Professional Written Communications Workshop

Want to know how to be a better job candidate for a career in industry? _Learn how to write_Emails, resumes, cover letters, and more. What and how you write is key to making a positive impression, getting a job, keeping a job, and advancing. _Learn tips from Ms. Lauren Kaskiel with Spark Therapeutics. _ _ Lauren Kaskiel, (BSc Biotechnology, Minor Microbiology, Eberly College of Science, 2001) is currently leading the Alliance Management function for Spark Therapeutics. _ Prior to joining the Business Development & Strategy team at Spark, Lauren was with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) for 14 years, starting her career as a co-op student working in the Molecular Virology & Host Defense department. Following graduation, Lauren re-joined GSK and spent 6 years in a Drug Metabolism & Pharmacokinetics department. After graduating with an M.B.A. from Drexel University in 2007, Lauren transitioned from the lab into a business operations role before becoming an Alliance Director within Worldwide Business Development. _ As such, she was responsible for managing a portfolio of GSKs alliances with biotech, diagnostic, venture, and academic partners including Avalon Ventures, Altius, Codexis and bioMerieux. _ _ This is the second of the Math and Science Professional Development Series. _For more information, contact the Eberly College of Science Office of Science Engagement (formerly Career and International Education Office) at 814 - 865 - 5000 or career@science.psu.edu. _ This event is hosted by the_Eberly College of Science as part of the_Math and Science Professional Development Series.