#EveryMonth - Biotech Industry Researcher Series: Understanding the Industry Job Market

This workshop is for current or former UCSF students and postdocs only.

Part A: Exploring Industry Careers

Many PhD students and postdocs say, “I’m going to ‘industry’ when I finish my training at UCSF”. But what does that really mean? A Drug Discovery role, or a Drug Development role? A job as a Medical Scientist, or as an Applications Scientist? Clinical Research or Drug Safety? There are so many potential options to pursue, and each one requires a different understanding of the job market and different preparation steps. In this part of the seminar, we will present a classification and description of industry careers that will help you learn about your industry options and what you must do to prepare for them.

Part B: Creating your Industry Job Search Strategy

Everyone knows that you must connect with industry scientists when applying for industry researcher jobs, but how? This is not a “networking" seminar! Rather, we will teach you specific strategies for finding job postings for research positions in industry, locating names and contact info for scientists who can help you, and getting your application in the hands of scientists who will advance your application.

Presenter:

Bill Lindstaedt, M.S.

Assistant Vice Chancellor, Career Advancement, International, and Postdoctoral Services

Other programs in this series: (must register separately for each date)

*each session is meant to stand alone; attendance at previous sessions is not required.

Tuesday, Jan. 16, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.: Resumes for an Industry Researcher position

Friday, Jan. 25, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.: Interviewing for an Industry Researcher position

Tuesday, Jan. 29, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.: Compensation negotiation for an Industry Researcher position

Additional resources available on our webpage.