[bioundgrd] Fwd: Pharmaceutical and medical device consulting firm Career Event March 6

[Janice Chang]

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>Life Sciences Consulting with Decision Resources
>Information Session on Tuesday, March 6th from 6-8 p.m., Room 4-145
>Contact Person: Nina Pocek, npocek at dresources.com
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>Decision Resources Consulting is a Boston-based pharmaceutical and 
>medical device consulting firm. Come to our on-campus information 
>session to learn about summer internships and full-time 
>opportunities at DR. Please find job descriptions and our company 
>overview below.
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>ASSOCIATE JOB DESCRIPTION
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>The Associate in the Decision Resources Consulting group is an entry 
>level position that supports project teams, and the consulting 
>group, by providing research, analysis, and creativity to client 
>engagements, business development initiatives, and internal 
>projects.  Associates are integral members of the project team who 
>will be required to act both independently and as key parts of a 
>diverse team.   A successful Associate will be a high-energy 
>individual that is able to interact with all levels of  project and 
>client teams, provide accurate and timely analysis, and develop 
>valuable results.  Successful Associates have a strong interest in 
>the business and science of the biopharmaceutical industry and a 
>track record of academic achievement and personal success.
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>QUALIFICATIONS
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>.	At least a Bachelor's Degree in a life sciences or business 
>field is encouraged.
>.	Internship or demonstrated interest in biopharmaceutical, 
>business development, consulting, medicine, or laboratory experience 
>is helpful.
>.	Strong written, verbal, analytical and organizational skills.
>.	Highly motivated with a strong work ethic.
>.	Familiarity with all Microsoft Office Suite products is essential.
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>EXPECTATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
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>Associates are expected to contribute to the overall success of a 
>project by executing comprehensive research efforts, "owning" small 
>tasks, conducting interviews, developing accurate product and market 
>forecasts, and synthesizing large amounts of data into discrete 
>stories and assumptions that drive overall recommendations.  As they 
>gain experience, Associates will be expected to participate on 
>multiple projects, effectively manage time commitments, and provide 
>creative insight to each engagement.  Associates will be expected to 
>learn and develop quickly with guidance and direction from 
>experienced consultants.
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>SUMMER INTERNSHIP JOB DESCRIPTION
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>The Summer Internship is a short-term position that provides the 
>candidates valuable insight into Consulting for the 
>biotech/pharmaceutical industry.  Due to the small size of the 
>group, interns are given the opportunity to be involved in a variety 
>of tasks, playing an important role on several key engagements. 
>Enthusiasm, a desire to learn, and a good work ethic are important 
>assets and prior knowledge about the pharmaceutical industry is an 
>advantage.
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>QUALIFICATIONS
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>.	Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in a life sciences or business 
>field, having at least completed junior year by this summer.
>.	Demonstrated interest in biopharmaceutical industry or medicine. 
>.	Strong written, verbal, analytical and organizational skills.
>.	Highly motivated with a strong work ethic.
>.	Familiarity with all Microsoft Office Suite products.
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>DECISION RESOURCES COMPANY OVERVIEW
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>Decision Resources is a premier global provider of market analytics 
>and strategic consulting and advisory services to the 
>biopharmaceutical and medical device industries.  For more than 25 
>years, Decision Resources has offered in-depth research and analysis 
>on the trends, emerging developments, and market potential of the 
>health care industry.  From the largest pharmaceutical companies to 
>the smallest startup biotechs, the most important players in the 
>industry turn to Decision Resources for the information they need to 
>grow and succeed.  A privately-owned company, DR offers research 
>publications, advisory services, and consulting designed to help 
>clients shape strategy, allocate resources, and master their chosen 
>markets.  Decision Resources is headquartered in Waltham, 
>Massachusetts and employs more than 250 professionals in Waltham, 
>London, Brussels, Tokyo, Toronto and Nashville, Tennessee.
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>DR Consulting, the strategic consulting arm of Decision Resources, 
>partners with senior executives in leading pharmaceutical and 
>biotech firms in the US, Europe and Asia to evaluate their 
>portfolios, assess product and market opportunities, and maximize 
>the value of their products.  DR Consulting leverages the expertise 
>of DR's highly-credentialed therapeutic experts, its published and 
>unpublished research, its network of key opinion leaders and high 
>prescribing physicians, and its considerable library of key industry 
>sources to deliver strategic consulting services to DR's clients. 
>This unique combination of content with consulting expertise allows 
>DR to provide unequalled value to our consulting clients.
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>As we continue to expand our practice, DR Consulting is seeking 
>smart, high-energy, team oriented strategic thinkers with an 
>ambition to work with top pharmaceutical and biotech companies 
>worldwide to respond to a rapidly changing market and business 
>environment and to make strategic decisions on products, portfolios, 
>and markets.
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>For more information, access our website at: www.dresources.com
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