Event Details
Event Title Industry Skills | Underexplored Roles in Industry for PhDs
Location Virtual
Sponsor Training Initiative for Biological and Biomedical Sciences (TIBBS)
Date/Time 10/07/2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
For more information, contact the event administrator: Alan Marsh alan2005@email.unc.edu
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Industry offers a wide range of fulfilling careers for PhDs - many of which extend far beyond the bench. This session highlights impactful and often overlooked roles in areas such as quality control, technical sales, business development, and scientific consulting. You’ll hear from PhDs who have successfully transitioned into these paths - why they made the move, what skills helped them pivot, and how they navigated the transition. Whether you're actively exploring career options or just starting to think beyond academia, this session will expand your understanding of what’s possible with a PhD.