Thursday, October 23, 2008 Regeneron was born in 1988 from a simple passion for science. The company was founded on the principle that strong science would lead to important new medicines. Almost twenty years later, that passion has become a successful biotech company with a very unique culture. Regeneron is a select team of people who share a passion for science, love to be challenged, welcome new ideas and thrive on research, development and innovation. Those who make the biggest contributions have the greatest success--regardless of organizational charts or hierarchy. What matters at Regeneron is a passion for science and a drive to discover and develop new medicines. Visit us at www.regeneron.com to learn more. The Rise of the Privileged Worker Look around at the increasing rate of unemployment, and it may seem like an odd time to be talking about "privileged workers." The conventional wisdom, of course, is that, other than overpaid CEOs, there are few people today who would qualify for such a title. And, I would respectfully suggest that exactly the opposite is true. At this very moment, U.S. employers are starved for certain kinds of ... More More By Peter Weddle Bioscience Career Review Growing Jobs Within Life Sciences By John Chambers If you are considering a move to another position within life sciences, you are in good company. U.S. biosciences employ more than 1.3 million, and states and area Hotbeds are driving expansion. More... • Bioscience Career Review: Growing Jobs Within Life Sciences More... • How to Get Feedback When You're Rejected More... • Let Your Cover Letter Do the Talking More... • What To Do When Your Job Search Isn't Working More... • The Eight Most Critical Leadership Competencies More... 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Vice President, Research Innovative technology and research driven Biotech Company seeks a Vice President of Research who will be responsible for creating and implementing the research strategy for all of the company's discovery programs and early-stage compounds. • Biotech Beach (Carlsbad, California) Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Post Doctoral Fellow - Organic Chemistry We are currently seeking an outstanding individual for a post-doctoral position in nucleic acid synthesis methods. This research will encompass both improved methods to prepare nucleoside starting materials, as well as new approaches to oligonucleotide synthesis. • Bio NC (Clayton, North Carolina) Talecris Biotherapeutics Plasma Processing Data Analyst Will maintain and prepare plasma yields and accountability reports; perform data entry using Bioman, SAP and spreadsheet programs. In addition, supports the Packaging Manager in preparing production reports and identifying areas of concern. • BioCapital (Gaithersburg, Maryland) MedImmune, Inc. Manager/Senior Manager, Competitive Intelligence This position is responsible for discovery, consolidation and communication activities to identify trends, opportunities and threats in the company's external environment in the company's key therapeutic areas/technologies assigned. • Genetown (Cambridge, Massachusetts) Pfizer Inc. Systems Biology Modeler - R4/R5 You will be part of the Systems Biology hub at the RTC, working with a multi-disciplinary team using your knowledge of biological systems combined with advanced applied mathematics to impact projects in the areas of predictive toxicology, optimization of biotherapeutics, mechanistic analyses of target modulation strategies, and the selection of highly validated and safety- and efficacy-optimized targets and treatments in a number of biological areas, including cancer. • Pharm Country (Wayne, Pennsylvania) Octagon Research Solutions, Inc. Regulatory Project Manager To support overall functioning of Reg Affairs with respect to projects undertaken by Regulatory Operations in the generation of electronic submissions and Process Solutions in the capability assessments and implementations; as well as Senior Management in the fulfillment of Departmental objectives and CEO in completing Corporate objectives. • Get Noticed! Add your resume to the BioSpace Career Center! • See more than 5,000 job postings in the BioSpace Career Center! BioSpace's online interactive Forum! Project Managers Roles I hold a PhD in biochemistry/molecular biology with broad range of experiences in the pharma/biotech and various diseases areas but now wish to make a career transition out of the basic/bench research side. Recently I realised that my background may be better fit with 'project management' roles. I know the term 'project management' is rather ambiguous but what I'm after is something still closely related to research in drug discovery/development including identifying new projects-research areas/budgeting/managing collaboration with external groups. Although I have only started to pay attention to management roles that are advertised, most of them deal with clinical, sales/marketing/product development or regulatory affairs. While I only found a few roles that closely match my interest and most only require a minimum of BS degree with 3+ yrs of experience in the same field. My questions are: (1) Is the market for research oriented project management role quite limited? (2) Would a PhD holder be more at a disadvantage for these type of roles? Also what type of extra skills should one take to get a competitive edge...e.g. business/ project management certification? Post your comment today! •  Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) (JOBS) Cuts 7200 Jobs, Tempers Profit Forecast More... •  SemBioSys Genetics Inc. (SBS.TO) Announces Substantial Cost Reductions to Extend Development Runway; Reduces Headcount By 40% More... •  Novartis AG (JOBS) Posts 70% Drop in Net on Year-Earlier Gains, Changes Division Heads, Plans 550 U.S. Job Cuts More... More Top Stories October 27, 2008 BioMidwest Career Fair We are pleased to present the BioSpace Career Fair in BioMidwest Monday, October 27, 2008 at the Chicago Marriott Oak Brook in Oak Brook, IL.. BioSpace 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 BIOMIDWEST 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 BioMidwest Career Fair! • BioMidwest Career Fair, October 27, 2008 • Genetown Career Fair, October 27, 2008 • DeviceSpace Career Fair, November 3, 2008 • Biotech 2008 Career Fair, November 11, 2008 • Biotech Bay Career Fair, January 28, 2009 • Pharm Country Career Fair, February 2, 2009 More information about BioSpace's Career Fairs BioSpace White Paper Biotech Career Fairs For Job Seekers 101: Control Your Experience By June Salvati, BioSpace Director of Events and Corporate Services MarketingSage Franchise Low investment and low overhead As part of the MarketingSage Network, you will have resources, reputation and colleagues on which to draw. Provide high-value marketing services. You can acquire the marketing know-how, proprietary tools, and wide portfolio of services that will help you earn the professional and financial independence you deserve. The Chicago Guide to Your Career in Science: A Toolkit for Students and Postdocs By Victor A. Bloomfield, Esam E. El-Fakahany Embarking upon research as a graduate student or postdoc can be exciting and enriching--the start of a rewarding career. But the world of scientific research is also a competitive one, with grants and good jobs increasingly hard to find. The Chicago Guide to Your Career in Science is intended to help scientists not just cope but excel at this critical phase in their careers. More... • Career Change • Cover Letters • Internships • Interviews • Finding a Job • Resume Advice • Networking & Schmoozing • On the Job • Self Assessment • Salary • Thank You Notes • Your Job Offer • Resignation • Job Industry Send questions and comments to the BioSpace NewsBeat Team • Post your News • Post your Jobs • Post your Company Profile • Post your Event • Advertising/Sponsorship East Coast Office: BioSpace, Inc. Ramshorn Executive Centre 2399 Highway 34, Building A-5 Manasquan, New Jersey 08736-1528 U.S.A. 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