This month’s newsletter is jam-packed with events that the mexec team have been involved in, as well as an ever-increasing list of events to keep in mind as we head towards, and into, 2024.
Skills development and labour shortages are on the agenda at BioMelbourne’s upcoming BioForum: Bridging the Talent Gap – Fostering a skilled workforce event. I will be on the panel alongside members from MTP Connect and the Victorian Medtech Skills and Devices Hub, discussing ‘how we can make sure that companies have the right people to manage them, and how to strike a better balance between importing talent from overseas and growing talent locally’.
Post lockdowns, life has become more plannable and less reactive. As a result, the mexec team were able to come together for a two-day ‘Clarity Days’ workshop, to develop and clarify our purpose and consider ‘whats next?’. Read more here.
Reminder: Hope you’ve managed to keep up to date with the recommended booster roster, you can check out it here if you’re not sure.
As always, please reach out to me directly if you would like suggest an event or topic for inclusion in this newsletter.
Cheers
Marilyn Jones
In this edition you might want to check out:
- Our latest guest mexec musings from Mark Thomas
- Hear about the mexec Clarity Day
- Current Opportunities
- Check out our NEW SECTION on candidates seeking opportunities
- Register for Upcoming events
Guest blog from Mark Thomas
It’s no secret of recruitment that your network has tremendous value. Through building your personal and professional networks, you can create a lasting, tangible asset to further develop your career.
It’s important to consider the approach best suited to you. Beyond the skills, capabilities, and experience you’re recognised for, those who encounter you will by and large create their own concept of who you are based on your personal qualities. How you encounter them will be largely on your terms…
Click here to continue reading the full Musing which includes tips on how to effectively network to support your career progress.
Clarity Day
The mexec team recently undertook a two-day workshop to develop and clarify our purpose, operations, and ‘what’s next?’ for the company.
Listening to the team’s thoughts on these points was insightful and highly productive.
The benefits of age and gender diversity were evident, reinforcing the significant value they bring to collaborative change.
Bringing the team together was the best way forward as a company and gave us clarity around our purpose as mexec – ‘connecting people for success’.
Company Profile
Mark and Marilyn had the fortunate opportunity to share morning tea with the innovative team at Genetic Signatures in Sydney recently.
We have partnered with Genetic Signatures for many years, assisting with their recruitment requirements, and these are just some of the team and managers that we have placed in their roles.
Recently Marilyn Jones reached an impressive milestone – 25 Years in Recruitment!
She has become one of the most trusted and respected names in professional, scientific recruitment, and we are proud to work under her leadership at mexec. We wish her all the best for the next 25!
Experienced – Senior Level Opportunities: Product Development Manager – Drug Development Senior Clinical Project Manager Mid Level Opportunities: Field Clinical Engineer – Implantable Devices Territory Manager – WA, VIC, SA – Genomics & Pathology Territory Manager – QLD – Life Sciences Senior Commerce Service Specialist Marketing & Communications Associate Temporary Roles: 3x Casual Temporary Roles – Starting 25th August – GMP Quality Associate – starting 25th August – GMP We’ve filled a lot of roles recently with some really great people. To make sure you don’t miss out on your ideal role create a job alert via our new website. |
Recent
Genentech – Roche, PhD, small molecules and biologics, CMC, program management, CDMO management & E2E supply chain. IND & CTA filings, oncology, immunology, and neurosciences. Expat relocating, Brisbane based, happy to travel. Available immediately
Market and product validation, asset analysis and due diligence, client and project management. Interested in roles in Medtech, Digital Health, Biotech, Pharma, Business Development, Project Management, Portfolio Management. Melbourne based. Permanent Resident. Recently relocated expat. Available immediately
PhD, project management, market research and commercialisation, product and drug development, stakeholder engagement. Genetics and protein biology, stem cells, CRISPR-cas systems. Seeking role as: Consultant (science, tech), Commercialisation, Business Development, Analyst, CDMO, CRO. Melbourne based. Available immediately
CAD Modelling (Solidworks, Siemens NX), Engineering Drafting, Design for Manufacture, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Interpretation, Project Management, Verification/Validation, Requirements elicitation and management. Roles of interest include Business Development, Contracting and Consulting – Medical Devices. Melbourne based. Happy to travel or relocate. Friendly and team orientated. Available immediately.
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The Latest in AI for our Sector
New paper introduces an ethics framework for the use of Generative AI in healthcare
LinkedIn – Hire more efficiently with the power of generative AI
AI can identify passwords by the sound of keys being pressed; study suggests
Innovation Aus – Generative AI banned from research grant assessments
mexec Office Sneak Peak!
Here’s a sneak peek at the mexec engine room and the behind-the-scenes team of Sarah and Clarissa, who tag team and share the responsibilities of the Recruitment Administrator role here at mexec. They are available to take your calls and emails during regular office hours.
Clarissa recently celebrated her birthday! Happy Birthday Clarissa!
mexec memberships
mexec is proud to partner with organisations across the recruitment, life sciences, pharmaceutical, and healthcare sectors. We understand the importance of embedding ourselves within these sectors, and these partnerships help us to understand and ask the right questions to meet our client’s and candidates’ needs.
Today, we highlight our long-term membership with RCSA.
RCSA (Recruitment Consultants Services Association) sets the benchmark for professionalism in the recruitment and staffing industry. Their members are held to a high standard of ethical conduct and professional behaviour as outlined in the RCSA Code for Professional Conduct.
In today’s market, it’s important for our clients and candidates to know that mexec is at the top of their profession through memberships like RCSA.
RCSA members are required to maintain high professional standards through industry-specific training and continuous professional development (CPD).
Industry News
Health Technology Assessment Policy and Methods Review – Frequently Asked Questions
Many companies have been born from CSIRO technology
National Reconstruction Fund Board Announced
WEHI 2023 Art of Science Exhibition
ANDHealth – Insights: Industry Sentiment Survey Reports
National Healthcare Interoperability Plan
See the latest Australian Agi- food Tech Map. Are you on it?
Support a ban on genetic discrimination
Industry-led cell and gene manufacturing strategy to develop Australia as APAC hub launched
AusBiotech launches world-first ESG Guide for bitoech SMEs
New AusBiotech report show increasing US investment in Australian biotechs
Papers of Interest
PubMed – The Drosophila brain on cocaine at single-cell resolution
Lab+Life Scientist – Trial of an oral drug for radioactive contamination begins
FebsPress – Synthetic biology, genetic circuits and machine learning: a new age of cancer therapy
BioSpace – Less Than Half of New Drug Approvals Add Therapeutic Value Over Existing Treatments: Study
Recent Events
Talk at the Centenary Institute
It was wonderful to catch up with Professor Marc Pellegrini & Dr Anand Gururajan from the Centenary Institute in Sydney.
It was the first in-person seminar I have done since before COVID, on our mexec jobstrategy™ program.
Great to be talking with scientists at many levels about their future career opportunities and the practicalities of making sure they stand out in the crowd.
If you’re an Institute or University Department looking to support the development of your staff to understand how to transition out of academia then reach out to mexec.
We can support you with online or in person sessions across Australia.
Contact Sue Forrest to find out more
ARCS and Events
Both Marilyn and I attended #2023ARCS, rotating between the mexec booth and some incredible talks on current best practices, updates from the TGA and OGTR, careers in the MTP sector, current national initiatives, cyber security, and many other important topics. I am thankful for the opportunity to have talked with so many great people over the course of the week, who shared their stories and experiences of working in the clinical trials sector. Many thanks to the team at ARCS Australia for holding such an excellent conference and I look forward to next years’.
BioShares
Bioshares Biotech Summit was held this year in Hobart, Tasmania. Two full days of great talks on the latest Biotechs and innovations across Australia.
Next year is still to be decided, however we’re looking forward to hearing more on where and when.
The above photo is from the dinner event on the last night of BioShares. So lovely to catch up with old, new, and future friends from across Australia’s Biotech sector.’
RCSA Day & Events About Recruitment
Marilyn attended TalentX in Sydney in May, where she spent the day listening to talks and visiting stands showcasing the latest in Recruitment and Executive Search companies and processes.
Areas covered included how we build and leverage our brands to differentiate ourselves, how we maximise our engagement, reach and relevance and ways to ensure that we continue to enhance and nurture existing clients and candidates.
Always good to keep on top of the latest trends.
BioMelbourne Event
Just one of the many events that BioMelbourne have held. Marilyn attended the event on Hospital Beds to Healthy Lives: The Impact of Innovative Medicines. Great to hear some statistics on how new medicines have impacted Australian lives.
WILD Retreat
Marilyn was recently invited to the WILD Executive Leadership Retreat In Mount Tambourine, Queensland, where she spoke with more than 30 members of the current cohort.
We delved into understanding the WHY behind the CV of an Executive Director and discussed ways to open the doors to a NED career, highlighting the power of your network.
Futures Networking and Development Night
Marilyn and Sue recently were on a panel and ‘speed dating’ event at The University of Melbourne’s ‘The Futures Networking Careers Night’.
The theme was: “Talking about the jump that no one talks about”
The night was for PhD and postdocs to investigate options for their careers outside of academia.
This event was funded by the Research Development Unit Initiative Grants & the Department of Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology and Immunology Biochemistry and Pharmacology at The University of Melbourne. Special thanks for the invite and photo with Ben Czapla from their organising committee.
AGRF
Marilyn caught up with Jessica Poy whom we placed at AGRF as their COO, and also Cath Moore at their stand the recent International Congress on Genomics.
International Genetics Conference
Marilyn attended the XXIII International Congress of Genetics in Melbourne in July.
It was a truly global forum that brought together the international genetics community to share ideas and the latest research under the overarching theme: Genetics & Genomics: Linking Life & Society.
As a member of AGTA, it was also lovely for Sue and myself to catch up with many of their ANZ members at their dinner event. Thanks also to PACBIO for our invite to their great evening networking event.
Informa – Bio Connections Australia
Great updates from Vaxxas on their growth trajectory and from Moderna outlining their commitment to mRNA manufacturing here.
Panels tackled important issues, including the funding environment and opportunities for enhanced collaboration. The age-old chestnut of “import the talent from overseas versus grow this locally” was raised. Whilst there are horses for some courses, growth of local talent remains vital for the sector.
Help Shape the Future of MedTech Skills and Education
The Victorian Medtech Skills and Devices Hub together with Swinburne University of Technology are seeking input for a Medtech roadmap to guide future education and skills development. As part of this, mexec readers are invited to complete a short survey.
Your responses will help align education and training offerings to skills requirements, helping to build and accelerate Victoria’s medical technology development ecosystem.
Please consider sharing your insights and expertise
To participate in the survey, please click here.
Courses of Interest
UQ –New Pharmaceutical Course
University of Sydney –Master of Science in Medicine (Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Development)
VCCC Alliance – Education & Training
Melbourne Genomics Health Alliance – Genomics Education Opportunities
Join us for an important discussion about talent shortages and skills gaps in the biotech sector in Melbourne and Australia. Learn about the issues, why investment in internal and external skills development matters, and how to build a skilled workforce.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders and explore strategies to drive skills development and talent sourcing in the biotech sector.
Our very own Marilyn Jones will be a guest speaker!
Upcoming events
Is your conference not listed here? mexec aims to be inclusive of conferences and events across the STEM sector in Australia for both academia and industry. Reach out to us if you are not listed and we are very happy to include your event.
| August | |
 | BioNSW Launch 24 August 2023 Sydney Register Now |
 | International Mass Spectrometry Conference 17 – 23 August 2023 Melbourne Register Now |
 | Digital Innovation Futures Victoria 2023 Festival 23 August – 6 September 2023 Melbourne Register Now |
 | Something Fest 26 August – 1 September 2023 Queensland Register Now |
 | Medical Technology Workshop: Pre-market Regulatory Affairs for Medical Devices 24 – 25 August 2023 Sydney Register Now |
 | Shape 2023 Conference 29 0 31 August 2023 Hamilton Island Register Now |
 | Parental Drug Association: Australia Chapter – Industry Networking Event 30 August 2023 Melbourne Register Now |
 | 2023 Australian Investment Conference 30 – 31 August 2023 Queensland Register Now |
| September | |
 | Melbourne Emerging Leaders in Biomedical Research Symposium 2023 1 September 2023 Melbourne Register Now |
 | Melbourne Immunotherapy Network Symposium 1 – 2 September 2023 Melbourne Register Now |
 | Melbourne Connect Innovation Week 4 – 8 September 2023 Melbourne Register Now |
 | Partnering for Future Health 6 September 2023 Canberra Register Now |
 | ARMS23 – Australasian Research Management Society 6 – 8 September 2023 Sydney Register Now |
 | Tri-State 8 – 10 September 2023 Darwin Register Now |
 | Integrated Earth 2023 12 – 13 September 2023 Canberra Register Now |
 | BioForum: Bridging the Talent Gap – Fostering a Skilled Workforce 14 September 2023 Melbourne Register Now |
 | Global Entrepreneurship Congress 2023 19 – 22 September 2023 Melbourne Register Now |
 | Modern Manufacturing Expo 20 – 21 Sepember 2023 Sydney Register Now |
 | Westmead Research & Innovation Conference 21 – 21 September 2023 Sydney Register Now |
| October | |
 | HLTH 2023 8 – 11 October 2023 Las Vegas Register Now |
 | Australia Africa Business SUmmit2023 10 – 12 October 2023 Melbourne Register Now |
 | AACB 2023 17 – 19 October 2023 Brisbane Register Now |
 | Comms Connect 18 – 19 October 2023 Melbourne Register Now |
 | ANZBMS 2023 22 – 25 October 2023 Newcastle Register Now |
 | AI in Health Readiness Summit 25 October 2023 Sydney Register Now |
 | Oz Single Cell 25 October 2023 Melbourne Register Now |
 | SA Insight Series – Featuring MicroX 26 October 2023 Adelaide Register Now |
 | AusBiotech 26 – 28 October 2023 Brisbane Register Now |
 | AusBioInvest 30 October 2023 Melbourne Register Now |
 | Hit ID Symposium 27 October 2023 Melbourne Register Now |
 | MedTech23 Annual Conference 30-31 October 2023 Sydney Register Now |
| November | |
 | AusBiotech – Advancing Biotech 1 – 3 November 2023 Brisbane Register Now |
 | Blood 2023 5 – 8 November 2023 Melbourne Register Now |
| Medical Technology Workshop: Post-market Regulatory Affairs for Medical Devices 15 November 2023 Melbourne Register Now |
 | Medical Affairs Summit 2023 8 – 10 November 2023 Sydney Register Now |
 | ASBMB 15 – 17 November 2023 Canberra Register Now |
| Medical Technology Workshop: Pre-market Regulatory Affairs for Medical Devices 16 – 17 November 2023 Melbourne Register Now |
 | ARCS Clinical Summit 22 November 2023 Sydney Register Now |
 | ACTA – International Clinical Trials Symposium 27 – 29 November 2023 Sydney Register Now |
| December | |
 | CISCO Live 5 – 8 December 2023 Melbourne Register Now |
 | National Health & Innovation Precincts Summit 6 – 7 December 2023 Sydney Register Now |
| 2024 | |
| January | |
 | Lorne Proteomics 31 January – 3 February 2024 Lorne Register Now |
| February | |
 | Lorne Proteins 4 – 8 February 2024 Newcastle Register Now |
 | Lorne Cancer 8 – 11 February 2024 Lorne Register Now |
 | Lorne Genome 11 – 13 February 2024 Lorne Register Now |
 | International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 13 – 15 February 2024 Melbourne Register Now |
 | Lorne Infection & Immunity 14 – 16 February 2024 Lorne Register Now |
Links of Interest
OHDSI – Standardised Data: The OMOP Common Data Model
What Really Happens to a Human Body at Titanic Depths
COSMOS – What’s the Earth’s Oldest Animal? DNA Study Crowns New Winner
Nature – Don’t Get Mad, Get Equal
ABC News – Chronic Back Pain isn’t Influenced by ‘Good’ Posture. The Brain Plays a Bigger Role than Expected
ABC News – The Deadly Legacy of a Stem Cell Charlatan
JSK – Drug Development Diagram
Misconduct in public organisations: A casebook
Airborne Pollen and Respiratory Allergies: Case Study
Fair Work Act Changes – Protecting Worker Entitlements
22 LinkedIn Secrets You Must Know
101 on Clinical Trials – ACCESSOR
A quick tip!
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Please don’t hesitate to contact us if we can be of assistance with your job search or executive recruitment.
With best wishes,
Marilyn Jones
Executive Director
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