Running from Monday 3rd February to Friday 7th February Cambridge Careers Service brings you its annual Life Science Careers Week. If you’re a student, PhD or post doc contemplating a career in the life science industry, then join us to network with alumni who are building their careers here, tune in to hear our recorded ‘Spotlight On’ Conversations and learn more about the sector in a live panel discussion.
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Managing your career in a shifting commercial life sciences landscape Tuesday February 4th, 12.30-13.30 |
| Whether you’re considering moving into the life science industry as a researcher or into a ‘hands-off’ role, you’ll undoubtedly be aware of the change from grant-funded to commercially-oriented work. To support your understanding of these different environments and your potential transition to industry, this online panel discussion will help you to learn more about the life science sector in commercial terms and how you can support your own career journey during times of challenge and opportunity |
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Life Sciences Networking Event Thursday February 6th, 17.30-19.30 |
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The purpose of this networking event is to show the breadth of roles in the life science industry and give you an opportunity to practise your networking skills in person. We’re inviting alumni working in areas such as: Research + Development in industry, Life Science Consultancy, Patent Attorney, Life Science Communications, Science Policy (roles and speakers tbc) |
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Scientific, Innovation & Technical Consulting Networking Event Tuesday 11 February 11th, 16.00-18.00 |
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We are bringing together Cambridge alumni and former postdocs working across a variety of scientific, technical and innovation consultancies. During this informal networking event, you'll be able to chat to people working in the industry about what it's really like, what their firm does and the types of clients they work for and to get their insights on how they made their transition from Cambridge to sci-tech consulting! |
Do you want to know more about working in policy, computational biology or Medical Science Liaison? Can’t attend events in person? Want to catch up in your own time?
Keep a close eye on our You Tube playlist – Hands Off Science as we release a new ‘Spotlight on’ conversation with professionals in these areas throughout Life Science Careers Week.
A new ‘Spotlight On’ video will be released on on Monday 2 February, Wednesday 5 February and Friday 7 February
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Just getting started? Our Science: Research and Science: Hands Off pages explore roles, gaining experience & finding opportunities at Cambridge
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Read our top tips on starting a career in life science research or watch the Finding Your Scientific Fit hiring manager panel session
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Thinking about life sciences or healthcare consulting? Read highlights from our latest Scientific and Technical Consulting panel or check out previous panels
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Read about Nat Sci alumn, Andrew Brigg’s experience of trading lab work for medical writing, Hannah’s PhD internship at the Academy of Medical Sciences and PBS alumn Olivia Rowe’s experience of moving into mental health policy.
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