On January 19th, at 6:15 PM EST, WEST will be kicking off our Career Possibilities Panel & Speed Networking series with an event on R&D Discovery. The panelists are Daniela Cipolletta, Director of Immunology at Seismic Therapeutic; Dennis Dean, Principal Investigator at Seven Bridges; Kate Henry, Scientist II in the Gene Therapy Accelerator Unit at Biogen; Kristin Horton, Sr. Director Translational at Rubius Therapeutics; Colles Price, Research Scientist at Vizgen; and Lilly Vollmann, Associate Principal Scientist at Merck. The discussion will be moderated by Kristine McKinney, Sr. Director at Moderna Genomics and WEST Advisory Board Member. This panel is designed to help you think about your career path and the different options that are open to you.
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Topics:
Transitions,
Career,
Panel,
Upcoming Events,
Lessons Learned,
Career Path,
Career Possibilities,
#WESTevent,
#WESTorg,
Research & Development
There’s no such thing as a rocket scientist
No one person is capable of understanding all the science necessary to launch a rocket into space. Rocket science is a group effort. A collaboration of scientists. They may start the project focused on the components relevant to their specific expertise. But the rocket literally cannot get off the ground until all those technical experts pool their specialist knowledge to make the components into a functional system.
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Topics:
Communication,
Collaboration,
Developing Your Skills,
Conflict Resolution,
Open Innovation,
Self-Reflection,
#WESTevent,
#WESTorg,
Women in Business,
Be Fearless, Be Brave,
Research & Development
Today’s STEM careers are anything but linear and predictable
Investment firms recruit doctors and statisticians to manage health care and quantitative funds. Dr. Mayim Bialik, neuroscientist, has a leading role on The Big Bang Theory. And these days, especially in STEM fields, it seems like everyone has a side hustle that could be just about to go big time. Or, they’re sitting board members for their favorite non-profit.
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Topics:
Career Possibilities,
Speed Networking,
New Opportunities,
#WESTevent,
#WESTorg,
Women in Business,
Be Fearless, Be Brave,
Research & Development,
Devices
In the world of business, careers are no longer linear or predictable. What was once a clearly sign-posted path as you progressed through milestones, a career road map is now circuitous presenting new challenges and opportunities at every bend. Life-long careers in one sector or one company are becoming a rarity as new technologies and shifting social norms disrupt traditional careers. Both employers and employees are seeking more diversity of experience, lifestyle flexibility and alternative paths.
These panels are designed to help you think about your career path and the different options that are open to you. Each panel will have an informational interview type feel with panelists sharing their career paths, a look at what their job entails, transferrable skills for those looking to make a change, tips for uncovering opportunities, advice for others, and how to make brave leaps. Then you will get some small group time with the panelists during a few speed networking rounds.
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Topics:
Events,
STEM,
Women,
Science,
Transitions,
Career,
Panel,
Cambridge,
Success,
Women in STEM,
Networking,
Upcoming Events,
Innovation,
Professional,
Biotech,
Digital,
Career Path,
Career Development,
Career Possibilities,
Speed Networking,
New Opportunities,
#WESTevent,
#WESTorg,
Be Fearless, Be Brave,
Venture Capital/VC,
Business Development,
Research & Development,
Devices,
Medical
