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Webinar: Transitioning From Academia to Industry

2:00 PM, October 29, 2024 – 3:00 PM, October 29, 2024 Zoom

Are you an academic researcher considering a career in the biopharmaceutical industry? Then this webinar is for you.

Whether you are a recent graduate or postdoc looking for an industry job or a faculty member debating a career transition, join this PhRMA Foundation webinar to hear from researchers who have made the move to industry.

We’ll cover topics such as:

  • Key points to consider when making the decision
  • Identifying suitable job opportunities
  • Advice on applying for industry roles
  • Navigating the transition
  • Tips for excelling in industry

Panelists

The panelists will share their career paths, discuss the benefits and challenges of industry vs. academia, provide advice, and answer questions.

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Sihem Bihorel, PharmD, PhD

Senior Director, Merck & Co.

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Magdia De Jesus, PhD

Director, Scientific Strategy and Portfolio Lead, Chief Medical Office, Pfizer

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Stacia Lewandowski, PhD

Senior Scientist II, Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research