Career Opportunities in Biotechnology and Drug Development - Hardcover

Toby Freedman

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9780879697259: Career Opportunities in Biotechnology and Drug Development

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0879697253 ISBN 13: 9780879697259

Publisher: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, 2007

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As the world of biotechnology research has grown by leaps and bounds, so too have the career opportunities for scientists at all levels. This book assimilates first-hand experience and wisdom from hundreds of key players in the biotechnology industry, with descriptions of their day-to-day roles and responsibilities, lists of training requirements and personality characteristics needed to excel in their profession, and insights into how they landed those jobs in the first place.

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In the preface to [this book], author Toby Freedman states that her intention is to assist talented people in their search for satisfying employment in the life sciences industry and suggests that the book is designed to serve as a resource for the transition from academics into industry. She is president of Synapsis Search in Portola Valley, Calif., and an executive search recruiter. Without question, the newly published career guidebook accomplishes this goal. However, to dismiss the book as a resource specifically for so limited a target audience would be a disservice not only to novice professionals already at work within the biopharmaceutical industry but also to established professionals in the field. Even curious individuals not contemplating a career transition will find Freedman s text an interesting exploration of the biopharmaceutical industry and will, in fact, come away with a surprisingly rich understanding of where drugs come from. From page one, it is clear that Freedman understands how little time most readers can afford to dedicate to even well-constructed books of this type. The book is consistently and meticulously organized in such a way as to facilitate the maximum transfer of key information. Each section and subsection is bullet-point driven, yet Freedman s just the facts approach is sincere and engaging. --Chemical & Engineering News

[T]his book should be available in all university departments rather than held in a central library and both Honours students and PhD candidates should be introduced to it through a lecture format. It s a tremendously valuable resource. --Australian Biochemist

Since I m always interested in career development, and biotech is a field I don t know enough about, I thought I d check [this book] out. I must admit I was highly impressed with the material...The first 6 chapters of this book provide general career advice, giving an overview of what is expected in the biopharma industry, what it takes to succeed, how to write a resume, network, etc. Most of the advice applies to all jobs, but some is specific to science or these industries. The advice is very good, and includes lots of details, examples, and resources for further information. Freedman provides a balanced overview, pointing out both the good and bad points of this industry. --American Chemical Society Careers Blog

About the Author:

Toby Freedman previously worked at Bio-Quest, a retained executive search firm, and as the Director of Business Development at SLIL Biomedical, a drug discovery company.

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