Life Sciences, Biotech, Pharma

The life sciences industry—spanning biotech startups, global pharmaceutical companies, and medical device organizations—offers exciting opportunities for students from all academic backgrounds. 

Whether you’re passionate about lab research or interested in business, finance, or strategy, this field offers many opportunities to innovate and make an impact on your community. Massachusetts’ life sciences sector is projected to grow 11.6% by 2029, adding over 16,000 new jobs.* 

Examples of employers in the field: 

  • Pharmaceuticals: Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Merck, Takeda, Novartis
  • Biotechnology: Moderna, Biogen, Wave Life Sciences, BioNTech, CRISPR Therapeutics
  • Medical Devices & Diagnostics: Abbott, Boston Scientific, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Medtronic
  • Life Sciences Consulting & Services: Trinity Life Sciences, Charles River Laboratories, Lumanity, ZS Associates 

Breaking into Biotech & Pharma: Key Takeaways from Harvard Alumni Panel

Last week, we gathered for a Biotech and Pharma Alumni Career Pathways Panel, where industry professionals shared insights on navigating careers in this dynamic field. Whether you missed it or just need a refresher, here are the major takeaways and …

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How to Become an Industry Computational Biologist in a Year

MCS Advisors attended the MassBioEd Life Sciences Workforce Conference where they discussed how the demand for the life sciences workforce in Massachusetts continues to grow, especially for those with interdisciplinary skillsets, like those of computational biologists. Read more in the  …

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How to Prepare a Presentation for a Biopharma Job Interview

“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 …

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