Five Dynamic Steps to Launching Your Thriving BioPharma Career
Intrigued by the dynamic field of biopharma?
Let us guide you through how you can fast-track your success in five action-packed steps.
Landing a fulfilling biopharma career can seem like a daunting task but knowing your starting point and how to grow your industry experience can make the process a lot smoother.
With over 850 biotech and pharma jobs announced in Ireland alone within the first five months of 2017, aspiring biopharma professionals won’t be short of opportunities.
- Step 1: Amplify your Education The first stride towards a successful biopharma career starts with maximizing your education. This means choosing the most suitable educational track that aligns with your career goals. Whether you lean towards science, engineering, or quality, there’s a place for you in the biopharma industry. Most seek to work mainly in drug manufacturing, which requires a solid scientific foundation, with an emphasis on biotech or chemistry. Specialized level 9 degrees usually follow a general scientific qualification, paving the way for a flourishing career in biomedicine or pharmaceutical manufacturing. Notably, industry trends are shifting towards bio, so consider upskilling in this field if you have a classical pharma background. A practical master’s degree, for instance, working with growing cell lines, can propel you into the industry at a more advanced level, making you highly employable.
- Step 2: Gain Hands-On Experience Apart from education, real-world experience in biopharma is a must; from applied internships to field involvement. The more practical experience you accumulate while studying, the better your chances of securing a higher-level role and advancing faster once in the industry. Once you enter the industry, most employers offer comprehensive training programs. Practical experience, for example, working with industry equipment or learning lab practices, can set you apart from other candidates whose experience is solely academic.
- Step 3: Craft your Winning Biopharma Resume After honing your education and gathering industry experience, it’s time to start hunting for your first biotech or pharma job. The key? A carefully crafted resume. A biotech resume necessitates specific detailing, thanks to organizational data mining tools that help rank applicants. Pay particular attention to the language and frequency of key industry terms, making sure to list the technologies, scientific techniques, and systems you’ve worked with and mastered. It’s also important to optimize your LinkedIn profile as meticulously as your resume. Joining various industry groups on LinkedIn can help you build valuable connections.
- Step 4: Explore Job Fairs and Events There are numerous job boards such as Springboard, Career Zoo, and Biotech Ireland for candidates entering the biopharma sector. Additionally, various job fairs and events offer invaluable advice to graduates and provide networking opportunities with a broad array of people in the biopharma sector.
- Step 5: Strategize Your Career Progression After securing your first industry job, consider how you want your career to develop. Biopharma companies invest heavily in their employees, so understanding your career goals is crucial. If you wish to remain in a scientific role, consider production or research and development (R&D). For those leaning towards management, consider pursuing an MBA or a degree in finance for advancement towards MD or CEO positions. No matter the path you choose, a career in biopharma is ripe with opportunities for growth and advancement, and we’re here to help at every step of the journey. Worth mentioning too, the industry thrives on innovation and dynamic talents like you – fueling its continuous growth.
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