Recruiting Insight of The Week

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Dear [Insert Name], 

Hope this email finds you well. I am [Insert Name], a current undergraduate/master’s student at [Insert University] majoring in [Insert Major]. I am writing to express my keen interest in the [Insert role] role at [Insert Company]. Company X’s commitment to driving impactful strategies and solutions aligns with my professional goals and aspirations. I am eager to contribute my skills, experiences, and enthusiasm to help achieve the company's mission, which is to [Insert Company’s Mission].
 
My background as a [Insert previous role] and [Insert previous role] at several institutions align with Company X’s mission and purpose. I believe these experiences equip me with the capabilities necessary to make a meaningful contribution to your company.
 
I would greatly appreciate it if we could have a quick chat over Zoom/in person for me to get to know more about your role at Company X and perhaps speak more about my prior experience and interest in Company X. I have attached my resume to provide a comprehensive overview of my qualifications.

[Attach resume] 

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,

[Insert Name] 

Career opportunities in the healthcare / life sciences industry:

• Strategy Consultant Analyst, Winterberry Group

Description:

Winterberry Group’s entry-level strategy consultants (titled Analyst) tackle a wide range of consulting and operational assignments in support of the Firm’s growth strategy, mergers and acquisitions, digital transformation, and market intelligence engagements. They are responsible for a variety of tasks that may involve primary and secondary research, thought leadership, marketing and office operations. Analysts also contribute to the development of a range of client deliverables—including business assessments, market landscapes and strategic roadmaps. Limited travel may be required, as needed.

 Winterberry Group's Analyst position offers unique opportunities for motivated, dynamic professionals with up to one year of professional experience to join a fast-growing enterprise at the forefront of strategic thinking in the advertising, marketing, media, technology, and commerce industries. Individuals who succeed in the analyst role will have the opportunity for significant professional development and career advancement within the company and the consulting and marketing fields more broadly.

Qualifications:

• Superior presentation abilities and a high degree of organization.

• Requires exceptional English written and oral communication skills (both face-to-face and via telephone/video).

• Experience with primary and secondary research, data aggregation, financial analysis, and business principles.

• Ideal candidates will have some professional experience and/or demonstrated interest in consulting, advertising, and/or media.

• Ideal candidates will demonstrate proficiency in developing, refining, and presenting professional services deliverables.

• This position requires a bachelor’s degree.

• Candidate must be willing to commute to NYC three days per week/two remote.

• Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Candidate must not require sponsorship now, or in the future for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)

• Life Sciences Consulting Fellowship/Internship, Alacrita Consulting

Qualifications:

Applicants MUST either have a PhD from a top-tier university or be actively pursuing a PhD at a top-tier university in the biological sciences or related field.

• Background in cancer biology, immunology, pharmacology, neurobiology, inflammatory disease, gene therapy, or infectious disease (academic research or other industry related work) is highly desired.

• You can commit to working up to 10 hours per week, for a minimum period of 6 months.

• You have an entrepreneurial mindset and enthusiastically apply yourself to new challenges.

• Readily willing to help colleagues with various tasks.

• You have a general understanding of the drug development process and emerging therapeutic technologies.

• Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S., without U.S. employer sponsorship

 In addition, you:

• Can encapsulate ideas and concepts in concise, well written English

• Speak English fluently

• Show a high degree of precision in thinking and communicating

• Have excellent attention to detail and orientation toward meticulous work

• Ability to organize your work and meet tight deadlines

• Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality

• Project and maintain a professional and positive attitude

• Personal comfort with and access to Microsoft Office applications and the internet.

• Summer Intern/Next Gen Bio-Therapeutics

Description:

We are seeking summer intern in the Branford, CT site who is interested in contributing to the discovery of next-generation anti-HIV bio-therapeutics, in particular broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs), through the development and troubleshooting of biochemical, biophysical and functional assays, and using these assays to characterize and select potential drug molecules. The selected candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter and will have the opportunity to work alongside antibody engineers, protein scientists, virologists, and chemists in a dynamic and multidisciplinary team environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Pursuing a BA or BS in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related scientific field.

• Basic laboratory experience.

• Must be able to work full-time (35-40 hours/week) throughout the duration of the 12-week internship (May/June - August).

• Must have an active student status and/or within 12 months post-graduation from a BS or MS degree program. Post-doctoral candidates are not eligible. 

Preferred qualifications:

• Prior experience with biochemical and/or biophysical assays.

• Track record of collaborating in a team-based environment.

• Attention to detail. Excellent documentation, organization, data analysis and communication skills.

• Enthusiasm and excitement for drug discovery related technologies.

• Direct experience with protein related assays would be a plus.

• Direct experience with automated instrumentation would be a plus.

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