Career Opportunities in Biotechnology and Drug Development

One of the best books I have read. I have given my personal copy to friends and former students who were starting their job search in biotech and pharma. I have already purchased 3 copies. Moving on to my 4th.

As a Biomedical Engineering PhD candidate, I really had no idea what jobs there were after academia.This was very reassuring that 1) there are other types of jobs out there and 2) my particular strengths, weaknesses, and values align with some job out there, somewhere.It's not the end all -expect to do some follow up research after reading - but it is very helpful in at least getting a direction. I feel much more confident in starting the job hunt now.This book is targeted most towards people that would be expecting a career in biotech/pharm industry.

It gives you an overview of all possible career paths you can embark on, being a PhD in biosciences. It includes paths you had not thought about and goes deep to explain what they consist, what are the weaknesses/strengths of each and what type of professional fits better in those. The analysis is realistic and full of god references. It also gives recommendations on how to apply to positions, do cover letters, CVs/resumes and so on. All in all, i recommend it for anyone who is in the last year of his PhD or postdoc and wants to start in time planning the rest of his professional life.

I wish I started my search with this book, it would have saved me time, money, and a lot of not-very-interesting stories of "how my life turned out to be the way they are". Compared to other books and meeting, this book contains information directed to a person who is looking what to do next, with many useful tips and links.

This is a great resource for those of us already in the industry as well as those thinking to make an entry. The introductory chapters are spot on for guiding applicants for a first industry job. The subsequent sections detailing specific types of positions are structured in such a way that one can quickly evaluate the suitability of a particular career path in relation to one's own goals, skills and temperament, and take specific actions to embark on a given path. I still consult these chapters whenever considering ways to expand my skillset and further my career development within a small company, where we all have multiple overlapping roles. Highly recommended!

This book is a very thorough review of current employment options outside of academia for recent bio graduates. It covers several different biotech areas providing detailed info about each job type and what it consists of, what characteristics render an individual potentially successful with that job, what a day in that job is like, what training is required, etc. Great for those of us in academia looking to transition to industry, but not sure where to start or what we would like to do....if that sounds familiar this is the book for you!

I am so grateful that such an invaluable resource exists for those of us who have been in academic research and considering making the transition into the biotech and biopharma industry. While making the transition, I couldn't find a better resource! Read it cover to cover, and found it to be truly informative and a great guide about the industry. Many thanks to the author!

I work in Biotechnology, and this book provided incredible insight into the Biotech world. Reading through it re-affirmed the types of Biotech careers I know of, illuminated many more fields that I didn't, and helped me see how it all connects with the greater community of Biotechnology, Drug Industry, and Life Sciences. The book paints a picture that makes the Biotech world much easier to understand. A definite resource for people both in Biotechnology and looking to get into Biotechnology.