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LinkedIn Lab: Build a Profile That Opens Doors
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
Your LinkedIn profile can do a lot more than repeat your resume.
It can help recruiters find you, introduce you to people across the industry, showcase what you bring to the table, and open doors to opportunities you may not have known were out there. But to do that, your profile needs to tell people more than where you’ve worked. It should give them a clear sense of who you are, what you can contribute, and where you want to go next.
In this hands-on LinkedIn Lab, we’ll break down the parts of your profile that matter most, including your headline, About section, experience, keywords, and profile photo, and show you how to make each one work harder for you.
But having a great profile is only half of it.
We’ll also talk about how to actually use LinkedIn: who to connect with, what to say in a connection request, how to engage without feeling awkward or forced, and how to turn an online connection into a real professional relationship.
Whether you’re looking for your first role, planning your next move, or simply trying to become more visible in your field, you’ll leave with practical ways to make LinkedIn a tool for your career instead of just another profile you occasionally update.
Key Takeaways
Build a profile that tells your story, not just a copy of your resume.
Make yourself easier to find with stronger headlines, About sections, experience descriptions, and keywords.
Learn how to actually use LinkedIn, including connection requests, engagement, outreach, and profile photos.
Grow a network that matters and learn how to turn online connections into genuine professional relationships.
Walk away with practical updates you can make right away to strengthen your profile and professional presence.
Agenda
6:00 PM - Welcome & Career Catalyst Introduction
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 @ 6pm ET.
SUBSCRIBE to our Career Catalyst calendar for the full schedule of events.
About the Speaker
Jennifer Andrews, M.Sc., MBA
Jennifer Andrews is a marketing expert with a science background and an MBA, passionate about simplifying the complex to help scientific companies grow. As founder and CEO of FreshLeaf Marketing, she brings over 16 years of experience in the life sciences industry, including roles as Marketing Director for a CRO and Senior Marketing Director for a medical equipment company.
Jennifer specializes in marketing strategy, brand identity, and content development that help clients stand out, get found, and generate qualified leads. To date, she has worked with nearly 50 scientific companies and mentored more than 70 start-ups and small businesses.
She is the author of Scientist to CEO, a marketing book for businesses built by scientists, and a sought-after speaker who has presented to hundreds of entrepreneurs on marketing strategy and digital growth. Jennifer also serves as a mentor and industry expert through several accelerators and entrepreneurship centres.
She holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Biology and a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Human Health and Nutrition from the University of Guelph, as well as an MBA from the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University.
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.
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.