The Biotech Career Development Program (BCDP) is a structured program designed to guide biomedical and life science graduate students (M.S. students and Ph.D. candidates), postdocs, and early-career scientists as they explore careers beyond the academic tenure track. Trainees accepted into the program will participate in workshops, career panels, and in-person networking socials to build career […]

Career exploration does NOT have to be painful or time-consuming! Much of the same technology used in daily life can be applied to learning about careers and making professional connections. This workshop will focus on using myIDP and other online resources to launch your career exploration. This workshop will cover: How to identify careers that […]

This workshop is for graduate students who want to learn more about informational interviewing. Some of the topics we will discuss include: What is an informational interview? Who should I talk to? How do I request an interview? How can I prepare for the conversation? What questions should I ask? How can I follow up? […]

The combined impact of the biotech, pharma, and healthcare industries on the future of human health outcomes is huge. Ph.D. degree holders have many career options within these industries in areas that are related to, but not limited to, scientific research. Panelists will discuss lessons from their career trajectories, describe their daily professional lives, and […]

Higher education institutions offer a wide range of opportunities for Ph.D.s beyond the tenure track, including roles focused on advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, work in the pedagogical space, and positions involved in various aspects of research. Panelists from a variety of disciplines will share their experiences in these types of roles and answer […]

Panelists from local and federal agencies will share their experiences as Ph.D. holders in government positions, details about the opportunities and challenges they face, and insights into what is necessary to launch a career in this arena. Panelists Julianne McCall, before her appointment by California Governor Gavin Newsom in 2019 to oversee the state's precision […]

Careers in nonprofit organizations tap into the expertise of Ph.D. holders from a variety of academic backgrounds, and utilize skills including scientific expertise, program management, research, administration, and more. Panelists working on issues such as disease surveillance, sustainability, energy, health outcomes, environment and public policy, economics, and politics will share their own career stories and […]

The technology industry is rapidly expanding and generating interesting and rewarding career opportunities for Ph.D. holders with a variety of academic backgrounds. Panelists will share lessons learned from their own career paths and provide insights into applying your Ph.D. in the technology industry. Panelists Mazy Gillis is senior director of principal based management at Georgia-Pacific, […]

Extraordinary leaders commit to creating contexts that engage all of their stakeholders maximally, from positions of strength. This means enabling people with diverse perspectives and backgrounds to bring their best selves to work—leveraging their unique strengths and experiences to make valuable, authentic contributions to their organizations. Laura Morgan Roberts presents evidence-based insight that will help […]

A CV is an essential document in the academic sphere. CVs are frequently required to apply for funding, awards, and academic positions. A well-organized and comprehensive CV can elevate your application by clearly communicating your achievements and track record of productivity. Biographical sketches, or biosketches, are also often required for different types of funding applications. […]

This workshop is open to graduate students who want to learn more about the interview process at consulting firms. It will cover both the case interview and the fit interview. Some of the topics we will discuss include: What is a case interview and what is a fit interview? What does the interview process actually […]