Thursday, October 30, 2008 Imagination, collaboration, and innovation -- it is all here, not only at Biotech 2008 -- but throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. The biosciences industry in this region is one of the most dynamic and innovative in the world, and its leaders will come together from November 10-11, 2008. For more information, please visit: http://www.biotech2008.org/ Bioscience Career Review Worries Over Research Funding By John Chambers While U.S. biosciences are growing, some funding for research is expected to shrink. Still despite any losses, state leaders and others praise the industry's potential. Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick signed a $1 billion biotech initiative this year and urged states to support research as they look for ways to save money during a slowing economy. Arizona, Maryland, Florida and other areas boast similar programs. It takes “political will and courage to make those long-term commitments” and show scientists around the globe that a region is serious about funding research, Patrick told The Arizona Republic. More... • From Hunting to Hired: Ten Solutions for Job Searching in a Tight Market More... • 5 Factors to Consider When Weighing a Job Offer More... • The Laid-Off Low Down: Seven Secrets for Surviving Job Loss in a Bad Economy More... • Networking Doesn't Work (and is fake and artificial) More... • How to Navigate the Job Fair Maze More... More Career Features   • Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces the Promotion of Adelene Q. Perkins to President and Chief Business Officer More... • Receptor BioLogix Names Veteran Life Sciences Executive Dale R. Pfost as Chief Executive Officer More... • Four Join Board of SAFE-BioPharma, LLC More... • Catalyst Biosciences, Inc. Appoints Dr. Todd Lorenz Chief Medical Officer More... • Antisoma PLC (ASM.L) Appoints Eric Dodd as Chief Financial Officer More... More Who's Who • Southern Pharm (Duluth, Georgia) Merial Director of CMC, Pharma New Projects The incumbent is responsible for providing leadership for the chemical manufacturing and control (CMC) group as it relates to new pharmaceutical products. The job includes coordination of data to support CMC sections of US, EMEA, and International dossiers. • Biotech Bay (Menlo Park, California) PPD Inc. Director, Cell & Molecular Biology The Director, Cell and Molecular Biology coordinates and optimizes biology-based Biomarker operations within the Biomarker Discovery Sciences Group. This position provides technical leadership as well as developing and driving new business via scientific leadership in immunology and other therapeutic areas. • Biotech Beach (Los Angeles, California) Tarrot - a Business Unit of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Chief Scientific Officer The Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) will increase information exchange, technology understanding and commercial interaction, providing the kind of scientific leadership that will build strong customer relationships, and develop strategic collaborations to strengthen Tarrot's scientific knowledge and increase brand awareness. • Bio NC (Durham, North Carolina) Health Decisions, Inc. Head of Clinical Affairs Work with the Executive Committee to provide strategic corporate and departmental planning needed to facilitate global expansion and the building of robust Project Management and Clinical Affairs infrastructure to support rapid growth and a geographically diverse work force. • BioCapital (Wilmington, Delaware) MedFocus LLC Medical Science Liaison Serves as a source of medical expertise for Product Brand Team; Provides medical expertise for Life Cycle Development and claims development; Provides medical guidance to Product Brand Teams for creation of promotional and promotion-related training materials. • Genetown (Beverly, Massachusetts) Enzymatics Inc. Quality Systems Manager Successful candidate will lead the development, maintenance, and execution of Enzymatics' quality management system to comply with ISO 13485 and 21 CFR 820 regulations. Responsible for identifying, analyzing and developing improvements in productivity, quality, client relationships, and customer service. • Pharm Country (New York, New York) D. E. Shaw Research Structural Biology Opportunities Extraordinarily gifted structural biologists are sought to join a rapidly growing New York-based research group that is pursuing an ambitious, long-term strategy aimed at fundamentally transforming the process of drug discovery. • 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! International Graduate Student I am an international student and I will be able to complete my M.S in Analytical chemistry in Dec 08. Right now I am able to work since I have finished all my credits. I have almost 2 years of analytical chemistry experience in India. Will I be able to get a job on CPT (Curricular practical training)? After Dec 16 08 I will have my OPT card in my hand, if I get a job in-between this time will the employer have to file for my H1 visa? Are there any possibilities of everything going straight forward? If you have any experience in these areas please join the discussion. •  Executive Compensation in Biotech: Striking a Balance More... •  Irvine Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Enhances Staff, Prepares for Innovative Expansion More... •  EPIX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (EPIX) Announces 23% Reduction of Work Force More... More Top Stories November 3, 2008 DeviceSpace Career Fair We are pleased to present the DeviceSpace Career Fair on Monday, November 3, 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! 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