CAREER INSIGHTS INTO PHARMA, BIOTECH AND THE IN-BETWEEN
From start-ups to big pharma to CROs, the private sector can offer a variety of career opportunities for scientists. Deciding on what type of company you are best suited for, based on your professional interests, career goals, work ethic, personality, etc. can feel overwhelming. This workshop will highlight the experiences of scientists working in different types of biomedical companies (e.g. based on company size, type, research focus, country, etc) and provide practical tips to secure a fulfilling job in industry.
This seminar will help you:

Build sector knowledge on working in biotech, pharma and CROs
Learn about what it’s like operating in small, medium and large-sized companies
Explore how working culture can vary across different companies and countries
Figure out next steps in landing a scientist role in the private sector
Appreciate the diversity of R&D companies in “industry” and how to find your best fit
Date: 26 October 2021, 10:00 (Tuesday, 3rd week, Michaelmas 2021)
Venue: Zoom
Speaker: Various Speakers
Organisers: Dr Charlotte Bell (Industry Partnerships Manager, University of Oxford), Dr. Shilpa Nagarajan (Radcliffe Department of Medicine)
Organiser contact email address: charlotte.bell@medsci.ox.ac.uk
Booking required?: Required
Booking url: https://www.medsci.ox.ac.uk/divisional-services/support-services-1/business-partnerships-office/industry-fellows-and-postdocs-network/attend-our-themed-workshops
Cost: Free
Audience: Members of the University only
Editor: Charlotte Bell