PBG Calendar
Penn Biotech Group
Events Calendar
Explore our schedule of engaging events and activities. Delve into a diverse range of thought-provoking programs designed to enrich your professional experiences and broaden your horizons.
Pro Bono Consulting Application for Team Members Due Sept 16
Our 2026 Fall pro bono project applications are now live!
LINK: https://wharton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4IcT08LWYZaPzYG
Steps to Accessing the Application:
1. Become a PBG member on Campus Groups by paying for either a one- ($50) or two-year ($85) membership.
2. Navigate to "Documents" -> "Fall 2026 Projects" folder on PBG's Campus Groups's page to find the pro bono projects that you can apply for this semester as well as with their descriptions. There should be a PDF file titled "PBG_Fall_2026_Project_List"
3. Check the first slide of the deck! The cover slide contains the password you'll need to access the pro bono application form.
PBG Investment Series Info Session
Info Session: Wednesday, Sept 16 from 6:00 to 6:30 PM
Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6aLx92Y8UfO2AGLQUTPUdsQZlo4oUFBgK1yntNDXpLUld3A/viewform
Zoom link:
https://upenn.zoom.us/j/95486777789?pwd=vb2cfc5A5HJpSeSHdL5R3F0PMxfHLQ.1
The PBG Investing Series provides a structured introduction to key elements of public biotech investing. No previous experience expected or neccesary! It features expert industry speakers on topics ranging from Equity Research, Clinical Trials, Intellectual property and Financial Analysis. Students can participate in interactive workshops that will guide students through key elements of company analysis. As a team, they will cover a biotech company over the course of the series. Students can opt into a concluding poster presentation, where they will get to showcase their investment reports to other students and industry experts, offering a great chance to speak one on one with experts and demonstrate their learning in a casual environment.
2027 Wharton Biotech Conference Board Application due Sept 14
You can access the applicationhere. Applications are due September 14th, 2026, and interviews will take place September 15th–22nd, 2026. If you’re interested in applying but haven’t joined PBG yet, you can sign up here. We ask that all applicants be PBG members to be considered for an interview.
Build valuable connections with speakers, industry leaders, sponsors, and biotech professionals
Gain hands-on leadership experience in programming, partnerships, marketing, and conference execution
Help shape one of PBG’s flagship events and attend the 2027 Wharton Biotech Conference at no cost
The Wharton Biotech Conference is one of PBG’s flagship events and one of the largest student-run biotech conferences in the country, bringing together students and leaders across biotech, pharma, investing, entrepreneurship, academia, and industry.
Document for Conference Board Roles & Responsibilities: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ggs33VrS0YNE2kkj7tobJ833VC83fRkC/view?usp=sharing
2027 Wharton Biotech Conference Board Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HLwuh6hTpyPxNicObPdswdOU92tCxncg/view?usp=sharing
Break Into Investing Session
Penn Biotech Group is excited to continue our Break Into Career Series with our upcoming event: Break Into Investing.
Join us for a virtual panel discussion with professionals working in biotech investing and related investment roles. Our speakers will share how they transitioned from scientific and graduate training into investing, what their day-to-day work looks like, how they evaluate opportunities, and what skills are most important for students interested in entering the field.
Date: Monday, September 14
Time: 6:00-7:00 PM ET
Format: Virtual panel discussion + Q&A
Registration: https://forms.gle/WgVjDSeRrTmMPQzXA
This event is designed for students who are curious about careers at the intersection of science, biotechnology, and investing, whether you are actively exploring the field or just beginning to learn about it.
Pro Bono Consulting Application for Proj Managers/Directors due Sept 11
Our 2026 Fall pro bono project applications are now live!
LINK: https://wharton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4IcT08LWYZaPzYG
Steps to Accessing the Application:
1. Become a PBG member on Campus Groups by paying for either a one- ($50) or two-year ($85) membership.
2. Navigate to "Documents" -> "Fall 2026 Projects" folder on PBG's Campus Groups's page to find the pro bono projects that you can apply for this semester as well as with their descriptions. There should be a PDF file titled "PBG_Fall_2026_Project_List"
3. Check the first slide of the deck! The cover slide contains the password you'll need to access the pro bono application form.
10 Week Casing Program App Due Sept 10
10-Week Casing Program
Penn Biotech Group is excited to launch a new initiative this year: our 10-Week Casing Program, a hands-on opportunity to build and sharpen your case-interview skills over the course of the semester. Whether you're consulting-curious or actively recruiting, it's a great way to get real, structured practice.
Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13LAB6n8kFcOaogSU8pIC8xx8dQgomPpJY7_dbTbqEAs/edit
Application deadline: Thursday, September 10th at 11:59 PM
Windrose Consulting Group Recruiting Event
Windrose Consulting Group Recruiting Event
Join us for a recruiting event featuring Windrose Consulting Group, a global strategy consulting firm that helps life science companies maximize the commercial value of their products and bring innovative therapies to market.
When: Thursday, September 10th, 6:30-8:00 PM
Who's coming: Greg Certo (Senior Engagement Manager) and Jasmine Line (Senior Analyst)
Come hear about careers and current recruiting opportunities in life sciences consulting and learn about Greg and Jasmine's own career paths and experiences at WindroseCG.
**Space is limited to 30 attendees -- first come, first served**
Register Here (YOU MUST BE A PBG MEMBER TO PARTICIPATE): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqkhG5UqT4eX_RpNfNjf5JZ4FFbLblKq2uDDNcothegqWGTA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101344540772769516999
PBG Kickoff
Penn Biotech Group Fall Kickoff Tomorrow!
Register Here: https://forms.gle/hBN5WBWwjidHrLbi9
Join us tomorrow, Thursday, September 3rd from 6:00-8:00 PM for the Penn Biotech Group Fall Kickoff. The event will be hybrid, with an in-person reception at KRB Gaulton Auditorium & Lobby and a virtual option via Zoom.
📍 In person: KRB Gaulton Auditorium & Lobby (421 Curie Boulevard)
💻 Virtual: Zoom, please register in advance to receive the Zoom link
We’ll introduce PBG, share opportunities in biotech consulting and investment research, and highlight ways to get involved this semester.
🍽️ Food will be provided from Han Dynasty & Zesto Pizza and Grill, along with a bar and other beverage options.
Whether you’re already interested in biotech or looking to explore the industry, come meet other graduate students/postdocs, learn about PBG, and discover opportunities to get involved.
PBG Incoming Consultant Panel + Case Partner Coffee Chat
PBG Incoming Consultant Panel + Case Partner Coffee Chat
If you would like to find casing partners through the PBG community, come join us for a coffee chat where you will have the chance to meet casing partners. For the first hour we will hear from students who successfully went through the recruiting cycle last year and their experiences with various summer programs and interview processes.
Biotech Investment Research Program-2nd Info Session
Biotech Investment Research Program - 2nd Info Session
The Penn Biotech Investment Program is a new PBG initiative designed to train members for careers at the intersection of the life sciences and the financial sector.
Over the course of six weekly workshop sessions, participants will learn the tools of the trade when it comes to financial analysis, due diligence, and pitch development. The program will culminate with a biotech stock pitch competition, where selected teams of 3-5 can present their ideas to a panel of judges.
Only PBG members are qualified to join the program, with a preference given toward members not currently staffed on pro bono consulting projects this semester. The time commitment for this program over the six weeks is expected to be 4-6 hours/week.
Career Workshop: Best Practices For Creating Effective Consulting Resumes
Career Workshop: Best Practices For Creating Effective Consulting Resumes
Join PBG and Dr. Joseph Barber, Director of Graduate Career Initiatives for a curriculum resume workshop this Wednesday.
In Part 1 of this workshop, Dr. Joseph Barber from Penn Career Services will share actionable steps you can take to make your resumes a great fit for consulting roles. From formatting to suggestions, to advice on telling your skill stories effectively in your bullet points, he will cover the essential elements of an effective resume, and the resources available to you through Penn Career Services as part of your internship or job search
Part 2: WHAT DO RECRUITERS SEE? Do you want to get a sense of what recruiters see when they look at resumes? Feel free to share your resume with Dr. Barber before 5pm on Tuesday 30th January and he will share anonymized excerpts of any submitted resumes as examples of what works well, and what may not be helping your narrative, during this workshop.
Part 3: Open Q&A - there will be time set aside for any questions you may have about resumes. You will be able to share these in the chat, or ask them directly.
Biotech Investment Research Program-1st Info Session
Biotech Investment Research Program-1st Info Session
The Penn Biotech Investment Program is a new PBG initiative designed to train members for careers at the intersection of the life sciences and the financial sector.
Over the course of six weekly workshop sessions, participants will learn the tools of the trade when it comes to financial analysis, due diligence, and pitch development. The program will culminate with a biotech stock pitch competition, where selected teams of 3-5 can present their ideas to a panel of judges.
Only PBG members are qualified to join the program, with a preference given toward members not currently staffed on pro bono consulting projects this semester. The time commitment for this program over the six weeks is expected to be 4-6 hours/week.
Spring 2024 pro-bono consulting projects-Application OPEN
Spring 2024 pro-bono consulting projects-Application OPEN
PBG is widely recognized as the best student-run healthcare consulting club in America. Engaging in a PBG project is a rare opportunity to gain real-world consulting experience. In an increasingly competitive job market, being able to talk about your real-world experience from your PBG projects can give you a significant edge over other applicants. PBG alumni consistently demonstrate faster upward mobility at consulting and finance firms compared to peers from other academic institutions.
How do I apply to work on a PBG project?
To join a project, you must BOTH:
(a) Become a PBG “Member” on Wharton’s CampusGroups (see instructions here)
(b) Apply for a project, using the link below.
Please note: The access password which is necessary for the application and the list of projects can be found on Campus Group, under Documents / Fall Projects 2023.
What kind of time commitment can I expect?
Team Members (TM) can expect to commit ~6-10 hours/week.
Project Managers (PM) can expect ~10 hours/week.
Project Directors (PD) can expect to commit ~7-10 hours/week.
The weekly commitment can fluctuate based on client needs. Most of our members find this commitment to be very feasible on top of their academic and research commitments.
What types of clients sponsor projects with PBG?
We have a wide mix of clients for PBG projects, ranging from big cap multinational companies to small startups. We additionally have VC, medtech, health tech, CRO, and payer organizations as clients.
DEADLINES:
PM/PD Application: Tuesday, January 30th, 11:59 pm EST
TM Application: Thursday, February 1st, 11:59 pm EST
Apply by scanning the QR code or by clicking below:
Spring 2024 Kickoff Event
Spring 2024 Kickoff Event
PBG would like to invite you to our Spring Kickoff event scheduled for Tuesday, January 23rd, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM, followed by a reception. This special gathering is tailored for graduate students, postdocs, and technical/research assistants associated with Penn and CHOP.
The evening's program includes an informative presentation introducing PBG, insights into upcoming pro-bono consulting projects for the upcoming spring semester, and details about the biotech investment research project. After the presentations, we invite you to join us for a enjoyable happy hour, where food and beverages will be provided.
Please keep in mind that our main focus is to support the educational journey of the Penn community, and membership and attendance at PBG events are limited to graduate students, postdocs, and tech/research assistants. We encourage undergraduates who are interested in PBG to consider participating in undergraduate consulting, venture capital, and private
equity groups at Penn.
Penn Healthcare Case Competition 2023
Connecting the brightest minds at the intersection of biotech, healthcare, & business
Our mission is to showcase the troubleshooting, analytical and entrepreneurship skills of talented students from top-tier graduate and professional degree programs who are passionate about careers in consulting, finance and other pharmaceutical/ biotechnology-related industries, while also providing a platform to connect with accomplished judges from top-tier firms.
Teams will be organized with 4-6 members from institutions across the world to solve a real healthcare problem. We highly recommend forming a team with diverse educational backgrounds! No prior business / case competition experience required!
Important Dates:
Tuesday, September 19:
In-person Team-Building Coffee Chat #1, 6 - 7 pm [Location TBD]
Tuesday, September 26:
Virtual Team-Building Coffee Chat #1, 6 - 7 pm on Zoom
Thursday, September 28:
In-person Team-Building Coffee Chat #2, 6 - 7 pm [Location TBD]
Monday, October 2:
Application Opens
Tuesday, October 10:
Virtual Team-Building Coffee Chat #2, 6 - 7 pm on Zoom
Monday, October 16:
Application closes at 11:59 PM EST
Wednesday, October 18:
Virtual Skill Building Course Day 1, 6-7:30 pm
Tuesday, October 24:
Accepted teams and Case prompts announced via email
Wednesday, October 25:
Virtual Skill Building Course Day 2, 6-7 pm [winning team presentations]
Tuesday, October 31:
Case recordings submitted by 11:59 PM EST (First Round)
Wednesday, November 8:
Finalists announced (with feedback from judges returned)
Saturday, November 18:
Final Round (Live via Zoom)
Saturday, November 18:
Winners announced
Industry Prep Series (4th lecture)
Industry Prep Series
PBG is thrilled to launch our second Industry Prep Series!
We will host 4 lectures from PBG/Penn alumni currently holding diverse roles at top pharmaceutical and biotech companies. They will discuss their career trajectory and current work as well as give advice to current graduate students and postdocs on how to prepare for industry careers. Students and postdocs especially interested in a career in industry are encouraged to attend. You don't want to miss the chance to meet and interact with various lecturers and industry professionals virtually! This event is open to all graduate students and postdocs at Penn.
Invited Speaker: Ina Mexhitaj, PhD | Senior Medical Liaison | Sanofi
Industry Prep Series (3rd lecture)
Industry Prep Series - Fall 2023
PBG is thrilled to launch our second Industry Prep Series!
We will host 4 lectures from PBG/Penn alumni currently holding diverse roles at top pharmaceutical and biotech companies. They will discuss their career trajectory and current work as well as give advice to current graduate students and postdocs on how to prepare for industry careers. Students and postdocs especially interested in a career in industry are encouraged to attend. You don't want to miss the chance to meet and interact with various lecturers and industry professionals virtually! This event is open to all graduate students and postdocs at Penn.
Invited Speaker: Rochelle Sadeghi, PhD | Director | Worldwide Oncology Commercial | Bristol Myers Squibb
Industry Prep Series (2nd lecture)
Industry Prep Series - Fall 2023
PBG is thrilled to launch our second Industry Prep Series!
We will host 4 lectures from PBG/Penn alumni currently holding diverse roles at top pharmaceutical and biotech companies. They will discuss their career trajectory and current work as well as give advice to current graduate students and postdocs on how to prepare for industry careers. Students and postdocs especially interested in a career in industry are encouraged to attend. You don't want to miss the chance to meet and interact with various lecturers and industry professionals virtually! This event is open to all graduate students and postdocs at Penn.
Invited Speaker: Angela Jablonski, PhD | Associate Principal Scientist | Global Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Strategy
Skill Building Course (Day 2)
Skill Building Course (Day 2)
SBC is a 2-day introductory crash course designed to equip students with a foundation to tackle the case competition. It is intended for those who have submitted their applications by the deadline. The course will take place on Wednesday, October 18th, 2023, from 6-7:30 PM EST, and Wednesday, October 25th, 2023, from 6-7 PM EST. Day 1 of the course will cover basic Financial Modeling and a Medical Device / Biotech industry overview. Day 2 of the course will cover a case study from prior competitions and touch upon PowerPoint Etiquette, Storytelling, and How to find resources (i.e. primary/secondary research).
Industry Prep Series - Fall 2023 (1st lecture)
Industry Prep Series - Fall 2023
PBG is thrilled to launch our second Industry Prep Series!
We will host 4 lectures from PBG/Penn alumni currently holding diverse roles at top pharmaceutical and biotech companies. They will discuss their career trajectory and current work as well as give advice to current graduate students and postdocs on how to prepare for industry careers. Students and postdocs especially interested in a career in industry are encouraged to attend. You don't want to miss the chance to meet and interact with various lecturers and industry professionals virtually! This event is open to all graduate students and postdocs at Penn.
Invited Speaker: Amrita Singh, Msc | Commercial Strategy | Integral Molecular
Skill Building Course (Day 1)
Skill Building Course (Day 1)
SBC is a 2-day introductory crash course designed to equip students with a foundation to tackle the case competition. It is intended for those who have submitted their applications by the deadline. The course will take place on Wednesday, October 18th, 2023, from 6-7:30 PM EST, and Wednesday, October 25th, 2023, from 6-7 PM EST. Day 1 of the course will cover basic Financial Modeling and a Medical Device / Biotech industry overview. Day 2 of the course will cover a case study from prior competitions and touch upon PowerPoint Etiquette, Storytelling, and How to find resources (i.e. primary/secondary research).
Penn Alumni in Consulting Panel
Penn Alumni in Consulting Panel
Come to hear from consultants and managers with experience in various firms including MBB, Life Sciences consulting, and pharma in-house consulting. They will share with us their experience and career paths and also general advice on how to transition from graduate school to consulting and beyond.
PHCC 2023: Virtual Team-Building Coffee Chat (Copy)
PHCC 2023: Virtual Team-Building Coffee Chat
Networking Coffee Chat sessions were designed to facilitate team formation for participants looking for team members. We will host four Coffee Chats, with two virtual and two in-person sessions.
Tuesday, September 26, 2023, 6 - 7 pm
Tuesday, October 10th 2023, 6 - 7 pm
PHCC 2023: Team-Building Coffee Chat (In person) (Copy)
PHCC 2023: Team Building Coffee Chat (In person)
Networking Coffee Chat sessions were designed to facilitate team formation for participants looking for team members. We will host four Coffee Chats, with two virtual and two in-person sessions.
Tuesday, September 19, 2023, 6 - 7 pm
Thursday, September 28th 2023, 6 - 7 pm
Behavioral Interview Strategies Workshop 2023
Behavioral Interview Strategies Workshop 2023
Job and internship interviews are a wonderful opportunity to connect your skills and experiences to the role you want, but don’t assume that you will be able to tell effective stories about yourself without a lot of preparation ahead of time. From answering what should be the easiest question (but isn’t) – tell me about yourself – to illustrating the skills and competencies that employers are seeking by giving examples of problem-solving, collaboration, effective communication, you will need time to prepare and practice.
Join Dr. Joseph Barber, Director of Graduate Career Initiatives from Penn Career Services to explore interviewing strategies and resources to help you feel confident in your next interviews.
In this presentation, you will gain insight into the types of questions that tend to be asked in any job/internship interview, and how to answer them, as well as learn about using the STAR approach to help you to answer behavioral interview questions effectively.
There will also be an opportunity for you to learn about the wide range of online resources provided by Penn Career Services that graduate students/postdocs can use to prepare for interviews.