A life science careers blog for early career researchers
This blog aims to inspire early career researchers exploring different career options. We provide interview-based profiles of life scientists working in diverse science-related careers and articles on a broad range of career-related topics, with new content added on a regular basis.
In this blog interview, we talk with EMBL alumna Anna Bartosik who applies her scientific background to a career in project management in the biotech sector. Anna kindly talked us through her career path, and her thoughts on the skills required to become a great project manager.
Camille Terfve tells us about her career as a patent attorney, and how scientists can enter roles in patent law.
Michael Kachala, Global Head of Data Science at Bayer Consumer Health, tells us about his career path and suggestions for aspiring data scientists.
Interview with Jordi Xiol about how his transition from fundamental research to a venture capital role.
Erin Tranfield tells us about her career path in core facility leadership, what she looks for when hiring for her team, and advice for early career researchers considering a career in core facilities.
Vicente Tur tells us about his career in regulatory affairs, one of many non-research professions tightly linked with pharma and biotech industries.
Aidan Budd tells us about his career path, and how roles related to the scientific community provide a rewarding career for people with some organisational abilities, good communication skills, and a strong interest in people and organisations.
Ioannis Legouras, an EMBL alumnus working in the area of strategic cooperation and research funding, shared his experience of moving into this career area along with his tips to those interested in following a similar path.
Barbara Tizzano shares her experience of moving into clinical trial management. This is a career area that may be attractive for people who love coordinating projects and bringing people together to solve real-life problems.
Tobias Maier talked to us about how a blog he started during his postdoc led to his career in science communication.
