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Biotech Corporate Development | Operations Strategy | Finance & Valuation

I am excited to share an important milestone in my journey—I graduated with a Master of Business and Science (MBS) in May 2023 and, more recently, embarked on a fulfilling role at a Fortune 500 biotech company. 👩🎓 🎊 Here are 3 strategies that I'd like to highlight that played a crucial role in opening doors for me in the life-sciences industry: 👩🔬 Leveraging business and technical skills: Most people underestimate the business knowledge/acumen needed to relate to the commercialization of drugs and the implications of the regulatory landscape. The unique combination of courses and guidance offered by the professors and alumni at Keck Graduate Institute helped me build a strong foundation in understanding biotech enterprises, and bolster on my technical background in biotech engineering. 🤼 Networking with early career professionals and senior leaders: I wouldn't state the obvious - we know networking is important, but what we might miss is the art of networking strategically. Initiating conversations for coffee chats and informational interviews is an excellent starting point. What takes it a step further is considering what you can bring to the table in return. Meaningful connections are built on reciprocity. 🤝 Attending conferences and professional development workshops: As a student, I attended 5+ international biotech conferences and participated in numerous events hosted by Nucleate, Women In Bio - Engage. Educate. Empower., PDA - Parenteral Drug Association, Biotech Connection Los Angeles (BCLA), Global Biotech Revolution, SynBioBeta, Harvard University, California 100 Initiative and more. Worst case, I made friends smarter than me, and got a chance to be educated on things that I had little to no knowledge about. While there's more to my story, I'd like to emphasize that if you're a student or recent graduate aspiring to kickstart your career, these three strategies, when executed thoughtfully, can help you build a robust network and bring you closer to your dream job. I'm eager to hear about your experiences and the tactics that have advanced your career. What strategies have proven successful for you? Let's continue the conversation and learn from each other's journeys. #careeradvancement #networking #biotechindustry #lifesciencejobs #graduatecareers #womeninbusiness

Undoubtedly, you cherish the journey. Your success is pure determination. Something I look up to you, Anuksha

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