Biotech Courses

2024 Application OPEN NOW!

Join this week-long, virtual, hands-on course to help you transition to a job in biotech, medtech, or pharma. Discover the business side of science, network, and  learn interdisciplinary skills through a team project. About 75% of attendees now have jobs in industry, regulatory affairs, or tech transfer.

Who Should Apply?

• PhD students, graduate students, and postdocs in health, science, and medical programs who wish to explore opportunities to implement their expertise in a biomedical business career
• Academics in the health/medical areas who are looking for a condensed, brief overview of the biomedical business world and how they can fit in

Course Details

Course Objectives:

• Gain an understanding of how science is conducted and commercialized in industry through case study analysis and group problem-solving exercises. Topics will include commercializing science, business models, market assessment, innovation management, and building networks and entrepreneurship.
• Learn about career paths for scientists in industry, and how to leverage your analytical PhD skill set for a professional career
• Make connections with industry guests and like-minded course participants
• Learn interdisciplinary teamwork through a team project
• Get advice on building a resume, dissecting job postings, and landing job interviews

Course Dates:

June 3-7, 2024

Who Is Eligible to Apply:

All are welcome to apply (international and U.S.), though the course is primarily designed for the following:

• Graduate students with at least two years of scientific research experience
• Postdocs
• Non-tenure-track junior scientists

Cost:

The registration fee for the course is $300, reduced to $250 for each participants, thanks to generous support from Biogen. The fee includes tuition and all curriculum materials.

Scholarships:

All scholarship have been applied to reduce course registration (see above).

Application Procedure:

You do not need to be an ASCB member to apply, but you will need to become an ASCB member in order to register.

New this Year - The application review process has been eliminated, and all applicants can register as soon as you receive the confirmation email.

1. Click the Apply Now button at the top of this page to submit an application. In the application you will be asked to briefly describe (350 words or less) why you think industry is a better fit for you than academia and how this course can help you.
2. Once your application is completed you will receive a confirmation email. In this email will be a link to complete registration. There is no acceptance process and you can proceed with registration right away.
3. Click the link to make your payment and complete registration.
4. Your spot in the biotech course will not be confirmed unless you complete both the application and registration, with payment.

Applications open on March 1 and close on May 31.

Course Organizers:

This course is organized jointly by the American Society for Cell Biology, Keck Graduate Institute, and University of Massachusetts, Lowell, the Manning School of Business. The course is supported by Biogen and the Center for Advancing Point of Care Technologies