GSAS Harvard Biotech Club

?? CALLING Student Entrepreneurs & HBC Partner Companies! ?? Do you have a problem you want to solve and need expert consulting? Let a team of MIT & Harvard students help you tackle your biggest challenges—for free! MIT Volunteer Consulting Group (VCG) is accepting client proposals for its Summer 2025 Engagement! If you’re working on a startup idea, building a biotech business, or scaling operations and need strategic support, this is a golden opportunity to receive: ?? ~400 hours of dedicated consulting ?? Access to MIT & Harvard resources ?? Guidance from mentors at top consulting firms like McKinsey, Bain, BCG, and Simon-Kucher ?? A fully remote (or hybrid) format tailored to your availability Whether you’re a student founder or one of our HBC partner companies, we invite you to submit a project proposal and collaborate with some of the most driven student consultants in the Boston area. ?? Important Dates: ? April 9, 2025 (Wed): Client Application Due (11:59 PM ET) ? April 14–18, 2025: Client Interviews ? April 21, 2025 (Mon): Client Selection & Notification ? April 23, 2025 (Wed): Client Confirmation Due ? June 2 – July 11, 2025: 6-Week Engagement Period ?? Flexible Format: All meetings can be conducted virtually or in person (Boston locals) ?? Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eszr8VDT ?? Questions? Email: [email protected] This is real strategic help at no cost—a perfect match for startups and innovation-driven companies ready to take the next step. Don’t miss out! #HarvardBiotechClub #StudentEntrepreneurs #FreeConsulting #StartupSupport #MITVCG #Biotech #Strategy #Innovation #LifeSciences #HBCPartners

?? Weekly Opportunities – Apply Now! ?? Explore these high-impact opportunities in venture capital, leadership, and biotech investing—perfect for students and trainees looking to build experience in life sciences and entrepreneurship. 1?? Portal Innovations Venture Fellowship Portal Innovations is accepting applications for its Venture Fellowship Program, open to grad students, MBAs, MD students, postdocs, and master’s students passionate about life sciences innovation. ?? Gain part-time, hands-on experience evaluating cutting-edge biotech and medtech companies alongside Portal’s venture team. ?? Fellowship Dates: ? Cohort 1 (Fall 2025): July 7 – December 19 ? Cohort 2 (Spring 2026): January 12 – June 26 ?? Application Deadline: March 28, 2025 ?? Apply here: https://lnkd.in/etB4YNZn 2?? 5AM Ventures Fellowship – Boston (2H 2025) Interested in building and investing in early-stage life science companies? Apply to the 5AM Ventures Fellowship in Boston, running from July to December 2025. ?? Open to: PhD or MD students, postdocs, clinical fellows, and MBAs with relevant biotech experience. ?? Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 ?? Info Session: Monday, April 7, 2025 | 4:00 – 5:00 PM (ET) ?? Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eTH5tnUZ ?? Register for info session: https://lnkd.in/ex3yjcB5 3?? Become a Student Director – The COOP Board ?? Rare opportunity to serve on a corporate board while still a student! The Harvard/MIT COOP is looking for passionate students to join its Board of Directors. ?? Gain real-world governance experience, help shape campus life, and develop leadership skills alongside business and academic leaders. ?? Application Deadline: March 30th, 11:59pm ?? Apply here: https://lnkd.in/e6AnY8c2 #HarvardBiotechClub #VentureFellowship #StudentLeadership #LifeSciences #BiotechStartups #Innovation #Networking #CareerDevelopment

???Amgen Massachusetts Educational Outreach Program (EOP) Spring 2025 Lecture Series Each semester, Amgen hosts the Early Observational Program (EOP), a dynamic seminar series open to students from universities across Greater Boston and beyond. These virtual sessions offer insights into the biotech industry and highlight career paths at Amgen. ?? This semester’s topics include: ?? Drug Discovery ?? Combination Products ?? Digital Technologies ?? Regulatory Affairs ?? Dates: Every Wednesday from April 2 – May 7, 2025 ? Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM (ET) ?? Location: Virtual (via Microsoft Teams) ?? No registration required – join any session that interests you! ?? Join via Microsoft Teams: ?? Meeting ID: 248 201 434 95 ?? Passcode: jG7gD32R #HarvardBiotechClub #Amgen #BiotechCareers #EOP #LifeSciences #CareerExploration #DrugDiscovery #DigitalHealth #RegulatoryAffairs

?? HBC Investment Course Keynote – Featuring Dr. Ricky Sun (Bain Capital) Join us for the open-community keynote of the Harvard Biotech Club’s “Investing in Publicly-Traded Biotechnology Companies” course, featuring Dr. Ricky Sun, Partner on the Life Sciences team at Bain Capital. ?? Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 ?? Time: 5:00 – 7:30 PM (ET) ?? Location: Cannon Room, HMS Building C ?? RSVP by April 15: https://lnkd.in/eg73gxpN ?? About the Speaker: Ricky joined Bain Capital in 2016 and he is a Partner on the Life Sciences team. Prior to joining Bain Capital, Ricky was a Director of Corporate Development and Strategy at Biogen. Prior to Biogen, he served as a Vice President at BlackRock, as a member of the Fundamental Equity division of BlackRock's Alpha Strategies Group, and senior analyst for BlackRock's Fundamental Large Cap Growth equity team, covering the health care sector. Prior to that, Ricky was a senior healthcare analyst at Citadel and Alyeska Investment Group in Chicago and worked as a pharmaceuticals equity research analyst on Wall Street, spending time at Lehman Brothers and Morgan Stanley. He began his career as a senior scientist at Ironwood Pharmaceutical where he was involved in the discovery and development of the drug Linzess for irritable bowel syndrome. Ricky received a PhD degree in chemistry and chemical biology from Harvard University and was an NIH post-doctoral fellow in biological chemistry and molecular pharmacology at Harvard Medical School.?He also received an MBA from New York University Stern School of Business, where he was a Mildred Elperin Scholar. He graduated summa cum laude from Berea College with a BA in chemistry. ?? Open to all students and professionals interested in biotech, public markets, and venture investing. #HarvardBiotechClub #BiotechInvesting #LifeSciences #PublicMarkets #RickySun #BainCapital #HarvardMedicalSchool #Networking #VentureCapital

?? Exciting External Events of the Week! ?? Don’t miss out on top networking, biotech, VC, and career development opportunities happening this week! ?? 1?? St. Patrick’s Day Happy Hour with Mispro ?? Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Mispro, one of LabCentral's newest gold sponsors! Enjoy drinks, food, fun swag, and a themed photo booth while connecting with fellow biotech professionals and the Mispro team. ?? Date: March 18, 2025 ? Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM (ET) ?? Location: LabCentral Lobby ?? RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/e7ikV4RP 2?? HGWISE Career Chat with Dr. Curtis Warren – Boehringer Ingelheim Interested in industry careers? Join Dr.Curtis Warren, Principal Scientist at Boehringer Ingelheim, as he shares insights into: ?? His career journey in drug discovery and development ???? ?? The skills that set candidates apart in the pharmaceutical industry ?? ?? How to transition from academia to industry successfully ?? ?? Date: March 26, 2025 ? Time: 5:30 – 6:30 PM (ET) | Networking & Refreshments: 6:30 – 7:00 PM (ET) ?? Location: Sherman Fairchild Building, Room 268, 7 Divinity Ave, Cambridge, MA ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/ejTPKfCq 3?? Management Consulting Panel – McKinsey & BCG Interested in a career in consulting? Join us for a virtual panel discussion featuring consultants from McKinsey & Company & Boston Consulting Group (BCG) as they share: ?? The day-to-day life of a consultant ?? Key skills for transitioning into consulting ?? How to leverage your advanced degree in the field ?? Date: March 27, 2025 ?? Location: Zoom ?? Panel Discussion: 6:00 – 6:50 PM (ET) ?? Networking Session: 6:50 – 7:15 PM (ET) ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/e98JRfPc 4?? Pear VC Biotech Founders Dinner – Exclusive Invite Pear VC, a top pre-seed and seed-stage venture capital firm, is hosting a small group dinner for biotech founders in Cambridge, led by Eddie Eltoukhy, Pear’s Lead Life Sciences Partner. ?? Who Should Apply? ?? Biotech startup founders seeking insights on fundraising & growth ?? Entrepreneurs in therapeutics, diagnostics, or life sciences tools/software ?? Date: March 27, 2025 ?? Apply for an invite: https://lnkd.in/e4-XfR_9 5?? MAST Symposium – Muscle Aging Science & Translation The MAST Symposium, hosted by the Harvard Aging Initiative and the Norn Group, brings together biotech, academic, and clinical experts to explore frailty, muscle loss, and age-related diseases. ?? Why Attend? ?? Learn from leading researchers, biotech executives, and exercise science experts ?? Discuss emerging solutions for sarcopenia, osteoarthritis, and muscle preservation ?? Network with the Boston academic and biotech communities ?? Date: April 18, 2025 ? Time: 3:00 – 7:00 PM (ET) ?? Location: Register to see the location ?? Register here: https://lu.ma/di5165dr ?? Note: Registration approval required to attend #HarvardBiotechClub #Biotech #VentureCapital #ManagementConsulting #Networking #AgingScience

?? Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives (MBI) Info Session & Panel ?? Join us for an insightful session on Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives (MBI), the Commonwealth’s longest-running nonprofit startup incubator. Learn how MBI is driving biomanufacturing innovation and supporting early-stage biotech startups. ?? What to Expect: ?? Overview of MBI’s impact—200+ startups, 1,800+ jobs created, and $2.2B+ in economic impact ?? Insights into startup incubation, workforce development, and biomanufacturing growth ?? Panel discussion featuring five MBI startups sharing their experiences and innovations Speakers: Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives (MBI): Daniel Zimmer; Leal Therapeutics: Eduardo Paredes, Laura D. Heckman; Codomax: Shane Byrne; SauveBio: Hannah Sheehan, Jeffrey Sauve; ADViRNA: Alexey Wolfson; Microgradient Fluidics LLC: Osman Bilsel ?? Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 ? Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM (ET) ?? Location: TMEC 306, Harvard Medical School ?? RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/eiDfXYg7 ?? This is a fantastic opportunity for those interested in biotech startups, entrepreneurship, and biomanufacturing innovation. Register now! ?? #HarvardBiotechClub #BiotechStartups #Entrepreneurship #Biomanufacturing #Innovation #LifeSciences #Networking

?? ENGAGE: Pitch Deck Creation Workshop with MPM Capital ?? The Griffin GSAS Harvard Biotech Club presents ENGAGE, a hands-on initiative designed to equip students with concrete biotech skills taught by leading industry experts. ?? Workshop Overview: ?? Learn to create and evaluate biotech pitch decks ?? Gain insights into venture capital and biotech investment ?? Develop and present a short pitch on a chosen technology ?? Receive expert feedback from MPM Capital investors ?? Dates & Location: ?? MPM Capital, Back Bay ? Session 1: April 8, 2025 | 3:30 – 5:00 PM ? Session 2: April 29, 2025 | 3:00 – 5:00 PM ?? Limited spots available! Apply by April 1st: https://lnkd.in/eBkcR9RK ?? This is a must-attend event for students interested in biotech entrepreneurship, venture capital, and innovation. Secure your spot today! ?? #HarvardBiotechClub #VentureCapital #MPMCapital #BiotechStartups #Entrepreneurship #LifeSciences #PitchDeck #Networking

???Exciting Opportunities of the Week!??? Explore these?funded fellowship programs?in?biotech investing and venture capital! 1?? ANVP Fellows Program – Paid Opportunity ANVP is a?venture fund launched in alliance with ARCH Venture Partners?with backing from the?Japanese government. The fund focuses on?company creation-style investing, with a strong interest in?science and scientists from Japan?(though not exclusively Japan-focused). ???ANVP is offering a paid Fellows Program?for individuals interested in?biotech venture creation and investing. ???Apply here:?https://lnkd.in/e4whSrZE 2?? Sofinnova Venture Fellow – Virtual, Paid Opportunity Sofinnova Investments , a?leading biopharmaceutical investment firm?with?$3.3B AUM, is seeking?4-6 Venture Fellows?from backgrounds in?biological sciences, chemistry, or medicine. ???Fellows will: ? Conduct?in-depth analysis?on?therapeutic areas or modality types ? Work closely with the?investment team?to develop an?investment thesis ? Attend?weekly virtual sessions?on drug development, IP, deal dynamics, and venture capital ? Shadow?investment team members?and contribute to new investment opportunities ???Program Duration:?June 2025 – February 2026 (10 hours per week) ???Format:?Virtual ???Apply by:?April 14, 2025 ???Submit resume & cover letter to:?[email protected] ??Eligibility: ??PhD, MD, or MD/PhD candidates in?biological sciences or chemistry ??Preference for candidates?graduating in 2026 or postdocs ??Strong?scientific rigor, curiosity, and interest in biotech investing ??Women and underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply ???These fellowships offer an incredible chance to gain firsthand experience in biotech venture capital and investing. Apply now and take your next career step!??? #HarvardBiotechClub #VentureCapital #BiotechInvesting #DrugDevelopment #LifeSciences #CareerOpportunities #Networking

???Exciting External Events of the Week!??? 1?? Regulatory Science Forum – Featuring Sonia Vallabh, Ph.D. Join us for the next?Regulatory Science Forum, where?Sonia Vallabh, Ph.D.?will discuss her?patient-scientist-driven journey?toward the?prevention of genetic prion disease. Learn about the?scientific and regulatory challenges?in developing treatments for?rare genetic disorders. ???Date:?April 1, 2025 ??Time:?12:00 – 1:00 PM (ET) ???Virtual Event (via Zoom) ???Register here:?https://lnkd.in/eUxxPdvM 2?? Innovators in Therapeutics Speaker Series – Featuring Dr. Alfred Sandrock This?speaker series?welcomes?students and trainees in academia?to explore the?challenges and successes?of?bringing novel drugs and devices to market. This session features?Dr. Al Sandrock,?President & CEO of Voyager Therapeutics, who will share insights into: ???His career journey?in?pharma and biotech ???Leadership and education?in the life sciences ???How to structure organizations?for?serial innovation ???Date:?April 8, 2025 ??Time:?12:00 – 1:00 PM (ET) ???Virtual Event (via Zoom) ???Register here:?https://lnkd.in/e7vSAGSA #HarvardBiotechClub #RegulatoryScience #BiotechInnovation #DrugDevelopment #LifeSciences #Therapeutics #Leadership #Networking

???Explore Consulting with McKinsey & Company – Events for Advanced Degree Candidates!??? McKinsey & Company, is excited to connect with?Advanced Professional Degree (APD) candidates?interested in?transitioning from academia to consulting. APD candidates include those pursuing or holding a?PhD (including postdocs), MD (interns, residents, fellows), JD, PharmD, and select Master’s degrees?(with 4+ years of work experience post-undergrad). If you’re curious about?how consulting aligns with your expertise,?networking with McKinsey professionals, and?getting resume and application tips, we invite you to join one of our upcoming virtual information sessions: ???March 13 | 1:00 PM (ET)?–?From Academia to Consulting & Insight Program Overview ???Register here:?https://lnkd.in/eqA28Z8E ???March 19 | 3:00 PM (ET)?–?How to Adapt Your Academic Resume for Consulting ???Register here:?https://lnkd.in/eiaXsdsj ???March 20 | 12:30 PM (ET)?–?Open Q&A with Jennie Flores, Harvard APD Recruiter ???Register here:?https://lnkd.in/ee7rckrm If you’re considering a?career in consulting, take advantage of these sessions to?connect with McKinsey professionals, learn about the firm, and get your questions answered! #McKinsey #ConsultingCareers #HarvardBiotechClub #PhDToConsulting #CareerDevelopment #Networking #McKinseyAPD