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Career Catalyst | Mission to Offer: Turning Military Experience into Career Opportunity
This is a special edition Career Catalyst session featuring Bre Cameron, Navy Veteran and Amgen's Veteran Employment Program Manager.
Biotech needs mission-driven leaders — and veterans bring exactly that. This session provides a step-by-step breakdown of the hiring process and offering practical guidance on how to translate skills, prepare for interviews, and navigate corporate decision-making. Veterans will gain clarity on how to bridge the gap between military service and biotech careers, along with tools to accelerate their success.
Key Takeaways:
Decoding the Biotech Hiring Process: Veterans will receive a step-by-step breakdown of the hiring process
The Art of Skill Translation: How to effectively rebrand "mission-driven" military leadership into the specific language and competencies the biotech industry values.
Strategic Interview and Navigation Tools: Beyond just getting an interview, the session covers how to navigate corporate decision-making and use practical tools to accelerate career growth post-service.
Who Should Attend
Transitioning Service Members: Those currently in the process of out-processing or planning their exit from the military.
Veterans in Career Transition: Prior service members looking to pivot from other industries into the world of biotechnology.
Military Spouses & Partners: While the focus is on veterans, the insights into corporate hiring and skill translation are often highly applicable to the broader military community.
Mission-Driven Job Seekers: Anyone with a service background who wants their next career to have the same sense of purpose they found in the military.
About the Speaker
Bre Cameron
Bre Cameron is a Navy veteran and Amgen’s Veteran Employment Program Manager. She partners with recruiters, HR, and senior leaders to build scalable strategies that connect veterans and military spouses to biotech careers—translating military experience into clear business value. With nearly 15 years in talent acquisition, including 9 dedicated to veteran hiring, Bre is driven to open doors and grow military talent at Amgen.
About the Program
Career Catalyst
Career Catalyst is BioBuzz’s flagship weekly virtual series connecting life sciences professionals with experts and actionable insights. The program runs every Tuesday @ 12 PM EST for approximately 45 minutes:
20-minute expert presentation
25-minute live, open Q&A
Sessions rotate through four thematic tracks with new experts each week, ensuring content stays relevant for life sciences professionals at every career stage. Each track is community-led and hosted by our Career Community Ambassadors.
Tracks include:
➡️ Career Navigation — Networking, skill-building, and strategies to advance your career across all life sciences disciplines. Hosted by Crystal Richards, Principal & Owner, MindsparQ.
➡️ Research — Deep dives on research and opportunities shaping the life sciences ecosystem and their relevance to your professional growth. Hosted by Gautam Kumar, Postdoctoral Candidate, NIH, NIDA
➡️ Biomanufacturing — Insights into the backbone of biotech success, shaping the industry and your career. Hosted by Paris McKenzie, Manufacturing Technician, Longeviti Neuro Solutions.
➡️ CQV & Validation — Insights into compliance, quality systems, and operational standards that underpin high-performing life sciences organizations and support your professional growth. Hosted by Kayla Britt, Founder & Principal Consultant, Britt Biocomputing.
Sponsors
Bio-Trac
With over 30 years of expertise, Bio-Trac® workshops have trained more than 17,000 scientists and engaged 300 scientist instructors. Designed by active researchers and open to the scientific community, these workshops equip bench and research scientists with the latest lab techniques and provide training on cutting-edge biotechnology advancements to a global audience across all biotech sectors.
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 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.
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 may 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.