Career Development for STEMM researchers
Dr Vic Learning about new scientific breakthroughs and discoveries was what inspired me to train as a scientist in the first place. When science is communicated effectively it brings forward understanding, collaboration, and innovation. The pharma industry knows the importance of communicating the relevance and impact of their drugs for patients, and employs communications professionals to handle … Read more
How to Answer Difficult Interview Questions Learn how to answer tricky interview questions faced by PhDs other STEM professionals looking for industry jobs. I interviewed Sam Barrett, a career coach and former recruiter for the pharma industry. Sam provides advice about preparing for job interviews in industry for people looking to move out of academia, … Read more
Flexibility is one of the biggest things that attracted me to the world of medical writing and medical communications (med comms). As a parent to two small children, career flexibility was a high priority when I was identifying a suitable post-academic career. Remote working and flexible hours have been a mainstay of med comms long … Read more