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Description
In this session, we will discuss the challenges, opportunities and practical approaches required for the successful transition from academics to industry and vice versa. Successful scientists drive pharmaceutical science forward and most of the time their job selection depends on research interest, academic freedom, visa and financial benefit. Maintaining a successful career in academic settings during reduced government grant support is critical. Similarly, maintaining a successful career in the industry driven by the stock market during a recession is critical. While basic research is the focus at universities, applied research is the focus of the pharmaceutical industry. Successful collaboration and transition of manpower between academy and industry are critical for drug discovery and development. There are examples of successful transitions from academics to industry and vice versa, but many people struggle during the transition. Here we would decode the successful transition from both institutions so that many pharmaceutical professionals would be benefitted from such transitions. Additionally, transitions within an institution will be discussed to advise scientists looking to shift their focus, transfer between departments or broaden their scope to a more overseeing role. Various critical factors, including goal setting, networking, mentorship, professional development, grant writing, and teamwork are discussed which are essential for career transition.
The following important points will be discussed:
- Identifying suitable job opportunities in the academic institutions and pharmaceutical industry.
- How to successfully transition from academy to industry and vice versa?
- How to successfully transition within an institution?
- How to write an impressive grant?
- How to set a goal and achieve it?
- How to build and maintain a useful network?
- How to find mentors and connect with them?
- How to grow professionally?
- How to maximize teamwork and benefit?