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Beyond the Bench: From Government Research to Biopharma via a CRO; Lessons, Opportunities, and Practical Strategies (9/23/26 SNAC series)

Published: September 2026

Speaker: Rohan Kulkarni, Ph.D., Chief of Staff, Development Organization, Enveda

About this event

The fall Science Based Non-Academic Careers (SNAC) series workshops, hosted by NCI, will be held from September 16 to November 4, 2026, Wednesdays from 3:00 to 4:00 PM. Read about the 2026 speakers and their topics. These are virtual workshops are held via Webex. Registration information is below.

September 23, 2026

Beyond the Bench: From Government Research to Biopharma via a CRO; Lessons, Opportunities, and Practical Strategies

Topics to be covered:

  • Lessons from my career journey: from government research to a CRO and ultimately to the biopharmaceutical industry
  • The range of science-based careers available across CROs and biopharma, including R&D, translational science, clinical research, and medical affairs
  • Practical strategies for building industry-relevant skills and preparing for a successful career transition
  • How to identify roles aligned with your scientific expertise, transferable skills, and long-term interests.
  • The value of networking, informational interviews, and remaining open to less visible or unexpected career opportunities.

Science Based Non-Academic Careers (SNAC) series

Register for this virtual workshop series via the following Webex Registration link.

Register here

Contact

Contact Ravi Dhar via [email protected] for questions.