‘Career Options: Industry’
VICB welcomes P&G
Jan. 15, 2026—Amber Teufel, Ph.D., MBA (Director of Life Sciences Global Baby, Feminine, and Family Care) and Sydnee McKee, Ph.D. (Synthetic Organic Chemist) from Procter & Gamble will visit on Wednesday, February 4 to present in the VICB seminar series. Procter & Gamble has a strong industrial presence in chemical biology. Their visit to Vanderbilt represents a valuable...
ASPIRE Down the Road- Inotiv Site visit December 3, 2025, 11am-1pm, Nashville, TN
Nov. 6, 2025— ASPIRE on on the Road is keeping it local this December and heading down the road to visit Inotiv, located nearby on the edge of the Green Hills neighborhood on the David Lipscomb college campus! As a leading contract research organization (CRO), Inotiv supports discovery and nonclinical development through investigational new drug (IND) and beyond. By...
BRET Failure Talk: alumma Molly Seale, PhD
Sep. 17, 2025—Molly Seale earned her PhD in Cell and Cancer Biology at Vanderbilt studying cell adhesion proteins. With over 20 years in Medical and Scientific Affairs, she excels at engaging clinicians, leading teams, launching new therapeutic products, and driving successful clinical trials. In this candid talk, Molly will share the untold story behind her career in...
Pfizer R&D Rotational Program
Aug. 29, 2025—At Pfizer, we are changing lives by discovering, developing, and delivering breakthrough medicines and vaccines to the world. Our scientists, clinicians, and R&D professionals are among the best in the industry, with the resources and scale to solve some of the world’s most complex health challenges. So, it’s no wonder that they choose to pursue...
Takeda Fellowship Program now accepting applications!
Sep. 16, 2024—Northeastern University Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowships Program is a two-year experiential program designed to advance lifelong learning and the education and training of Pharm.D. graduates. Critical to the success of the program is our ability to prepare Fellows to meet the ongoing workforce needs in various areas of industry. Our program gives fellows an opportunity to...
Volunteer Opportunity: BioCentury Grand Rounds Conference, Sept 9-11, 2024, Nashville, TN
Aug. 2, 2024—BioCentury Grand Rounds | Nashville Sept. 9-11, 2024 Conference organizers are seeking student and postdoc volunteers to help with conference set-up, registration, and session Q&A moderation throughout the 3-day conference in exchange for access to the conference sessions when not in a volunteer role. All volunteers will need to attend a training session from 3:00 -4:00...
Life Science Showcase – Industry Panel, July 18th
Jun. 25, 2024—Please join us for a panel discussion with guests who will be discussing their journeys into careers in industry. Invited speakers include Bret Sellman (AstraZeneca), Julie Skinner (Pfizer), and Scott Walker (Merck). Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions during the event, but if you would like to submit a question ahead of time, please...
ASCB Virtual BioTech Course on transitioning to industry
May. 9, 2024—Discover How To Transition To A Job In Biotech, Medtech, or Pharma Virtual Course Dates: June 3-7, 2024 If you’re considering transitioning to a job in biotech, medtech, or pharma, then join us for Biotech 2024. During this week-long, virtual, hands-on course, you’ll discover the business side of science, network, and learn interdisciplinary skills through a...
Torrey Pines Virtual Event: Transition to Industry, Feb 21-22
Jan. 30, 2024—Please find information below about our 2024 Transition to Industry workshop, developed and organized by the Torrey Pines Training Consortium. All interested graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are welcome to attend this online event. Early registration rates are available through Monday, February 5th at https://t2i-2024.eventbrite.com. Event flyers are attached, and more information is available on...
Special issue of Developmental Biology devoted to career paths in science
Sep. 22, 2023—Are you exploring career options in science? Check out this special “Careers Beyond the Bench” issue of Developmental Biology. It features short, first-person perspective articles about different career paths. What makes this special issue “special” compared to other career exploration resources is that the writers describe their career path and career decision points in detail,...
PhD Career Stories: Industry Postdocs
Aug. 22, 2023—Join us virtually for our December PhDCS featuring a panel of Vanderbilt alumni who have a career path point that includes an industry postdoc. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link Salma Cruz, Ph.D. Dr. Cruz received a B.S. in Chemistry from Virginia Commonwealth University. She joined the Delpire Lab at Vanderbilt studying the effect...
ASPIRE on the Road Bonus Fall Edition! We are headed to St. Louis! October 2023; application now open!
Jul. 27, 2023— ASPIRE On the Road is an initiative of the Vanderbilt ASPIRE Program aimed at broadening the training experiences of biomedical PhD graduate students and postdocs by organizing site visits to companies and organizations to help our trainees make well-informed career decisions. During these trips, we will spend time with area biotechnology and pharma companies learning about...
Merck On-Campus Vanderbilt PhD recruiting day, July 27th, 2023
Jun. 15, 2023—Save the Date! Representatives from Merck will be conducting a campus recruiting/visitation day on Thursday, July 27th. Merck departments being represented include Discovery Chemistry, Informatics, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Analytical R&D. They have recently hired PhDs with expertise in a variety of fields including immunology, neurology, mass spec, hemodynamics, oncology, organic chemistry, informatics, and mechanical...
PhD Career Stories: Unique Role in Research in Industry
Jan. 18, 2023—NEW DATE! Join us to hear from Dr. Chris Taron, as he discusses his career path to his unique role as Scientific Director at New England Biolabs. Be sure to register to receive the Zoom link. Ph.D.,University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA, 1999 B.A., Colby College, USA, 1990 Chris began his scientific training at NEB...
Multiple scientist positions at ADMA Biologics
May. 11, 2022—ADMA Biologics is a biopharmaceutical company that specializes in developing treatments for immunodeficient patients at risk for infections. They are hiring multiple scientists in their Analytical and Process Development group. They are looking for a wide variety of levels from recent PhD to postdocs to research profs who may be looking to enter industry. The roles...
Fellowship Opportunity: The Novartis Innovation Postdoctoral Fellowship – Cambridge, MA & Basel, Switzerland
Apr. 8, 2022—About the Program The Novartis Innovation Postdoctoral Fellowship offers aspiring drug hunters a unique opportunity to join our teams at the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR), the innovation engine of Novartis. Mentored by experienced NIBR scientists, Innovation Fellows will gain first-hand experience in the design and development of breakthrough therapies and innovative technologies. We...