Biotech Industry Series

L'Oréal Lunch & Learn: Careers, Strategy & Innovation in Beauty and Biotech

What does biotech have to do with the future of beauty? More than you might think.

Join us for an engaging Lunch & Learn with Leslie Harris, Chief Strategy Officer at L'Oréal, as part of Biotech Industry Series Week. Leslie will share insights into how a global organization like L'Oréal approaches strategy, innovation, science, and emerging technologies—and the wide range of career paths available within and beyond the lab.

Students will have the opportunity to learn more about L'Oréal's business and innovation ecosystem, hear about Leslie's career journey and perspective as a senior leader, and explore how backgrounds in science, engineering, technology, business, and other disciplines can translate into careers within the beauty and consumer products industry.

Whether you're interested in biotech, R&D, strategy, innovation, consumer products, or simply curious about careers you may not have considered, this is a chance to hear directly from an industry leader and ask your questions in an informal setting.

L'Oréal Lunch & Learn: Careers, Strategy & Innovation in Beauty and Biotech

What does biotech have to do with the future of beauty? More than you might think.

Join us for an engaging Lunch & Learn with Leslie Harris, Chief Strategy Officer at L'Oréal, as part of Biotech Industry Series Week. Leslie will share insights into how a global organization like L'Oréal approaches strategy, innovation, science, and emerging technologies—and the wide range of career paths available within and beyond the lab.

Students will have the opportunity to learn more about L'Oréal's business and innovation ecosystem, hear about Leslie's career journey and perspective as a senior leader, and explore how backgrounds in science, engineering, technology, business, and other disciplines can translate into careers within the beauty and consumer products industry.

Whether you're interested in biotech, R&D, strategy, innovation, consumer products, or simply curious about careers you may not have considered, this is a chance to hear directly from an industry leader and ask your questions in an informal setting.

Hear from students who were in your shoes not too long ago!

Passing the Torch brings together juniors, seniors, master’s, and PhD students from a range of majors to share what they wish they’d known sooner. They’ll talk honestly about how they found internships and research opportunities, which courses actually helped, how they decided whether grad school was right for them, and what they’d do differently if they were starting over.

You’ll walk away with:

Real advice on landing your first internship or research position
Insight into how coursework connects to biotech and medtech careers
A clearer picture of grad school and whether it fits your goals
Connections with students a few steps ahead of you on the path
Who should come: First- and second-year students curious about biotech, medtech, or pharma. Just bring your questions and a peer.

The Biotech Blueprint

Ever wonder how the classes you choose today actually turn into a job tomorrow? The Biotech Blueprint is designed to demystify the industry, helping you understand the real-world differences between biotech, medtech, and pharma. Join us to discover how to align your academic concentrations and focus areas with the fast-growing industry tracks you are most passionate about.

Group Mock Interviews: Looking for a high-impact group mock interview program built for students preparing to break into the biotech industry? With realistic interview practice, expert feedback, and a chance to sharpen your communication under pressure, this is a must-attend opportunity to stand out in recruiting and walk into your next biotech/medtech interview with confidence.

Audience: This program is best for juniors and seniors

Mentoring Meetups are a casual way to pair students and alumni for mentoring conversations around affinities, identities, industry areas, and shared career interests. The biotech week mentor meetup event will pair KSAS and WSE students interested in careers in biotech with alumni in biotech.

Each student will have a 30-45 minute conversation with a mentor & Each mentor will actively listen to the needs of the student they speak with, and provide guidance on a range of the topics, helping students to navigate through their career journey.

Prior to the event, mentors and meetups will receive their pairing so that they can connect and or learn more about their mentor/mentee prior to the event.

Students must complete the event registration in OneHop by 2:00pm on Friday, October 23rd.
A Zoom link will be provided to all registered attendees.

Big company or startup? Stability or speed? Where should your career begin?

Join us for an interactive fireside chat with two Hopkins alumni who took very different paths: one working inside a large pharmaceutical company, the other building at a startup. They’ll get real about what the day-to-day actually looks like, where the two worlds overlap more than you’d expect, and the moments that tested them and paid off.

You’ll walk away with:

An honest look at daily life in big pharma vs. a startup
A clearer sense of which environment fits your goals and working style
Insider advice on what to consider before you apply
New connections with Hopkins alumni and working professionals
Come with your questions. This is your chance to ask what you actually want to know before you apply, in a low-stakes environment.

A Seat at the Table is a networking experience designed to bring students together with alumni and industry professionals in Biotech for candid and meaningful conversations about career journeys, leadership, and professional growth. Through small-group discussions, you'll gain career insights, expand your network, and build the confidence to create connections that can support your future success.

Students will:

Build meaningful connections with JHU alumni and professionals. .
Practice networking and professional communication in a welcoming environment.
Learn about diverse career paths, industries, and workplace experiences.
Leave with new contacts, actionable insights, and greater confidence in building their network.
Take your seat, join the conversation, and start building relationships that matter….Everyone deserves A Seat at the Table!

Interested in launching your career in biotech and pharma? Hear directly from the AbbVie recruiting team about what it takes to stand out in the application process and explore opportunities at one of the world’s leading biopharmaceutical companies.

As part of Biotech Industry Series Week, this session will give undergraduate students an inside look at AbbVie’s internship and early-career opportunities, recruiting timelines, and the skills and experiences recruiters are looking for in candidates. You’ll also learn more about the range of career paths available across AbbVie—from research and science to engineering, data, business, operations, and beyond.

Most importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to hear straight from the people reviewing applications and recruiting undergraduate talent. Get your questions answered, learn how to position your experiences effectively, and gain practical insight into navigating AbbVie’s recruitment process.

Whether you’re actively applying or starting to explore opportunities for a future summer, this is your chance to learn how to make your application stand out and better understand where you might fit at AbbVie.

Come ready with your recruiting and application questions!

Come ready to ask questions, connect with a fellow Blue Jay, and discover how your PhD can open doors well beyond the traditional academic track.