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Get Perspective: Explore life science careers in biotech and beyond

Do you wonder what types of industry career prospects are out there beyond academic research and pharma R&D? At the Sept. 10 Strategy Focus Session, 'Get Perspective: Explore life science careers in biotech and beyond,’ meet and discuss career opportunities with our panelists who represent a variety of organizations that utilize a science background. Our speakers will share their career paths, experiences, and answer any questions that you may have. This session is a must for anyone who wants to explore wide breadth of STEM careers available in San Diego.

Panelists:

• Kathy A. Grako, Ph.D., PMP 

Scientist, Clinical Strategy, Cato Research

• Ilene J. Klein, MD, FAAFP

Director of Global Employee Health Services, Qualcomm

• Jennifer Lin, PhD

Senior Scientist, BioPharma Laboratory, Genoptix Medical Laboratory, A Novartis Company

• Carrie Schneider, PhD

Principal Scientist and Program Manager, Synthetic Genomics

• Vicki Smith

Sr. Manager, Business Development, Qualcomm Life

This Focus Session is jointly organized by AWIS and QWISE (Qualcomm Women in Science and Engineering).

Networking – 6:00 pm, Workshop – 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Light refreshments will be served.
Remember to bring your business cards!

Preregistration is essential! This is an AWIS San Diego and QWISE MEMBERS ONLY event. 

If you are not currently an AWIS San Diego member and would like to attend this event, please join or renew your membership online (www.awis.org). Remember to select San Diego as your chapter. We would love to have you join us!

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