Biotech Pharma Career Guide and Counseling

Question: Do I have to list my current part time spa job on my resume when I am looking for work in biotech/pharma? I am looking for work in the biotech industry. I work at a spa doing massage on friday nights and saturdays. Do I have to list this on my resume? Is not lisiting this job a material omission? I really dont want to highlight my massage work on my resume but dont want to lie or do anything that could negativeley impact me getting a biotech job.

Answer: If the application asks for all jobs, list it. If it asks for relvent experience, don't bother. Many jobs don't have a specific application and just ask for a resume. Just don't put it on your resume then.

Question: How to get a biotech or pharma job? I just graduated with a BS in biology. I am looking for a job at biotech companies but most positions require either MS or many years of experience. I have 2 years of academic lab experience in cell bio. Is there anything I can do to make myself more competitive (other than further studying)? Help Please!!

Answer: I hate to tell you this, but even with a Masters degree in this industry its very difficult to move up. I have friends at Genetec who have Masters from UC Berkeley and still have difficulty moving up. My sister-in-law a agrad from UCLA works for NEKTAR and to move up Masters is required..Another friend is moving into Sports Medicine, from a lab bio company,where she can use her degree and gear it to health and fitness... or you can do a BALCO move..that guy doesnt have any background in Bio science..and he is a millionare..just not in the way you would think a millionare is made good lukc

Question: Are you interested in a website that discusses what new meds are being developed by biotech/pharma companies? The website will be geared towards the general public and will discuss each biotech/pharma company, what medications are in development, how they work, some disease basics, and perhaps some financial issues (sales figues, stock prices, etc).

Answer: No

Question: I am looking for a job in pharma or biotech. Can somebody help me? I have 1yr 3months experience in QA/QC dept in one of the reputed pharma company, Unichem Labs Ltd. My education background is M.Sc. in Medical Microbiology. I have left Unichem few months back. Now i am looking for a new job. Can somebody help me?

Answer: Hai,friend you ask a question about your career, but this is not a difficult one , because a lot of vacancies in , many hospitals in India, (Bangalore, Chennai, Ahmadabad ) relay you seeking for job ,i can help you, so please send your Bio-data,and id proof to my personal mail-aedna_anto@yahoo.com or call me to +91 9994501378.

Question: What are the current key issues in the pharma and biotech industries? Anaything particularly relating to M&A would be very useful. I've got an interview with an investment bank healthcare team in 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Answer: One of the biggest issue in pharma is that of counterfiet drugs. Firms are trying to combat it by usinf technology such as RFID (radio frequency ID) and 2D and 3D bar coding.

Question: In 2006 in the USA, how long did it take you to find a PhD level scientist job in biotech/pharma industry? Question pertains only to people already with PhDs. I know the answer varies tremendously depending on who you are, your experience, etc...but I would like to know the full distribution of responses

Answer: Finding a job opening is simple just as the previous poster cited. There are tons of pharaceuticals such as Genentech, Amgen, Watson, Phizer, etc etc. Getting the job might be a whole other story. My friends who obtained positions usually had someone who referred them. Having and excellent CV and one tailored to the companies needs as well as a well written Cover letter will help. More often than not, I find going to Biotech job fairs will enhance your opportunity if you have good communication skills.

Question: How is Biotech different from Bio Pharma? Want to know the difference between Biotech and Biopharma sector and the role of IT in them....

Answer: Biotechnology is technology based on biology, especially when used in agriculture, food science, and medicine. The United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity defines biotechnology as Any technological application that uses biological systems, living organisms, or derivatives thereof, to make or modify products or processes for specific use. role in IT sorry idk.

Question: I want to take up work like patent drafting and filing from US pharma/biotech companies. How do I do that?? I am registered patent agent based in India. How do I approach people in US?

Answer: Here's a search engine for registered attorneys & agents that have licenses to practice before the USPTO. Perhaps someone you find here can assist you further. http://des.uspto.gov/OEDCI/ Hope that helps!

Question: Carrer in Biotech , clinical research , pharma biotech, M.tech or MBA? I'm B.tech biotech and have 10 month Biotech marketing expercience. Which is best option After B.Tech Biotech , M.Tech (Biotech), (pharma biotech), (Food biotech),or carrer in clinical research. or MBA in (???) , which is the best option for me ??? please guide me .. i'm confused

Answer: depends on your area of interest . if you like research ,etc . go for MTech ( again, choose your area of interest) . that way you'll gain more knowledge in your field . i dont know about clinical research , but i think you would stand a better chance if you did higher studies . however , if you prefer making money to gaining knowledge , go for MBA . i think your job experience will help , since it is closer to management than research .

Question: How to develop net working for job search in biotech and pharma industries in USA in the field of fermentation

Answer: Contact an academic that specializes in that and see who their industrial collaborators are.