It's Bigger than Biotech
It's Bigger than Biotech
Podcast Description
It’s Bigger Than Biotech is a podcast created to inspire and educate students and early-career professionals about the vast opportunities within the biotech, neuroscience, and pharmaceutical industries. Each week, we dive into engaging conversations with industry leaders, including scientists, CEOs, and innovators, to explore career journeys, cutting-edge research, industry trends, and practical advice. Whether you’re discovering your path or deepening your knowledge, this podcast is your guide to navigating this dynamic field. Join us every Wednesday for new episodes and fresh insights!
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Content Themes
The podcast explores various themes such as career opportunities in biotech, neuroscience innovations, and the pharmaceutical industry, with specific episode examples including discussions on career transitions from academia to entrepreneurship and the role of AI in drug development. Focus areas include personalized career advice, cutting-edge research, and insights into industry trends.
Life Sciences Career Accelerator: Industry Leaders Reveal Pathways to Success
Not a scientist? No problem. In this episode, Andy Wilson shares how he successfully pivoted into the world of biotech and health innovation—without a background in science.
Now VP of Business Development for Health Affairs at USC and former leader of the Alliance for SoCal Innovation, Andy explains how he built a purpose-driven career by connecting capital, universities, and entrepreneurs.
Listen in to learn:
How to break into biotech from a non-traditional path
Why ecosystems matter more than résumés
How to find your “why” and build a career around it
What students get wrong about career planning
If you’re a student or early-career professional wondering how to pivot into biotech without a research background, this episode is your playbook.
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