The MetroWest STEM Education Network is delighted to host a special panel discussion for Massachusetts STEM Week 2021 on:
Life Sciences Jobs: Demystifying Career Paths 101
Monday, October 18 from 1:00pm – 2:00pm
via Zoom Webinar
Moderator:
Gabriele Brambilla – CEO, Alira Health
Panelists:
Jason Krantz - CEO and Founder, Definitive Healthcare
Amir Handzel - Global Head of Science and Research Engagement, MathWorks
Kenneth Turner - President and CEO, Massachusetts Life Sciences Center
Maria Wendt - Head of Biologics Research US & Global Head Digital Biologics Platform, Sanofi
We often hear references to “careers in the life sciences” without much context about what this actually entails. In this round table, we will hear from professionals with diverse expertise that include Data Science, Data Analytics, and Bioinformatics in Life Sciences. The goal of this conversation is to introduce some of the key roles in the life science industry, the skills employers are looking for, and the opportunities for students with diverse interests to contribute to this industry.
High school and college students may have little awareness of the wide range of diverse career opportunities in the life sciences. We will discuss how students might start positioning themselves for success in these roles in the future.
Gabriele Brambilla was appointed Alira Health’s Chief Executive Officer in 2014 and has led U.S. operations since 2010. In 2018, he co-founded the MetroWest Life Sciences Network, a regional collaboration of healthcare and life science-based organizations, municipalities, and economic and business development organizations located in Boston’s MetroWest region.
Jason Krantz - As CEO and Founder of Definitive Healthcare, Jason drives a client‐centric approach to business strategy and manages the day‐to‐day operations of the organization. Definitive Healthcare completed an initial public offering in September 2021, generating approximately $483 million in gross proceeds to the company.
Amir Handzel is the Global Head of Science and Research Engagement at MathWorks.
Kenneth Turner is President & CEO of the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC), an economic development and investment agency dedicated to supporting the growth and development of the life sciences in Massachusetts.
Maria Wendt is the Head of Biologics Research US & Global Head Digital Biologics Platform at Sanofi.
