Career opportunities in biotechnology and drug development / Toby Freedman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Freedman, Toby.

Contributor:

Anne and Joseph Trachtman Memorial Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Biotechnology--Vocational guidance.

Biotechnology.

Drug development--Vocational guidance.

Drug development.

Life sciences--Vocational guidance.

Life sciences.

Workforce.

Drug Industry.

Biological Science Disciplines.

Vocational guidance.

Medical Subjects:

Biotechnology.

Workforce.

Drug Industry.

Biological Science Disciplines.

Physical Description:

x, 409 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm

Place of Publication:

Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y. : Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, [2008]

Summary:

As the world of biotechnology has grown by leaps and bounds, so too have the career opportunities. But the choices can be daunting. What types of jobs are available? How do you get your foot in the door? What will your job entail if you become a "Preclinical Project Manager" or a "Process Scientist?" What's the difference between biotech and pharma? Career Opportunities in Biotechnology and Drug Development provides a comprehensive and systematic overview of careers in the life science industry, with all of their ups and downs. The author, Toby Freedman, Ph.D., has conducted interviews with hundreds of key players in the industry, who provide first-hand explanations of their day-to-day roles and responsibilities and offer key insights into how they landed their jobs in the first place. Careers in everything from discovery research to venture capital investment are covered in detail.

Each chapter includes valuable sections on preparing yourself for a prospective career: educational requirements and personality characteristics needed; recommendations of books, magazines, and Web site resources; and issues to consider regarding salary and compensation. The book also includes interviewing and job-search tips, as well as suggestions on writing a resume specifically for industry.

Career Opportunities in Biotechnology and Drug Development is an essential guide for science graduates and medical, business, legal, high-tech, or engineering professionals. With discussions of job security, future trends, and potential career paths, this book offers even those already working in industry helpful information on how to take advantage of opportunities available within their own companies and elsewhere. Career Opportunities in Biotechnology and Drug Development will help you to make wiser and more informed decisions about what role you would like to play in the biotechnology and drug development industry.

Contents:

Part I Industry Overview: Landing a Job in Industry

1 The Pros and Cons of Working in Industry: Why Make the Transition? 1

2 How to Excel in Industry: What to Expect and What Is Expected of You 11

3 So You Want a Job in Biotechnology and Drug Development...: Finding Your Way In 15

4 The Biotechnology Industry Resume: Putting Your Best Foot Forward 25

5 The Informational Interview: Researching Your Options 33

6 The Biotechnology and Drug Development Industry: An Overview 39

Part II Career Opportunities in Biotechnology and Drug Development Companies

7 Discovery Research: The Ideo Makers 47

8 Preclinical Research: The Bridge between Discovery Research and Clinical Development 67

9 Project Management: The Product Development "Orchestra Conductors" 79

10 Clinical Development: Developing New Products to Benefit Human Health 91

11 Medical Affairs: Working in the Post-Approval World 125

12 Regulatory Affairs: The Final Challenge-Passing the FDA Test 137

13 Quality: Consistently Making Good Products 157

14 Operations: Ensuring that Processes Run Smoothly and Efficiently 175

15 Bio/Pharmaceutical Product Development: The Chemistry Has to Be Good 191

16 Life Science Information Management: The Melding of Computer and Biological Sciences 207

17 Business and Corporate Development: Why Big Deals Really Are a Big Deal 223

18 Marketing: Communicating a Message to Customers 243

19 Sales: Generating Revenue and Educating Customers 263

20 Technical Applications and Support: Getting Paid to Be the Expert 279

21 Corporate Communications: Communication between External and Internal Worlds 293

22 Executive Leadership and Entrepreneurship: The Business Builders 311

23 Law: Providing Legal Advice and Protecting Property 329

24 Health Care Finance: Venture Capital, Institutional Investing, Investment Banking, and Equity Research 347

25 Management Consulting: The Strategy Advisors 377

26 Recruiting: The Business of Matchmaking 387.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Anne and Joseph Trachtman Memorial Book Fund.

ISBN:

9780879697259

0879697253

OCLC:

140106745