February 7, 2023
ISPE-CaSA Weekly Update
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Jane Brown Scholarship Application Deadline Extended to Feb. 10 | |
Attention students: Receiving an ISPE-CaSA Jane Brown Scholarship will enhance your career.
The scholarship is open to CaSA Student Chapter members enrolled in either an undergraduate or graduate field of study at an accredited university or college.
The Scholarship winner(s) will be announced at our 30th Annual Life Sciences Technology Conference on February 28, 2023, in Raleigh, NC.
Questions? Contact scholarship@ispecasa.org.
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 10, 2023
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ISPE-CaSA Continuing Education | |
New Event!
ISPE-CaSA Emerging Leaders Thermal Validation Course
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Join the ISPE-CaSA Emerging Leaders Committee for a seminar on autoclave validation. Attendees will see autoclave validation and setup of thermal validation systems in person and live. This event is open to those new to the industry, students from all colleges and universities, and anyone looking to learn more about thermal validation.
Presenters: Senior Validation Engineer Cesar Mirabal with Lives International and Senior Technical Director Crystal Booth with PSC Biotech will share their industry experience.
Details:
Date: Wednesday, March 1
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center (BTEC) at the NC State Centennial Campus
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2023 Life Sciences Technology Show | |
Join Us at Our 30th Anniversary Tech Show Feb. 28th in Raleigh
*EL=Emerging Leaders
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Tech Show Professional Development
Keynotes and Education Programs
Bring Cutting Edge Information
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Don't miss our morning Keynote Presentation and Education Session at the Tech Show! Register for the Tech Show today and be sure to join these valuable program sessions.
The 2023 Tech Show will offer both a morning and an afternoon keynote address. morning and afternoon educational programming and a special programming for Women in Pharma, and emerging leaders and students.
Watch for information about other programming coming soon!
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The morning keynote features Christine E. Vannais, Chief Operating Officer at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies. Learn about Christine E. Vannais
CDMOs, such as FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, are implementing innovations that will drive the future of Biomanufacturing. Innovation in the CDMO spaces, can be different than innovation from discovery and molecule ownership and will bring different value.
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Emerging Leaders/Students Presentation
10:30 a.m.
Scott Mitchell, Director of Talent Acquisition, Azzur Group
Shifting the Decision Set
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Programming for Emerging Leaders and Students features Scott Mitchell, Director of Talent Acquisition for Azzur Group. Learn more about Scott Mitchell.
Strategies for helping students and emerging leaders build a strong professional toolkit that will lead them down the career path they desire.
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Robert Holland
Senior Specialist – Clean Utilities, Novo Nordisk
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Travis Floyd
Metrology Specialist
Novo Nordisk
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Patrick Archer
President & CTO, BWT Pharma and Biotech
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Jes Averhart will put burnout into perspective by framing up the phenomenon and offering practical ways to interrupt the stress cycle. Our panel includes two pharma executives, Stephenie Robertson and Tracy Schorner, who will share their insights on what they are seeing in workplace culture and strategies they’ve used to overcome the stress cycle in their professional and personal lives.
At the end of the session, each participant will:
- Have tools to interrupt the stress cycle
- Have a filter by which to say “no"…or "not now."
- Better understand the parameters of the word "boundaries"
Learn about our panelists: Jes Averhart, Stephenie Robertson, & Tracy Schorner
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Jes Averhart
CEO Jes & Co. and Creator
Reinvention Road Trip®
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Stephenie Robertson
Vice President, Global Quality Systems and Compliance
Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies in RTP
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Tracy Schorner
Executive Director/Plant Manager
Amgen North Carolina
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Afternoon Education Session
2:00-2:45 p.m.
Panel Discussion
"Engineering Paths in Life Sciences" Panel Discussion
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Join a panel of experts from CSL Seqirus who will discuss Engineering Paths in Life Sciences.
A degree in engineering can take you down many paths, especially in life sciences. Join us to hear from panelists who all graduated with engineering degrees, but have moved in different directions even within the same company. They will talk about what has been most valuable about their engineering degree, the importance of soft skills and what surprised them the most about engineering in life sciences. In addition, they will offer tips on how to work collaboratively with the business as well as how to navigate large, global engineering departments.
Panelists are:
Moderator: Rodney Lam, Director, Head of Engineering, Seqirus
Melanie Rondot, Principal Engineer- Packaging and Visual Inspection Process Engineering, Seqirus
Chris Zaino, Process Engineer III, Bulk Downstream and Support Process Engineering, Seqirus
Scott Menut, Utilities Manager, Maintenance Engineering, Seqirus
David Wiggs, Principal Engineer, Aseptic Filling Process Engineering, Seqirus
Thomas Nash, Automation Manager, Seqirus
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The morning keynote features Arleen Paulino, Senior Vice President Manufacturing, Amgen.
She will share about Amgen’s journey to find strategies that compel us to look past the usual constraints and set new, ambitious goals for the future.
Hear more why it is critically important to think beyond the data to find purpose and meaningful connections as our industry grapples with current realities and their impact on innovation, technology, people, and the ways we work and think.
Learn about Arleen Paulino.
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Thanks to the following educational programming sponsors: | |
ISPE-CaSA Career Fair Features Dozens of Major Corporations Recruiting Top Talent
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Established as an integral part of our 30th Annual Tech Show, our expanded Career Fair is a place where you can connect, network, and interview the best professionals from the Carolinas and South Atlantic Region and beyond.
The Fair is right in the middle of all the action on our show floor and features dozens of top corporations recruiting top talent
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Job Seekers: Why Participate?
- Network with potential employers
- Participate in our Tech Show programming
- Get your resume reviewed
- Learn more about our industry
- Meet new colleagues and friends
- And more....
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Recruiters: Why Participate?
- Logo promotion in weekly e-blast
- Central location on show floor
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Promote your job openings on ISPE-CaSA's Career Center
- Network with colleagues
- Meet top talent in our region
- And more....
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We're selling out with just 8 tables left. Do not delay. Join these top recruiters at our Career Fair! | |
30th Annual Tech Show
Exhibit Space Sold Out
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We still have a few career fair booths left for recruiters only.
Thanks to everyone who has reserved a booth or table, or signed up to be a valued sponsor.
If you are a recruiter please register for our career fair.
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Here's a round-up of exhibit booths and sponsorships available: | |
Booths:
10 x 20 - SOLD OUT!
10 X 10 - SOLD OUT!
6' Tables - SOLD OUT!
Career Fair - 88% Sold: 8 Tables Available
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Sponsorships:
Over 99% Sold
Charging Table Sponsor - 1 left
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Unleash Your Generosity and Support Your Favorite Committee in ISPE-CaSA Charitable Giving Contest | |
ISPE-CaSA Board of Directors is donating $800 to each charity and an additional $1,000 to the charity that raises the most donations via raffle tickets sold at our 30th Anniversary Tech Show.at the Raleigh Convention Center.
How to participate:
Donate via ISPE-CaSA Charity Donation Site, until February 28th by clicking on the red button that says “Tickets”. Use the scroll bar to find your favorite charity or committee and choose the amount you wish to give, then submit for payment.
Donors will be entered into a 50/50 raffle drawing at the Tech Show Reception. The winner will receive 50% of the raffle ticket sales and the remaining 50% will be donated to the charities. YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN.
PLEASE DO NOT DONATE DIRECTLY TO THE CHARITIES DURING THIS TIME AS ISPE-CASA HAS NO WAY OF TRACKING THESE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR OUR COMMITTEES’ COLLECTIONS.
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Thanks to These Companies for Reserving our Largest Expo Booths | |
ISPE-CaSA Annual Sponsorship Opportunities
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Sponsor Therapeutic Thursday | |
We are actively seeking sponsors for our popular Therapeutic Thursday events. Sponsorships cost $250
Therapeutic Thursdays across our CaSA Chapter Region (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina, and Tennessee) are held the last Thursday of the month. We invite sponsors to select a month, pick a venue (often a restaurant with a spacious bar area, a brewery, or other similar business) and provide appetizers. We offer a cash bar.
We will promote your Therapeutic Thursday a month in advance.
Therapeutic Thursdays in RTP area: These sponsorships are sold out
Therapeutic Thursdays across the CaSA Region: We offer Therapeutic Thursday sponsorship across the entire CaSA area (50 miles outside the RTP region) all 12 months of the year. Learn which months are available and choose your preferred date.
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Sponsorships Support Professional Excellence and Provide Visibility for Your Company | |
In 2022, we enjoyed a big year, as we saw many events sold out, including our spring Golf Tournament. We anticipate continued engagement in the year ahead.
We are making big plans for 2023 too. New education programs, digital advertising opportunities and student scholarships. Watch for new ways to support our chapter!
Support from industry partners is crucial to the success of ISPE-CaSA. Your sponsorship also opens up opportunities for you to reach target audiences. Visit www.ispe-casa.org or email info@ispecasa.org for more information.
Your continued support of our Chapter is very much appreciated.
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Sponsorship Opportunities | |
Continuing Education
With five general education seminars throughout the year, plus two events targeted to Emerging Leaders and Student members, our programming offers a variety of ways to offer support.
Contact info@ispecasa.org for information.
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Communications
We offer opportunities for our partners to support our communication platforms. Our blog, our website, and weekly e-blast provide valuable opportunities for you to extend your company's brand across our marketplace.
Choose your preferred sponsorship here.
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Student Scholarships
ISPE-CaSA offers opportunities to support your profession by supporting the Jane Brown Scholarship. The Jane Brown Scholarship fund accepts donations at events and from individuals and corporations. We award these scholarships at the annual Tech Show.
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ISPE-CaSA Member Services | |
Looking for talent? ISPE-CaSA Career Center Offers Thousands of Resumes and Special Services for Employers | |
If you are an employer seeking top talent in the technology and life sciences sector look no further.
ISPE-CaSA's Career Center is your go-to place for recruiting.
Costs for ISPE-CaSA member employers start at $250. That fee gives you access to over 33,000 searchable resumes and allows you to take advantage of the many services the Career Center offers.
If you are in the market for a job, check out the many listings available across the United States. The Career Center features nearly 1,200 open jobs and 292 companies currently hiring.
The Career Center focuses on companies and professionals within our Carolina-South Atlantic Chapter, offering members and the industry at large an easy-to-use and highly targeted resource for online employment connections. Visit the ISPE-CaSA Career Center today. It is one of our Chapter's most valuable member benefits.
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