Career Development Workshop – Preparing Scientists for Industry Careers

Join Life Science Washington for a free “Learn By Doing” in-person workshop presented by SciPhD on March 13 and 14.

With an increasing number of available jobs shifting from academia to industry settings, understanding the skills necessary to compete for and succeed in an industry position is critical. This workshop will provide you with interactive experiences and guidance as you prepare to move beyond academia and pursue your career, and an opportunity to network with local industry! SciPhD will facilitate the workshop.

Who should attend? This workshop series is for individuals keen to pursue a career in the life sciences – undergraduates (2-year and 4-year students) graduate students, doctoral candidates and post-docs looking for professional guidance as they pursue their careers. Participants may still be enrolled in their professional programs or recent graduates.

Date and Format: The entire virtual workshop will take place in-person at Bristol Myers Squibb’s conference space in downtown Seattle. This includes networking with company representatives from sponsor companies throughout the program. Students are expected to attend the majority of sessions.

Registration: There is no cost to participate in the workshop due to the generous support of Bristol Myers Squibb, but registration is required to receive course materials.

Benefits: As part of attending all the workshop, you will (1) receive access to Flamingo – the virtual career coach, to help guide you through the job search process, (2) access to network of industry professionals, and (3) certificate of completion.

DateSubjectTime
Day 1   Thursday, March 13 
8:00 AM -5:00 PM (PST)
BMS Welcome
Business of Science
Communications for Scientists 1
Lunch
Communications for Scientists 2
Building and Leveraging Your Network
BMS Networking Reception
8:00 – 8:30 AM
8:30 – 10:30 AM
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
12:00 – 12:45 PM
12:45 – 2:45 PM
3:00 – 4:30 PM
5:00 – 6:00 PM
Day 2   Friday, March 14
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (PST)
Behavioral-Behavioral-Based Interviews
Leadership- Developing Your People
Lunch
Project Management
Negotiations- with your PI and Hiring Manager
9:15 – 10AM
10:15 AM – 12:00 PM
12:00 – 1:00PM
1:00 – 3: 00 PM
3:15 – 4:30 PM