Sales: An alternative career for a scientistChris Willmott
This is a presentation given at the University of Leicester, UK, in February 2013 by Dr Mark Hodson as part of the annual Careers After Biological Sciences program.
Mark discusses his role as a technical sales representative. At the time of the talk, Mark was working for a company called Labtech. He has recently moved to a similar role within a larger company called Thermo.
More careers are discusses at www.biosciencecareers.wordpress.com
Dr Peter Meacock gave a talk in the 2007 Careers After Biological Science seminar series on "Doing a PhD". These are his slides (slightly revised in June 2009).
Sales: An alternative career for a scientistChris Willmott
This is a presentation given at the University of Leicester, UK, in February 2013 by Dr Mark Hodson as part of the annual Careers After Biological Sciences program.
Mark discusses his role as a technical sales representative. At the time of the talk, Mark was working for a company called Labtech. He has recently moved to a similar role within a larger company called Thermo.
More careers are discusses at www.biosciencecareers.wordpress.com
Dr Peter Meacock gave a talk in the 2007 Careers After Biological Science seminar series on "Doing a PhD". These are his slides (slightly revised in June 2009).
Talking about the future: You career and mineChris Willmott
Hayley Shaw is a Knowledge Exchange Manager in the Institute of Environment, Health, Risks and Futures at Cranfield University. In this Careers After Biological Sciences presentation, Hayley describes some of the work of a Knowledge Exchange Manager, and outlines how she moved from an initial intention to be a lollypop lady, via a degree in Physiology and Pharmacology at Leicester, and as a Graduate Recruitment Consultant, to reach her current role.
What Do Editors Do All Day? From Science to Publishing.jjuhlrich
Presentation by John Uhlrich, the Editor-in-Chief of the journal Energy Technology at Wiley-VCH publishing, at the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) at Ringberg Castle on February 22, 2018 as a snapshot of what editors do and a few current challenges in the publishing industry.
Russell Benamore or Arla Foods gave a talk as part of the 2010 series of Careers After Biological Sciences talks at the University of Leicester.
www.biosciencecareers.wordpress.com
The 2015 series of Careers After Biological Sciences talks at the University of Leicester (UK) included two presentations by current PhD students. They had taken very different routes from their initial undergraduate degree into their further studies. In this presentation Ananthi Ramachandran [BSc(Hons) Biological Sciences (Microbiology), 2009] describes stepping out of academia and then back into it several years later.
PhD Project opportunity at Cranfield School of Management within the area of organizational behaviour and managing people and global careers.
http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/som/doctoralopendays
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Andragogy Research Scholarship Opportunity: MSc by Research in Leadership & M...Cranfield University
Cranfield University specialises in applied research which shapes our teaching and is converted into practical application of knowledge in Management and Technology. We have a unique Masters by Research in Leadership and Management opportunity for someone to help us to develop the distinctive scholarship of post-graduate, post-experience learning in adults.
The lack of current research in this emerging field offers exciting opportunities for ground-breaking research, and early indications are that motivations, knowledge acquisition and application are very different from standard pedagogies based on child learners. If so, your research has the potential to transform university education.
You may already be working in education or be considering a role in academia; or you might be in a managerial or learning-related role in industry. Either way, you are interested in management, motivation, leadership and learning. This is not a teaching post, although if that is part of your planned career path opportunities to gain academic experience may be available to the right candidate.
Working closely with our new Centre for Andragogy and Academic Skills, your research will push forward the boundaries of our understanding about how adults learn; your results will demonstrate how to maximise learning and could be published in scholarly journals as well as influencing the learning and teaching practices in higher education.
You will join a cohort of research students in our world-leading School of Management and be given training in academic research methods appropriate to your research needs, and you will work directly with students and academics across various themes within the University.
A scholarship of up to full UK/EU fees is available. Note that this scholarship does not provide funding for living expenses or other costs.
Potential research topics include: What is Cranfield’s signature andragogy?; Andragogy and new developments in Learning and Teaching; Developing the Reflective Practitioner; Kolb updated and applied.
Admission requirements:
• a strong first degree (UK level 2.1 minimum)
• please see website for English language requirements.
Deadline for applications: 31 July.
Expressions of interest, alongside a CV, are invited via email to Dr Madeline Fisher m.fisher@cranfield.ac.uk in the first instance.
See full details via the link: http://bit.ly/CranfieldAndragogy
Senior Postdoctoral Research Associate Dr Ruth Saunders gave the following presentation as part of the 2010 Season of Careers After Biological Sciences talks at the University of Leicester, UK.
2016-11-28 Mentlife seminar: Pharmaceutical Drug Development; An Overall Pers...MentLife
This seminar provided an understanding of modern pharmaceutical drug development – the different phases of drug development and insight into different jobs.
Talking about the future: You career and mineChris Willmott
Hayley Shaw is a Knowledge Exchange Manager in the Institute of Environment, Health, Risks and Futures at Cranfield University. In this Careers After Biological Sciences presentation, Hayley describes some of the work of a Knowledge Exchange Manager, and outlines how she moved from an initial intention to be a lollypop lady, via a degree in Physiology and Pharmacology at Leicester, and as a Graduate Recruitment Consultant, to reach her current role.
What Do Editors Do All Day? From Science to Publishing.jjuhlrich
Presentation by John Uhlrich, the Editor-in-Chief of the journal Energy Technology at Wiley-VCH publishing, at the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) at Ringberg Castle on February 22, 2018 as a snapshot of what editors do and a few current challenges in the publishing industry.
Russell Benamore or Arla Foods gave a talk as part of the 2010 series of Careers After Biological Sciences talks at the University of Leicester.
www.biosciencecareers.wordpress.com
The 2015 series of Careers After Biological Sciences talks at the University of Leicester (UK) included two presentations by current PhD students. They had taken very different routes from their initial undergraduate degree into their further studies. In this presentation Ananthi Ramachandran [BSc(Hons) Biological Sciences (Microbiology), 2009] describes stepping out of academia and then back into it several years later.
PhD Project opportunity at Cranfield School of Management within the area of organizational behaviour and managing people and global careers.
http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/som/doctoralopendays
Writekraft Research & Publication LLP.
We are one of the leading PhD assistance company that deals in helping PhD scholars in their Thesis, Research paper writing and publication work. We are providing custom PhD Thesis written for you exactly the way you want along with a Turnitin plagiarism report.
For more Information Contact us@ admin@writekraft.com
Or Call us @ 7753818181, 9838033084
www.writekraft.com
Andragogy Research Scholarship Opportunity: MSc by Research in Leadership & M...Cranfield University
Cranfield University specialises in applied research which shapes our teaching and is converted into practical application of knowledge in Management and Technology. We have a unique Masters by Research in Leadership and Management opportunity for someone to help us to develop the distinctive scholarship of post-graduate, post-experience learning in adults.
The lack of current research in this emerging field offers exciting opportunities for ground-breaking research, and early indications are that motivations, knowledge acquisition and application are very different from standard pedagogies based on child learners. If so, your research has the potential to transform university education.
You may already be working in education or be considering a role in academia; or you might be in a managerial or learning-related role in industry. Either way, you are interested in management, motivation, leadership and learning. This is not a teaching post, although if that is part of your planned career path opportunities to gain academic experience may be available to the right candidate.
Working closely with our new Centre for Andragogy and Academic Skills, your research will push forward the boundaries of our understanding about how adults learn; your results will demonstrate how to maximise learning and could be published in scholarly journals as well as influencing the learning and teaching practices in higher education.
You will join a cohort of research students in our world-leading School of Management and be given training in academic research methods appropriate to your research needs, and you will work directly with students and academics across various themes within the University.
A scholarship of up to full UK/EU fees is available. Note that this scholarship does not provide funding for living expenses or other costs.
Potential research topics include: What is Cranfield’s signature andragogy?; Andragogy and new developments in Learning and Teaching; Developing the Reflective Practitioner; Kolb updated and applied.
Admission requirements:
• a strong first degree (UK level 2.1 minimum)
• please see website for English language requirements.
Deadline for applications: 31 July.
Expressions of interest, alongside a CV, are invited via email to Dr Madeline Fisher m.fisher@cranfield.ac.uk in the first instance.
See full details via the link: http://bit.ly/CranfieldAndragogy
Senior Postdoctoral Research Associate Dr Ruth Saunders gave the following presentation as part of the 2010 Season of Careers After Biological Sciences talks at the University of Leicester, UK.
2016-11-28 Mentlife seminar: Pharmaceutical Drug Development; An Overall Pers...MentLife
This seminar provided an understanding of modern pharmaceutical drug development – the different phases of drug development and insight into different jobs.
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6 characters in search of an interview
1. Applying for a job in Life Sciences
– from CV to Interview part 1 of 3
Part 1. Six characters in search of an interview – a CV for Life Science
Why do you need a CV and what should it do for you? Our experienced
speaker Richard Cook takes you through the basics of a successful CV, tailored
for the Life Science indutry.
Richard Cook holds a PhD in Parasite Immunology from Imperial College and has
over thirty five years experience working in the Pharma-/Biopharmaceutical
Industry in the UK, USA and Sweden. He has a background in Cellular
Immunology with specialist knowledge of respiratory and allergic disease plus
practical experience in all aspects of pharmaceutical drug discovery and
development. Richard has extensive management experience leading multi-
national project teams and facilitating industrial-academic collaborations. For
over 25 years he has been mentoring scientific staff including PhD students and
post-docs. He is currently an independent Consultant.
MentLife seminar 8 December
2. Richard M Cook
December 8, 2015
Six Characters in Search of an
Interview
A CV for Life Science
3. The Good News!
• Unemployment level for PhD’s is low (approx
2%)
• PhD’s consistently earn more than those with
only a first degree, at all stages
• Basic annual salary of PhD’s in industry is
higher than that of full-time employees in
academia and more than twice that of post-
docs (US data, 2012)
4. 1970's 1990's 2010's 2015
Relative Change in Number of PhD’s graduating
and Positions available in Industry over time
new PhD's new positions
Number of Science Doctorates increasing by 40% per decade (OECD countries)
300,000 people laid off in pharma industry between 2000 – 2010 (Forbes)
Pharma industry 2nd ’ golden
age’ driven by Bioscience
revolution
Consolidation and downsizing
5. Job Prospects for Newly Qualified PhD Scientists in the US
Jordan Weissmann 2013
7. The Importance of First Impressions
Why a CV for Academia is not the same as a CV for
Industry
Companies expect more than Scientific Excellence
What are Transferable Skills and do you have them?
What kind of Background Research have you done?
The all-important Cover Letter
8. Your CV should be Consise, Focussed
and Free from Errers
First Impressions Count
9. Include the Basics
• Contact details
• Career objective statement (optional)
• If included, should be short and precise
– To obtain a full-time position in a global pharma company
that utilises my expertise in mass spectrometry
– To contribute to the alleviation of global suffering
• Education and Academic Qualifications
• Professional Experience (including teaching experience)
• Publications & Presentations
• Interests
10. Some Things you may wish to Avoid
• First line of application:
– Your search is over, I’m the man (sic) for the job
• Under ’Interests’
– Drinking with my friends
• Why do you want to work in Pharma?:
– I’m interested in scientific research and I would
like you to pay for it
11. Do’s and Don’ts
Do
– Use the CV as an opportunity to describe
yourself and to distinguish yourself from others
– Record things in reverse chronological order
– Use active phrases – lots of ’I’
– Modify your CV to reflect the job you are
applying for
– Make sure your CV is easy to follow and ’tells a
story’
13. Do’s and Don’ts
Don’t
– Use jargon, formulaic statements or obscure
abbreviations
– Mislead
– Have gaps in your history
– Use someone else’s CV (or cover letter) as a
template
– Worry if you think your CV looks too thin
14. Know the Difference between a CV for
Industry and a CV for Academia
Are you applying for a job
in Industry or University?
15. CV’s for Industry
General Rules
• CV should be short, sharp and to the point
• Emphasize how your knowledge & achievements
can be applied
• Focus on skills necessary for the job you are
applying for
• Understand why companies often prefer Generalists
to Specialists
• Include non-scientific accomplishments
• Emphasize transferable skills
17. What do Companies Expect of New Applicants?
Very good degree and a PhD (or about to be awarded a PhD)
Track record of peer reviewed publications. A record of presenting
at scientific meetings is expected
Candidates must be highly proficient in verbal and written English
with outstanding communication skills
A basic understanding of drug discovery and development
Track record of pro-activity and creativity which has made an
impact on the work of others
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
environment and mentor less experienced colleagues
Scientifically curious with a demonstrated ability to propose and
explore new technologies
18. Ask yourself
–Why should someone spend 2 years investing
in me before any return on that investment?
19. Do You Have Transferable Skills?
Skills for Life
20. • Teamwork
• Decision-making
• Communication
• Working to deadlines
• Leadership
• Managing others
• Resolving conflicts
• Budgetary responsibilities
• Problem solving
• Clear thinking
• Evidence of creativity,
• Data management and interpretation
Transferable
Skills
• Relevant to the job you are applying for
• As applied as possible
Scientific
Skills
Employers are often more interested in your ability to anticipate
and solve problems than in your specialist knowledge
21. • Attributes You Should
Possess
– Hard-working
– Reliable
– Team player
– Dedicated
– Passionate
– Strategic thinker
– Results-driven
– Dynamic
• Words You Shouldn’t Use
on a CV
– Hard-working
– Reliable
– Team player
– Dedicated
– Passionate
– Strategic thinker
– Results-driven
– Dynamic
?
22. Do Your Homework and Improve your
Chances
Importance of Background Research
23. • Send your CV to companies and ask to be put
on their records
• Talk with company scientists at
national/international meetings
• Utilise experience already gained and seek
new skills outside of academia
• Update LinkedIn etc. profile
• Work with mentors from industry or
academic mentors with industrial experience
What
To Do
• The drug discovery and development process
and where you fit into this
• The company you want to work for – past,
present and future
• Differences in motivation between scientists in
Industry versus Academia
• Why broad-based skills are often preferred to
specialist skills
• Be aware of the current job market
What
To
Know
24. To Post-Doc or not to Post-Doc?
Consider a post-doc position if:
• The career path you have chosen demands it
• Having completed your PhD you still lack relevant knowledge and/or skills
• You are having problems marketing yourself appropriately
What kind of post-doc position should you consider?
• Industry-sponsored preferred
• Choose a different topic from your PhD
• Different university from 1st or 2nd degree
• Prestigious university and top-rated department
• It won’t make getting a job any easier – you will just be competing with a
different set of people!
In the US <10% post-docs get tenure and many of the remaining
90% regard a job in industry as a second-best alternative. It isn’t!!
In the UK only 7 out of 200 people completing a Science PhD will get
a permanent academic post and only 1 will become a full
professor (Royal Society 2010)
26. • Always include a cover letter along with your
CV when applying for a specific job
• This should be as personalised as your CV
An application for a job to construct
siege engines for Ludovico il Moro,
Duke of Milan, 1482
Can you do better?
27. Is your Cover
Letter as
personalised as
your CV?
Have you done
your Homework?
What Transferable
Skills can you
demonstrate?
Do you know what
Companies expect
of you?
How and why do
CV’s for Industry
and Academia
differ?
What 1st
impressions does
your CV give?
- Knowledge
- Experience
- Judgement
28. Adapted from: Ryan Raver, 2015
Skills
Value
Personality
Customer &
Team Focus
What You Need To Demonstrate
29. End
‘I present myself to you in a form
suitable to the relationship I wish
to achieve with you’