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Our programs empower women and allies in STEM to lead with confidence, amplify their voices, and make contributions that transform industries and communities. Scroll to find your next event or two! july22 Career Possibilities Panel & Speed Networking - Strategic Growth & Alliances including Portfolio Strategy, Business Development, and Partnerships As the STEM landscape continues to evolve, professionals are increasingly embracing non-linear career paths that reflect their expanding skills, interests, and goals. This series is designed to support STEM professionals navigating career shifts—whether exploring new sectors, pursuing leadership roles, or transitioning into emerging fields. The panel will have an informational interview type feel with panelists sharing their career paths, a look at what their job entails, and transferable skills for those looking to make a change. Location: Zoom
Cost: Free to All JUl23 Mentoring Program Information Session Learn about WEST's dynamic mentoring program to see if it is right for you. The dates of the program are 9/10, 9/17, 10/8, 10/29, 11/19, 12/10. All session will be via Zoom 6-8pm ET. Location: Zoom
Cost: $0 july28 Coded Bias Film Screening & Discussion Join the WEST community for a virtual screening and discussion of the award-winning documentary Coded Bias, a powerful exploration of artificial intelligence, algorithmic bias, and the societal impact of emerging technologies. Participants will receive access to the film between July 21–28 and can watch it at their convenience. Following the viewing period, we'll come together for an engaging virtual discussion, where we'll examine the film's key themes and their implications for STEM professionals, organizations, and society. Location: Zoom
Cost: Members: $5, Non-Members: $15 S-D Mentoring Program Kick start your development with a 1:1 goal setting session, training, and mentor stories. Then, each of the following two-hour virtual sessions features core pods, small group topic based discussion, and networking.
WEST Mentors are from all areas of the biopharma and tech industry, with a wealth of experience and expertise across academia, start-ups, biotech, and multi-national pharmaceutical companies including CEOs, heads of functions, leaders, and coaches. They have the lived experience and diverse perspectives to help you with your goals. The dates of the program are 9/10, 9/17, 10/8, 10/29, 11/19, 12/10. All session will be via Zoom 6-8pm ET. Location: Zoom
Cost: Members: $100 aug20 The Leadership Skill No One Taught Us: Feeling Safe Join us for a thought provoking conversation inspired by a TED style talk on the role of psychological and nervous system safety in leadership. Drawing from over 30 years in biotech and a deeply personal journey, Suha Patel will explore:
The keynote will be followed by a panel discussion with Suha Patel, Beth Gardner, VP of Patient Supply at Beam Therapeutics and Karin von Hodenberg, VP of Quality at Monte Rosa Therapeutics. Location: Zoom
Cost: Members: $5; Non-Members: $15 sept15 Building High Performing Teams with the Social Style Model This interactive workshop introduces participants to the Social Styles framework to foster self-reflection and more effective workplace communication. Through a blend of personal style identification and engaging reflective exercises, attendees will gain actionable insights into their interpersonal dynamics, ultimately strengthening professional relationships and team collaboration. Location: Zoom
Cost: Members: $5; Non-Members: $15 Sep24 Leadership (and Life) Lessons from the Pacific Crest Trail Kristen Hege retired from her biopharma executive role at Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) and her academic hematology practice at UC San Francisco in 2023 to pursue her lifelong dream of thru hiking the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada with her husband. In this unique presentation, she reflects on her pioneering 30-year history with research and development of CAR-T cell immunotherapy for cancer, from the dawn of this breakthrough field at Cell Genesys, a startup Bay Area biotech company in the 1990s, to Celgene, and ultimately BMS. A career highlight was overseeing the development of Abecma, the first BCMA targeted CAR-T cell treatment for multiple myeloma, a program that she led from target identification to FDA approval. She will also share her Pacific Crest Trail story and reflections on leadership lessons learned from this grand adventure that should resonate with all who pursue high-risk endeavors in science and medicine. Finally, she will reflect on her efforts to turn her PCT hike into a philanthropic effort to support and advance the next generation of women physicians and scientists working on cancer immunotherapy. This fundraising initiative is named in honor of her mother, a pioneering physician who was the only woman to graduate from her medical school class at Univ. Pennsylvania in 1953. Location: Seismic Therapeutic, 250 Arsenal St, Watertown, MA 02472
Cost: Members: $15; Non-Members: $30 sept30 Career Possibilities Panel & Speed Networking: AI, Data Science, & Computational Science As the STEM landscape continues to evolve, professionals are increasingly embracing non-linear career paths that reflect their expanding skills, interests, and goals. This series is designed to support STEM professionals navigating career shifts—whether exploring new sectors, pursuing leadership roles, or transitioning into emerging fields. The panel will have an informational interview type feel with panelists sharing their career paths, a look at what their job entails, and transferable skills for those looking to make a change. Location: Zoom
Cost: Free to All nov18 Career Possibilities Panel & Speed Networking: Venture & Growth including Entrepreneurship, Fundraising, Development, & VC As the STEM landscape continues to evolve, professionals are increasingly embracing non-linear career paths that reflect their expanding skills, interests, and goals. This series is designed to support STEM professionals navigating career shifts—whether exploring new sectors, pursuing leadership roles, or transitioning into emerging fields. The panel will have an informational interview type feel with panelists sharing their career paths, a look at what their job entails, and transferable skills for those looking to make a change. Location: Zoom
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