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Decision Support Analyst - Toronto Academic Health Science Network
Posted June 28, 2011
Employment Type: Full time, Permanent
Description:
The Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) is a dynamic network comprised of the University of Toronto and its affiliated academic hospitals, each of which hold national and international standing as leaders in their particular fields. Together, these organizations work collaboratively to advance and sustain a shared academic mission of providing high quality patient care, conducting innovative research, offering world renowned top-quality education programs, and participating in knowledge transfer activities.
Reporting to the TAHSN Policy Advisor, the Decision Support Analyst will provide data support and project leadership to several TAHSN committees comprised of senior executives from the University of Toronto and Toronto-based hospitals.
For more information please visit the following link: Click here!
McKinsey Insight Programs
Posted March 11, 2011
Application Deadline - April 20th, 2011
Applications for the McKinsey Insight programs are now available online. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about management consulting and meet like-minded professionals. No business experience is required. All expenses will be paid by McKinsey & Company.
Note: If you intent to apply for this program, it is highly recommended to practice solving business cases since
there will be a case interview for selected finalists.
1. Insight Engineering & Science - Chicago, Illinois
June 9 - 12, 2011
Insight Engineering & Science is a three-day insider's look into management consulting for PhDs and post-docs in engineering and science disciplines.
www.mckinsey.com/careers/apd/opportunities/Insight%20Engineering%20and%20Science.aspx
Qualified applicants should be:
- Completing a PhD or post-doc in 2012 in engineering, computer science, economics, mathematics, operations or physics
- Currently residing in the United States or Canada
- Available to attend the entire event starting at 5:30 p.m. on the evening of Thursday, June 9th and ending at 1:30 p.m. on the afternoon of Sunday, June 12th
2. Insight Healthcare - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
June 23 - 26, 2011
Insight Healthcare is a three-day insider's look into management consulting for medical students, interns, residents and fellows, PhDs and post-docs in healthcare-related disciplines.
www.mckinsey.com/careers/apd/opportunities/insight%20healthcare.aspx
Qualified applicants should be:
- Completing an MD, medical internship, residency, or fellowship in 2012 or 2013
- Completing a PhD or post-doc in 2012 in healthcare related disciplines including biology, biomedical engineering, chemistry or immunology
- Available to attend the entire event starting at 5:30 p.m. on the evening of Thursday, June 23rd and ending at 1:30 p.m. on the afternoon of Sunday, June 26th
This comprehensive seminar will cover a range of topics important to those who are exploring alternative career possibilities.
The agenda will include:
- Overview of management consulting
- Introduction to our consultants and the work we do
- Two-day consulting case study
- Recreational and social activities
No business experience is required. All expenses will be paid by McKinsey & Company.
Application Deadline: April 20, 2011
Please visit the websites for more information.
Business Development Internship at Arjae Spectral Enterprises
Posted February 1, 2011
Application Deadline - ASAP
Position:
Half-time or full-time BD intern
Description:
Arjae Spectral Enterprises, an early stage RF & photonics company, is seeking candidates for a Business Development intern position. The time commitment is half-time or full-time, and the project is geared to start February 15th.
The role is core to Arjae's corporate strategy and as such, the selected candidate will be working hand-in-hand with Arjae Spectral's CEO, Dr. Brad Schmidt, ex-consultant at McKinsey & Co. Your role will be similar to one of a first year Associate. It is a phenomenal opportunity to train as a business development associate, management consultant and venture capitalist.
If you are interested, please send your cover letter and resume to Dr. Brad Schmidt at brad.schmidt(at)arjae-spectral.com at your earliest convenience. There will be an interview process with the candidates and the selected candidate will be notified shortly after.
Opportunities at Endeavour Volunteer Consulting for Non-Profits
Posted January 17, 2011
One of our partner organizations, Endeavour Volunteer Consulting for Non-Profits, is accepting applications for volunteer consultants. This is an excellent opportunity to get some real consulting experience while you are still in school.
They are also accepting applications for new executive members and hosting a fundraiser evening called Consulting Career Options.
See below for more information of these 3 exciting opportunities.
1. Endeavour Volunteer Applications for Spring/Summer Consulting Engagements
Endeavour is accepting volunteer applications for Spring/Summer 2011 consultants and engagement managers. As a volunteer, you will work in a team to provide strategic management advice to a non-profit organization in the Toronto area.
The Deadline for applications is February 6th, 2011
For full position descriptions and the online application, please visit www.endeavourvolunteer.ca/wp/opportunities/spring2011volunteers
2. Endeavour Internal Volunteer Opportunities
Endeavour is accepting volunteer applications for the following long-term internal positions:
1. Member, Development Committee
2. Coordinator, Training & Development
3. Event Planner
4. Director, Project Management
5. Director, Knowledge Management
The Deadline for applications is February 19th, 2011
For full position descriptions and applications instructions, please visit
www.endeavourvolunteer.ca/wp/opportunities
3. February 3rd Winter Fundraiser: Consulting Career Options
DATE: Thursday, February 3, 2011
TIME: 7PM to 10PM
VENUE: O'Grady's, 171 College Street, 2nd Floor, Toronto
Register online by February 2nd 10PM deadline and avoid line-ups. Tickets are $30 online or at the door, $20 for current/former Endeavour volunteers who register by the deadline.
Details and registration
www.endeavourvolunteer.ca/networking
Opening Remarks: Andrea Wong, Co-Founder & President, Endeavour
Keynote Presentation: Sarah Farrugia, Director, Value Creation, Bell Canada
Presentation by Former Client and Volunteer: Tullia Marcolongo, Director of Programs and Development, International Association for Medical Assistance to Travellers and Wesley Walsh, former Endeavour Engagement Manager and Senior Advisor, Issues and Media Office, Ministry of Transportation
GMCA positions for Annual Case Competition
Posted January 9, 2011
Application Deadline - January 14, 2011
The GMCA is now accepting applications for Case Competition Chair and Case Competition Planning Committee Members. This is a great opportunity to become more involved with the GMCA.
1. Case Competition Chair (1 Position)
The GMCA will be hosting a business case competition in April 2011. This will be the third case competition hosted by the GMCA and our past case competitions had been a great success (http://www.gmcauoft.com/casecomp/).
As chair of the case competition, you will head the committee to plan and carry out the competition. This position is a fairly large time commitment, but a great opportunity. You will have the full support of the GMCA executive council. Planning of the case competition will begin in late January.
To apply for the position, please reply to this email with your resume and cover letter highlighting why you would be an ideal candidate for the GMCA Case Competition Chair Position.
2. Case Competition Planning Committee Members (2-3 Positions)
Be part of the team along with the Case Competition Chair and GMCA execs that will be in charge of planning and organizing GMCA's annual flagship event.
To apply for the position, please reply to this email with your resume and cover letter highlighting why you would be an ideal candidate for the GMCA Case Competition Planning Committee Member Position.
The Deadline for submissions is Friday January 14th, 2011, 11:59pm EST
We look forward to your applications and will contact you for interviews in the week following the deadline.
The Economist and InnoCentives' Ideas Economy conference Challenge
Posted November 23, 2010
Application Deadline - December 20, 2010
Up for a challenge?
The Economist and the open innovation experts at InnoCentive are teaming up to connect InnoCentive's talented Solver community, The Economist's millions of readers and the rest of the world with The Economist's Ideas Economy event series.
Our upcoming challenge
As part of The Economist and InnoCentive's Challenge Program for the upcoming Ideas Economy conference on innovation, The Economist is seeking disruptively innovative and exciting business models that embody the conference's main theme: innovation
Submissions will be judged based on their balance of innovativeness, scalability, viability and impact.
The Deadline for submissions is December 20th
Find our more about the Ideas Economy event series
Please visit GMCA Forum if you are searching for a team.
IMPORTANT DATES for September Recruiting Cycle 2010-2011
Posted September 20, 2010
Application deadlines for University of Toronto undergraduates, Rotman MBA students or advanced degree candidates are listed.
Accenture
careers3.accenture.com
Application Deadline: Sept 30, 2010
Bain
www.joinbain.com
Application Deadline: Sept 24, 2010
BCG
www.bcg.com/join_bcg
Application Deadline: Sept 22, 2010 (Rotman MBA)
Chelsea Consulting
chelseaconsulting.ca
Courtyard
www.courtyard-group.com
Deloitte Consulting
careers.deloitte.com
Application Deadline: Sept 24, 2010
McKinsey
http://www.mckinsey.com/careers
Application Deadline: Sept 26, 2010
Monitor
www.monitor.com/JoinMonitor
Application Deadline: Sept 26, 2010
Oliver Wyman
www.oliverwyman.com/ow/careers
Look for off-cycle recruiting
SHI
shiconsulting.com
Ongoing - Apply a few months before you defend
Symphini
www.symphini.com
Not recruiting for the next six months
Torque (now Satov)
www.satovconsultants.com/contact
Application Deadline: Sept 17, 2010
Look for off-cycle recruiting
ZS Associates
Rotman: www.zsassociates.com/careers/rotman
Undergrad: www.zsassociates.com/careers/uoft
Application Deadline: Sept 26, 2010, 11:59pm (Rotman MBA)
Application Deadline: Sept 28, 2010, 11:59pm (Undergrad)
Internship Opportunity at Tornado Medical Systems
Posted August 11, 2010
Application Deadline - August 18, 2010
Position:
Intern
Description:
Frederic Sweeney from Tornado Medical Systems is looking for people interested in being part of a consulting project as a paid intern. The time commitment is half-time or full-time, and the project is geared to start Sept 1st and last for approximately 2 months.
The project is core to Tornado’s corporate strategy and as such, you will be working hand-in-hand with myself as well as their CEO, Stefan Larson, ex-Associate Principal at McKinsey & Co. The project is going to be run as a typical McKinsey engagement and your role would be similar to one of a first year Associate. It is a phenomenal opportunity to train as a management consultant and venture capitalist.
If you are interested, please contact Frederic Sweeney by the following email and attach your resume – no need for a cover letter:
frederic(dot)sweeney@tornado-medical(dot)com
There will be an interview process with the candidates and selected candidates will be notified shortly after.
Endeavour Fall 2010/Winter 2011 Volunteer Consulting Opportunities
Posted July 10, 2010
Application Deadline - July 25, 2010
Position:
Volunteer Consultant
Description:
Endeavour provides management consulting to enable non-profit leaders to improve organizational performance and social impact. We are a
volunteer organization that serves non-profits that otherwise cannot afford professional consulting. Since 2007, Endeavour has recruited and managed more than 200 volunteers to provide management advice to 31 non-profits helping communities in many areas.
Endeavour is now accepting volunteer applications for Fall 2010/Winter 2011 consultants and engagement managers. For full position descriptions and the online application, visit http://www.endeavourvolunteer.ca/wp/volunteers/fall2010
Please forward this opportunity to colleagues, classmates, friends and family.
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Endeavour Volunteer Consulting for Non-Profits (Endeavour)
www.endeavourvolunteer.ca
Endeavour Non-Profit Case Competition for Professionals & Students
Posted May 6, 2010
We would like to invite you to Endeavour's Inaugural Non-Profit Case Competition. The event takes place over the course of a week on June 3rd, 5th and 12th in Toronto, and will bring together a large and diverse group of professionals, students, businesses and community members to help a non-profit. This year, the selected non-profit partner is Windfall Basics, a Toronto-based charity that addresses poverty as a social issue.
As a participant in this event, you will:
- Learn about consulting models and methods directly from professionals
- Apply your skills to develop a practical strategy to solve a real business case for a charity
- Understand a standard project cycle in the life of a management consultant
- Network with professionals, recent graduates and graduate students, including consultants on the judging panel
- Contribute to positive social change
- Find out how you can get involved in volunteer consulting for non-profits with Endeavour, a non-profit that has recruited over 200 professional and student volunteers to provide management consulting to over 30 non-profits in Ontario for free
Registrations are now open for participants and general attendance. The competition is open to anyone with a university/college degree, and attendance is open to everyone. Apply by May 17th for a chance to win $1000 as part of a case competition team, or register by May 31st for early bird prices to attend the competition events, including a consultancy training workshop, competition day, and a networking reception.
Details and registration are available at here
Bridge to BCG
Posted April 21, 2010
Please note: Transportation costs are not covered
Position:
Participant in a two-day workshop for advanced degree candidates
Description:
The Boston Consulting Group is excited to announce the 2010 "Bridge to BCG," a two-day workshop for advanced degree candidates being held in four locations this summer!
- Boston, July 8-9th
- Chicago, July 22-23rd
- New York, July 22-23rd
- San Francisco, July 29-30th
Through Bridge to BCG, you will:
- find out about consulting and get to know BCG
- participate in a realistic case experience
- learn from BCG's thought leaders
- meet BCG consultants and students during social and educational events
Additional information can be found at www.adc.bcg.com.
Travel and meal expenses will be covered. This workshop is specifically for advanced degree candidates (PhDs, MDs, postdocs, and JDs) expecting to finish in 2011. If you are currently a practicing MD or in residency, or a post-doc, the 2011 graduation date requirement does not apply. For all Bridge applicants, we are looking for people interested in potentially starting a consulting career in 2011.
HOW TO APPLY TO BRIDGE TO BCG
Applications are due Friday, May 7th, and should be completed via one of the following links:
- Boston area applicants: http://apply.bcg.com/BridgeToBCG2010_BOS
- Chicago area applicants: http://apply.bcg.com/BridgeToBCG2010_CHI
- New York area applicants: http://apply.bcg.com/BridgeToBCG2010_NYC
- San Francisco area applicants: http://apply.bcg.com/BridgeToBCG2010_SFO
All advanced degree candidates (PhDs, MDs, postdocs, and JDs) expecting to finish in 2011 are encouraged to apply. To complete the application, you must include:
1. Cover letter
2. Resume/CV
Please send any questions to Bridge2BCG@bcg.com, and thank you for your interest in the "Bridge to BCG" program!
Life Sciences Strategy Consultant - ClearView Healthcare Partners
Position:
Life Sciences Strategy Consultant
Description:
ClearView Healthcare Partners is a premier strategy consulting firm based in Boston focusing on the life sciences. ClearView provides world-class strategic decision-making support across a wide diversity of business issues, informing actionable recommendations that allow companies to achieve their business goals. We serve the life sciences industry, including firms in the biopharmaceutical, medical device, and diagnostic spaces.
ClearView represents a unique opportunity for professional growth and client impact in the life sciences. You will encounter an entrepreneurial environment, interact with a dynamic group of coworkers, become expert in the life sciences, present to clients in critical business situations, and develop a deep understanding of the biopharmaceutical industry. You will be mentored directly by ClearView partners, who have a wealth of experience in life sciences consulting. You will be exposed to a wide variety of business issues and have a diverse and rewarding experience during your tenure at ClearView. Finally, you will accumulate the expertise, skills, and connections which will serve as the foundation and springboard into your future career.
Responsibilities:
You will have the opportunity to lead projects and develop a broad range of skills at ClearView. You will interact with both clients and teams within ClearView to address critical strategic questions within the biopharmaceutical space. During the course of a typical project, you will engage in a number of activities, including:
Conducting complex problem-solving through a hypothesis-based approach;
Completing primary and secondary research to drive to critical insights;
Creating and utilizing analytic tools, e.g., forecast models, to support key decision-making; and,
Communicating recommendations to clients to inform strategy and maximize value.
Qualifications:
We are seeking consultant-level candidates with post-graduate degrees in the life sciences (i.e., Ph.D. or M.D.) or business (i.e., M.B.A.). Although prior business or consulting experience is not necessary, all candidates should have a demonstrated interest in the biopharmaceutical industry. Candidates must be highly analytical in their approach to solving complex problems, should be proficient in both written and oral communication, and must enjoy working within a dynamic team environment.
Contact:
We look forward to receiving your cover letter and resume by email. Please submit resumes and cover letters to: recruiting@clearviewhcp.com. Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered.
Website: www.clearviewhcp.com
Analyst - Insight Strategy Advisors
Position:
Analyst
Description:
Looking for MDs / PhDs and other advanced degree holders in the life sciences / public health / economics arenas to join a strategy consulting firm.
We are headquartered in NYC, with offices in Philadelphia and Geneva.
Clients include pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device and NGOs.
Project types vary greatly in scope, though four practices exist:
- - Global Market Access
- - US Managed Markets
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- - Commercialization Strategy
- - Oncology / Specialty Therapeutics
To learn more, visit www.insightstrategyadvisors.com or email cyrus.chowdhury@insightstrat.com
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