VILLANOVA’S BIOTECH BOOTCAMP
Friday, January 30th | 2:00-5:00 PM | Driscoll Hall | Register on Handshake!

Join us for Villanova’s fourth annual Biotech Bootcamp, an afternoon program for students to learn about the various career paths and opportunities within biotech, pharma, life sciences, med devices, research and healthcare. 

We are excited to welcome back former Biotech Bootcamp participants: Jay Galeota ’88 CLAS, Elena Koumis ‘15, ’16 CLAS and Sara Whipple ’06 CLAS who will be our program hosts for the afternoon.

This year’s program will highlight the cross-disciplinary opportunities in biotech and how students can gain experience before graduating, take advantage of academic courses and programs at Villanova, and learn more about current trends in the industry. At the end of the event, students will have an opportunity to meet alumni working in the biotech field with a variety of roles and career paths.  

This is a great chance to explore career pathways through alumni experiences, gain industry knowledge, and build your professional network.

Program Agenda

• Welcome & Opening Remarks
• Session #1: Inside Biotech – A Student’s Guide to the Industry
• Session #2: Launching Careers – Insights from Recent Alumni
• Session #3: Sparked at Villanova – Alumni Journeys of Learning, Leadership & Opportunity
• Session #4: Navigating Today’s Industry Landscape – Trends Shaping Biotech
• Guiding the Next Generation: Alumni-Student (Catered) Reception

FAQ’s

• Recommended dress is business casual/professional
• While it is encouraged to join for the entire program to make the most of the afternoon, students can check-in to the event at any point
• The Building Connections reception is aimed at just that, networking with alumni in the field who can offer perspective, advice and guidance. (There will also be career and professional development staff with resources to help in your own career journey.)

The full Biotech Bootcamp agenda with alumni speakers to be posted in Handshake closer to the event.

We look forward to seeing you there!

NOTE: Interested in preparing for the event ahead of time? Want a preview of what to expect? Attend the Biotech Bootcamp Prep Session (optional) on Friday, January 23rd at 2 PM to practice your elevator pitch and learn how to make most of networking and making connections.