Northern California Chapter: 2025 Career Bootcamp
This is a hybrid event
Location:
Genentech Building 31
310 DNA Way
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Event Description:
Join us for a dynamic, half-day event at Genentech designed for Clinical Research Professionals at every stage of their career. Whether you are seeking your first role or are an experienced manager overseeing a research portfolio, this event offers a unique opportunity to brush up on new skills, gain fresh perspectives, and network with industry leaders.
The program features an impressive lineup of seasoned experts who will share practical insights on career evolution, workplace navigation, and cultivating resilience.
Speakers: Meghan McKenzie, Barbara Elashoff, Abby Kennedy, Stephanie Joong
Event Agenda:
8:30 | Registration and Breakfast
9:00 | Welcome by Meghana Rao (President, ACRP Northern California Chapter)
9:05 | Sponsor Welcome by Virginia Nido (Global Head, Genentech)
9:10 | Meghan McKenzie (Genentech): Learn from Meghan's 30+ years of experience as she discusses reinventing a career in clinical research, transitioning across sectors, and developing key leadership skills.
9:50 | Barbara Elashoff: A seasoned biostatistician with over two decades of experience, Barbara will offer practical insights on navigating change and learning through feedback.
10:30 | Break
10:45 | Abby Kennedy (Jasper Therapeutics): Drawing from her diverse leadership roles, Abby will help you develop strategies for managing difficult workplace conversations and taking the "high road."
11:25 | Stephanie Joong (Author): The co-author of "Brave Women at Work" will guide attendees in cultivating confidence, promoting mental health, and building resilience.
12:05 | Lunch and Networking
12:30 | Recruiter Session
1:30 | Roundtable & Mentorship Overview
2:00 | Closing Remarks by the NCC ACRP President Meghana Rao
Learning Objectives:
- Leaving your Career Comfort Zone: Evolution is a career in Clinical Research-moving across sectors embracing unexpected roles, and cultivating the communication, leadership, and technical skills that unlock fulfilling work. Practical insights on navigating change, learning through feedback, and preserving core expertise while stepping into new domains.
- Recognize common archetypes of difficult coworkers. And develop, use a toolkit of useful and effective phrases to use during difficult conversations at work.
- Reinventing, promoting mental health, and cultivating confidence: Recognize outdated narratives that contribute to self-doubt and hold you back during times of disruption.
- Restore self-worth and reconnect with your true sense of self, rather than living by others' expectations.
Registration Information:
Click here to register before 10/10/25. Each attendee is required to have their own registration – only one registration per transaction.
Pricing:
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In-Person Rates
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Virtual Rates
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Northern CA Chapter Member
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$50
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$40
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Other Chapter Member/ACRP Member
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$60
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$50
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Non-Member
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$70
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$60
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Students
Chapter officers will contact you to provide evidence of current student status
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$30
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$20
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Planning Committee & Event Volunteers
Chapter officers will confirm volunteers
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$30
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$20
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After registering, please visit the event's community page to find the login information or any additional event updates, and to communicate with the event organizer.
The educational portion of this event may be self-reported as 2 points toward an attendee’s Maintenance of Certification. These points are subject to review and acceptance by the Academy of Clinical Research Professionals in accordance with the criteria established. Attendees should keep a record of event participation in case they are randomly selected to participate in the maintenance verification process. The Chapter can provide a certificate of attendance upon request.