​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

​1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Chances are, you already know someone this disease has touched: a mother, sister, friend, coworker, or maybe even yourself.

​This industry exists for them.

​Behind every diagnosis is a patient navigating uncertainty, a family looking for answers, and a community of people working to make the next outcome better. Researchers are studying new possibilities. Advocacy organizations are helping patients find support and resources. Healthcare teams are delivering care. Life sciences companies are developing the treatments that can change what a diagnosis means.

​In this session, we’ll bring those pieces together through the voices of patients, advocates, scientists, and organizations working across the breast cancer community.

​You’ll hear what the patient journey can actually look like, learn about the people and organizations helping move breast cancer care forward, and see the many different ways a career in life sciences can contribute to that progress.

​This is not just a conversation about breast cancer. It is a reminder of why the work matters and an opportunity to see where you might fit into it.

​Key Takeaways

1. ​Hear the patient perspective and better understand the experience behind a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment journey.

2. ​Learn how advocacy organizations support patients and families while helping bring attention to unmet needs.

3. ​See how research and industry turn those needs into progress, from new scientific ideas to new treatment options.

4. ​Discover the people, organizations, and career paths behind that work across the life sciences ecosystem.

5. ​Leave with a clearer sense of how you can make an impact, whether through your career, your community, or the way you support someone affected by breast cancer.

​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

​Announcing Soon!

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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.

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​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.

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​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.

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​​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.