Expert Talk: PhD Career Paths in BioTech

Making the transition from academia into biotech offers a wide range of career possibilities for PhDs.

Overview

This expert talk will guide participants through the core reasons why moving into the biotech sector can be a compelling next step after completing a doctorate. Matteo Tardelli will introduce key industry roles by discussing five real job descriptions and sharing insights from professionals currently working in these positions. These testimonials, collected through interviews, provide a grounded view of day-to-day responsibilities and career trajectories.

The session will conclude with an interactive exercise that encourages participants to reflect on their own potential next steps. They will categorise their ideas into actionable paths that can help them navigate their transition with greater clarity and confidence.

The Expert

Matteo Tardelli transitioned from academia to biotech, management consulting, and MedTech, and now helps other PhDs do the same by providing actionable steps and execution plans. Matteos work has been featured in publications such as Nature Careers, Chemistry World, The Biochemist, and Inside Higher Ed. He has spoken on post-PhD career success at Ivy League institutions and have been invited as a panelist at career development conferences across the US and Europe. Currently, Matteo runs workshops for DKFZ, MPI in Germany, University of Graz in Austria, Baylor College of Medicine, MSKCC, Boston Uni, USC and Weill Cornell in the USA, sharing my expertise with diverse audiences navigating career transitions.

Language

English