Careers Beyond Academia

Opportunities for Public Communication of Science
2020-10-16 16:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Schedule for the Panel Discussion
Friday, 16 October REGISTER NOW
4:30 pm

Ray Jayawardhana, Dean of Cornell University College of Arts & Sciences, Professor of Astronomy, and popular science writer (most recently, of the children’s book Child of the Universe [2020]).
Carlyn Buckler, Associate Professor of Practice, School of Integrated Plant Sciences, Cornell University
Geoff Hunt (Cornell, AB ‘03, Biochemistry), Public Outreach Specialist, American Society of Microbiology and co-organizer of SciEngage virtual science engagement group discussions
John Clarke, Director of Occupational Medicine, Cornell Health, and producer of “Health Hop®” and other rap-based public health videos, including ones about coronavirus

6:00(ish) pm
Virtual happy hour with informal discussion

Supported by the Department of Communication and Careers Beyond Academia
The open public panel will be followed by COMM5660 Science Communication Workshop over the course of the weekend Oct 17 & 18 all day, both days. To enroll and learn more, see below.
Bruce Lewenstein http://blogs.cornell.edu/scicommworkshop/

COMM5660 Science Communication Workshop
The weekend workshop will be offered entirely online, through Cornell’s Canvas system and Zoom.
This intensive weekend workshop introduces graduate students and post-docs in the sciences (including natural sciences, engineering, experimental social sciences, etc.) to communicating effectively – especially about controversial topics, such as climate change or evolution – with nonscientists such as policy makers, political stakeholders, the media, and the general public. Activities include role-playing, mini-lectures, hands-on practice writing blog posts and other outreach materials, real-time practice being interviewed for the media, and discussion with invited speakers.
Friday afternoon begins with a panel of speakers talking about opportunities in public communication followed by some informal discussion time with the speakers and participants.
Saturday comprises writing for the public through press releases and blogs. You’ll get practice. Plenty of practice. Sunday is devoted to constructing a message and delivering it in a broadcast media interview. Throughout the weekend we’ll also meet other scientists and science communicators, learning from their experience.
This course is supported by the Department of Communication and Careers Beyond Academia.
Course website

http://blogs.cornell.edu/scicommworkshop/ — the site has the most up-to-date version of this syllabus
Cornell’s Canvas system will host the course, including Zoom links

To enroll for COMM 5660
Since the course is a 7-week 1st session class and the deadline was Sept. 5, to enroll, please email gradcareers@cornell.edu and we will forward the list of enrollees to the registrar, with the instructor’s consent.
Instructor
Professor Bruce Lewenstein
303 Morrill Hall
607-255-8310 (office)
b.lewenstein@cornell.edu (e-mail)
Office hours (virtual): Tuesdays, 1:00-3:00pm and happily by appointment
Learning Objectives
After participating in this workshop, participants will be able to:

Discuss science communication opportunities, both within traditional scientific careers and as stand-alone careers
Begin identifying characteristics of potential audiences for science communication
Write drafts of short texts (such as blog posts, tweets, and similar items) for non-scientific audiences
Begin planning for media interviews
Discuss social, ethical, and scholarly issues associated with science communication

Making Online Presentations Accessible
2020-10-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
You need to make your online presentations accessible to all participants. Join us to learn how to do just that with guest speaker and communications assistant Katya Hrichak.

Frame Yourself as a Top Job Candidate
2020-10-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
This workshop is structured for PhD students and Postdocs entering the Industry market. We will focus on career options, strategies and techniques to explore career options in industry, non-profit and government. Ever wonder what skills transfer? Or if you could be a consultant? Bring a job advertisement for your Dream Job, computer and spirit of adventure!
Accessibility Requests
We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact gradcareers@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance.
To Register. A zoom link will be sent after registration.

Translating Biomedical Discoveries
2020-10-02 10:00 - 13:00, 2020-10-01 10:00 - 13:00 | Zoom, NY, United States
Are you curious about working in industry? Are you interested in collaborating with scientists and clinicians in industry? Do you want to better understand how your research might become a new drug or diagnostic tool?

Following the two-day workshop, Biogen will be conducting focus groups to determine specific areas of interest that are needed for graduate students and postdocs seeking to transition to industry careers. Let Careers Beyond Academia know you would like to participate by sending an email to gradcareers.cornell.edu.
This workshop features industry professionals from Biogen who will introduce careers at and away from the bench or clinic. Participants will learn about differences in key questions for advancing research in academia vs. industry. Topics include biomarkers, regulatory, clinical development, clinical technologies, preclinical research, and talent acquisition/hiring.
REGISTER by Sept. 28 to indicate you will attend. Please let us know if your plans change. Some registrants have not received our communication with the Zoom link, so we are posting it here:
Topic: Translating Biomedical Discoveries – Biogen Cornell workshop2020
Time: 10am-1pm October 1 & 2
Join Zoom Meeting
https://cornell.zoom.us/j/91873716891?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 918 7371 6891
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Biogen Professionals will:

share a brief overview of their career path and what they each contribute to a team setting
offer case studies to highlight how the topic advances drug development
answer questions regarding skills needed to be successful in the role

Translating Biomedical Discoveries: Scientific/Clinical Careers in Industry and Opportunities to Maximize Collaborations

Date: October 1st and 2nd ​(maximum benefit by attending both days)
Time: 10 AM to 1 PM EST​ both days
Target Audience: Cornell graduate students, postdoctoral and clinical fellows, and faculty in biomedical and related departments ​including Ithaca, Geneva, Cornell Tech and Weill Medical campuses
Registration: required by Sept.28 (registration link)

​Please email Susi Varvayanis gradcareers@cornell.edu in the Careers Beyond Academia graduate school office with questions or for more information. This is not a seminar, but rather a hands-on experiential learning opportunity, so be prepared to be engaged and have your questions answered.
Program details (updates in progress):
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Welcome and program overview: 10:00 AM– 10:05 AM
Clinical technologies (scientist vs physician): 10:05 AM – 10:50 AM
Viet Nguyen, Associate Medical Director, Digital & Quantitative Medicine and Evan Remington, Scientist, Digital & Quantitative Medicine
Biomarkers (research/early vs late development): 10:50 AM – 11:35 AM
Gersham Dent, Senior Director, Development Imaging Biomarkers, R&D , and Karl Evans, Director, Early Clinical Imaging Biomarkers, R&D
Keynote: 11:35 AM – 12:05 PM
Aaron Deykin, Senior Vice President – Clinical Sciences
12:05 PM – 12:15 PM Break
Preclinical research (pharmacology vs protein engineering):12:15 PM – 1:00 PM
Tom Cameron, Director and Head, Protein & Cell Engineering, Biologics Drug Discovery and Alex Pellerin, Scientist II, Multiple Sclerosis Research
Friday, October 2, 2020
Opening Remarks 10:00 AM – 10:05 AM
Emmanuel Giannelis, Vice Provost and Vice President for Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Research Policy at Cornell University
Clinical development (medical affairs vs R&D): 10:05 AM – 10:50 AM
Vanessa Beynon, Medical Director, Clinical Development, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Maria Naylor, Global Medical Lead, Interferons and MS Pipeline
Regulatory (manufacturing vs clinical): 10:50 AM – 11:35 AM
Runda Badwan, Director, Regulatory Affairs and Kim Wolfram, Director, Global Regulatory Affairs CMC
11:35 AM – 11:45 AM Break
Hiring (scientist vs physician roles): 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Nina McKinnon, Senior Sourcing Partner, Talent Acquisition and Lydea Monahan, Recruiting Partner, Talent Acquisition
Program recap, Cornellian perspective, closing remarks, and next steps:12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Cherié Butts, Medical Director and Head of Clinical Assessments – Digital & Quantitative Medicine
Background reading:
Safer, more effective medicine calls for disruptive biomedical innovation by Avery August and Cherié Butts (2017) The Hill
A novel target for accelerating drug development: Biomedical science training by Cherié Butts and Avery August (2018) Science
Drug Development Conference

Tell Your Story! Developing Your Presentation’s Design and Message
2020-10-01 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
Join us to learn how to design format and develop content for an effective presentation, especially for virtual presentations this year. We’ll provide tips for virtual job talks, conference presentations, and competitions such as the Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) and other graduate student research competitions. The primary audiences for this event are graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.
Speakers:
Serge Petchenyi, Center for Teaching Innovation
Kim Benowski, Center for Teaching Innovation

Careers in… Alumni Affairs and Development
2020-09-29 15:30 - 16:30 | Zoom
Learn about different types of industry careers in development, alumni relations and communications. Come join this panel discussion and interactive networking session with professionals who represent various sectors. The speakers will share their advice, pros and cons of working in this environment, and how they transitioned from academia. Come armed with your own questions which will be discussed throughout the session.
Speakers
Diane Butler, PhD, Director of Binghamton University Art Museum
Diane Butler has been the director of the Binghamton University Art Museum since 2012. She has an eclectic background: an undergraduate degree in music, and master’s degrees in Africana Studies and art history, as well as a PhD in art history from Cornell University. For her dissertation she studied maps of Africa printed between the 16th and 18th centuries. Prior to her arrival at Binghamton University, Diane worked at three academic museums – in the education and curatorial departments at the Johnson Museum of Art at Cornell University, as a curator at Colgate University, and as the Andrew W. Mellon Coordinator of Academic Affairs at the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College.
Banoo Parpia, PhD, Cornell University, Alumni Affairs and Development
An epidemiologist by training, Banoo began her career at Cornell in 1986 as a Senior Research Associate in Nutritional Science at the College of Human Ecology, before going on to serve as an associate in the International Regional Office. She joined Major Gifts in 2009.
Andrew Mahlstedt, PhD, United World College
Andrew Mahlstedt, PhD, is currently Director of the project to open a UWC in Colombia, and Global National Committee Development Consultant for UWC International. He holds a B.A. and an M.A. (English) from Middlebury College, an M.A. (International Comparative Education) from Stanford University, and a PhD (English) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Until 2016, he was Deputy Head and taught History and English at the United World College (UWC) in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. In addition to the UWC in Mostar, he has taught at the Mahindra United World College of India, the Prison University Project at San Quentin Prison, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Middlebury College.

To Register
A zoom link will be sent to all registrants the day before the event. For more events promoted by Careers Beyond Academia, please visit our website.
Accessibility Requests
We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact gradcareers@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance to help ensure they can be met.

Information Sessions on the Three Minute Thesis (3MT)
2020-09-24 16:00 - 17:00, 2020-09-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom

Advanced LinkedIn Profile Workshop and Discussion
2020-09-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
This is an advanced level workshop. Prerequisite would be the Create An Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile. In this hands-on workshop we will share feedback and keywords specific to your profile. By sharing profiles we will help you expand the body of your LinkedIn profile. Each participant should have a basic profile they are willing to share.
To Register.
A zoom link will be sent to all registrants.
Accessibility Requests
We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact gradcareers@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance to help ensure they can be met.

Job Search Virtual Discussion Group
2020-09-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
The Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat is designed to get job seekers together to talk about concerns that graduate students and postdocs share, and strategize about how to move forward. Each session will begin with a brief introduction that includes tips, perspectives, and thoughts from staff who support career exploration. After this information is shared, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions they have and share best practices that work for them. We want to create a safe space for everyone to talk and listen. Please come join us and hear from each other!
To Register
Date & Time: Monday, September 21 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm ET
Location: Zoom link to be provided upon registration
Facilitators: Christine Holmes, Postdoctoral Studies Director, Caleb Yu, Graduate and International Student Career Advisor, Colleen McLinn, Executive Director of Future Faculty and Academic Careers, Denise DiRienzo, Experiential Program Director of Careers Beyond Academia, Susi Varvayanis, Executive Director of Careers Beyond Academia
Accommodations: We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact al546@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance to help ensure they can be met.

Creating an Employer Ready LinkedIn Profile
2020-09-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
We will start with a short overview presentation with tips on how to use LinkedIn, exercises to identify a good tagline, and an interactive session to work on profiles and receive feedback. We will email a worksheet and the zoom link the day prior to the event.
To Register.
Accessibility Requests
We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact gradcareers@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance to help ensure they can be met.

Meet P&G recruiters
2020-09-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-09-10 17:00 - 18:00
Do Something That Matters #PGDAY1
P&G Recruiters Online Fireside Chat with Henrique Aveiro, Bernardo Aguilera, and Nancy Sevieux – P&G Doctoral Recruiters, for an informal chat and Q&A about technical careers in industry. This is an opportunity for PhD candidates to meet informally with P&G recruiters and ask questions that may be of interest to PhDs i.e., transitioning from an academic lab to industry. These sessions are for smaller group (up to 5 students) discussions through MS Teams. Email gradcareers@cornell.edu to register for your preferred time:
September 10 @ 5 to 6 pm ET
September 11 @ 12 noon to 1 pm ET
If sufficient numbers, a third slot on Thursday at 6-7pm will be created.

Meet P&G recruiters
2020-09-09 17:30 - 19:00
P&G Online Information Session on September 9 @ 5:30 to 7 pm ET. Meet with Drs. Henrique Aveiro, Bernardo Aguilera, & Nancy Sevieux; P&G Doctoral Recruiters, for an information session about technical careers in the consumer goods industry. If interested, sign up with your e-mail address by 9/4/2020 to gradcareers@cornell.edu and you will receive an invite to the Info Session.

Do Something That Matters #PGDAY1
P&G Recruiters Online Fireside Chat with Henrique Aveiro, Bernardo Aguilera, Nancy Sevieux – P&G Doctoral Recruiters, for an informal chat and Q&A about technical careers in industry. This is an opportunity for PhD candidates to meet informally with P&G recruiters and ask questions that may be of interest to PhDs i.e., transitioning from the lab to industry. These sessions are for smaller group (up to 5 students) discussions through MS Teams. Email gradcareers@cornell.edu to register for your preferred time:
September 10 @ 5 to 6 pm ET
September 11 @ 12 noon to 1 pm ET
If sufficient numbers, a third slot on Thursday at 6-7pm will be created.

Entrepreneurship Kickoff 2020
2020-09-09 16:30 - 18:30
The Entrepreneurship at Cornell annual Kick-Off event is open to anyone interested in learning more about entrepreneurship resources at Cornell. Visit the Careers Beyond Academia booth to meet near peer mentors (graduate students, postdocs and alumni) who will share what they have gotten out of the entrepreneurial ecosystem while at Cornell.
All undergraduate, graduate students, and postdocs are invited to attend an online event designed to connect you with the vibrant Entrepreneurship at Cornell community. During the Kickoff 2020 event you will:

Receive an overview of Entrepreneurship at Cornell and the rapidly growing Cornell entrepreneurship ecosystem
Watch pitches from student startup teams who have applied to the very competitive eLab accelerator program
Interact via Zoom with live representatives from over 30 academic and entrepreneurship programs across Cornell
Connect with others interested in developing entrepreneurial skills and doing eship

More info and to register
Schedule for the 2020 Kick-Off
4:30 pm EST: Welcome (Zach Shulman) and intro of eLab and student pitches (Ken Rother)
5:15 pm EST: Overview of EaC and the Cornell eship ecosystem (Zach Shulman)
5:28 pm EST: Announcement of eLab student pitch winner (Ken Rother)
5:30 pm EST: Interactive Zoom sessions begin for participating programs
6:30 pm EST: Event concludes
RSVP now for Entrepreneurship@Cornell Kickoff 2020
Register now to save your spot and to be able to interact with other attendees during and after the event!
Be sure to click on this link to join at 4:30pm for the start of Kickoff

How to Start Your Industry Job Search
2020-09-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
This workshop is for PhD students and postdocs that are exploring opportunities in industry – NGOs, government, businesses and more. The workshops answers basic questions, explores Cornell resources and discusses steps you can take right now – whether you are just beginning your Cornell journey, going on the job market or simultaneously job hunting in academia and industry.
To Register.
Accessibility Requests
We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact gradcareers@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance to help ensure they can be met.

Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat
2020-08-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
This is the last Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat in the summer. If you have more questions about the job search as graduate students or postdocs, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. The Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat is designed to get job seekers together to talk about concerns that graduate students and postdocs share, and strategize about how to move forward. Each session will begin with a brief introduction that includes tips, perspectives, and thoughts from staff who support career exploration. After this information is shared, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions they have and share best practices that work for them. We want to create a safe space for everyone to talk and listen. Please come join us and hear from each other!
Date & Time: Monday, August 17 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm ET
Location: Zoom link to be provided upon registration
Facilitators: Christine Holmes, Postdoctoral Studies Director, Caleb Yu, Graduate and International Student Career Advisor, Colleen McLinn, Executive Director of Future Faculty and Academic Careers, Denise DiRienzo, Experiential Program Director of Careers Beyond Academia, Susi Varvayanis, Executive Director of Careers Beyond Academia
Accommodations: We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact ry274@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance to help ensure they can be met.

NCFDD: Cultivating Your Network of Mentors, Sponsors & Collaborators
2020-08-13 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar
Do you have a reliable and strong network of mentors?
Are you struggling to cultivate mentoring relationships?
Do you know the difference between a mentor and a sponsor?
Are you moving to a new stage of your career and wondering how to find new mentors and sponsors that are appropriate to the next level?

If so, join us for a webinar that will help you:

Map your current mentoring network
Identify your unmet needs
Plan how to expand your existing network to meet your current needs

Free Individual Memberships for the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD)
Available to all Cornell students, postdocs, faculty, and staff

Cornell is an institutional member of the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD), a nationally recognized, independent organization providing online career development and mentoring resources. The NCFDD provides members with access to tools to increase research and writing productivity and improve work-life balance.
Activate your account by following the steps below:

Go to the NCFDD website
Under “Select Your Institution,” choose “Cornell University”
Select “Activate my Membership”
Complete the registration form using your Cornell email address
Check your Cornell email account to find a confirmation/welcome email. Click “Activate Account” in the email

International Student / Postdoc Job Search Discussion
2020-08-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
This is the last Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat specific to international student issues for the summer. Things are moving a lot on the job search side as well as the immigration side. The Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat is designed to get job seekers together to talk about concerns that graduate students and postdocs share, and strategize about how to move forward.

Each session will begin with a brief introduction that includes tips, perspectives, and thoughts from staff who support career exploration. After this information is shared, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions they have and share best practices that work for them. We want to create a safe space for everyone to talk and listen. Please come join us and hear from each other!

Our experts in careers and/or immigration include:

Caleb Yu, Graduate and International Student Career Advisor
Christine Holmes, Director of Postdoctoral Studies
Colleen McLinn, Executive Director for Future Faculty and Academic Careers
Denise DiRienzo, Experiential Program Director for Careers Beyond Academia
Elizabeth Shedd, Senior Immigration Advisor, Office of Global Learning
Susi Varvayanis, Executive Director of Careers Beyond Academia

Accommodations: We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact ry274@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance to help ensure they can be met.

Meets by Zoom (link to be sent when registered)

How to Approach Professionals in Industry
2020-08-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Networking starts with simple connections. Who do you know in industry – not the hiring manager but a former classmate or Cornell alum. This workshop will explore how you can find professional allies, steps to ask for a conversation and tips to utilize connections.
To Register
A zoom link will be sent to all registrants the day before the event. For more events promoted by Careers Beyond Academia, please visit our website.
Accessibility Requests
We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact gradcareers@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance to help ensure they can be met.

Eli Lilly is recruiting
2020-08-06 12:00 - 13:00
Interested in an industry career?

Eli Lilly will hold an info session August 6 at noon
Open to all doctoral students and postdocs! Hear a brief corporate overview of Eli Lilly and Company’s vision and values, locations, therapeutic areas of interest, and approved medicines. Presenters Renato Bauer, a Cornell Chemical Biology Interface Program alumnus and Gaying Zhao (more about the speakers at the end of this message) will review chemistry job openings in process and discovery chemistry (aka medicinal chemistry) at the San Diego and Indianapolis locations. They will provide guidelines on interviewing, insights into Lilly’s interviewing process and entertain your questions for a lively discussion. Register now for the Aug 6 info session.
Applications due August 7-start now!
Open positions are for skilled and motivated chemists who are interested in defining and solving challenging problems as part of a multidisciplinary team. The openings are in Discovery Chemistry Research and Technology, the medicinal chemistry department (San Diego and Indianapolis), and in Small Molecule Design and Development, the process chemistry department. Eli Lilly is particularly interested in scientists who combine multiple skills, including synthesis and computational methods, in innovative ways to unlock key discoveries.
Send your resume (1-2p, references not needed) and research statement (2-4p, for a technical audience-essentially a thesis summary or technical peer-reviewed publication summary; include graphics and figures and focus on the impact of your work) by August 7 to gradcareers@cornell.edu. Remember your technical accomplishments get your foot in the door (you must show good attention to detail and rigorous science) but it’s the ‘other stuff’ that gets you the job (can you clearly communicate your work, its impact and importance? are you a person others can relate to and will want to work with? do you help to foster others in a team environment? are you comfortable with ambiguity?). Feel free to schedule a consultation with Careers Beyond Academia in preparation.
Interviews of ca. 30 minutes for selected candidates will be scheduled by August 10. If selected, you will meet with two scientists/recruiters from Lilly to discuss your research, goals, and the positions at Lilly. You are encouraged to bring a set of slides that cover your research and highlight your key contributions and problem-solving capabilities. You will not be asked to make a presentation, but rather to walk through your work and respond to interviewer questions.
Eligibility: Internationals are welcome to apply. Postdocs and those who complete PhD requirements by spring 2021 are eligible.
About the positions:
Process Chemistry Research Scientist – SMDD
Small Molecule Design and Development (SMDD) is an innovation-focused organization in Eli Lilly and Company. Our dynamic group is made up of chemists, pharmaceutical scientists, analytical chemists, and engineers. We strive to identify, develop and apply groundbreaking technologies to deliver maximum benefit to our patients. Within SMDD, process chemistry is essential to establishing a robust and sustainable supply chain for small molecules as well as other synthetic molecules such as peptides, oligonucleotides and antibody-drug conjugates. We seek to use new technologies for key problems, and we endeavor to continuously improve the way we develop and manufacture therapeutic molecules.
Are you a creative and innovative synthetic chemist? Do you have a unique technical skillset and are you driven to improve those around you? Are you interested in developing and commercializing small molecule, oligonucleotide and peptide clinical therapeutics? If yes, this can be the right position for you to make an impact and improve the future of drug manufacturing. You will have the opportunity to collaborate across diverse scientific areas including chemical synthesis, analytical chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, computational technology and machine learning principles, as well as chemical engineering.
Responsibilities:
Top candidates for this position will be expected to:

Establish a robust laboratory program by conducting and overseeing internal and external research plans.
Thrive at the interface between disciplines and be able to quickly move from one scientific challenge to another while navigating ambiguity.
Possess a robust background and training in modern synthetic chemistry and be able to use this knowledge along with new digital tools to challenge the status quo and drive new solutions to the most important scientific problems often in time constrained scenarios.
Embrace and celebrate diversity by using a relevant but unique background and set of experiences to provide new and refreshing ideas and thoughts to deliver innovative solutions for a multidisciplinary team. Strong communication (oral, written), organizational, and leadership skills are expected.
Provide examples of novel contributions to chemical design and mechanism-based problem solving as part of project driven goals such as synthesis of complex molecules and/or novel methodology development. These examples should also be reflected in a strong publication record in peer reviewed journals.
Demonstrate learning agility in grasping and exploiting new scientific concepts and methods across disciplines and apply these findings to small molecule, peptide and oligonucleotide assets. Actively participate in the development of new synthetic routes for the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients using the most modern technologies, including continuous processing, automated reaction screening, and computational chemistry.
Help drive and develop the commercial manufacturing strategy and collaborate with internal and external manufacturing partners to develop robust chemical processes that are readily amenable to efficient drug substance manufacturing for both clinical and commercial settings.
Utilize and manipulate large datasets to reach robust scientific decisions and to inform future development activities.
Partner with Discovery Chemistry to provide SAR and candidate selection guidance to the discovery core team.
Engage with regulatory agencies to encourage the use of novel scientific approaches and technology and with the external chemistry environment through presentations, publication at external symposia or consortia. Identify, partner and develop external chemistry innovations to complement existing internal capabilities and areas of focus and incorporate these innovations across the portfolio of assets.

Basic Qualifications: PhD in synthetic chemistry
Additional Skills/Preferences:

Good interpersonal skills and a persistent tendency for collaboration
Demonstrated self-initiative and appropriate risk-taking
Sustained technical proficiency and integration of complex scientific concepts to create technical agendas that supply business value
Knowledge and experience with management of technical projects
Demonstrated leadership capabilities especially in a team environment
Ability to prioritize multiple activities and manage ambiguity
An active scientific curiosity and interest for complementary disciplines within the pharmaceutical industry
Demonstrated success in persuasion, influence and negotiation in a scientific setting

Additional Information:

Potential exposure to chemicals, allergens and loud noises
Travel: 0 to 10%
Position Locale: Indianapolis, IN; Lilly Technology Center-North (LTC-N)

The Discovery Research and Technology positions:
Research Scientist in Indianapolis or SanDiego– these two positions are essentially the same aside from the work location.
About Eli Lilly:
At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 34,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We are looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.
Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, gender, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
About the speakers:
Renato Bauer (PhD’11 Chemistry) Senior Research Scientist, Discovery Chemistry Research and Technology at Eli Lilly: Renato was an REU student at Stanford before coming to Cornell as part of the Tri-Institutional Program in Chemical Biology. After completing his PhD at Cornell he was an NIH postdoctoral fellow at Harvard, after which he joined Eli Lilly and Co.. In addition to his recruiting activities, his interests lie in covalent inhibitors and synthetic organic chemistry.
Gaying Zhao, Research Scientist, Discovery Chemistry Research and Technology at Eli Lilly: I was born in China. I got my undergraduate degree in Beijing Normal University. I joined Lilly in 2006 after I obtained a master degree in organic and bioorganic chemistry from University of Notre Dame with Professor Marvin J. Miller. I did small molecule drug discovery over 13 years, involved in oncology, immune-oncology, autoimmune, diabetic therapeutic areas, published 5 patents in recent 5 years.
I love science and really enjoy to work with so many talented people at Lilly, as well as many truly great mentors here.

How to Turn Your Research Into an Elevator Pitch (And What’s an Elevator Pitch?)
2020-07-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
Join this workshop to learn tips and discuss how to succinctly sum up your research for multiple audiences, practice your pitch in small groups, and capture phrasing for different audiences.

Interviewing 101 – The Lingo, The Process and The Options
2020-07-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Join us to explore the fundamentals of interviewing in industry (government, NGO, think tanks, for profits.) This workshop will present an overview of interviews, types of interviews you may encounter and advice on how to articulate your research and PhD work into professional experience.
To Register
A zoom link will be sent to all registrants the day before the event. For more events promoted by Careers Beyond Academia, please visit our website.
Accessibility Requests
We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact gradcareers@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance to help ensure they can be met.

Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat
2020-07-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
We are entering month 5 of working remotely with some labs gradually reopening. Everything has changed a lot, especially on the job front. The Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat is designed to get job seekers together to talk about concerns that graduate students and postdocs share, and strategize about how to move forward. Each session will begin with a brief introduction that includes tips, perspectives, and thoughts from staff who support career exploration. After this information is shared, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions they have and share best practices that work for them. We want to create a safe space for everyone to talk and listen. Please come join us and hear from each other!
Date & Time: Monday, July 27 from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET
Location: Zoom link to be provided upon registration
Facilitators: Christine Holmes, Postdoctoral Studies Director, Caleb Yu, Graduate and International Student Career Advisor, Colleen McLinn, Executive Director of Future Faculty and Academic Careers, Denise DiRienzo, Experiential Program Director of Careers Beyond Academia, Susi Varvayanis, Executive Director of Careers Beyond Academia
Accommodations: We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact ry274@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance to help ensure they can be met.

Virtual Career Development Workshop ~ Leadership Alliance National Symposium
2020-07-25 08:00 - 17:00
Join the Leadership Alliance for a National Virtual Career Development Workshop on July 25. To Register with password – ASPS3_2020. For more information and agenda. The LANS Career Development Workshop is an opportunity for graduate students and postdocs [BioMed discipline only] to learn more about potential career paths, build their professional network, and apply practical advice to the next phase of their careers.

Advanced LinkedIn Profile and Discussion Workshop
2020-07-23 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
This is an advanced level workshop. Prerequisite would be the Create Your LinkedIn Profile. In this advanced workshop we will share feedback and keywords. We will share profiles and expand the body of your LinkedIn Profile. Each participant should have a basic profile they are willing to share. This workshop will be discussion based with feedback and sharing of ideas. To Register.
A zoom link will be sent to all registrants. Please visit our website for additional events.
Accessibility Requests
We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact gradcareers@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance to help ensure they can be met.

Insight Fellows Fall Application Deadline
2020-07-20 16:30 - 17:00
Insight Fellows Fall Application Deadlines is July 20. This year will be fully remote. FAQs on the program. The Insight Fellows Program is a seven-week professional training fellowship for graduating students and working professionals looking to transition to thriving careers as data scientists, engineers, and other cutting-edge professionals. Insight takes a unique approach, working closely with partner companies to match Fellows with the hiring teams that represent the best fit for their skills and experience.

Beyond the Professoriate: Making the Most of Graduate School
2020-07-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Are you just starting your PhD? Or are you in your first few years and Covid-19 has drastically chanced your graduate school experience? Are you trying to get back into a groove and continue your research now that things have changed? Join faculty and recent graduates in this panel on making the most of graduate school as we head into a new (and different) academic year.
After attending this webinar, you will be able to:
-Develop a strategy to prevent feeling overwhelmed.
-Develop effective project management strategies.
-Create a plan for continuing professional development and planning for various career paths.

LinkedIn ~ A Beginner’s Workshop to Create Your Profile
2020-07-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
We will start with a short overview presentation with tips on how to use LinkedIn, exercises to identify a good tagline, and an interactive session to work on profiles and receive feedback. We will email a worksheet prior to the event.
To Register.
A zoom link will be sent to all registrants.
Accessibility Requests
We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact gradcareers@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance to help ensure they can be met.
