Career Transitioning from Academia to Industry

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Event description
Successfully leaping from the world of academia into industry can be intimidating. When do you make this major career shift? How can you apply your extensive academic knowledge in practical ways in the real world for example in life science companies?

In this powerful, interactive panel discussion you will discover different pathways successful business leaders from medtech and pharma companies chose in their transition from academia to industry. Seasoned HR representatives and recruiters will also share their views and tips on how to plan for and make this transition. This exciting and informative panel discussion is moderated by high powered recruitment executive, Caroline Lutz from Lutz and Partners, a leading recruitment firm based in Geneva. Come join us to find out what it's like to really take the leap.

Learning objectives
1. Plan your pathway out of academia
2. Identify industry requirements and opportunities
3. Network with seasoned executives

Agenda
06:00 PM - 06:30 PM   Registration
06:30 PM - 06:40 PM   HBA presentation
06:40 PM - 06:50 PM   Department of life sciences (EPFL) presentation
07:00 PM - 08:00 PM   Panel discussion
08:00 PM - 09:00 PM   Networking Q&A and apéritif

Event location
EPFL, Lausanne
SV building
Room 1717.1
+41 79 362 51 91

Directions

Special instructions:
Free parking from 05:00 pm

Sponsor

Speakers (click here to view biographies)
Dr Melanie Blokesch
Assistant professor, EPFL Life Sciences

Toby Ernberg
Executive vice president, Coulter Partners

Rolf Illum-Engsig
Head of HR, Nestlé Institute of Health Sciences

Carolyn Lutz
Founder and managing partner, Lutz Partners

Frédérique Pedretti
Vice president, international quality, Edwards Life Sciences

Verena Voelter
Executive director, disease team, Celgene Corporation

Registration information
Event is open to: HBA members and nonmembers
Online registration deadline: October 5, 2015
Onsite (walk-in) registration: Is allowed

Member rate:
$20 until October 5, 2015
$30 after October 5, 2015

Nonmember rate:
$30 until October 5, 2015
$40 after October 5, 2015

Student rate:
$20 until October 5, 2015
$30 after October 5, 2015

Space is limited to 85 registrants.

Event questions/support
- Chapter contact for event: Wilma Lukas at wilma.lukas@wlifesciences.com or +41793625191
- Membership questions: membership@hbanet.org or 973-575-0606 ext 1
- Online registration assistance: events@hbanet.org or 973-575-0606 ext 3

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This event is nonrefundable.

This event has reached capacity and registration has now closed. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Pricing

	Member	Non-Member
Regular Registration	€26.00 / $30.00	€34.00 / $40.00
Student Registration	€26.00 / $30.00	€26.00 / $30.00

Members receive up to 50 percent discount

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