Event

Career Pivots Online Panel

Join our panel of professionals as they discuss the successes of their own career pivots, as well as things they wish they would have done differently.

two professionals discussing work in a conference room.

About the Past Event

While some professionals stay in the same field over the course of their entire career, it is becoming increasingly common to make career changes. In fact, recent data has shown that up to 70 percent of the workforce is actively looking to transition fields. Still, the space between preparing for a transition and making the jump can be overwhelming. Career changes come with mixed emotions, financial and time management considerations, and plenty of uncertainty as you plan your next steps. 

Join our online panel of professionals on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6pm (CST) as they discuss the successes of their own career pivots, as well as things they wish they would have done differently. They will also share tips for leveraging previous experiences and skills in a new field to further empower attendees in their next steps.

Speaking at the event

Julianne Bartz, Medical Writing and Editing student.

Julianne Bartz (Panelist)

PDC Student Advisory Board Member | Scientist, Forge Biologics

Julianne Bartz is a Scientist at Forge Biologics where she is responsible for developing and qualifying release essays for human drug therapies. Before joining Forge, Bartz spent a combined 17 years completing pre-clinical drug trials for a contract research organization and an academic laboratory...

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Cristina Naranjo Ortiz, UChicago certificate student

Cristina Naranjo Ortiz, PhD (Panelist)

PDC Student Advisory Board Member | Medical Writer

Cristina Naranjo Ortiz is a Scientific Writer at Yale Cancer Center, focusing on clinical and regulatory writing. Before her current role, Cristina accumulated two decades of experience in clinical practice, clinical research, and academia.

Her educational background includes a Ph.D. and a Master of...

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