ABOUT THE EVENT
Date: Friday, October 16, 2026 8:30–10am PDT
Event Location: Virtual
An Interactive Skill Webinar for PhD Students, Postdoctoral Researchers, and Academic Scientists Seeking to Transition into Biotech
Transitioning from academia to biotech can be challenging—especially as artificial intelligence, automation, and data-driven approaches continue to reshape scientific roles and industry expectations. Academic research experience is valuable, but successfully entering biotech often requires more than a strong publication record or technical expertise.
This webinar is designed to help bridge that gap.
Drawing on real-life industry experience, the session will explore the key factors that academic researchers should consider when preparing for a biotech career. Participants will learn how to translate their academic experience into industry-relevant value, identify transferable skills, understand employer expectations, and position themselves more effectively in a competitive job market.
The webinar will also discuss how AI is influencing biotech careers, hiring practices, and the skills scientists may need to remain competitive—while highlighting the importance of scientific judgment, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving.
What You Will Gain:
By the end of this webinar, you will have a clearer understanding of the biotech and drug discovery ecosystem and the key factors to consider when transitioning from academia.
- Understand How Drug Discovery Works: Gain a brief overview of the drug discovery process, its major functional areas, and how different teams contribute to advancing a potential therapy.
- Explore High-Impact Research Fields: Learn about emerging and growing areas in drug discovery and consider how your research background may connect with future industry opportunities.
- Translate Your Academic Experience: Understand how to communicate your research, technical expertise, publications, collaborations, and project experience in an industry-relevant way.
- Navigate Biotech Careers in the Age of AI: Explore how AI is changing scientific work, required skills, and career opportunities—and how to prepare for these evolving expectations.
- Gain Career Direction and Clarity: Better understand where your background, interests, and skills may fit within the biotech ecosystem and how to position yourself for a successful transition.
