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DELEGATE RATES:
Registration is FREE to all
The Careers symposium which runs alongside the Research Awards is a great place for representatives of your company to meet early career scientists who are looking for advice on how to progress their careers.
You will have the opportunity to meet postgraduate students who are carrying out innovative research, who are planning their future careers, and will be interested in working in pharmaceutical companies such as your own.
If you are looking to strenghten your company's talent pipeline in the near future, this event could provide an excellent opportunity to meet some of the brightest early career scientists and learn about their research work. There will be opportunities for discussions in an informal environment, and to provide advice about career development in the pharmaceutical industry.
JPAG would like to invite your company to attend this symposium and gain the opportunity to meet with some of our brightest students, potentially high quality employees, and offer advice about starting a career in the pharmaceutical field. You will be able to send up to three delegates (subject to availability) who will be able to advise students on career opportunities.
The event is open to all students, some of whom will be presenting their research work and competing for awards. Delegates, postgraduate and undergraduate, will be able to meet informally with leading pharmaceutical and analytical equipment companies to discuss career opportunities in industry and receive advice on career progression.
Gaining access to potentially high quality recruits is important, so we hope that you will choose to attend.
If so then please register now:
» CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AS A CAREERS ADVISOR
Alternatively if you would prefer to discuss the event further then please send your enquiry by email to events@jpag.org
Also, if you have early-career scientists in your organisation who you think might qualify for entry for the award then please encourage them to submit an abstract.
GENERAL
Q. What is the format of the event?
A. This year the Careers Fair and the Research Awards will be held on Tuesday 21st November 2023, in London.
Q. Do I have to register to attend the event?
A. Yes, you should register for the event, using the REGISTER NOW button for the event.
Q, What is the registration fee?
A. This event is free!
FOR RESEARCHERS
Q. When will the event start and end?
A. Arrival and registration is at 09.00 h and the symposium starts at 9.30 h with a Keynote address.
The meeting closes at 17.30 h
Q. How will the Careers Fair work?
A. There will be a number of 'stations' staffed by Careers Advisors in the Council Chamber
Q. What is the timetable? Does it take place at the same time as the presentations at the symposium?
A. The Careers session will take place between the plenary and oral (podium) sessions, so you will not have to miss these sessions to attend
Q. How long do I have with each careers advisor?
A. We expect you to have 10 minutes with each careers advisor
Q. Do I need to bring copies of my CV?
A. We recommend that you do so
Q. What is expected of me before I am interviewed?
A. Prepare a few questions for the careers advisor in advance; be prepared to give a short statement of your particular skills
Q. Which organisations will be present?
A. The companies participating are shown on the Careers Fair tab on this page. In previous years we had participation from the following companies: Almac, AstraZeneca, GSK, Hays, MHRA, Pfizer, Pharmaron, RSSL, Viatris and VRS
Q. How many career interviews can I have?
A. Depending on demand, you should have the opportunity to meet up to eight Careers Advisors
Q. Are there any relevant web sites of the organisation concerned that I can look at before I come?
A. Click on the links against each company on the Careers Fair tab
Q. If I can't meet them on the day, how can I get in contact with them after the event?
A. Details will be shared on the day at the event
Q. Will I be offered a job?
A. There is no guarantee that you will receive a job offer. Before finishing the discussion with the careers advisor, be sure you understand what the arrangements are for any follow-up contact
Q. Can I claim a travel bursary?
A. A limited number of travel bursaries are available upon request and will be awarded following review of the submitted abstracts
Q. I wish to submit an abstract; how do I do this?
A. Click on this link to submit an abstract
FOR CAREERS ADVISORS
Q. As a Careers Advisor, how do I register my interest in the Careers Forum and who can I meet?
A. See the information on the 'Careers Advisors' tab. Then register here
For any other questions, please contact us at careersfair@jpag.org
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COMPANIES PARTICIPATING IN THE CAREERS FAIR
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Tuesday 21st November 2023
JPAG Pharmaceutical Analysis Research Awards and Careers Symposium 2023
Royal Society of Chemistry, London
Based on the great success of past years, JPAG presents this year's Pharmaceutical Analysis Research Awards and Careers symposium for all early career analytical scientists including postgraduate in academia and industry.
This is an opportunity for you to hear the latest research being carried out by your peers who will be selected to showcase their work through oral and poster presentations and ask them questions about their work. Awards for the oral presenters include the prestigious 1st prize of the Geoffrey Phillips Analytical Science Award and prizes will also be awarded for the best posters. We highly encourage all early career scientists to submit an abstract for poster or oral presentation to this exciting annual JPAG event.
Two keynote speakers will provide inspirational and enlightening talks for delegates - their details will follow shortly. The Careers Fair will also feature and all delegates will have the opportunity to book one-to-one sessions with several major pharmaceutical companies who are bringing their careers advisors to discuss opportunities with you. This could be the event to provide a step-change to your professional career. Perhaps your future employer will be here. Come along and network with peers, experienced academics, industrial scientists, high profile keynote presenters, and leading companies who are providing careers advice.
This is an event you will not want to miss.
Keynote Speaker - Dr Diane Turner
Dr Diane Turner FRSC is the Founder, Director and Senior Consultant of Anthias Consulting Ltd. A Warwick University Graduate, Diane completed her Masters in analytical chemistry and started her career in environmental then agrochemical science, later gaining significant experience as an Applications Chemist. Diane has developed methods for, given support and high-quality training for companies in most industries around the world for more than 20 years. Diane is a Visiting Fellow and Consultant at The Open University where she continues her disease diagnosis research from her PhD along with food, drug and space applications. Diane is the Immediate Past-President of the Royal Society of Chemistry Analytical Sciences Community and Immediate Past-Chair of the Analytical Chemistry Trust Fund. She is a Trustee of the Recycling Organisation for Research Opportunities (RORO); on the Building Effective Analytical Measurement (BEAM) panel and the Industry Advisory Board of the Community for Analytical Measurement Science (CAMS) and is a member of the Government Chemist Programme Expert Group (GC-PEG). Diane is co-author of the book 'Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry: How Do I Get the Best Results?' published by the Royal Society of Chemistry and is on the Editorial Board of the new RSC book series ‘Practical and Technical Guides for Lab-based Chemists'.
Keynote Speaker - Prof John Langley
Professor John Langley is an internationally recognised leader in chromatography - mass spectrometry (MS) with >35 years’ experience, and has led and managed the MS/chromatography-MS facility at Southampton Chemistry since 1988. During this time over 1000 users have been trained in the use of modern MS and chromatography-MS and he has successfully supervised 25 PhD students, with four more approaching completion of their studies. All of his PhD studentships have been jointly funded by industry, spanning the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, petrochemical and polymer chemistry sectors.
John has >120 publications, h-index 35, total citations ~3300 and has delivered innovative approaches to MS and chromatography-MS, e.g. the first academic open access MS instrumentation in 1995, open access LC-MS, GC-MS and then SFC-MS in 2014. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), Chartered Chemist, Chartered Scientist, Member of RSC Analytical Division Council (2014-20), Chair of the RSC Separation Science Group (2009-) and President of the International Mass Spectrometry Foundation (2018-22). He is the only person to have been Chair of the BMSS and the RSC Separation Science Group, and was awarded the BMSS lectureship in 2016-17, giving 18 lectures across the UK targeted at PhD students, covering over 4500 miles (mainly by train!). In 2021 John was presented with the British Mass Spectrometry Society medal. John’s research ability is to apply his skills in analytical science to a broad range of challenging problems and systems. He is enthusiastic about collaborative working and applying new technologies, and applying his research approaches to a range of applications including new environmental projects, whilst others aligns to the petrochemical industry, agrochemicals and pharmaceutical (including therapeutic oligonucleotides).
He is director of the SW Regional GCxGC-HRMS facility, and the equivalent SW Regional LCxLC-IMS-HRMS facility commissioned in January 2023.
RSC Career and Professional Development Adviser - Laura Woodward
Laura Woodward has worked for the Royal Society Of Chemistry for 17 years with a background in HR and Recruitment, across a variety of sectors. Laura has worked as a Career and Professional Development Adviser for over 12 years and provides guidance to members at all stages of their careers, from undergraduates right through to retirement. This might involve helping them explore and reflect next steps, as well as providing practical advice on creating CV’s, searching for jobs and preparing for interviews. Laura is a Psychology graduate and continues to take a keen interest in this area.
Laura will give a talk on "Job Hunting in the Pharmaceutical Industry" and will be available at the Careers Fair for 1:1 CV Surgery consultations.
JPAG Pharmaceutical Analysis Research Awards and Careers Symposium 2023
Royal Society of Chemistry, London
Based on the great success of past years, JPAG presents this year's Pharmaceutical Analysis Research Awards and Careers symposium for all early career analytical scientists including postgraduate in academia and industry.
This is an opportunity for you to hear the latest research being carried out by your peers who will be selected to showcase their work through oral and poster presentations and ask them questions about their work. Awards for the oral presenters include the prestigious 1st prize of the Geoffrey Phillips Analytical Science Award and prizes will also be awarded for the best posters. We highly encourage all early career scientists to submit an abstract for poster or oral presentation to this exciting annual JPAG event.
Two keynote speakers will provide inspirational and enlightening talks for delegates - their details will follow shortly. The Careers Fair will also feature and all delegates will have the opportunity to book one-to-one sessions with several major pharmaceutical companies who are bringing their careers advisors to discuss opportunities with you. This could be the event to provide a step-change to your professional career. Perhaps your future employer will be here. Come along and network with peers, experienced academics, industrial scientists, high profile keynote presenters, and leading companies who are providing careers advice.
This is an event you will not want to miss.
Keynote Speaker - Dr Diane Turner
Dr Diane Turner FRSC is the Founder, Director and Senior Consultant of Anthias Consulting Ltd. A Warwick University Graduate, Diane completed her Masters in analytical chemistry and started her career in environmental then agrochemical science, later gaining significant experience as an Applications Chemist. Diane has developed methods for, given support and high-quality training for companies in most industries around the world for more than 20 years. Diane is a Visiting Fellow and Consultant at The Open University where she continues her disease diagnosis research from her PhD along with food, drug and space applications. Diane is the Immediate Past-President of the Royal Society of Chemistry Analytical Sciences Community and Immediate Past-Chair of the Analytical Chemistry Trust Fund. She is a Trustee of the Recycling Organisation for Research Opportunities (RORO); on the Building Effective Analytical Measurement (BEAM) panel and the Industry Advisory Board of the Community for Analytical Measurement Science (CAMS) and is a member of the Government Chemist Programme Expert Group (GC-PEG). Diane is co-author of the book 'Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry: How Do I Get the Best Results?' published by the Royal Society of Chemistry and is on the Editorial Board of the new RSC book series ‘Practical and Technical Guides for Lab-based Chemists'.
Keynote Speaker - Prof John Langley
Professor John Langley is an internationally recognised leader in chromatography - mass spectrometry (MS) with >35 years’ experience, and has led and managed the MS/chromatography-MS facility at Southampton Chemistry since 1988. During this time over 1000 users have been trained in the use of modern MS and chromatography-MS and he has successfully supervised 25 PhD students, with four more approaching completion of their studies. All of his PhD studentships have been jointly funded by industry, spanning the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, petrochemical and polymer chemistry sectors.
John has >120 publications, h-index 35, total citations ~3300 and has delivered innovative approaches to MS and chromatography-MS, e.g. the first academic open access MS instrumentation in 1995, open access LC-MS, GC-MS and then SFC-MS in 2014. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), Chartered Chemist, Chartered Scientist, Member of RSC Analytical Division Council (2014-20), Chair of the RSC Separation Science Group (2009-) and President of the International Mass Spectrometry Foundation (2018-22). He is the only person to have been Chair of the BMSS and the RSC Separation Science Group, and was awarded the BMSS lectureship in 2016-17, giving 18 lectures across the UK targeted at PhD students, covering over 4500 miles (mainly by train!). In 2021 John was presented with the British Mass Spectrometry Society medal. John’s research ability is to apply his skills in analytical science to a broad range of challenging problems and systems. He is enthusiastic about collaborative working and applying new technologies, and applying his research approaches to a range of applications including new environmental projects, whilst others aligns to the petrochemical industry, agrochemicals and pharmaceutical (including therapeutic oligonucleotides).
He is director of the SW Regional GCxGC-HRMS facility, and the equivalent SW Regional LCxLC-IMS-HRMS facility commissioned in January 2023.
RSC Career and Professional Development Adviser - Laura Woodward
Laura Woodward has worked for the Royal Society Of Chemistry for 17 years with a background in HR and Recruitment, across a variety of sectors. Laura has worked as a Career and Professional Development Adviser for over 12 years and provides guidance to members at all stages of their careers, from undergraduates right through to retirement. This might involve helping them explore and reflect next steps, as well as providing practical advice on creating CV’s, searching for jobs and preparing for interviews. Laura is a Psychology graduate and continues to take a keen interest in this area.
Laura will give a talk on "Job Hunting in the Pharmaceutical Industry" and will be available at the Careers Fair for 1:1 CV Surgery consultations.
DELEGATE RATES:
Registration is FREE to all
THE JPAG PHARMACEUTICAL ANALYSIS RESEARCH AWARDS & CAREERS SYMPOSIUM
The deadline for submission of abstracts has now passed
This is an opportunity to win a prize for your research work and showcase it to others. It is a real chance to give your career a big lift to a new level, if your future employer is watching.
The symposium will provide the opportunity for delegates to showcase their work - either as an oral or poster presentation - to a network of peers, academics and industrial scientists. This is the time to showcase your work to a friendly, engaged audience. Presentations that have been given at another conferences within the last 12 months are eligible.
Free registration is available for all.
Prizes
The Geoffrey Phillips Analytical Science Award *, with a bursary of up to £1,000, will be awarded for the best oral presentation, and there will be a cash prize of £ 250 for the runner-up. There will also be a cash prize of £200 for the best poster presentation and two cash prizes of £100 each for the runners-up.
* The winner of the Geoffrey Phillips Award is presented with a bursary of up to £1000. Full terms and conditions may be found here.
Eligibility
Early career stage scientists with less than 10 years postgraduate experience (either from academia or industry) are eligible to submit abstracts and enter the competition.
Abstracts
Abstracts for oral or poster presentation should relate to the analysis of drugs in all forms. This is interpreted very widely and includes:
The deadline for submission of abstracts has now passed
» More details, including how to submit an abstract, are found by clicking 'Abstracts' on the blue tabs above.
Registration and concessions
Complimentary registration is available for all delegates.
» To register, click on the REGISTER NOW button below.
The deadline for submission of abstracts has now passed
This is an opportunity to win a prize for your research work and showcase it to others. It is a real chance to give your career a big lift to a new level, if your future employer is watching.
 | Following the success in past years of the pharmaceutical analysis symposia for postgraduate/undergraduate students and early career stage scientists, JPAG announces this year's event. The Awards and Careers Fair will be held on Tuesday 21st November 2023, and will be held in person at the RSC, Burlington House, London. |
The symposium will provide the opportunity for delegates to showcase their work - either as an oral or poster presentation - to a network of peers, academics and industrial scientists. This is the time to showcase your work to a friendly, engaged audience. Presentations that have been given at another conferences within the last 12 months are eligible.
Free registration is available for all.
Prizes
The Geoffrey Phillips Analytical Science Award *, with a bursary of up to £1,000, will be awarded for the best oral presentation, and there will be a cash prize of £ 250 for the runner-up. There will also be a cash prize of £200 for the best poster presentation and two cash prizes of £100 each for the runners-up.
* The winner of the Geoffrey Phillips Award is presented with a bursary of up to £1000. Full terms and conditions may be found here.
Eligibility
Early career stage scientists with less than 10 years postgraduate experience (either from academia or industry) are eligible to submit abstracts and enter the competition.
Abstracts
Abstracts for oral or poster presentation should relate to the analysis of drugs in all forms. This is interpreted very widely and includes:
| • method development • pharmaceutical development • novel use of techniques • characterisation of materials • forensics/enforcement • PAT • therapeutic drug monitoring • in silico prediction • excipient characterisation • formulation development • ADME • any other area of pharmaceutical analytical science |  |
The deadline for submission of abstracts has now passed
» More details, including how to submit an abstract, are found by clicking 'Abstracts' on the blue tabs above.
Registration and concessions
Complimentary registration is available for all delegates.
» To register, click on the REGISTER NOW button below.
SUBMITTING AN ABSTRACT FOR AN ORAL OR POSTER PRESENTATION
The deadline for submission of abstracts has now passed
» A sample abstract can be downloaded here.
If you want to do so, you can SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT.
Abstracts for oral or poster presentation should relate to the analysis of drugs in all forms. This is interpreted very widely and includes:
1. Abstracts should include the following: Abstract title, Authors and affiliations (with the presenting author underlined), Objectives or Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusions and References. The abstract, including references, should not exceed one page of 12-point text.
2. Abstracts must communicate a clear scientific message and contain quantitative or qualitative data. Abstracts which promote any product or service will not be accepted.
3. All necessary approvals must have been obtained, including those from industrial sponsors, where appropriate, prior to submission. Any research communicated that required ethical approval must state that approval has been obtained from the relevant local ethics committee.
4. To submit an abstract, click on the SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT button below and complete the details. This will generate an e-mail. Attach the abstract to the e-mail as a Word document attachment and send the e-mail. The abstract will be acknowledged upon receipt and will be reviewed for acceptance.
5. By submitting the abstract the author agrees that the abstract will be made available at the event, and also on the JPAG website.
The corresponding author will be notified of the outcome soon after the submission closing date.
» A sample abstract can be downloaded here.
Oral presentations
Presenters will be allowed 15 minute for the presentation and 5 minutes for questions.
Poster presentations
Posters should be prepared for presentation for display on a poster board 1800 mm high x 900 mm wide (portrait format) and preferably in A0 size. Posters must be clear and self-explanatory. Lettering must be readable at 2 metres (suggested minimum height of characters 8 mm, minimum line width 0.7 mm). Posters should be put up using Velcro (supplied) by 10.30 h on the day of the symposium and taken down by 17.00h. The presenter should be available at the poster board during the lunch and refreshment breaks.
» A sample abstract can be downloaded here.
If you want to do so, you can SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT.
The deadline for submission of abstracts has now passed
» A sample abstract can be downloaded here.
If you want to do so, you can SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT.
Abstracts for oral or poster presentation should relate to the analysis of drugs in all forms. This is interpreted very widely and includes:
| • method development • pharmaceutical development • novel use of techniques • characterisation of materials • forensics/enforcement • PAT • therapeutic drug monitoring • in silico prediction • excipient characterisation • formulation development • ADME • any other area of pharmaceutical analytical science | |
1. Abstracts should include the following: Abstract title, Authors and affiliations (with the presenting author underlined), Objectives or Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusions and References. The abstract, including references, should not exceed one page of 12-point text.
2. Abstracts must communicate a clear scientific message and contain quantitative or qualitative data. Abstracts which promote any product or service will not be accepted.
3. All necessary approvals must have been obtained, including those from industrial sponsors, where appropriate, prior to submission. Any research communicated that required ethical approval must state that approval has been obtained from the relevant local ethics committee.
4. To submit an abstract, click on the SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT button below and complete the details. This will generate an e-mail. Attach the abstract to the e-mail as a Word document attachment and send the e-mail. The abstract will be acknowledged upon receipt and will be reviewed for acceptance.
5. By submitting the abstract the author agrees that the abstract will be made available at the event, and also on the JPAG website.
The corresponding author will be notified of the outcome soon after the submission closing date.
» A sample abstract can be downloaded here.
Oral presentations
Presenters will be allowed 15 minute for the presentation and 5 minutes for questions.
Poster presentations
Posters should be prepared for presentation for display on a poster board 1800 mm high x 900 mm wide (portrait format) and preferably in A0 size. Posters must be clear and self-explanatory. Lettering must be readable at 2 metres (suggested minimum height of characters 8 mm, minimum line width 0.7 mm). Posters should be put up using Velcro (supplied) by 10.30 h on the day of the symposium and taken down by 17.00h. The presenter should be available at the poster board during the lunch and refreshment breaks.
» A sample abstract can be downloaded here.
If you want to do so, you can SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT.
Careers Fair and Networking
In addition to the Research Awards event, there will be a Careers Fair which is open to all delegates, postgraduate and undergraduate. This provides all attendees a great opportunity to meet representatives from big industry pharma and other key contacts to discuss your career opportunities.
This could be THE event to meet your future employer and give your career a lift to the next level!
So, even if you do not have any work to present on this occasion, you should attend. There will be great networking opportunities for you.
Delegates will be given the opportunity to meet one-to-one with representatives from a number of companies to discuss potential career opportunities and to discuss your CV. Make sure you bring plenty of copies along!
There will also be a presentation from the Royal Society of Chemistry's Careers Specialists on 'Job hunting in the pharmaceutical industry'.
Register for this event today.
» To register, click on the REGISTER NOW button below.
In addition to the Research Awards event, there will be a Careers Fair which is open to all delegates, postgraduate and undergraduate. This provides all attendees a great opportunity to meet representatives from big industry pharma and other key contacts to discuss your career opportunities.
This could be THE event to meet your future employer and give your career a lift to the next level!
So, even if you do not have any work to present on this occasion, you should attend. There will be great networking opportunities for you.
Delegates will be given the opportunity to meet one-to-one with representatives from a number of companies to discuss potential career opportunities and to discuss your CV. Make sure you bring plenty of copies along!
There will also be a presentation from the Royal Society of Chemistry's Careers Specialists on 'Job hunting in the pharmaceutical industry'.
Register for this event today.
» To register, click on the REGISTER NOW button below.
The Careers symposium which runs alongside the Research Awards is a great place for representatives of your company to meet early career scientists who are looking for advice on how to progress their careers.
You will have the opportunity to meet postgraduate students who are carrying out innovative research, who are planning their future careers, and will be interested in working in pharmaceutical companies such as your own.
If you are looking to strenghten your company's talent pipeline in the near future, this event could provide an excellent opportunity to meet some of the brightest early career scientists and learn about their research work. There will be opportunities for discussions in an informal environment, and to provide advice about career development in the pharmaceutical industry.
JPAG would like to invite your company to attend this symposium and gain the opportunity to meet with some of our brightest students, potentially high quality employees, and offer advice about starting a career in the pharmaceutical field. You will be able to send up to three delegates (subject to availability) who will be able to advise students on career opportunities.
The event is open to all students, some of whom will be presenting their research work and competing for awards. Delegates, postgraduate and undergraduate, will be able to meet informally with leading pharmaceutical and analytical equipment companies to discuss career opportunities in industry and receive advice on career progression.
Gaining access to potentially high quality recruits is important, so we hope that you will choose to attend.
If so then please register now:
» CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AS A CAREERS ADVISOR
Alternatively if you would prefer to discuss the event further then please send your enquiry by email to events@jpag.org
Also, if you have early-career scientists in your organisation who you think might qualify for entry for the award then please encourage them to submit an abstract.
Past symposia
What did delegates say about their experience of past symposia?
• The symposium provided an opportunity to learn more about pharma and current developments.
• The careers fair was excellent and informative.
• The opportunities to speak to careers advisors were very useful.
• The company representative gave tailored advice and asked for a CV.
Companies and organisations attending these events were:
Almac, AstraZeneca, GSK, Hays, MHRA, Pfizer, Pharmaron, RSSL, Viatris, VRS and the RSC
2022 EVENT REPORT
It has been another very successful year for the Pharmaceutical Analysis Research Awards and Careers Symposium which was held on Tuesday 22nd November 2022, the first held with a live audience since Covid-19. Over 100 delegates attended the meeting and heard two highly inspirational keynote lectures by Dr Tony Bristow, AstraZeneca, and by Professor Paul Thomas, Loughborough University.
There were also eight high-quality podium presentations by early career PhD and industrial researchers. In the Science Room at Burlington House were 22 posters, attended by the authors.
The winner of THE GEOFFREY PHILLIPS ANALYTICAL SCIENCE AWARD for the best podium presentation has been announced. The winner was Miss Georgina Armstrong, GSK, who gave her presentation on "Sequence engineering of monoclonal antibodies to reduce the viscosity of high concentration formulations; an in silico approach to viscosity predictions for IgG Fvs". Georgina received a certificate and a bursary of up to £1,000 to enable her to benefit from a relevant programme of personal professional development, and a further £100 donated by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
The highly commended podium award of £250 was made to Miss Lucy Durham, Pharmaron, for her presentation on "Method development for the detection and quantification of six nitrosamines from water-based rinsates by triple quadropole liquid chromatography mass spectroscopy".
The winner of the best poster award of £200 was Miss Phebie Watson, Liverpool John Moores University, for her presentation on "Evaluating attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared and near infrared spectroscopy for classifying M. musculus grave soil in the presence of clothing material".
Commended poster awards, each of £100, were made to Mr Ashraf Qasem, University of Bath, for his presentation on "The effect of position 1 substituent and configuration on APCI-MS fragmentation of norditerpenoid alkaloids" and to Mr Kyle Saunders, University of Surrey, for his presentation on “Optimisation and application of single cell lipidomics using nanocapillary sampling and mass spectrometry".
The awards were presented by Dr Amira Guirguis, JPAG who offered her congratulations to all of the 2022 award winners and thanks to all the presenters.
2021 EVENT REPORT
2020 EVENT REPORT
2019 EVENT REPORT
2018 EVENT REPORT
2017 EVENT REPORT
What did delegates say about their experience of past symposia?
• The symposium provided an opportunity to learn more about pharma and current developments.
• The careers fair was excellent and informative.
• The opportunities to speak to careers advisors were very useful.
• The company representative gave tailored advice and asked for a CV.
Companies and organisations attending these events were:
Almac, AstraZeneca, GSK, Hays, MHRA, Pfizer, Pharmaron, RSSL, Viatris, VRS and the RSC
2022 EVENT REPORT
It has been another very successful year for the Pharmaceutical Analysis Research Awards and Careers Symposium which was held on Tuesday 22nd November 2022, the first held with a live audience since Covid-19. Over 100 delegates attended the meeting and heard two highly inspirational keynote lectures by Dr Tony Bristow, AstraZeneca, and by Professor Paul Thomas, Loughborough University.
There were also eight high-quality podium presentations by early career PhD and industrial researchers. In the Science Room at Burlington House were 22 posters, attended by the authors.
The winner of THE GEOFFREY PHILLIPS ANALYTICAL SCIENCE AWARD for the best podium presentation has been announced. The winner was Miss Georgina Armstrong, GSK, who gave her presentation on "Sequence engineering of monoclonal antibodies to reduce the viscosity of high concentration formulations; an in silico approach to viscosity predictions for IgG Fvs". Georgina received a certificate and a bursary of up to £1,000 to enable her to benefit from a relevant programme of personal professional development, and a further £100 donated by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
The highly commended podium award of £250 was made to Miss Lucy Durham, Pharmaron, for her presentation on "Method development for the detection and quantification of six nitrosamines from water-based rinsates by triple quadropole liquid chromatography mass spectroscopy".
The winner of the best poster award of £200 was Miss Phebie Watson, Liverpool John Moores University, for her presentation on "Evaluating attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared and near infrared spectroscopy for classifying M. musculus grave soil in the presence of clothing material".
Commended poster awards, each of £100, were made to Mr Ashraf Qasem, University of Bath, for his presentation on "The effect of position 1 substituent and configuration on APCI-MS fragmentation of norditerpenoid alkaloids" and to Mr Kyle Saunders, University of Surrey, for his presentation on “Optimisation and application of single cell lipidomics using nanocapillary sampling and mass spectrometry".
The awards were presented by Dr Amira Guirguis, JPAG who offered her congratulations to all of the 2022 award winners and thanks to all the presenters.
2021 EVENT REPORT
2020 EVENT REPORT
2019 EVENT REPORT
2018 EVENT REPORT
2017 EVENT REPORT
GENERAL
Q. What is the format of the event?
A. This year the Careers Fair and the Research Awards will be held on Tuesday 21st November 2023, in London.
Q. Do I have to register to attend the event?
A. Yes, you should register for the event, using the REGISTER NOW button for the event.
Q, What is the registration fee?
A. This event is free!
FOR RESEARCHERS
Q. When will the event start and end?
A. Arrival and registration is at 09.00 h and the symposium starts at 9.30 h with a Keynote address.
The meeting closes at 17.30 h
Q. How will the Careers Fair work?
A. There will be a number of 'stations' staffed by Careers Advisors in the Council Chamber
Q. What is the timetable? Does it take place at the same time as the presentations at the symposium?
A. The Careers session will take place between the plenary and oral (podium) sessions, so you will not have to miss these sessions to attend
Q. How long do I have with each careers advisor?
A. We expect you to have 10 minutes with each careers advisor
Q. Do I need to bring copies of my CV?
A. We recommend that you do so
Q. What is expected of me before I am interviewed?
A. Prepare a few questions for the careers advisor in advance; be prepared to give a short statement of your particular skills
Q. Which organisations will be present?
A. The companies participating are shown on the Careers Fair tab on this page. In previous years we had participation from the following companies: Almac, AstraZeneca, GSK, Hays, MHRA, Pfizer, Pharmaron, RSSL, Viatris and VRS
Q. How many career interviews can I have?
A. Depending on demand, you should have the opportunity to meet up to eight Careers Advisors
Q. Are there any relevant web sites of the organisation concerned that I can look at before I come?
A. Click on the links against each company on the Careers Fair tab
Q. If I can't meet them on the day, how can I get in contact with them after the event?
A. Details will be shared on the day at the event
Q. Will I be offered a job?
A. There is no guarantee that you will receive a job offer. Before finishing the discussion with the careers advisor, be sure you understand what the arrangements are for any follow-up contact
Q. Can I claim a travel bursary?
A. A limited number of travel bursaries are available upon request and will be awarded following review of the submitted abstracts
Q. I wish to submit an abstract; how do I do this?
A. Click on this link to submit an abstract
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Q. As a Careers Advisor, how do I register my interest in the Careers Forum and who can I meet?
A. See the information on the 'Careers Advisors' tab. Then register here
For any other questions, please contact us at careersfair@jpag.org
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COMPANIES PARTICIPATING IN THE CAREERS FAIR
 | Start a career that will help improve life for millions. Take on real responsibility in a supportive, dynamic environment that's fueled by innovation. Work with brilliant minds to solve important problems. We are an innovation-driven, global, biopharmaceutical company with a vision to save lives through innovative science, collaboration and exceptional service delivery. There are many career paths and programmes available to you, whatever your level of study, in locations across the globe. Begin channelling your passion with us. For undergraduates we have a number Summer and Industrial placements available. For graduates we run several graduate programs including the following areas: Pharmaceutical Technology & Development Programme (UK and Sweden) Operations Global Graduate Associates Programme (Global) IMED Early Phase Drug Discovery Graduate Programme (UK, U.S. and Sweden) We also run a PostDoc programme within AstraZeneca. In addition we have many permanent positions available across a wide range of disciplines. More information on all our programmes and permanent positions can be found on our company website careers and recruitment pages |
 | GlaxoSmithKline is a global healthcare company who take on some of the world's biggest healthcare challenges. By delivering a sustainable business, we provide health benefits to patients and consumers, improved shareholder returns as well as supporting wider society. GSK employ thousands of scientists in many different areas, from China to the USA, India to the UK. Every role is different - but our research teams are united by one thing: a dedication to help patients and consumers. There are not many jobs where your day-to-day work could directly lead to an outcome that product that will improve the lives of others. At GSK, that is our aim and it means there's a real sense of purpose in R&D. We innovate and apply the latest knowledge and thinking to our work. Our culture is entrepreneurial. We're constantly learning about emerging areas of science. We focus on the best science and generate clear plans to find out if that science can lead to new treatments. Our people are given opportunities to learn by taking on new scientific projects, jobs or experiences and working with experts in their fields. We give our scientists responsibility, and their achievements are recognised and rewarded. So if you want to make a difference to society and grow your career in the most innovative and exciting area of science, now's the time to join us. |
 | The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency regulates medicines, medical devices and blood components for transfusion, and is responsible for ensuring their safety, quality and effectiveness. The MHRA is an executive agency of the Department of Health, and plays a leading role in protecting and improving public health in the UK and in the European Union, and supports innovation through scientific research and development. The MHRA employs a diverse range of scientific staff, many of whom are recognised international experts in their field of expertise. In the Licensing Division, the multidisciplinary chemical product assessment teams, and the clinical trials unit employs pharmacists, medics and specialists in toxicology, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and statistics. These teams also contain assessors and medical writers who hold other scientific qualifications and operate in support roles. The biologicals assessment unit contains biochemists, pharmacists, gene therapy specialists, vaccine specialists, immunologists and other scientists having a biological focus. The British Pharmacopoeia is part of the agency and analytical chemists are employed as members of the Secretariat and also within the analytical laboratories. Scientists are employed in the Inspectorate division (chemists, pharmacists, biologists), in the Vigilance and Risk Management of Medicines division (monitoring of the safety of medicines in the market place) and also at NIBSC (National Institute for Biological Standards and Controls) and in the CPRD (Clinical Practice Research Datalink). A career with the MHRA allows suitable individuals to progress and to move into areas where they can maximise their contribution and fulfil their career aspirations. The agency employs over 1200 staff, primarily in London and so there are often job vacancies. If you would like to discuss career opportunities at the agency then please book an appointment. |
 | Pfizer Ltd is a major, multinational pharmaceutical business, with a full spectrum of commercial, marketing and R&D activities in the UK and Europe. We will be representing the R&D activities, which are predominantly based in Sandwich, Kent, although we have other facilities in central London and Cambridge. Over 700 people work for and with Pfizer at Sandwich; a significant fraction of those are engaged in the development of manufacturing processes, and the analytical chemistry that underpins such activities. We regularly recruit analytical chemists at postgraduate level to join teams developing novel small molecule drug products that can be evaluated in clinical trials. We are interested to talk with scientists with a passion for lab-work, have great skills in chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques, who are knowledgeable about data management and data modelling, and enjoy working in fast-paced teams. |
 | Pharmaron is a premier R&D service company supporting the life science industry. Founded in 2003, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities having established diverse drug R&D service capabilities, ranging from synthetic, medicinal and analytical chemistry, biology, DMPK, pharmacology, drug safety assessment, radiochemistry and isotopically labelled metabolism, chemical & pharmaceutical development to clinical development, including applications of 14C microtracer AMS technology. With operations in China, US and UK staffed by over 13,000 employees, Pharmaron has an excellent track record in the delivery of R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan and China. The Hoddesdon campus, consisting of several purpose built scientific and administrative buildings together with a purpose built conference area has more than 5,000m2 of premier R&D space and houses an established Process Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry and Drug Discovery team, and a newly formed Formulation Development department. The Hoddesdon site has state-of-the-art Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standard facilities for the development of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), formulation development and process chemistry. We offer our employees a highly supportive team-work environment, enabling them to develop and liberate their true potential. The Hoddesdon site is currently undergoing a period of major growth and expansion, as a result we are looking for experienced Scientists in Analytical Chemistry and several other scientific disciplines. People interested in joining Pharmaron should check out the current vacancies on our website: Job Opportunities in the UK |
 | The Royal Society of Chemistry, as the UK's professional body for chemical scientists with a worldwide community, provide you with relevant networking opportunities, support you as an individual throughout your career through our services and membership benefits, and support your organisation through our tailored initiatives. For RSC members, the RSC will personally review your CV; book on one of the RSC-CV slots. Additionally, they will also have an RSC specialist on hand to give advice on becoming an CChem Chartered Chemist: book your slot on RSC-CChem. |
 | RSSL is a global leader at the forefront of scientific analysis, research, consultancy and training. We provide services to the life sciences and food industry. Our multi-disciplinary teams provide rapid results, expert interpretation and sound advice to support clients. We are regularly inspected by the MHRA, FDA and UKAS which ensures that our analytical support is of the highest standard. We provide a comprehensive range of services from early phase characterisation to finished product testing, including method development & validation, stability studies, contamination identification and training. Our elemental impurities capability utilizes the latest technology to ensure compliance to ICH Q3D and other regulatory guidance. |
 | We may be the UK's top recruiters for Analytical Chemistry, but our talents don't stop there! We're also champions of matching top candidates with the best career opportunities in Life Sciences, Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceuticals, Engineering, Software and IT, Scientific Sales & Marketing and more. Recruitment? It's not an art. It's a science - and we're the ones doing the equations: (Candidate Skills + Personality) x (Job + Company Culture) = Perfect Match! |
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I appreciate having access to relevant JPAG seminars from overseas; provision of lectures beforehand to allow reading beforehand.
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Fantastic to hear from NHS speaker, provides real insight to patient/clinician considerations that we don't necessarily see in industry.
From attendee perspective, the course did not take up the whole day as no travel necessary and overall good value for money.
Hearing the information from the clinical setting side was very useful.
Well organized. This was an amazing session. Prior sharing of the presentation was a great add on!
The most useful aspect of the webinar was the variety in the presentations across industry and the regulators. Really good to review the presentations beforehand.
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