Industry Leaders NightEvent Guide

2019

Event Overview

Date and time

Wed. 28 August 2019Location: Media Portal

14.02.131412 Swanston Street, Melbourne

Event structure

Registrations and networking: 5:30 pm Industry Panel Session: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Post panel networking: 7:30 pmAfter party (Oxford Scholar): 8:00 pm

Stay in the loop with event updates on the official Facebook event

(and yes, there will be free food)

To our future industry leaders,

The biosciences comprises of innovative, dynamic disciplines.

Together, we harness knowledge of the life sciences to transform ideas into life changing discoveries that shape the future.

The RMIT Biosciences Society encourages you to pursue the industry areas of biosciences that resonate with you and challenges you to reach your full potential.

We hope that our Industry Night provides you with valuable insight of life after graduation and the opportunities available to you.

Our community understands that transitioning from a student to industry professional can be daunting. We encourage you to make the most of Industry Night by engaging in conversation with our notable alumni. They understand and have overcome the challenges of entering the workforce.

Respected professionals representing the Program Advisory Committee will also be attending to provide their expertise on how students can prepare themselves to be industry ready.

We thank you for being a part of our inaugural STEM Leaders Industry Night and we wish you all the best with your endeavours!

Jona Eselaye David and Jack Alexandrovics

Founders

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Janneil Sabillo, Sabna Kani, Sabna Sasha Mozhyna, Achol Yol, Alec Margolin, Charmaine Tan, Dipayon Paul

Executive Committee

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Industry Panel representatives

Program Advisory Committee

We are fortunate to welcome four members of the School of Science’s Program Advisory Committee.These panel members are executive and management level leaders who represent a wealth of knowledge through their many years of experience in the industry. As members of the Program Advisory Committee, they contribute a great deal of insight and expertise to ensure that program coursework and content is relevant to industry trends and needs.

RMIT Alumni

Worried about life after graduation? Wondering how many jobs you will have to apply for before you get your big break? These five industry professionals know exactly how you are feeling and what you are going through! They are recent graduates who have made the transition from student to industry professionals. Hear all about the proactive steps they took to stand out from the crowd and transform into young leaders in biosciences.

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Dr Bruce Thorley

I graduated in Applied Biology from RMIT in 1985.

I worked as a research assistant in protein chemistry and molecular biology at the Howard Florey Institute of Experimental Physiology and Medicine before backpacking overseas for two years.

Upon returning to Australia I worked as a research assistant in molecular immunology at the Austin Research Institute, Austin Hospital, before undertaking a PhD in the same lab through the University of Melbourne.

I held a post-doctoral position at VIDRL in molecular virology before being appointed to my current position in 2001, which involves national and international public health.

Senior Medical Scientist

Head, National Enterovirus Reference Laboratory / WHO Polio

Regional Reference Laboratory

ProgramAdvisory Committee

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Dr Chris Sotiropoulos

Dr. Chris Sotiropoulos has over 25 years global expertise in global commercialisation of innovative healthcare and IT products. During this time, he has developed extensive international networks that provide rapid assessment in local markets and identify optimal national entry pathways.

He has facilitated the licensing and distribution of healthcare products and services across several market segments, between listed and private companies in the US, Europe, Australia and Asia.

As a Co-Founder and Director of APAC Health, he helped develop nutraceuticals for novel applications, currently advises on development, funding and global expansion of healthcare products. In partnership with Swiss based Intilaris LifeSciences GmbH, he helped realign Pharma Drug Development stringency to provide several products for Biotech companies and funders. This is a world first and enables Biotech companies to develop products with earlier market entry. APAC also provides training and recruitment services, responding to market demand.

In Australia, he has introduced medicines for the treatment of sleep disorders, rare diseases and completed global licensing deals over USD $300m in value.He is also a Lawyer, focusing on International Trade and Commercial Law transactions.

Over the years, Chris has served on many committees including the Law Institute of Victoria, the Intellectual Property Society of Australia and New Zealand, University Industry Advisory committees, private company board and charities. He is currently involved in several national and international initiatives through the Rotary Club of Melbourne. He has also taught International Commercial Development to MBA and Entrepreneurship students.

He holds a PhD in Molecular Microbiology, a Bachelor of Science Degree, a Law Degree and Executive Training in Leadership and Strategy in Pharmaceuticals and Biotech Executive Training from the Harvard Business School. He is also a reader of Ancient Greek and currently writing books on Philosophy and its application to enhance global commercialisation.

Co-Founder and DirectorAPAC Health Pty Ltd

Website: www.apachealth.com

ProgramAdvisory Committee

“Dr Martin

Gomon

I am the museum's first research scientist trained in the science of fish classification and evolution, and am considered the Victorian authority on the identification of Victorian fishes, as well as a world authority on the taxonomy of a number of major fish groups.

Museum Victoria

ProgramAdvisory Committee

Dr Natalie Shepherd (RMIT Alumni)

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Applied Biology and Biotechnology

Profession: Territory Account Manager, IlluminaAsk me about:

● Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)● Time management● Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools● Working in a commercial organisation● Mentorship

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Industry Panel

Members

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RMIT Alumni

Duleek WadanambyDegree: Bachelor Of Science (Applied Chemistry)Profession: Analytical Chemist,Organics Laboratory, Eurofins |mgt

Tiana ArifDegree: Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) Profession: Microbiology Analyst, Seqirus, CSL

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Industry Panel

Members

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RMIT Alumni

William GimzewskiDegree: Bachelor of Science (Food Technology & Nutrition)Profession: Technical Officer (Quality Assurance), PMFreshAsk me about:

● Food Quality and Safety● Internships● People Management● Science in the Workplace● My business "Rune foods" (Food Safety plans, HACCP, SQF, Coles

requirements, Woolworths requirements etc.)

“William Wu

Degree: Bachelor of Science (Food Science and Technology)

Profession: Quality and Thermal Processing Technologist

Zephyr Armstrong

Degree: Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) Dean's Scholar Program

Profession: Laboratory Technician

(Petrochemical & Pharmaceutical industry), Intertek

Ask me about:

● Involvement in RMIT programs for resume building

● International internships● Analytical chemistry● Gaining research experience/placements

Industry Panel

MembersRMIT

Alumni

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Special guest

attendees

Mingle with these RMIT Alumni!

Special guest attendees will available throughout the event for networking

and a chat.

They don’t bite!

Adela ShenDegree: Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)

Profession: Quality Assurance Talk to me about:

● Food production● My Pom Pom earring business● My plant collection● My dog Bianca

“Luke CreaBuyer/Planner (Procurement)Seqirus, CSLRMIT Biosciences Society FounderTalk to me about:

● Influenza vaccine manufacturing● My internships at CSIRO and Peter Mac● My cat Mocha

Jack AlexandrovicsDeans Scholar AlumniRMIT Biosciences Society FounderTalk to me about:

● Marketing and strategy● Development of medical devices● My music career● Anything related to Japan● My creative writing degree

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Special guest

attendees

Mingle with these RMIT Alumni!

Special guest attendees will available throughout the event for networking

and a chat

They don’t bite!

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RMIT Biosciences Society

2019 Committee

Jona Eselaye DavidDegree: Bachelor of Science (Applied Sciences)Bachelor of Business (Management)Society Founder & PresidentLinkedin

Sabna KaniDegree: Deans ScholarVice President

Janneil SabilloDegree: Masters of BiotechnologySecretary

Sasha MozhynaDegree: Bachelor of BiomedicineTreasurer

Jona Eselaye David

Sabna Kani

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RMIT Biosciences Society

2019 Committee

Alec MargolinDegree: Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship)Marketing

Achol YolDegree: Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)Marketing

Charmaine TanDegree: Bachelor of Biological SciencesMarketing

Dipayon PaulDegree: Bachelor of Science Marketing

Alec Margolin

Alec Margolin and Achol Yol

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Special thanks

We warmly express our gratitude to the School of Science who provided their kind support and guidance in organising Industry Leaders

Night.

RMIT Biosciences Society wholeheartedly appreciates

Society Academic Advisor Dr Ravi Shukla for all his efforts in inspiring the committee and assisting us rebrand our annual networking event to Industry Night.

We hope to continue collaborating with you.

We also thank Mardi O’Donnell, who connected us with the Program Advisory Committee. Thus allowing us to provide valuable industry insight and knowledge to our

attendees.