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Networking 101
This program is part of BioBuzz's Career Catalyst series, a weekly virtual program designed for students, recent grads, and early-career professionals navigating the life sciences industry. Our sessions are intentionally built to foster direct, high-quality access to the industry leaders shaping it.
Overview
70% of professionals say they got hired at a company where they already knew someone. Your network isn't a nice-to-have, it's a must.
Networking can feel awkward when it seems like you are supposed to walk into a room, introduce yourself to strangers, and somehow turn that into a job opportunity.
That is not what good networking looks like.
Real networking is about building genuine relationships over time. It is getting to know people, staying connected, showing up for your professional community, and creating relationships before you ever need a job, referral, introduction, or favor.
In this session, we’ll break down what networking actually looks like in practice. We’ll talk about how to introduce yourself, start conversations without feeling forced, follow up after meeting someone, and stay connected in a way that feels natural instead of transactional.
We’ll also introduce you to some of the organizations, community leaders, and professional groups helping shape the life sciences ecosystem around you. You’ll learn where people in the industry are actually meeting, volunteering, learning, and building relationships, so you have a place to start putting these skills into practice.
You do not need to know everyone in the room. You just need to start building real relationships with the right people, one conversation at a time.
Key Takeaways
Learn what authentic networking actually looks like and how to build relationships without feeling transactional.
Get more comfortable starting conversations, following up, and staying connected after the first introduction.
Understand why networking works best before you need something, so relationships have time to grow naturally.
Discover organizations and communities where life sciences professionals actually connect, learn, volunteer, and support one another.
Leave with practical ways to start growing your network now, even if networking has never felt natural to you.
Agenda
6:00 PM — Welcome & Introductions
6:05 PM — Expert Presentation
6:30 PM — Live Open Q&A + Career Connections
Ask questions, engage with the speaker(s) and host, and connect the conversation back to your own career journey in life sciences.
Why Attend?
Careers are built on connections.
The people you meet today can become tomorrow's mentor, hiring manager, collaborator, or your biggest advocate. That's why every Career Catalyst session is designed to help you expand your knowledge and your network.
Every Career Catalyst session, you'll have the opportunity to meet and connect with our expert guest directly, BioBuzz's team, and your peers. Don't miss this opportunity to build the relationships that will help you shape what's next.
Join us every Wednesday @ 6 PM ET.
SUBSCRIBE to our Career Catalyst calendar for the full schedule of events.
About the Speaker
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About the Host
Sneha Saggurthi
Workforce Engagement Lead, BioBuzz
Sneha Saggurthi is a life sciences professional, educator, and workforce engagement leader passionate about helping people build meaningful careers in biotechnology and beyond.
As Workforce Engagement Lead at BioBuzz, Sneha develops programs and partnerships that connect students, early-career professionals, educators, and employers across the life sciences ecosystem. She also works as a Learning Strategy Consultant at Veeva Systems, supporting biotechnology and pharmaceutical organizations with training strategies that strengthen quality, compliance, and workforce readiness.
Sneha’s background spans quality compliance, GxP training, operational excellence, auditing, and professional development. She also serves as an adjunct biotechnology instructor and is actively involved in initiatives that create more accessible pathways into the industry.
Through Career Catalyst, Sneha brings together professionals, recruiters, advocates, and industry leaders to make life sciences careers feel more understandable and attainable. Her goal is to help participants gain practical tools, learn directly from people across the industry, and recognize how their unique experiences can contribute to improving patients’ lives.
Sponsors
TEDCO
TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, enhances economic empowerment growth through the fostering of an inclusive entrepreneurial innovation ecosystem. TEDCO identifies, invests in, and helps grow technology and life science-based companies in Maryland.
Workforce Genetics
Workforce Genetics (WGx) is a premier recruiting firm serving the life sciences, MedTech, and healthcare sectors, supporting companies from startup to commercial. The firm delivers transformative talent strategies through retained and executive search, contingent search, and outsourced talent acquisition.
Important Information
BioBuzz's Career Catalyst sessions are intended to provide insights, guidance, and support for students, recent grads, and early career professionals navigating their careers. These sessions are not a platform for selling services, recruitment pitches, or business solicitations. They are designed for job seekers and those looking to make connections and build community.
Please be respectful of fellow participants and help ensure this remains a valuable, trusted resource for all. By registering for this session, you agree to abide by BioBuzz's Code of Conduct.
Participants who engage in solicitation, promotional activity, or behavior that disrupts the intent of the session will be asked to leave. Repeated or serious violations will result in removal from the session and exclusion from future Career Catalyst events.
Want to be an expert guest?
If you're interested in sharing your knowledge with the BioBuzz community, get in touch via hello [@] biobuzz.io.