"BioGrow: Training and Education Across North Carolina" BPD Symposium

Agenda

12:30 - 1:00 p.m. Registration and Networking

1:00 - 1:15 p.m. Introduction

1:15 - 2:15 p.m. Panel discussion

Faces of Success - Former students from local educational programs will discuss how these programs helped to prepare them for a career in biopharma

Moderator:  John Balchunas – NC State 

Panelists:

Dominique Wright – former JCC student, currently works at ThermoFisher Scientific

Stefanie McCloskey – former BioNetwork student, currently works at Catalent Pharma Solutions

Srujan Bhagwat - former BTEC student, currently works at Integrated Project Services (IPS)

Chidindu Nkwazema - former BRITE student, currently works at AveXis

Tonya Mosely – former Alamance CC student

Asia Johnson – former Durham Tech and NCCU student

2:15 - 3:10 p.m. Networking Break & Refreshments

3:10 - 3:15 p.m. Introduction of Industry Panel

3:15 - 4:15 p.m. Panel Discussion

Path to Success - Hiring managers will share their views on skills needed for a successful career in biopharma

Moderator: Brenda Summers – NCBIO

Panelists:

Wade Smedley – HRBP Site HR Leader, Merck

Blake Derrick – Sr. Talent Acquisition Consultant, Seqirus

George Kafes – Director of Talent Acquisition - Quality Organization (U.S. Sites), AveXis

Tricia Jennings - Manager, Vector Manufacturing, bluebird bio

4:15 - 4:20 p.m. Closing Remarks

4:20 - 5:00 p.m. Networking