Perspectives from women navigating careers in biotech and pharma
Many scientists are interested in pursuing careers in biotech and pharma when they complete their academic training in biochemistry or molecular biology. However, they often have limited exposure to those environments during their education. In this session, we invite four women to share reflections and perspectives on navigating careers in those sectors. Our discussion will incorporate career advice and reflections on how gender dynamics may play out in different environments. We will also reserve time for panelists to answer attendees' questions.
Speakers
Yumeng Hao
Technology Innovation Lead/Senior Scientist II, Flagship Labs 70 Inc.
Lisa Laprade
Manager, Microbiome Sciences, DSM
Mary Mader
Vice President, Molecular Innovation, Indiana Biosciences
Breanna Vollmar
Principal Scientist, Merck
Who should attend
- Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows thinking about their next career step(s)
- Undergraduates considering Ph.D. training
- Graduate advisers looking to support their trainees’ career development
- Early-career and midcareer investigators interested in transitioning to a new career
