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VOLUME 3 ISSUE 8 OCTOBER 2011
 
  In this month's feature, Debbie Hart, President of BioNJ, gives us an update on the current and future outlook for job opportunities in the life sciences in the Garden State in the specialty pharmaceutical business today. Plus, we provide tips on how to make a great and memorable first impression in Networking Tips.

 
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P.S. Be sure to check out our new listings for job opportunities at leading life sciences firms and highly qualified candidates to fill key interim or permanent positions.
 
           

  Survey
Question of the Month:
What's Happening in Local Hiring in the Life Sciences?
Are you hiring more people? Or fewer? Help us determine the current level of hiring in this region by taking a quick, two-question survey. We're hoping for 100% participation from our subscribers! Look for the results in next month's issue.
 
    
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  Survey Results
Last issue, we asked:
In your experience using recruitment firms (on a contingent and/or retained basis), what has been your greatest disappointment in their performance?  Click here to see the results.
 
           

Feature:
Life Sciences Job Market in 2011 — A New Jersey Perspective

FeatureLast year, we interviewed Debbie Hart, President of BioNJ, to get her insight on the life sciences job market in New Jersey. We recently talked with Hart again to get an update on the current state and future outlook for career opportunities in the Garden State. Plus, she shared job search advice for professionals looking for new career opportunities in the life sciences. Read more.


 

Networking Tips:
How to Make an Outstanding and Memorable First Impression

TipsWhether you're interviewing for a new job or attending a networking event, you want to make a great — and memorable — first impression. Here we share a few reminders and tips on how to do just that. Read more.


 

  CAREER OPPORTUNITY LISTINGS  

Ashton Tweed is currently recruiting for a number of excellent opportunities in the life sciences. The following is a representative selection of our open positions. Click on the titles below to find out more about these opportunities.

If you are a qualified candidate who is interested in applying for any of them, please click here to submit your resume and include the job title in the subject line of your email. Or if you know a colleague who may be interested, please send him or her this newsletter by clicking on the following link: Send to a friend.

Vice President Global Quality Assurance — A $500 million-plus specialty pharmaceutical and technology company is looking for a candidate with 15-plus years of progressive management experience in quality assurance within the pharmaceutical industry.

Senior Director R&D — A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree is required for this position, in addition to 8 to 10-plus years of companion animal health industry experience in technical services and/or clinical development roles.

Director of Quality Assurance — The successful candidate must have 10-plus years of experience in quality assurance management in the biopharmaceutical industry.

Business Development — A drug delivery device company is looking for a candidate with 7-plus years in medical device or pharmaceutical packaging/drug device development.

Interim Vice President Quality Operations — The successful candidate will oversee and direct quality operations for company location in Taiwan.

Interim Clinical Affairs Support — The successful candidate must have an MD or RN and experience with medical device development in a clinical role.

Program Manager — A provider of custom-engineered medical devices located on the East Coast is looking for a candidate with 10-plus years of experience in medical devices, drug delivery, and/or medical diagnostics, as well as 5-plus years of project management.

Human Resources Manager — A life sciences company focused on the development of products to support the cure of chronic human diseases is looking for a candidate with a BA/BS and 7-plus years of life sciences experience (diagnostics, device, pharma) in human resources, recruiting, organizational development, organizational effectiveness, and performance management systems.

Manager of Regulatory Affairs — A client located in Central New Jersey is looking for a candidate to ensure that new products and changes to current products are prepared and submitted in a timely manner to regulatory agencies in markets.

Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager — The successful candidate must have at least 7 years of work experience in regulatory affairs in the over-the-counter (OTC) drug, pharmaceutical, dietary supplement, or personal-care industries.

Filling Supervisor — The successful candidate will supervise finishing and sterilization personnel, including hiring, training, safety, productivity, and performance development. Experience in a diagnostics/production/laboratory environment is required.
     


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  IN THIS ISSUE  

Welcome from Ashton Tweed
 
Survey
 
 
Feature: Life Sciences Job Market in 2011 — A New Jersey Perspective
 
 
Networking Tips: How to Make an Outstanding and Memorable First Impression
 
 
Career Opportunity Listings
 
 
Profiles of Available Professionals
 
 
Industry Events
 
 
  INDUSTRY EVENTS  

November 14, 2011
PCCI Technical Vision

November 16, 2011
BioNJ – Meet the Bankers

November 29, 2011
GPSEG Life Science Sub-Group Meeting

Click here for our latest listing of upcoming local networking events.
 
PROFILES OF AVAILABLE PROFESSIONALS
 
The following profiles below represent some of the outstanding Ashton Tweed candidates who are currently available for interim and/or permanent positions. If you are interested in learning more about any of our candidates or have another human capital need we can help with, please email us or call 610-725-0290 to speak with one of our life sciences partners.

Senior Director Portfolio and Project Management, MBA: With an MS in analytical chemistry and an MBA, this Drug/Vaccine Development Leader has experience in leading and managing cross-functional teams in all phases of development in multiple therapeutic areas.
Find out more about this candidate.

Chief Medical Officer, MD: This candidate has industry experience holding leadership positions in medical affairs and clinical development, with a focus on U.S. and global work across a variety of therapeutic areas.
Find out more about this candidate.

Senior Director Marketing, MBA: With a Wharton MBA and a BS from Boston University, this highly successful commercial leader has significant launch experience across multiple therapeutic areas, in both large pharmaceutical corporations and small biotech companies demanding top-to-bottom accountability.
Find out more about this candidate.

Clinical Resource Specialist: This Certified Wound and Ostomy and Continence Nurse (CWOCN) has extensive experience in a clinical wound setting in the pharmaceutical industry as well as in hospital and home care environments.
Find out more about this candidate.

Regional Leader Supply Chain – Consumer: With an MBA in operations management, this candidate has supply chain and logistics experience in the United States and globally.
Find out more about this candidate.

Vice President of Manufacturing: This candidate has extensive experience managing manufacturing, validation, packaging, and warehouse, as well as a strong working knowledge of current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) regulations.
Find out more about this candidate.

Director Human Resources: This human resources leader has extensive experience delivering results in both small and large biotech and pharmaceutical organizations.
Find out more about this candidate.

 
 

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  ABOUT ASHTON TWEED  

Ashton Tweed is dedicated to serving the human capital needs of life sciences companies, including the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, diagnostic, and medical device sectors. We connect companies with skilled life sciences professionals who can expertly meet their business needs — from product discovery through commercialization — providing retained executive search, interim placement, and direct-hire services. Contact us today.
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