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ASCB’s “Break Into Biotech: A Virtual, Hands-On Course to Launch Your Career”

Posted by on Friday, May 9, 2025 in Announcements .

Break Into Biotech: A Virtual, Hands-On Course
to Launch Your Career

Virtual Course Dates: June 2-4, 2025

If you’re thinking about a move into biotech, medtech, or pharma, ASCB’s 3-day virtualBiotech Course is your launchpad. Through real-world case studies, networking, and a team-based project, you’ll gain the business acumen, career insights, and confidence needed to thrive outside academia. In fact, 75% of past participants have successfully transitioned into industry, regulatory affairs, or tech transfer roles.

What You’ll Gain:

  • Understanding of how science is conducted and commercialized in industry through case study analysis and group problem-solving exercises. Topics include commercializing science, business models, market assessment, innovation management, and building networks and entrepreneurship.
  • Insight into career paths for scientists in industry and strategies for leveraging your analytical PhD skill set for a professional career.
  • Opportunities to connect with industry guests and like-minded course participants.
  • Experience with interdisciplinary teamwork through a team project.
  • Advice on landing job interviews and navigating the transition to industry.

Speakers:

  • Dr. Steven Casper, Henry Higgs Professor of Management, Keck Graduate Institute
  • Dr. Denise Dunlap, Associate Professor, Manning School of Business, UMASS Lowell
  • Dr. Harvey Lodish, Professor of Biology and Biological Engineering, MIT; Founding Member, Whitehead Institute

Application Deadline:

May 29, 2025

Cost:

ASCB Members: $259; Nonmembers: $359

Sponsorship:

If your organization is interested in sponsoring opportunities for this event, please email pd@ascb.org.

 

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