Thursday, March 06, 2008 From Lab to Market--Learn the Business of the Biosciences UC Berkeley Extension courses teach you the business and marketing of biotechnology and biopharmaceuticals--the risks and rewards for investors and business professionals and the opportunities for marketing success. Learn the importance of testing for commercial viability at all stages of product development in these dynamically growing fields. Spring 2008 Courses • The Business of Biotechnology, March 8 in San Francisco • Introduction to Biopharmaceutical Strategic Market Planning, April 5 and 12 in San Francisco • Integral Role of Marketing in a Successful Biotechnology Company, April 17 to May 15 in San Francisco The U-Shape of Happiness There's a theory making the rounds among scholars these days that happiness is a U-shaped experience. It peaks in our youth and old age and virtually disappears during the middle years. One study, which analyzed data on 2 million people in 80 countries, found that this long trough of unhappiness occurs in both men and women, single and married people, the rich and poor and those raising children ... More More By Peter Weddle Seven Rules to Assure Your Former Boss Will Give You A Good Job Reference How to Increase Your Chances of a Good Job Reference. A Poor or Lukewarm Reference will Inhibit New Employers From Hiring You!  ... More • Seven Rules to Assure Your Former Boss Will Give You A Good Job Reference More... • The Fine Art Of Sucking Up To Your Boss More... • Career Lessons From the Presidential Candidates More... • Build Your Own Personal "Board of Directors" More... • What's Your Office Style? More... More Career Features   • Lundbeck Says CEO Resigns, Strategy Unchanged More... • Topigen Pharmaceuticals Inc. Announces Management Changes; Search for New CEO and CFO Begins More... • Critical Therapeutics, Inc. (CRTX) Announces Change in Management; New CEO Named More... • Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY) CFO Bonfield Leaving Drug Maker More... • Vitae Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Appoints Richard Gregg, M.D. as Chief Scientific Officer More... More Who's Who • Biotech Bay (South San Francisco, California) Exelixis, Inc. Senior Manager, Investigator Grants Manages contract negotiations, analysis, and administration; proposal preparation; and customer contact related to contract acquisition and fulfillment. • Biotech Beach (San Diego, California) Ferring Research Institute Inc. Scientist, Bioanalytical Chemistry, Department of DMPK and Analytical Chemistry Research As part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, the candidate will contribute to the design and execution of pharmacokinetic (PK) studies to support ongoing drug discovery programs. • Bio NC (Durham, North Carolina) Kendle International Biostatistician II Collaborate on protocol development by choosing an appropriate study design including statistical methodologies, calculating necessary sample size to achieve a pre-specified power, writing the statistical section of the protocol. • BioCapital (Rockville, Maryland) MacroGenics Inc. Cell Culture Mfg. Associate Primary responsibilities include GMP cell culture, media preparation, and bioreactor operation; production of material for clinical supply as well as lab studies for process development, optimization, and characterization. • BioMidwest (St. Louis , Missouri) KV Pharmaceutical Research Technician - Solid Formulation Development Responsibilities include conducting pre-formulation studies, formulation development works, and in-process physical testing of generic and branded products. • Genetown (Rockland, Massachusetts) EMD Serono Senior Analyst, Field Compensation & Reporting Responsible for managing the process of reporting, validating, and disseminating bonus compensation calculations for all EMD Serono Therapeutic Areas as a neutral representative of the corporation. • Pharm Country (Southington, Connecticut) Smiths Medical Facilities Maintenance Technician Lay out, construct, fabricate, maintain, and repair plant and facility equipment. Install, operate, and maintain all plant electrical systems. Get Noticed! Add your resume to the BioSpace Career Center! See more than 5,000 job postings in the BioSpace Career Center! Do you have a question about finding a job in the biotech/pharma/medical device industries? askHR! This week's askHR question and answer: • I am currently working as a Clinical Data Processor and am looking to re-locate to the U.S. I don't have any degrees right now -- what do you suggest I do in order to at least find an entry-level position? • I am getting ready to graduate and am looking for a laboratory research position -- the problem is, even Entry-Level positions require some experience. What should I do to gain experience when no one wants to hire me without it? Special Announcement BioSpace is pleased to introduce our new community features. This new platform enables reader blogs, content ratings, comments and much more. Learn about these new features today and start contributing to the conversation. More... •  PDL BioPharma, Inc. (PDLI) Stops Sale, will Cut 260 Jobs More... •  Medicure Inc. (MCU) Announces Corporate Restructuring; Job Cuts Ahead More... •  Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) Expands U.S. Headquarters in New Jersey; Adds New Jobs More... More Top Stories BioSpace.com is pleased to present the DeviceSpace Career Fair on Monday, March 17, 2008 at the Irvine Marriott in Irvine, CA. DeviceSpace Career Fairs give job seekers the opportunity to meet face-to-face with the region's elite science industry employers while presenting the opportunity to interview for hundreds of specialized open positions. Click here to submit your resume for the DeviceSpace Career Fair now! Qualified candidates will receive their invitations and confirmation numbers via email 24 to 48 hours after their resumes have been submitted. Pre-screened and accepted candidates must bring a copy of their invitation with confirmation number to the event. We look forward to seeing you at the DeviceSpace Career Fair! • DeviceSpace Career Fair, March 17, 2008 • Pharm Country Career Fair, April 1, 2008 • BioMidwest Career Fair, April 15, 2008 • BioCapital Career Fair, April 17, 2008 • Biotech Beach Career Fair, April 21, 2008 • Bio NC Career Fair, May 1, 2008 More information about BioSpace's Career Fairs FranChoice Ever dreamed of owning your own business? FranChoice is a free, one-on-one consulting service for people who are looking to purchase a franchise business of their own. We have helped THOUSANDS of new entrepreneurs. Let the experience and guidance of our industry experts help you investigate and select a franchise opportunity that is perfect for you! 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