Business Management

By Chris Lowe and Sarah Misenko This post is part 2 of an article on our team’s experience in a management consulting case competition. To read part 1 click here  Claricure had a well-diversified portfolio with drugs crossing seven different indications. While this was a strength to the company, it necessitated a broad market analysis of each of the seven drugs before we could start to address the other moving parts in the case.

By: Sarah Misenko and Chris Lowe A case competition is an opportunity to work as a team to solve a complex, real-world business problem in a limited period of time. Emphasis is placed on identifying the main issues proposed in the case study and approaching them in a creative manner. The teams are usually made up of 2 – 5 graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. Frequently, the teams competing at case competitions are members of consulting clubs at their home university. Consulting clubs are student-run organizations for individuals interested in careers in management consulting.

This past spring, my advisor informed me that I would be graduating in the coming year.  Most graduate students would be ecstatic to hear this news, but I was nervous.  After the conversation, I was left wondering whether I have enough data to graduate, if my committee would agree that I am ready, and what on earth I am going to do next.

We are a few short weeks away from the start of the academic year. For those of you who are new to the iJOBS program, here is a brief summary of the types of events offered that you should test the waters with. I’ve added links to related posts in each category in case you want to learn more about a specific talk. Don't hesitate to contact Dr.

By Chris Lowe Kenilworth, NJ – On April 29, 2015 30 iJOBS participants from both Newark and New Brunswick campuses had the opportunity to tour Merck’s Kenilworth facility and learn from a panel of experts from many different walks throughout the company. The theme of the day was “A view from inside pharmaceutical development: perspective on career paths” and it certainly delivered on both counts.

When we attended the iJOBS informational meeting, one of the main things Dr. Alder drew our attention to was the mysterious SciPhD program. We knew the dates and times, and that somehow the program would benefit us. When registration opened, all 70 spots were filled, despite the multiple Monday night/all-day Sunday schedule and no promise of free coffee. I’m not sure what everyone expected of the program, but my friends and I prepared mentally for 40 hours of unremitting lecture.