In the world of business, careers are no longer linear or predictable. What was once a clearly sign-posted path as you progressed through milestones, a career road map is now circuitous presenting new challenges and opportunities at every bend. Life-long careers in one sector or one company are becoming a rarity as new technologies and shifting social norms disrupt traditional careers. Both employers and employees are seeking more diversity of experience, lifestyle flexibility and alternative paths.

This panel is designed to help you think about your career path and the different options that are open to you. The panel will have an informational interview type feel with panelists sharing their career paths, a look at what their job entails, transferrable skills for those looking to make a change, tips for uncovering opportunities, advice for others, and how to make brave leaps. The panel discussion will be moderated by Yelena Wetherill, Director, Alliance Management, Business Development & Licensing at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR).

Panelists to Include:

• Julie Coote, Associate Director, Global Program Management, Translational & Clinical Oncology at NIBR
• Hilary Eaton, Senior Vice President & Head of Business Development, Tome Biosciences
• Tatiana Demidova-Rice, Director of Business Development, Evotec
• Julianna Leung, Senior Director, Business Development and Licensing Transactions, The Broad Institute
• Irene Lau, Vice President of Business Development, Intellia Therapeutics

Agenda: 
6:00-6:30: Registration, food, facilitated networking, welcome
6:30-7:30: Panel discussion
7:30-7:45: Small group speed networking round 1
7:45-8:00: Small group speed networking round 2