Biomed Badass: STEM Careers in Pharma

Earlier this year the BB readership responded to a survey to explain what career topics are of most importance to them. The results have helped shape the blog, and have determined which topics will be covered in more depth in the future. What does the BB Blog cover? Academia-to-industry transitions  How to prepare a resume … Read more

What Makes a Great Medical Writer?

The demand for high quality medical writers (MWs) is on the rise. Medical writing comprises of a number of attractive career options for STEM professionals, by providing intellectual satisfaction and financial reward. Medical writing is an umbrella term used to describe a number of writing positions that support the pharmaceutical industry. MWs help clinical research … Read more

Academic vs Industry Careers for Scientists

Every few years Nature runs a salary and job satisfaction survey for its readership. The results from its latest 2021 survey were published in a series of four articles in Nov/Dec last year.1–4 Offered in 5 languages to a global readership it assessed scientists’ attitudes and feelings towards their work, and how these have changed … Read more