MBA Corporate Networking Breakfast and Career Connections event
December 6, 2024
MBA Corporate Networking Breakfast and
Career Connections Agenda
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:30 a.m. | Doors open/check-in |
| 8:30 – 9:15 a.m. | Breakfast and networking |
| 9:15 a.m. | Welcome |
| 9:15 – 9:55 a.m. | Deconstructing the Journey: MBA Careers in Pharma with Dean Alex Triantis and AstraZeneca |
| 9:55 – 10:30 a.m. | Continued networking and transition to Career Connections |
| 10:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Career Connections Attendees can meet 1:1 for scheduled coffee chat conversations and also participate in industry-focused roundtables to more closely connect with individuals of common interest and background. |
| 12:15 p.m. | Career Connections adjourned |
FAQs
LinkedIn group
We’ve created a dedicated LinkedIn group for this event to foster connections and keep the conversation going beyond the breakfast!
Career Connections event speakers
In partnership with AstraZeneca
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Jennifer (Jen) Ng
Head of US Insights & Analytics, Oncology Business Unit
Jennifer Ng is a results-driven insights and analytics senior leader with a 20-year track record of driving strategic excellence within complex, fast-paced global businesses and leadership progression. She is an empowering, empathetic people-manager and skilled communicator with ability to influence cross-functional teams and deliver compelling business cases founded on actionable insights. Ng has an MBA with expertise in consulting, data analytics, market research, forecasting and strategy.
Danielle Moita-Robles
Marketing director, AstraZeneca TRUQAP team
Danielle Moita-Robles has played an active role in driving I&D efforts at the US OBU, serving as an I&D franchise lead over the last two years. Moita-Robles was nominated for the 2024 Aspiring Managers Program and 2022 AZ Global Rising Leaders Program, geared towards developing future leaders in the organization. She also served as a public health dietitian in New Jersey, where she cared for underprivileged populations at nutritional risk. She completed her BS in Nutrition at Winthrop University and also holds a MS in Health and Exercise Science from the University of West Florida as well as an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Arun Krishna
Vice President, Head of Lung Cancer Franchise, US Oncology
Arun Krishna is responsible for overseeing all lung cancer U.S. sales and commercialization. He has more than 15 years of experience leading teams across clinical development, market access and commercial across global, U.S. and the UK. Krishna was born in India, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering. He also received a PhD in Biostatistics and Mathematics at North Carolina State University, where he focused on methodologies/classification of gene-expressing data that can be applied to cancer detection and treatment.
Kabira Barlow
Science Engagement Coordinator
Kabira Barlow embarked on her journey with AstraZeneca's Oncology Research & Development department in 2022, and has since advanced to the role of scientific communications and engagement coordinator. She brings over a decade of administrative expertise and five years of communications experience to the table. Her diverse career has touched upon sectors like higher education, theater, crisis communications, and pharma. Barlow has a bachelor's in public relations and strategic communication and a master's in strategic communication.