mexec memo November 2023

Dare I say, it’s only 35 days till Christmas!

This will be our last memo for the year, and it’s full of the last few month’s events that we have attended and also profiles Marilyn’s new memberships with KCA and PDA. Being connected to the ecosystem is something that we believe sets mexec apart, and these partnerships help us to understand and ask the right questions to meet our clients’ and candidates’ needs.

I am more than ready to head to the beach in January, and I hope that you will also be able to take a break.    

As always, please reach out to me directly if you would like to suggest an event or topic for inclusion in this newsletter.

We wish you all a wonderful holiday break and look forward to seeing you in the new year.

Cheers
Marilyn Jones

 

In this edition you might want to check out:


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Guest blog from Mark Thomas 

One of the most challenging things I do daily as a recruiter is reject applications and let candidates know they won’t be progressing. As someone who has been through a period of unemployment myself, I understand the frustration and disappointment that comes with being turned down. 

First and foremost, one of the primary reasons applicants are rejected is due to the sheer volume of applications received…

Click here to continue reading the full Musing which includes tips on how to turn a rejected application into an opportunity.


Other articles that might be of interest to you:
 

 

 

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mexec is pleased to announce that through our partnership with WEHI, Dr. Joanne Boag has been appointed Centre Director of the Australian Centre for Targeted Therapeutics (ACTT).

The newly announced ACTT will be developing next-generation targeted protein-degrader medicines.

With more than 15 years of experience in the life science sector, Dr Joanne Boag brings the expertise to manage and develop the Centre to help kickstart a new biotech industry for Australia, establishing the nation as a leader in this frontier technology.

The ACTT will help to bridge the critical gap between discovery and translation, a vital investment that will strengthen the nation’s ability to develop innovative drugs against current and future health threats.

 
 
 

Company Profile

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Marilyn caught up with the team at Rhinomed recently.

mexec had placed Thilini Kulatunga as their Regulatory and Quality Manager, and it was great to hear the latest on their technology expansion plans.

Rhinomed is a global medical device company that enhances respiration, sleep, diagnosis of upper respiratory disease and nasal drug delivery.

 
 
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From 6 December 2023, new rules apply when engaging employees on fixed-term contracts. 

A fixed-term contract terminates at the end of a specific period. This includes contracts where the employee is employed for a specific period.

The new rules include:

  • A requirement for employers to give any employees they’re engaging on a new fixed term contract a Fixed Term Contract Information Statement (FTCIS)
  • Limitation on how fixed-term contracts can be used

These limitations relate to:

  • The duration of fixed-term contracts (time limitation)
  • Renewing a fixed-term contract, including how many times a contract can be renewed (renewal limitations)
  • Employing a person on consecutive contracts (consecutive contract limitations)

Learn More

 
 
 

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Current Opportunities

Director of Clinical Operations
Exciting opportunity to lead local clinical studies for successful biotech

Senior Field Clinical Engineer
New opportunity to support clinical research and development of a novel medical device

Quality Associate
Great opportunity to learn operational and strategic principles as part of a small biotech team. Experienced or Graduates may apply

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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 website.


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mexec is representing Executive and Board expats from the US returning to Australia

Reach out to Marilyn ([email protected]) or Mark ([email protected]) to discuss these experienced candidates for your organisation.


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Candidates Seeking Opportunities

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Do you have a position that would suit these candidates? Reach out to us to start a conversation with these exceptional candidates.
 
Senior Project Manager – Head of Oncology/Biology
Experienced in small biotech and large pharma. Management of external providers, pre-clinical to clinical. Strategy oversight and multiple projects management. US and Australian experienced. Small molecules, antibodies and biologics. Available immediately
 
Life Sciences & Management Consultant
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
 
Senior Project Manager
Experienced in research, project management and commercialisation across healthcare, startups, not for profit and university sectors. Developed a successful MRFF funding bid. Industry partnerships for commercialisation of a Class III medical device product development. Available immediately
 
Innovation Commercialisation Specialist/Consultant
Experienced in life science product development pipeline, including market analysis, due diligence, IP strategy, regulatory, governance and bid management. Seeking roles in Medtech, Digital Health, Biotech, Pharma, Business Development, Project Management, Portfolio Management. Melbourne based. Permanent Resident. Values diversity and inclusion. Available immediately.
 
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Mark Thomas of mexec – Promoted!

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Congratulations to Mark Thomas for being promoted from Senior Associate to Consultant. We are proud to have him here at mexec and look forward to his continued success
 
 

 
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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 clients and candidates needs. 

Today, we highlight Marilyn’s latest new membership of KCA.

 
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Knowledge commercialisation or technology transfer is a way for research organisations to maximise their impact in the community. This relies on Tech Transfer Professionals (TTPs) to build and foster relationships across research, industry and government. TTPs ensure that new knowledge and technologies create impact for policymakers and businesses, and lead to the development of new products, services and companies, and markets.

 
 
 

Industry News

Australia’s Genome Data Black Hole

Towards A National Jobs And Skills Roadmap

Reproducibility Trial: 246 Biologists Get Different Results From Same Data Sets

Australia’s Draft National Science and Research Priorities

Google Unveils $20M Fund For Academics Worldwide

Economic Impact of the Research & Development Tax Incentive for the Biotech Industry 

Promoting Career Services to Boost Australian Business

Eminent Australian to lead one-stop shop clinical trials reform group

WILD Program – Opens applications for new program WILD Board X

Exodus of life scientists from academia reaches historic levels

ITFE – Certificate IV in Leadership & Management 

KPMG – Biotech Opportunities for Australia and USA

Fair Work – Direction to take annual leave during shutdown

Fair Work – New Shutdown Rules for awards: Which Awards are Changing

 
 
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Papers of Interest

BMJ Journals – Global Trends In Science, Death, Burden And Risk Factors Of Early-Onset Cancer from 1990 to 2019

Technology Networks – Organism Found In University Pond Rewrites The Rules Of DNA

Oxford Academic – Equity Illusions

BMJ Journals – SearCh for humourIstic and Extravagant acroNyms and Thoroughly Inappropriate names For Important Clinical trials (SCIENTIFIC): qualitative and quantitative systematic study

 

 

Recent Events

At mexec, we pride ourselves on being specialists in the life sciences, medtech, pharmaceutical and health technology sectors. Attending industry events is the best way to keep up to date with the latest innovations. It also provides an opportunity for us to touch base with our clients and candidates – the perfect networking platform!
 

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BioForum: Bridging the Talent Gap
– Fostering a Skilled Workforce

A very engaged audience at the recent BioMelbourne network event on Fostering a Skilled Workforce.
 
This wide-ranging discussion highlighted the many facets and considerations in this complex area.  
 
How to solve the problems was discussed, including breaking down the barriers for businesses to hire, how to develop talent, internships and migration.
 
Thanks to fellow panellists Jarrod Belcher, Andrew Carter, Vanessa Sandford, Rosalie Staggard, David Grayden, & Annabella Newton

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ANDHealth Masterclass Program 

Another memorable morning for Marilyn to be on the “Diversity in Governance – The What, Why and How” panel at the ANDHealth Masterclass Program alongside stellar speakers Gavin Fox-Smith and Tiruslevi Krishnan.

An excellent initiative by ANDHealth is the Masterclass: ACCELERATE Program designed specifically for companies seeking to commercialise evidence-based digital health products.

A great and engaging audience represented by 21 companies across Australia.

Diversity is so broad and covers many more areas than just men and women, including age, experience, nationality and more.

It’s great to see these companies engaging on this topic early on.

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Marilyn met up with some of the lovely WILD women at AusBiotech23 

It was fabulous to catch up with many WILD ladies and champions and celebrate the biomedical sector at the AusBiotech conference dinner.

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Monash University & Moderna Event: Moderna Story 

Sue attended a fascinating and thought-provoking presentation by Kate Jeffrey, VP Immune Therapeutics Discovery at Moderna. Kate outlined Moderna’s history as well as her own career progression that sees her now at Moderna.

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Australasian Association for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine 

Mark attended the AACB’s 60th Annual Scientific Conference in Brisbane in October, to learn more about the diagnostic sectors. It was a great turnout with some interesting talks and presentations on current and emerging trends in biochemistry and laboratory medicine. 

Mark also caught up with the team from Tecan, who mexec recently helped with placing their Back Office Coordinator and a Sales Specialist.

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KCA Conference 

From startups to success stories many years ago, the KCA – Knowledge Commercialisation Australasia conference was a fabulous time to learn and connect.

It’s not often I get to all the sessions at a conference however I was pleased to be able to, and also interested to listen to them all. Great to be able to connect with Dr Erin Evans from Life Sciences Queensland Ltd (LSQ) and ARCS Australia new CEO Tim Boyle.

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AusBiotech23 

Collaboration is one of the keywords that was highlighted to me at the recent AusBiotech conference. Many spoke on the ecosystem here in Australia and the great collaborations that we have. Of course, there are challenges, including discussions around competing with each other and trying to collaborate rather than doubling up between States on infrastructure in particular.

It was a full three days of events and connecting. I wish I had more time to go to all the talks.

Thanks to Lorraine and her team. We wish her all the best in the future.

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Boggo Road Innovation Precinct 

Marilyn attended the Boggo Road Innovation Precinct Tour whilst at Ausbiotech. Plus, a few animals…

A powerful engine room for health, biomedical and environmental sciences, the precinct is home to world-class talent, translational research, scientific breakthroughs, and premium knowledge institutions. Its reputation for achieving commercial outcomes with public impact precedes itself, with breakthroughs such as the Gardasil cervical cancer vaccine and key precinct partners including the Princess Alexandra Hospital, Ecosciences Precinct, Translational Research Institute, Queensland Government, University of Queensland, CSIRO, and Queensland Investment Corporation.

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Jumar – Translating Innovation:
Manufacturing Priorities for Biotech Startups 

Marilyn attended the recent “Translating Innovation: Manufacturing Priorities for Biotech Startups” as part of Melbourne Connect Innovation Week. The panel presented some fantastic insights, discussing different aspects of product development and manufacturing for biopharma and medtech businesses.

Also fabulous to undertake a tour of this wonderful new Jumar biotech incubator.

Jumar was established by three of Victoria’s most distinguished entities – CSL, WEHI and the University of Melbourne, with backing from innovation investor Breakthrough Victoria and operated by Cicada Innovations.

Their mission is to connect early-stage biotech ventures with the support they need to progress discoveries towards real-world treatments and therapies, build a critical mass of scientists with the knowledge and confidence to run successful biomedical ventures – and the power to influence and impact global health outcomes.

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Life Sciences Queensland Breakfast 

Marilyn attended the LifeSciences Queensland Industry Networking Breakfast and MOU Signing Ceremony whilst in Brisbane for the AusBiotech conference.

It was great to see Professor Kerrie Wilson as the new Queensland Chief Scientist, and to have Michele Bauer (Deputy Director General Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning), emphasising the government’s substantial and ongoing commitment to the sector.

Seven of the state’s key biomanufacturing organisations have combined forces to form the BMA and boost the sector in Queensland, with the MOU formalising the arrangement and providing a platform for expanding it.

As well as Life Sciences Queensland, the founding members are QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, the Translational Research Institute Australia, The University of Queensland (UQ), Cytiva, Springfield City Group and Thermo Fisher Patheon.

 

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BioMelbourne RNA Platform – The Breadth of Possibilities 

Great morning hosted by Biomelbourne network with presentations on the state of RNA based therapeutics. Keep an eye on the use of circular RNAs that are more stable than mRNAs as well as oligonucleotide mRNA targeting drugs that target mRNA in the nucleus and inhibit protein expression. So many new tools in development with exciting treatment opportunities!

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GCI – Revolutionising the Future of Biomedical Engineering and Medtech 

A great series of presentations showcasing current capabilities in these fields. On the biological front, Assoc Professor Misty Jenkins outlined a precision medicine approach, CAR-T cells, for the treatment of brain cancer.

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IMNIS Presentation 

Marilyn and Sue were delighted to present the mexec jobstrategy™ program to the 2023 IMNIS cohort of over 120 people. Great engagement from the attendees!

Reach out to book a session with us today! 

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ANDHealth Digital Health Summit 

Marilyn and Sue attended the ANDHealth Digital Health Summit which was a fascinating series of presentations and panels. Discussions considered the life cycle of VC funding and to be ready for an upswing by focusing on the generation of data that indicates ROI and demonstrates the value of what you bring to the market. 
 
Building a more connected healthcare system in Australia to deliver equity of access is a key goal for digital health to enable and was a valuable conversation at the summit

 
 
 
 
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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.

November 
Screenshot 2022 09 10 235304 ARCS Clinical Summit  
22 November 2023
Sydney
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22 November 2023
Sydney
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monash university vector logoInaugural Circular Economy Research Network 2023
22 November 2023
Melbourne
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2023 11 06 11 40 23 2023 BioMelbourne Network Annual General Meeting and Networking Event BioMelboBioMelbourne Network: Annual General Meeting
23 November 2023
Melbourne
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victorian biomedical imagingVictorian Biomedical Imaging Capability Annual Network Meeting
23 November 2023
Melbourne
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23 November 2023
Sydney
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23 November 2023
Adelaide
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2023 11 06 11 55 47 Jumar Masterclass Regulatory pathways strategies for pharmaceuticals HumanitiJumar Masterclass: Regulatory Pathways/Strategies for Pharmaceuticals
23 – 27 November 2023
Melbourne
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2023 11 21 21 18 45 Gender and STEM Summit Tickets Fri 24 11 2023 at 9 00 am Eventbrite PersonaGender and STEM Summit 
24 November 2023
Melbourne
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27 November 2023
Canberra
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27 – 29 November 2023
Sydney
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2023 11 06 11 40 42 2024 Women in Leadership Awards Launch Shifting Focus to The Great RetentionBioMelbourne Network – Women in Leadership Awards Lunch  
28 November 2023
Melbourne
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2023 11 21 21 20 51 Spotlight on 2023 Tickets Tue 28 11 2023 at 6 00 pm Eventbrite Personal MWA Life Sciences Innovation Hub – Spotlight on 2023
28 November 2023
Perth
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pda2PDA Asia Pacific Regulatory Conference
28 – 29 November 2023
Melbourne
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December 
2023 11 06 11 58 46 600 516644500.webp 600×338 and 14 more pages Personal Microsoft​ EdgeDiversity & Innovation Tech West
4 December 2023
Perth
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2023 11 06 11 59 28West Tech Fest 2023
4 – 8 December 2023
Perth
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5 December 2023
Melbourne
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2023 11 15 21 33 58 Seminar Four – Exploring Value Based Models in Healthcare BioMelbourne NetworkBioMelbourne Network – Seminar 4: Exploring Value-Based Models in Healthcare
5 December 2023
Melbourne
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Screenshot 2023 08 16 220530 CISCO Live  
5 – 8 December 2023
Melbourne
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Screenshot 2023 08 05 231005 National Health & Innovation Precincts Summit  
6 – 7 December 2023
Sydney
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2023 11 13 20 22 20 AusBiotech ARCS and BioNSW NSW End of Year Function 2023 AusBiotech LtdNSW End-Of-Year Function 2023 – AusBiotech, ARCS & BioNSW
7 December 2023
Sydney
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7 December 2023
Brisbane
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2023 11 06 11 59 52 Research Translation Essentials Course Humanitix and 14 more pages PersonalHealth Translation – Research Translation Essentials Course
11 – 12 December 2023
Sydney
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vic end of year eventVIC End-Of-Year Function 2023 – AusBiotech, BioMelbourne Network and ARCS
13 December 2023
Melbourne
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January 
healthcare conference
42nd Annual J.P.Morgan Healthcare Conference
8 – 11 January 2024
California
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2023 08 07 22 18 31 PROTEOMICS 2024 Personal Microsoft​ Edge Lorne Proteomics  
31 January – 3 February 2024
Lorne
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February 
2023 08 07 22 15 30 Inbox Emma.Woods@marstr.com .au Outlook Lorne Proteins  
4 – 8 February 2024
Newcastle
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2023 08 07 22 18 46 Lorne Cancer 2024 and 1 more page Personal Microsoft​ Edge Lorne Cancer  
8 – 11 February 2024
Lorne
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2023 08 07 22 19 00 Lorne Genome and 2 more pages Personal Microsoft​ Edge Lorne Genome  
11 – 13 February 2024
Lorne
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Screenshot 2023 08 13 170259 International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology  
13 – 15 February 2024
Melbourne
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2023 08 07 22 19 13 Lorne Infection Immunity 2024 and 3 more pages Personal Microsoft​ Edge Lorne Infection & Immunity 
14 – 16 February 2024
Lorne
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australia biologics festival2nd Annual Australia Biologics Festival
20 February 2024
Melbourne
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Women in Tech. Fest 2024 logo webWomen in Tech Fest 2024  
20 – 22 February 2024
Sydney
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2023 11 06 12 00 03 For Foods Sake 2024 – Register your interest Future Food Systems and 14 moreFor Food’s Sake  
20 – 23 February 2024
Perth
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March 
RCPA LogoPathology Update – Laneways to Discovery
1 – 3 March 2024
Adelaide
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CVC 2024 1Connect Virtual Care  
7 – 8 March 2024
Sydney

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PTAPTA Congress 2024
11 – 13 March 2024
Sydney
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acannabisMCIA ACannabis Conference
12 – 14 March 2024
Melbourne
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engageEngage Sydney 2024
14 March 2024
Sydney
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CopyofPNG1ProsTIC Preceptorship – Precision Oncology in Practice
14 – 16 March 2024
Sydney
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18 – 20 March 2024
Barcelona
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informa connect33rd Annual Medico Legal Congress
19 – 20 March 2024
Sydney
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australian institute of company directorsAustralian Governance Summit
20 March 2024
Melbourne
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STA logo web 2022Science Meets Parliament
20 – 21 March 2024
Canberra
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April 
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17 – 19 April 2024
Melbourne
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May 
2024 logoBio Korea 2024
8 May 2024
Seoul
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ISEVInternational Society for Extracellular Vesicles Annual Meeting
8 – 12 May 2024
Melbourne
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apvicAsia-Pacific Vaccine and Immunotherapy Congress
14 – 17 May 2024
Melbourne
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bpd annual conferenceBPD Annual Conference 
20 – 21 May 2024
Sydney
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June 
biotechnology innovation organisationBIO International Convention  
3 – 6 June 2024
San Diego
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IPBCIPBC Global 
10 – 12 June 2024
San Francisco
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london tech weekLondon Tech Week – Shape the Future: Uniting Global Tech to Drive Sustainable Innovation
10 – 14 June 2024
London
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12 – 14 June 2024
Sydney
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national dementia conferenceNational Dementia Conference
12 – 13 June 2024
Melbourne
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informa connectCosmetic Surgery Safety Conference
14 June2024
Melbourne
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informa connectHealth Insurance Summit
24 – 25 June 2024
Melbourne
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July 
informa connectMental Health Models & Facilities Forum
25 July 2024
Melbourne
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informa connectBio Connections Australia
29 July 2024
Melbourne
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August 
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2 – 4 August 2024
Sydney
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IMSC 2024 blue green LogoInternational Mass Spectrometry Conference
17 – 23 August 2024
Melbourne
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national disability summitNational Disability Summit
19 – 20 August 2024
Melbourne
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September 
vcccVCCC Alliance Research Conference – Beyond the Breakthroughs
12 – 13 September 2024
Melbourne
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2023 11 13 20 56 04 BioMolecular Horizons 2024Biomolecular Horizons 2024  
22 – 26 September 2024
Melbourne
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Links of Interest

UBS Global Wealth Report 2023: Exploring The Fall In Global Household Wealth

Use of Horseshoe Crabs’ Blue Blood Puts Pharma Groups Under Scrutiny

Neanderthal DNA Kills Superbugs

Is There A Glass Ceiling For Ethnic Minorities To Enter Leadership Positions?Evidence From A Field Experiment With Over 12,000 Job Applications

Criticism Builds Against Ph.D. Careers Firm Cheeky Scientist

Taking Stock, Or Why A Fruit Salad > Orange

What Is A 409A Valuation?

Employment White Paper Outlines Future Workforce

The Privacy Act Exemption For Small Businesses Will End: 10 Ways Your Business Could Be Affected

Electricity From Thin Air: An Enzyme From Bacteria Can Extract Energy From Hydrogen In The Atmosphere

Attention Plant Killers: New Research Shows Your Plants Could Be Silently Screaming At You

New Study Demonstrates Safety Shot Significantly Reduced Blood Alcohol Within 30 Minutes Compared To Control

Hilarious Job Interview – Here We Go

‘Integrity issues’ prompt ATO to clarify rules for R&D incentive



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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,

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Marilyn Jones
Executive Director

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