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Thursday, September 06, 2012  |   |   |   |  Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Marketing MBA Program for Executives The Executive programs in Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Marketing at Saint Joseph's University are ideal for working professionals in the pharma, biotech, medical device, diagnostics and healthcare sectors. Our Classroom model combines the convenience of Friday/Saturday classes with pre- and post-assignments. Our Online students complete a course each month and participate in 3-4 multi-day residencies. Perfect for those who travel, may be transferred/promoted, and who need access from anywhere across North America and beyond. Please click here for more information. How to Talk About Being Fired in a Job Interview Have You Been Fired and Don't Know How to Talk About It in the Job Interview? By Carole Martin, Interview Coach 1. Script Your Thoughts. Whether you were fired under unfair circumstances or for something you did that you regret, write down your thoughts on how you would explain the instance. More... More Features • 4 Things to Do With a Great Resume More... • Are Requirements in Job Postings Written in Stone? More... • Are You Disloyal to Your Employer When Looking for a New Job? More... • 5 Ways to Cope With Being Unemployed More... • 3 Factors for a Successful or Failed Job Search More... More Career Features The new post-Master's Graduate Certificate in Sequence Analysis and Genomics at Johns Hopkins University has been endorsed by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) and is officially accepting applications for Fall 2012 and beyond. Fall, Spring and Summer admission is available to eligible applicants. The new certificate is targeted at scientists who already have grounding in biochemistry, molecular biology and cell biology but need the bioinformatics skills to design experiments and analyze data. The program introduces students to the foundations of bioinformatics through the core bioinformatics courses and then the students take upper level courses that are required for understanding and performing sequence and genomic analysis. This program will be offered online and onsite. Please click here for more information. Contact Information: Beatrice Kondo Program Coordinator bkondo@jhu.edu Kris Obom Program Director kobom@jhu.edu • Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (TEVA) Chair Should Fly Business Class: Shareholder More... • Fedora Pharmaceuticals Appoints Thomas R. Parr, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer More... • Aastrom Biosciences, Inc. (ASTM) Appoints Daniel R. Orlando as Chief Commercial Officer More... • BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (BMRN) Names Jeff Ajer Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer More... • Navidea Biopharmaceuticals (NEOP) Names Pharma Industry Veteran Cornelia Reininger, M.D., Ph.D., as Chief Medical Officer More... More Who's Who • Genetown (Burlington, Massachusetts) Oxyrane Senior or Executive Director and Head of Clinical Operations The successful candidate will have an established record in the strategic design, regulatory submission and execution of clinical studies investigating novel therapeutics from pre-IND through Phase 3 clinical development. This person will lead and manage the conduct and oversight of all clinical studies utilizing lean internal resources and third party CROs and vendors. A comprehensive understanding of the regulatory requirements for each stage of clinical development of biotherapeutics is essential as is direct experience in authoring and successfully submitting regulatory documents to both the FDA and EMEA. • BioForest (Bothell, Washington) Seattle Genetics, Inc. Sr. Director, Head of Safety Evaluation, Patient Safety Duties: Working within a team environment, the Sr. Application Analyst is responsible for achieving all defined project objectives and milestones. Responsible for the implementation and ongoing support of software for one or more assigned solutions, ensuring that implementations are completed in a timely and quality manner in accordance with our standards and the customer's success criteria etc. • Biotech Bay (Burlingame, California) Igenica, Inc. Scientist - Monoclonal Antibody Discovery This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join a drug discovery team in our research organization and play a key role in applying and advancing our cutting-edge monoclonal antibody technologies for the discovery and development of novel antibody-based therapeutics for cancer. The candidate will work within our antibody lead discovery team and will contribute to identification and selection of functional antibodies and the development of an in vivo antibody technology. As a member of a fast-paced and integrated group, the candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with other high caliber scientists across expertise areas. • Biotech Beach (San Diego, California) Tanabe Research Laboratories Protein Purification Research Associate II/SR Working as an integral member of the team responsible for the generation of new biologics, this individual will primarily purify and analytically assess biochemical properties of recombinant proteins. Specific functions include performing protein purification via FPLC and downstream characterization via SEC- and RP-HPLC, SDS-PAGE, Western blot, and other biochemical assays. • BioMidwest (Cleveland, Ohio) Affymetrix Inside Sales Representative The successful candidate must be a dynamic individual with the ability to adapt and drive growth within the life science market. The candidate must be a strategic thinker who can develop innovative ways to meet assigned revenue targets and possess strong interpersonal, phone and writing skills. The position requires a BS or BA degree, in the life sciences. Test Your Resume: Resumeter is the only technology that helps you beat the computerized screening process. Try it here! • Get Noticed! Add your resume to the BioSpace Career Center! • See more than 5,000 job postings in the BioSpace Career Center! •  Layoffs Expected at Medicis (MRX) After the Sale More... •  Merck KGaA (MKGAF.PK) to Axe 1,100 Jobs in Germany More... •  Crowdfunding Initiative for Innovative Small Companies Proposed by Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) Could Raise £300 Million and Create 1500 New UK Jobs a Year in Knowledge Economy More... More Top Stories 2012 Pharm Country Career Fair Job seekers can spend a day with HR representatives and Hiring Managers from top biotech, pharma, medical device and diagnostics companies in the tri-state area. Candidates with a 4-year degree in the life sciences and a minimum of 2-years of industry related experience are invited to attend. (Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a four-year college degree. PhD and Postdoc candidates welcome.) Exhibiting companies are recruiting for positions in areas such as: QA/QC, clinical research, engineering, manufacturing, biostatistics, clinical data management, chemistry, regulatory affairs, and research. Job seekers may register here. • Pharm Country Career Fair, Bridgewater, NJ September 13, 2012 • Biotech Beach Career Fair, San Diego, CA September 20, 2012 • Biotech Bay Career Fair, Burlingame, CA October 3, 2012 • BioCapital Career Fair, Bethesda, MD October 9, 2012 • BioMidwest Career Fair, Lincolnshire, IL October 22, 2012 • Bio NC Career Fair, Durham, NC October 25, 2012 • Genetown Career Fair, Cambridge, MA November 5, 2012 More information about BioSpace's Career Fairs BioSpace White Paper Biotech Career Fairs For Job Seekers 101: Control Your Experience Career Change Resume Advice Thank You Notes Cover Letters Networking Your Job Offer Internships On the Job Resignation Interviews Self Assessment Job Industry Finding a Job Salary Diversity References Social Media   Job Seeker Login Most Recent Jobs Search Jobs Post Resume Career Fairs Career Resources Post Your: News | Jobs | Company Profile | Event | Advertising / Sponsorship BioSpace, Inc. 6465 South Greenwood Plaza, Suite 400 Centennial, Colorado 80111 U.S.A. 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