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Offering 425 pages of proprietary market research, this new market report reveals critical data and financial information about trends affecting the biotechnology industry in the U.S. It includes more than 300 up-to-date tables and charts, plus special analysis sections on Wall Street, the FDA, R&D and biotech in Europe. An example of some of the data you receive includes:

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Science for Managers Executive Course
September 14-19, 2009
Event Location: Northwestern University – Downtown Chicago campus
Web Site: http://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/academic/biotech/execed/managers.htm

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The Building Blocks of Science: The fundamental blocks and interaction systems in the human body (cells, genetic material, proteins, receptors, communication, and defense) Why and when biological systems malfunction and the consequences.

Creating the Toolbox: The basic toolbox that scientists use to create products-genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics, cloning, expression systems, monoclonal antibodies, and their use as therapeutics.

Transforming Science into Products: The fundamentals of product development and clinical design. How to develop scalable products and interpret clinical data

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Biotech Beach (San Diego, California)

AnaptysBio, Inc.
Director of Cell Biology
Responsible for leading a group of cell biologists involved in the development of AnaptysBios SHM technology and its application toward the identification of lead candidates for therapeutic antibody programs in a number of different therapeutic areas. It is expected that the individual will manage the cell biology function across programs, as well as lead an internal research program across functional areas.

Genetown (Boston, Massachusetts)

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
Separation Scientist
The individual will be part of a core analytical team that supports a dual therapeutic Discovery effort. The individual will interact with medicinal and analytical chemists to solve separation issues. Perform analytical development to solve separation problems. Purify samples by various chromatography techniques.

Biotech Bay (Emeryville, California)

BioNovo, Inc.
Process Development Technician
To provide support for Process Development activities such as instrumental analysis, raw material preparation, chemical analysis, and database management.

BioMidwest (Deerfield, Illinois)

Astellas Pharma US, Inc.
SAS Project Leader
Astellas is the bright spot in the pharmaceutical industry not just because of what we do, but in the way we do it. If you are looking for a company where you can change a life, make a dream come true, and light the way for a better tomorrow, Astellas is the place where you can shine. Will be responsible for Research and Development.

Pharm Country (Northern, New Jersey)

Octagon Research Solutions, Inc.
Data Standards Manager - Clinical Research
This position will be the key driver/supporter in the development and maintenance of data standards across development. Co-lead the global standard governance committee and be responsible for metadata management, the management of Tier 1 Pharma Standard Data Dictionary and Global Laboratory Reference Data.

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June 24, 2009 Biotech Beach Career Fair

We are pleased to present the Biotech Beach Career Fair June 24, 2009 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt.

Job seekers can spend a day with HR representatives and Hiring Managers from top biotech, pharma, and medical device companies in the Southern California region.

Exhibiting companies are recruiting for positions in areas such as: QA/QC, clinical research, engineering, manufacturing, bioinformatics, chemistry, marketing, regulatory affairs, and research.

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