Life Sciences, Biotech, Pharma

The life sciences field, which can include large pharmaceutical companies (i.e. Johnson & Johnson), biotechnology startups (i.e. Wave Life Sciences), and medical devices (i.e. Abbott), has opportunities for all degree concentrations. While it can be a great industry fit for those who have concentrated in the sciences and have research/lab experience, the field also has numerous opportunities in business, finance, and strategy. Whether you are looking to be in the lab or beyond the bench, the life sciences field is expected to grow. For instance, MassBioEd’s recent Life Sciences Employer Outlook report estimates the life sciences will increase in Massachusetts by 32% in 10 years.

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Published on April 12, 2024

Vault is a valuable, comprehensive career planning tool – whether you have a career in mind, are not sure where to begin, or want some options to consider. Peruse this terrific resource to access numerous career guides, explore career fields, …

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How to Prepare a Presentation for a Biopharma Job Interview

Published on March 19, 2024

“So you’ve been asked to deliver a presentation to a hiring team. What’s expected of you, and what should you expect?

Cicely Zhu, an analytical chemist and writer who worked in biopharma for over a decade, told BioSpace presentations are “standard practice” …

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Meaghan Shea Assistant Director, Technology, Data Analytics, Life & Physical Sciences & Entrepreneurship
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What to expect in a biotech/pharma compbio interview

Published on February 28, 2024

by Dean Lee, Computational biology for cell therapy @ Novartis | Figure One Lab

If you have not previously interviewed for a compbio role in biotech/pharma, it may be unclear how you should prepare. Read on for an outline of what to …

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