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Intellectual property
Two patent attorneys discuss their experiences dealing with intellectual property related to the biopharma industry.
4 April 2008 |
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Biotech education
Key skills and business knowledge that are important for success in biotechnology are often acquired on the job rather than taught, but programmes that provide formal training in the field are becoming increasingly popular worldwide.
7 March 2008 |
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From industry to academia
Growing recognition of the importance of translational research is providing new opportunities to apply expertise gained in industry in academic institutions.
1 February 2008 |
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Biotech research
Two researchers discuss their experiences in conducting research in the biotech environment.
4 January 2008 |
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Antiviral drug discovery and development
Our interviewees this month describe the rewards and challenges in antiviral drug discovery and development.
7 December 2007 |
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Drug safety
Our interviewees this month explain their roles in efforts to enhance drug safety.
2 November 2007 |
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Tools and technologies
Building a biopharma-focused company based on a technology or service presents unique challenges.
5 October 2007 |
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Medical communications
Pharmaceutical companies outsource a wide variety of projects to medical communications agencies, which might provide attractive alternative career opportunities
7 September 2007 |
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Assay development
Two researchers who have been involved in assay development for high-throughput screening since its inception discuss what attracts them to working in this field.
3 August 2007 |
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The art of partnering
As alliances become an increasingly crucial part of the biopharma landscape, our two interviewees this month discuss some of the skills that are needed to build successful partnerships.
6 July 2007 |
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Entrepreneurial experiences
Setting out to create and build a company can present many challenges. Here, entrepreneurs describe their experiences and highlight some of the lessons they've learned.
8 June 2007 |
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Life at the interface
Bridging the gap between academia and industry is a key to the success of efforts to promote translation of basic biomedical research into therapeutic applications. Two leaders of research institutes discuss the attractions and challenges in working at th
4 May 2007 |
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Building bioclusters
Joseph Panetta and Richard Schwab are involved in bioclusters that foster the translation of innovative research to products, and highlight the challenges and attractions of these projects
5 April 2007 |
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Computational chemistry
Yvonne Martin and Brian Shoichet, discuss what attracts them to 'finding the needle in the haystack' - molecules with the potential to become drugs - using computational chemistry
2 March 2007 |
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Benchside to business
Eric Schmidt and Dina Chaya discuss finance-related careers that involve scientific companies, which could be an appealing possibility for researchers looking to leave the bench.
1 February 2007 |
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Creating a company
Two biopharma company founders discuss their experiences and highlight factors that have been important for success.
11 January 2007 |
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Regenerative medicine
How top researchers have come to focus on the science and business aspects of stem-cell research.
19 December 2006 |
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Making the right move
Two industry leaders highlight factors that were important for them when making major career moves.
3 November 2006 |
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William Keller
How to successfully form collaborations in China.
5 October 2006 |
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Simon Campbell
The ex-research head of Pfizer discusses why bigger isn’t necessarily better for R&D productivity.
4 August 2006 |
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Frank L. Douglas
Why the former pharma executive thinks the R&D model has to change.
5 May 2006 |
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Eve E. Slater
How Eve Slater has set several precedents for female scientists in her career.
9 January 2006 |
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Paul L. Herrling
Herrling's journey to become Head of Corporate Research at Novartis started after he and his schoolmates were punished for misbehaving.
9 September 2005 |
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David Wong
How Wong’s grandmother helped lead to the discovery of Prozac.
5 August 2005 |
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Susan Desmond-Hellmann
From Uganda to San Francisco, the president of Product Development at Genentech describes her 'chaotic' career.
8th July 2005 |
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Chris Lipinski
A personal insight into carving a career as a medicinal chemist from the formulator of the "rule of five".
4th March 2005 |
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Getting on the right career ladder
Does career progression in the pharmaceutical industry mean you have to hang up your lab coat?
7th January 2005 |
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Rebranding to recruit
The successful rebranding of some areas of science could tempt others to do the same to boost flagging recruitment levels. If only it were so simple.
3rd December 2004 |
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Missed opportunities in pharma?
A new survey has shown that heads of recruitment in the pharmaceutical industry could unwittingly be overlooking a rich source of talented, young employees.
20 October 2004
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Desperately seeking biostatisticians
New career opportunities exist at the interface between genetics and statistics, but the lack of training that bridges the two subjects makes biostatistician positions difficult to fill.
3 September 2004
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The genomics evolution
As a result of the need to transform into drug discovery companies, genomics companies have had to change their recruitment models.
2 July 2004
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Shifting the focus of chemistry
Mixing talents from more than one field of chemistry could provide a blend of skill-sets much sought after in the increasingly interdisciplinary nature of drug discovery.
4 June 2004
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Leaving the bench for the clinic
The increased demands on Clinical Research Associates mean that inexperienced applicants from academia should learn more about the clinical development process.
5 April 2004
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Mining for bioinformatics jobs
The growing number of courses and experienced workers in bioinformatics means that the recruitment market has become tougher for new graduates.
5 March 2004
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The
FDA needs you
Many people have little idea of how to get a job in arguably
the most influential and powerful group in the pharmaceutical
industry, but the US Food and Drug Administration is trying
to raise awareness about career options.
6 February 2004
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Pursuing a career in medical sales
The demands of the job and the customer mean that it is important to choose a career in medical sales for the correct reasons.
9 January 2004 |
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Employment trends in 2003
2003 might have been one of the worst years for unemployment in the pharmaceutical industry, but there are signs that the market could be beginning to improve.
5 December 2003 |
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The search for new global health entrepreneurs
There is no one 'right mix' of skills and experience to be a champion in a public-private partnership, but you must be prepared to do what is best for the mission; that is, develop new and desperately needed products for developing countries.
7 November 2003 |
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Choosing a career in private or corporate patent practice
Once you have decided to embark on a career in patent law, an important decision to make is whether to work for a private patent firm or 'in-house' for a pharmaceutical company.
3 October 2003 |
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The drug approval tactician
Regulatory affairs in the pharmaceutical industry is not just about stacking up reports. Good professionals interact in many phases in the drug development pipeline to ensure approval in optimum time.
1 August 2003 |
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Innovation through integration
A new initiative could provide the pharmaceutical industry with a model for how different research skills in a common field can be integrated effectively.
1 August 2003 |
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Life beyond synthesis
Medicinal chemists have skills that are eagerly snapped up by industry, and an increase in training options is making it easier to gain the necessary experience.
1 August 2003 |
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Evolving with contemporary contract research
During the past 25 years, the role of a large contract research organization has evolved to offer a full range of drug development services.
4 July 2003 |
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Benefiting as a part-time teacher
For researchers in industry, a part-time teaching job can prove to be hugely beneficial.
4 July 2003 |
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Epidemiology: The spread of epidemiology
With the United States on high alert over the possibility of bioterror attacks, epidemiologists are in huge demand.
13 June 2003 |
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Science and Law: Swapping the lab for the law
For scientists who want a career in law, the options are greater than ever — and some don't even involve going back to school, says Amy Wilson.
6 June 2003 |
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In vivo we trust
The pharmaceutical industry desperately needs the traditional skills of the pharmacologist.
30 May 2003 |
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Short supply
Finding proteomic researchers with a key knowledge in protein biochemistry, mass spectrometry and bioinformatics is hard.
30 May 2003 |
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Does size really matter?
Gaining experience in a large pharmaceutical company provides an education in drug discovery and development that is a desirable asset to all sizes of firms.
2 May 2003 |
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Screening the right candidate
The evolution of high-throughput screening technologies means that recruiters are looking for candidates who have expertise in many areas.
7 April 2003 |
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Changing attitudes in the world of drug discovery
The biotechnology sector's craving for commercial expertise is fuelling a cultural exchange with the drug industry.
7 April 2003 |
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Analytical jobs for analytical minds
Finding out the requirements and needs of the industry in the current market will place the budding analytical chemist ahead of the pack.
28 February 2003 |
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Creating the right chemistry
If you are interested in a combinatorial chemistry career in industry, getting a good grounding in synthetic organic chemistry is of the utmost importance.
31 January 2003 |
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Europe seeks mobility for students
Industry can have a bigger role in promoting mobility among postdocs.
17 January 2003 |
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What makes a good forecaster?
Forecasting the market potential for new drugs is becoming an increasingly important strategy in the survival and success of pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
3 January 2003 |
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Start small, think big - the art of process R&D
Process R&D is becoming increasingly crucial to the overall efficiency of drug development.
29 November 2002 |
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Easing the chemistry bottleneck: careers in high-throughput chemistry
Big investments in high-throughput chemistry have presented new opportunities and challenges, but have also highlighted the question of whether further skills are required to implement this technology.
1 November 2002 |
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Genome boost for malaria research
Will the malaria genome open the door to new drugs, vaccines and job opportunities?
11 October 2002 |
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Employment and employability for pharmacology graduates
Employment prospects are exciting for graduate pharmacologists who maintain their employability in a changing work environment.
3 October 2002 |
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Building cooperation in New York
How creating alliances between academia and industry is creating opportunities and reaping big dividends in the Big Apple.
27 September 2002 |
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London's calling for entrepreneurs
Why London is welcoming scientists that will take the initiative.
20 September 2002 |
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Emerging unscathed?
Excellent and diverse skills still provide the best opportunities in merged companies.
30 August 2002 |
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The role of foreign worker scientists in the US biotechnology industry
Recent surveys show that US biotechnology companies are recruiting the majority of skilled foreign workers out of US universities.
30 August 2002 |
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Virtual recruitment
Outsourcing recruitment activities allows biotechnology start-ups to focus on growing their own business
1 August 2002 |
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Riding the biotech rollercoaster
The biotech scene, although volatile, will continue to provide jobs. But potential employees should prepare for a bumpy ride, say Paul Smaglik and Adam Smith.
4 July 2002 |
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Mass spectrometry in drug discovery and development
Broadly trained scientists with the technical skills to run mass spectrometry facilities can add great value to the drug discovery process.
4 July 2002 |
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Goal-driven drug discovery: getting the chemistry right
Revolutionary design and organization of facilities can help build successful teams in drug discovery research centres.
1 July 2002 |
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Dealing with the data deluge
Efficient use of all data is likely to be a discriminating factor between pharmaceutical companies that remain successful and those that don't.
1 June 2002 |
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Can master craftsmen be mass-produced?
Pharmaceutical companies have not realized the promised productivity gains from novel research technologies. Discovery 'industrialization' also demands profound changes to both people skills and organization for the benefits to be delivered.
1 March 2002 |
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A route to flexible working
Researchers who aspire to work in drug discovery need to adapt to constantly changing technology and be able to harness new tools, both to ask and to answer pertinent scientific questions.
7 February 2002 |
