Transition Spotlights

In this interview with Chris Drummond, Ph.D., he details how he made the transition from being an undervalued postdoc to an invaluable part of an industry team. He enjoys the pace, resources and real-world application of working in industry. As a PhD, he knows the struggle you face when trying to leave academia and shares great advice on how you can make the transition.

In this Q&A Evguenia Alechine, PhD discusses what she does as a scientific editor and how this position is meaningful to her. She also discusses how transitioning into industry brought out her management skills and allowed her to develop her strengths even further.

In this interview Q&A, Sidharth Mohan, PhD goes into great detail and provides insight into his industry day-to-day. He also discusses the strategies he used to find an industry position that is a great fit for him.

In this Q&A, Tania Biswas, PhD discusses her enjoyment of managing the business side of a lab and being able to make key decisions on a daily basis. She also tells us about how networking was key to her success and why keeping a positive mindset is so important to your job search.

In this interview, Greg Zornetzer, PhD gives us insight into his industry transition. He discusses the differences between industry and academia and why the importance of networking doesn't go away once you get hired.

In this Q&A Evguenia Alechine, PhD discusses what she does as a scientific editor and how this position is meaningful to her. She also discusses how transitioning into industry brought out her management skills and allowed her to develop her strengths even further.

Anand Devasthanam, Ph.D. transitioned into a Medical Writer position at PAREXEL Informatics and loves it. His work as a scientist is valued and the he identifies with with culture of the company. He is valued as a PhD. Read how he made the transition out of academia.

In this interview with Chris Drummond, Ph.D., he details how he made the transition from being an undervalued postdoc to an invaluable part of an industry team. He enjoys the pace, resources and real-world application of working in industry. As a PhD, he knows the struggle you face when trying to leave academia and shares great advice on how you can make the transition.

Parthiban Rajasekaran, Ph.D. shares valuable first-hand information about how he transitioned into a Field Application Scientist Position. From networking to interview tips, he shares the strategies that were key to his success.

In this interview with Yuri Klyachkin, PhD, he tells us about how he overcame self-doubt and unemployment to land his dream job as a Medical Science Liaison. The CSA job search blueprint and a whole new approach to networking were ultimately what enabled him to transition out of academia and into a top industry company.

In this interview, Aparna discusses how she knew she didn't want to stay in academia but needed help transitioning into industry. She talks about how she found the detailed networking information, available in the Cheeky Scientist Association, most helpful for successfully transitioning into her current role as a Medical Writer. Congratulations Aparna!

In this interview, Myriam discusses the struggles she faced with funding as a postdoc in academia. She talks about how she became fed up with the long hours and job insecurity associated with her postdoc and how she used the CSA materials and network to transition into industry.