Are you looking to take your career to the next level? Would you like to connect with other ASCPT members for advice and mentorship? Join us as we feature career development and mentoring events during the entire month of October for Career Connect: A Professional Development Experience.
This year’s Career Connect event focuses on relevant career development sessions to help you make the most of your professional journey as well as dedicated mentoring opportunities with seasoned professionals that offer practical advice, career insights, and real talk on how to succeed in the fields of clinical pharmacology and translational science.
Career Development Sessions - Tools and Insights for Career Advancement
From Bench to Bedside: Navigating Career Paths in Clinical Pharmacology
Thursday, October 2, 2025 – 12:00 PM ET
This dynamic panel discussion will explore the diverse and evolving career opportunities in clinical pharmacology—from academic research and industry roles to regulatory science and translational medicine. Ideal for students, trainees, and early-career professionals, this session will offer real-world advice on building a career that bridges innovation and patient impact.
This session will cover the following key subtopics:
- The Clinical Pharmacology Career Leap: How Discovery Scientists Can Thrive in Clinical Development
- Advancing Scientific Innovation with a Patient-Centric Focus
- The Triple Helix of Career Development: Non-Linear Journeys, Skill Evolution, and Mentorship Networks
- Mentoring and Networking in Career Advancement
Panelists: Sue Abdel-Rahman, PharmD, Timothy Fisher, PhD, Patty Maglanag, PharmD, Mohamed Shahin, PhD, Katherine Teken, PharmD, PhD, and Lin Xu, PhD
Adapting Strategies for Leadership, Innovation, and Impact in Drug Development
Thursday, October 23, 2025 – 12:00 PM ET
Join us for an engaging session exploring strategies for leadership, innovation, and impact in clinical pharmacology and drug development. This session will cover key subtopics, including adapting to the evolving regulatory landscape, transitioning from small molecules in neuroscience to large molecules in oncology, moving into leadership or cross-functional roles in industry or regulatory bodies, and navigating career pivots from academia to industry R&D and strategic leadership.
Join us for an engaging session exploring strategies for leadership, innovation, and impact in clinical pharmacology and drug development.
This session will cover the following key subtopics:
- Adapting to the Changing Regulatory Landscape
- A Journey of Continued Curiosity: From High-Prevalence to Rare Diseases
- Pivoting from Small Molecules in Neuroscience to Large Molecules in Oncology
- Transitioning into Leadership or Cross-Functional Roles in Industry or Regulatory Bodies
- Going from Academia to Industry R&D to Industry Strategic Leadership
Gain insights from experts on thriving in this dynamic field!
Panelists: Jay Champan, Michael Forstner, PhD, Abbie Leino, PharmD, PhD, Krina Mehta, PhD, Paulien Ravenstijn, PhD, and Yan Xu, PhD
Mentor Connection Sessions – Conversations that Move Careers Forward
Whether you are just beginning your career or pivoting into something new, the Career Connect mentoring sessions will meet you where you are and offer dedicated access to the wisdom and perspective you need.
Mentor Connection One
Thursday, October 9, 2025 – 8:00 AM ET
Host: Nastya Kassir, PharmD, PhD
*Special session time to support attendance from international members. All are welcome!
This session is being brought to you by Genentech
Mentor Connection Two
Thursday, October 16, 2025 – 12:00 PM ET
Host: Mark Lovern, PhD
FEATURED: Women in Science Identity Group Mentor Connection
Thursday, October 30 – 12:00 PM ET
Host: Lisl Shoda, PhD Join us for a unique and intimate mentorship opportunity with the groundbreaking group of trailblazers from the Women in Science Identity Group.
Career Connect is the perfect way for you to explore the next step in your career and gain valuable insight from the panelists and mentors. Register today for all of the sessions you want to attend and make plans to join us in October to start navigating your way to the future!