Careers in Biotech: Event Agenda

Note: The symposium will be held in the Mount Ida Campus Center Auditorium with a networking reception to follow in Shaw Hall.

5:00 PM | Welcome & Opening Remarks

5:10 PM | Introduction & Session Goals

5:20 PM | Panel Discussion: Biotech Careers for Master's and Doctoral Students

Moderator: 

  • Imran Nasrullah '87

Panelists:

  • Robert Gallotto, President and Chief Executive Officer at Anagram Therapeutics
  • Jawad Hasan, Therapeutic Area Head, Global Patient Safety - Metabolics at AstraZeneca
  • Fiona Mack, Vice President, Head of ENA External Scientific Innovation at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
  • Nele Van Dessel, Chief Executive Officer at Ernest Pharmaceuticals

Discussion Areas Include:

  • What are the entry-level roles in biotech?
  • Before entering the workforce: Internships, fellowships, and training programs
  • What skills are in demand?
  • Developing your network
  • Working in a startup vs working in big pharma or med tech
  • Convergence of technology: How to keep up with a fast-paced industry

6:30 PM | Q&A Session

7:00 PM | Closing Remarks

  • Imran Nasrullah '87

7:00-8:00 PM | Networking Reception, Shaw Hall 

  • Hors d'ouevres and cash bar provided.