Transcript Brooks talk
Interviewing for the Pharmaceutical Industry: what does it involve and how to succeed? David P Brooks Interviewing for Pharma The Drug Discovery & Development Process What is Pharma Looking for? – Attributes Finding the open positions The Interview process Working in Industry The Drug Discovery Process protein genes targets chemical diversity identify ‘hit’ optimize ‘hit’ structure test safety/efficacy animals genomics combinatorial chemistry smart screening SAR humans pharmacology DMPK toxicology medicine function structure bioinformatics The Drug Development Process What is Pharma Looking for? Many similarities to academia – Basic understanding of molecular processes – Integrated understanding of systemic physiology – High quality research – Emphasis on credibility What is Pharma Looking for? Innovative people Scientifically competent – Publications Champions ideas Broad background Knowledgeable about therapeutics Functions independently Risk takers Emotionally tough High integrity Getting the Interview Finding the open positions – Network Introductions from mentors – Go to companies web sites Use Yahoo Finance to find sites Getting the Interview Preparing your CV – Make it simple – Not too much verbiage – Separate full publications from abstracts – Presentations and invited talks – Positions with dates – Grants – Honors/prizes Why is Publishing Important? Forces scientist to defend ideas Develops emotional strength Builds self-confidence Improves communication skills Establishes scientific credibility Provides security Develops skills required to be a champion of ideas The Interview Process: Typical Schedule Meet with hiring supervisor Seminar Meet with scientist A Meet with scientist B Lunch with 2-3 scientists Meet with scientist C Meet with scientist D Meet with Human Resources Rep. The Seminar Ability to present your work in a clear and understandable manner Ability to champion your ideas Enthusiasm Take equity in the science Ability to hear the questions being asked and to answer clearly and briefly No BS The Interview Process Targeted Selection – Past performance predicts the future Specific examples of situations Evidence of bringing efforts to closure Publications Evidence of scientific acumen Communication skills How do you “add value” The Interview Process Define what it is you want to do in industry – Research – Project management – Clinical development – Marketing – Etc. The Interview Process Define what it is you want to do in industry –Research – Project management – Clinical development – Marketing – Etc. Industry vs Academia Industry Academia Good Science Publications Presentations “Having a Boss” X Writing Grants X Writing Monthly Reports X Changing research areas X Summary Scientifically excellent Communicator Champion Independent Risk taker Emotionally tough High integrity