Industry Skills Series 2016
Industry Skills Series 2016
TIBBS Industry Careers Series
Interested in an Industry Career? Not sure whether you want to be a research scientist or a scientist on the business side of the house? Explore your options and learn more about what it takes from industry professionals in many roles, from all sorts of companies in this five-part TIBBS Industry Skills Workshop Series taking place on Thursday afternoons (3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.) in September. Built-in networking time with local company experts will also be provided. Don’t wait, sign up today to learn what it takes to go industry! All events take place in Bioinformatics 1131.
TIBBS Industry Skills Series Session 1: Culture of Industry vs Academia
An introduction to the world of business with Don Rose and Nancy Fisher. Nancy Fisher will talk about the similarities and differences between industry and academic culture, drawing on her experiences working in academia as a tenure-track professor, as well as in industry as a consultant and technology manager for BD Technologies. Don Rose will talk about the landscape and anatomy of a company, drawing on his extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry.
Date: Thursday September 1st, 2016
Register for Session 1: http://tinyurl.com/jrbpv2o
TIBBS Industry Skills Series Session 2: Industry Leadership Essentials
In the first half of session 2 Will Frey, Assistant Manager of Organization & Professional Development at UNC, will describe common leadership styles and how to adapt your style when working with people of varying personality types. Will is the author of many books including “Ease into Freedom: Keys for Reducing Stress and Unlocking Your Potential (2016)”.
Following Will Frey’s portion Professor Mark McNeilly, Kenan Flagler Business School, will present a workshop titled “Leading in the Middle”. In it you will learn how to manage up and navigate the political structures common in the corporate workplace.
Date: Thursday September 8th, 2016
Register for Session 2: http://tinyurl.com/jup2zqj
TIBBS Industry Skills Series Session 3: Getting Your Foot in the Door
A panel of hiring managers and HR representatives will provide important information on the hiring process in industrial careers. Topics of discussion include resume building/advice, application timeline, interviewing advice, negotiation, hiring trends, and tips on how to get your foot in the industry door. Following the panel discussion there will be tables set up for resume review with career development staff and panelists (limited availability, sign ups at the beginning of the panel).
Date: Thursday September 15th, 2016
Register for Session 3: http://tinyurl.com/zw6gmgt
Video Recording (ONYEN-protected): https://echo2.med.unc.edu:8443/ess/echo/presentation/f7912139-64b6-4e1d-8918-22f071a3f33f (Note: Video content starts at 4:50, ends at 48:40.)
TIBBS Industry Skills Series Session 4: Research Related Careers in Industry
A panel of professionals from a wide-range of research-related careers will discuss a range of topics including potential career paths, the interview process, career preparation, and other important topics. Research related careers represented on the panel will include Business Development, Consulting, Regulatory Affairs, MSLs, and writing careers. The panel discussion will be followed by networking session with hors d’oeuvres.
Date: Thursday September 22th, 2016
Register for Session 4: http://tinyurl.com/jea65lw
*NEW* Video Recording (ONYEN-protected):
https://echo2.med.unc.edu:8443/ess/echo/presentation/36428345-14f2-408b-9d27-4dda0b9a4d4d
TIBBS Industry Skills Series Session 5: Research Intensive Careers in Industry
A panel of PhDs who have significant experience in research-intensive fields will discuss characteristics of research-intensive jobs, application processes, preparation for entering the field, and other important issues. Research intensive careers represented on the panel will include R&D at big pharma and small biotech, drug development, CRO, etc. The panel discussion will be followed by networking session with hors d’oeuvres.
Date: Thursday September 29th, 2016
Register for Session 5: http://tinyurl.com/hs53sag
Video Recording (ONYEN-protected):
https://echo2.med.unc.edu:8443/ess/echo/presentation/66401917-465d-4069-acdf-8988c1b69619