet patient needs. Headlined by...
Life Science Tennessee Academic Alliance Fall 2018 Kick off: General Body Meeting and Happy Hour
Aug. 17, 2018—Are you Interested in science industry, policy or entrepreneurship? Come check out the Life Science Tennessee Academic Alliance where you can network with a variety of different science professionals or entrepreneurs in the area or advocate for science policy at the state legislature. We now have four academic alliances across the state! Events you can...
From Academia to Industry: An Amgen Perspective, Aug 10, 2018, Cambridge, MA, Call for applications via the ASPIRE Program
Jun. 22, 2018—The ASPIRE Program is partnering with Amgen, Cambridge, MA, to send two senior graduate students or postodoctoral fellows to this annual event: From Academia to Industry: An Amgen Perspective (Amgen Postdoc Day) Friday August 10, 2018 Cambridge, MA Coordinated by the BRET Office of Career Development, Vanderbilt University This program is designed for postdoctoral researchers and...