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MEETINGS
DELEGATE RATES:
Research Symposium Career Advisor : £ 15.00
Research Symposium Delegate : £ 15.00
Registration is £15.00 per delegate.
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 strengthen 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.
2022 EVENT REPORT
2021 EVENT REPORT
2020 EVENT REPORT
2019 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 12th November 2024, 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. Registration is available for all at a very small rate of £15.00 per delegate - this will include access to the Keynote presentations, the Careers Fair, the podium presentations and poster sessions. It will also cover lunch, refreshments and the drinks reception at the end of the event.
FOR RESEARCHERS
Q. When will the event start and end?
A. Arrival and registration is at 09:00am and the symposium starts at 9:30am with a Keynote address.
The meeting closes at 5:30pm.
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. I wish to submit an abstract; how do I do this?
A. Click here 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 events@jpag.org
If you plan to attend this event as a DELEGATE...
DELEGATE RATES:
Research Symposium Career Advisor : £ 15.00
Research Symposium Delegate : £ 15.00
COMPANIES PARTICIPATING IN THE CAREERS FAIR
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.
RETURN TO MEETINGS
We always seek feedback from delegates attending JPAG events through an Evaluation form.
A recent analysis of the results has shown that more than 95% of attendees thought that JPAG meetings were well planned, relevant and met their main objectives, and would recommend JPAG meetings to colleagues
JPAG plans and delivers events that address all aspects of pharmaceutical analysis and related facets of medicine control & registration.
PAST MEETINGS
Delegates at a symposium held at the Royal Society of Chemistry
Tuesday 12th November 2024
JPAG Pharmaceutical Analysis Research Awards and Careers Fair 2024
Royal Society of Chemistry, London
Based on the great success of the past years, JPAG presents this year's Pharmaceutical Analysis Symposium for postgraduate, undergraduate and early career scientists.
This event will provide the opportunity for you to listen to and hear the latest research being carried out by your peers. Early career scientists (undergraduate, postgraduate, industrial) conducting research in various areas of pharmaceutical science will showcase their work through oral and poster presentations with prizes for best posters and best podium presentations (including the prestigious Geoffrey Phillips Award).
A Careers Fair will also be running in parallel during the symposium and will provide delegates with an opportunity to have 1:1 consultations with career advisors from a selection of pharmaceutical employers and organisations including major pharmaceutical companies, contract research organisations and recruitment advisors. Perhaps your future employer will be here!
Also, we have two very high profile Keynote speakers, who will each provide an inspirational and enlightening talk for delegates. Their details are shown below.
And additionally, the Royal Society of Chemistry's Careers Team will give a talk on 'Job Hunting in the Pharmaceutical Industry' and will conduct a 'CV Surgery' at the Careers Fair: these are one-to-one discussions to get invaluable advice on successful job applications. So be sure to bring your CV along!
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!
Registration will open at 9:00am for a 9:30am start, and the day will end with a Careers and Networking drinks reception starting at 4:50pm.
Keynote speakers:
Prof Amira Guirguis - Swansea University
Professor Amira Guirguis is an accomplished pharmacist, independent prescriber, and a renowned expert in substance misuse. In this talk, she traces the trajectory of her distinguished career from the lab bench to leading clinical and policy innovations. Drawing on her expertise in analytical techniques, chemometrics, in silico modeling, pharmacovigilance, social listening, and AI-driven analyses, Professor Guirguis showcases how these diverse research methods have been pivotal in advancing her groundbreaking work. With a PhD in Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) detection, and as Principal Investigator of the first Home Office-licensed Pharmacist-led drug checking service in the UK, she highlights the practical impact of her research on drug policy and healthcare. As the MPharm Programme Director at Swansea University and Chair of the RPS Science and Research Committee, Professor Guirguis shares how her journey continues to shape the future of pharmacy and pharmaceutical science.
Dr Zoë Ayres - The Open University
Dr Zoë Ayres is Head of Laboratories at the Open University, managing a portfolio of over 180 scientific labs (many of them analytical) with a team of over 60 technical staff. This talk will explore Zoë's career to date, and how going from organising an early career analytical conference has resulted in her being the Royal Society of Chemistry Analytical Science Community President today. She will discuss how opportunity, luck, and perseverance have played a role, as well as challenges behind the scenes.
Laura Woodward - RSC Career and Professional Development Adviser
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 Fair 2024
Royal Society of Chemistry, London
Based on the great success of the past years, JPAG presents this year's Pharmaceutical Analysis Symposium for postgraduate, undergraduate and early career scientists.
This event will provide the opportunity for you to listen to and hear the latest research being carried out by your peers. Early career scientists (undergraduate, postgraduate, industrial) conducting research in various areas of pharmaceutical science will showcase their work through oral and poster presentations with prizes for best posters and best podium presentations (including the prestigious Geoffrey Phillips Award).
A Careers Fair will also be running in parallel during the symposium and will provide delegates with an opportunity to have 1:1 consultations with career advisors from a selection of pharmaceutical employers and organisations including major pharmaceutical companies, contract research organisations and recruitment advisors. Perhaps your future employer will be here!
Also, we have two very high profile Keynote speakers, who will each provide an inspirational and enlightening talk for delegates. Their details are shown below.
And additionally, the Royal Society of Chemistry's Careers Team will give a talk on 'Job Hunting in the Pharmaceutical Industry' and will conduct a 'CV Surgery' at the Careers Fair: these are one-to-one discussions to get invaluable advice on successful job applications. So be sure to bring your CV along!
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!
Registration will open at 9:00am for a 9:30am start, and the day will end with a Careers and Networking drinks reception starting at 4:50pm.
Keynote speakers:
Prof Amira Guirguis - Swansea University
Professor Amira Guirguis is an accomplished pharmacist, independent prescriber, and a renowned expert in substance misuse. In this talk, she traces the trajectory of her distinguished career from the lab bench to leading clinical and policy innovations. Drawing on her expertise in analytical techniques, chemometrics, in silico modeling, pharmacovigilance, social listening, and AI-driven analyses, Professor Guirguis showcases how these diverse research methods have been pivotal in advancing her groundbreaking work. With a PhD in Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) detection, and as Principal Investigator of the first Home Office-licensed Pharmacist-led drug checking service in the UK, she highlights the practical impact of her research on drug policy and healthcare. As the MPharm Programme Director at Swansea University and Chair of the RPS Science and Research Committee, Professor Guirguis shares how her journey continues to shape the future of pharmacy and pharmaceutical science.
Dr Zoë Ayres - The Open University
Dr Zoë Ayres is Head of Laboratories at the Open University, managing a portfolio of over 180 scientific labs (many of them analytical) with a team of over 60 technical staff. This talk will explore Zoë's career to date, and how going from organising an early career analytical conference has resulted in her being the Royal Society of Chemistry Analytical Science Community President today. She will discuss how opportunity, luck, and perseverance have played a role, as well as challenges behind the scenes.
Laura Woodward - RSC Career and Professional Development Adviser
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:
Research Symposium Career Advisor : £ 15.00
Research Symposium Delegate : £ 15.00
Registration is £15.00 per delegate.
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.
Registration is available for all at a very small rate of £15.00 per delegate - this will include access to the Keynote presentations, the Careers Fair, the podium presentations and poster sessions. It will also cover lunch, refreshments and the drinks reception at the end of the event.
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
Registration costs £15.00 per delegate. No concessions available.
» 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 12th November 2024, 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.
Registration is available for all at a very small rate of £15.00 per delegate - this will include access to the Keynote presentations, the Careers Fair, the podium presentations and poster sessions. It will also cover lunch, refreshments and the drinks reception at the end of the event.
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
Registration costs £15.00 per delegate. No concessions available.
» 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.
You can SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT by completing this ONLINE FORM.
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 online form. You can either paste the abstract in the text box within the form or attach the abstract to and e-mail as a Word document attachment and send it to events@jpag.org.
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.
Click here to SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT
The deadline for submission of abstracts has now passed
» A sample abstract can be downloaded here.
You can SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT by completing this ONLINE FORM.
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 online form. You can either paste the abstract in the text box within the form or attach the abstract to and e-mail as a Word document attachment and send it to events@jpag.org.
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.
Click here to 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 strengthen 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
2023 EVENT REPORT
It has been another very successful year for the Pharmaceutical Analysis Research Awards and Careers Symposium which was held on Tuesday. 21st November 2023 at the Royal Society of Chemistry, Burlington House. Almost 100 delegates attended the meeting and heard two highly inspirational keynote lectures by Dr Diane Turner, Anthias Consulting, and Professor John Langley, University of Southampton.
There were seven podium presentations of a high standard given by early career academic and industrial researchers.
In the Science Room were 28 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 Caitlin Chapman, Teesside University who gave her presentation on "Ion Mobility Separation Mass Spectrometry for simplifying complex MS/MS spectra to aid chemical characterisation". Miss Chapman received a certificate and a bursary of up to £1,000 to enable her to benefit from a relevant programme of personal professional development.
The highly commended podium award of £250 was made to Mr Kyle Saunders, University of Surrey for his presentation on “Single cell lipidomics; development and applications in cell irradiation and chemotherapy”.
The winner of the best poster award of £200 was Miss Anastasia Kontiza, University of Surrey / GSK for her presentation on "Comparison of single live cell sampling methods for lipidomics".
Commended poster awards, each of £100, were made to Dr Khalil Hussain, University of Brighton for his presentation on "Non-invasive 3D printed electrochemical biosensor for the detection of tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF?) in faeces" and to Ms Megan Wilson, Liverpool John Moores University for her presentation on “Evaluation of Raman Spectroscopy for diagnosing cardiovascular diseases and diabetes mellitus in fingernails".
The awards were presented by Dr Amira Guirguis, JPAG, and Dr Lisa Hinchliffe, JPAG Chair, who offered their congratulations to all of the award winners and many thanks to all the presenters.
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
2023 EVENT REPORT
It has been another very successful year for the Pharmaceutical Analysis Research Awards and Careers Symposium which was held on Tuesday. 21st November 2023 at the Royal Society of Chemistry, Burlington House. Almost 100 delegates attended the meeting and heard two highly inspirational keynote lectures by Dr Diane Turner, Anthias Consulting, and Professor John Langley, University of Southampton.
There were seven podium presentations of a high standard given by early career academic and industrial researchers.
In the Science Room were 28 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 Caitlin Chapman, Teesside University who gave her presentation on "Ion Mobility Separation Mass Spectrometry for simplifying complex MS/MS spectra to aid chemical characterisation". Miss Chapman received a certificate and a bursary of up to £1,000 to enable her to benefit from a relevant programme of personal professional development.
The highly commended podium award of £250 was made to Mr Kyle Saunders, University of Surrey for his presentation on “Single cell lipidomics; development and applications in cell irradiation and chemotherapy”.
The winner of the best poster award of £200 was Miss Anastasia Kontiza, University of Surrey / GSK for her presentation on "Comparison of single live cell sampling methods for lipidomics".
Commended poster awards, each of £100, were made to Dr Khalil Hussain, University of Brighton for his presentation on "Non-invasive 3D printed electrochemical biosensor for the detection of tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF?) in faeces" and to Ms Megan Wilson, Liverpool John Moores University for her presentation on “Evaluation of Raman Spectroscopy for diagnosing cardiovascular diseases and diabetes mellitus in fingernails".
The awards were presented by Dr Amira Guirguis, JPAG, and Dr Lisa Hinchliffe, JPAG Chair, who offered their congratulations to all of the award winners and many thanks to all the presenters.
2022 EVENT REPORT
2021 EVENT REPORT
2020 EVENT REPORT
2019 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 12th November 2024, 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. Registration is available for all at a very small rate of £15.00 per delegate - this will include access to the Keynote presentations, the Careers Fair, the podium presentations and poster sessions. It will also cover lunch, refreshments and the drinks reception at the end of the event.
FOR RESEARCHERS
Q. When will the event start and end?
A. Arrival and registration is at 09:00am and the symposium starts at 9:30am with a Keynote address.
The meeting closes at 5:30pm.
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. I wish to submit an abstract; how do I do this?
A. Click here 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?
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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. |
 | 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 20,000 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 |
 | At Bristol Myers Squibb, your work helps people prevail over serious diseases. From the scientists behind the microscope to the analysts behind the data, everyone at BMS is working to make an impact. And while our work transforms the lives of patients, it also transforms the lives and careers of our people. This isn’t easy work, but it is uniquely interesting. You’ll rewrite the rules, solve the toughest challenges, and create miracles. |
 | 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! |
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.
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I have not attended a bad JPAG meeting yet. They are really good value for money and I really love to get the presentations as PDFs
I did appreciate receiving the slides before, as then I could print them and make notes around them during the symposium.
Getting an industry perspective on this topic was most helpful.
I appreciate having access to relevant JPAG seminars from overseas; provision of lectures beforehand to allow reading beforehand.
I did like having the presentations available early, with the webinar portion being focused on Q&A.
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.
Good value, well organised symposium. Always useful for focused topics.
A very good day. Enjoyed getting to speak to the presenters to discuss current challenges in industry.
Well done to all the speakers and the organisers for being able to successfully hold highly informative conferences virtually! (July 2020)
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