PDA Southeast Chapter: PharmaFest Event

General

PharmaFest 2023 offers a networking and educational event providing awareness to students of how their current degree can lead to a career in the pharma industry. Students will engage with regional pharma companies through educational sessions and activities, talk to ECU alumni within those companies, and learn more about the operations at the companies.

PharmaFest is a career development event where students will learn more about the pharma industry, discover pathways to meaningful careers, and discover immediate and future employment opportunities.

Students

ECU and the Eastern Region Pharma Center presents PharmaFest on October 18, 2023, at the ECU Life Sciences and Biotechnology Building! Explore the exciting world of biopharmaceuticals, learn from industry experts, and discover career opportunities. Bring your resume, network with pharma professionals, and unlock your future. Contact Dr. Loren Limberis for more info. Don’t miss out!

Students can register free of charge through the Registration tab.

Employers

You’re invited to PharmaFest hosted by ECU and the Eastern Region Pharma Center (ERPC). Join us in this as we showcase the diverse career opportunities in the biopharma industry through educational sessions and activities. This is more than a career fair—it’s an engaging event designed to inspire students towards meaningful pharma careers.

Employers can register for a table and can bring 5 complimentary representatives. If you would like to bring more than 5 representatives, each additional person will be $25. Please send us the name and email of individuals who will be in attendance.

Employers can register here: Employer Registration

For assistance registering, email Continuing and Professional Education at CPE@ecu.edu or call our CPE line at 252-328-9198.

Location

The conference will be held on the first and second floor of the Life Sciences and Biotechnology Building at East Carolina University.

Accommodations

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the ADA coordinator at least 1-2 weeks prior to the event at 252-737-1018 or ada-coordinator@ecu.edu.

Questions?

Contact Loren Limberis, Director, Eastern Region Pharma Center at LIMBERISL@ecu.edu

We recommend preparing the following to enhance your PharmaFest experience and engagement with students:

• 2 minute elevator speech “Ignite” style introduction with 1 PowerPoint slide.
• Provide information about your company.
• Provide information on the variety of job opportunities, including those outside the typical STEM disciplines (i.e., management, finance, IT, computer science, marketing, supply chain, etc.)
• Any ECU alumni who might enjoy reaching current students and help share their experience in the industry.
• An educational component or hands-on activity that provides additional information about the pharma industry specific to your company.
• Networking engagement opportunities at a table/booth and demos/activities in smaller rooms.
• Current and future career opportunities within your company.
• Speed networking session:
• 2 minute elevator speech “Ignite” style introduction with 1 PowerPoint slide
• Provide information about your company
• Provide information on the variety of job opportunities, including those outside the typical STEM disciplines (i.e., management, finance, IT, computer science, marketing, supply chain, etc.)
• Any ECU alumni who might enjoy reaching current students and help share their experience in the industry
• An educational component or hands-on activity that provides additional information about the pharma industry specific to your company
• Networking engagement opportunities at a table/booth and demos/activities in smaller rooms
• Current and future career opportunities within your company
• Speed networking session : (i) Engaging companies in their working needs (local, travel, sales, labs position etc.) and (ii) Match students to company engagement opportunities (local, travel, sales, lab position, etc.)