Career Opportunities in Biotechnology and Drug Development by Toby Freedman
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Book Reviews of Career Opportunities in Biotechnology and Drug Development
Book Review: A great resource for Life Science professionals seeking a career in Industry
Summary: 5 Stars
As a newcomer making a transition to industry, this book is a very useful resource. I loved this book because it gave detailed information about different career options that one can choose in an industry. It provides pros and cons of a job, a typical day and more importantly the temperament and qualities needed to get the job done well. I absolutely loved Toby Freedman's organization and attention to details. I know that I will be using this book often as a reference. Book Review: An Excellent Resource
Summary: 5 Stars
In these turbulent times, uncertainty regarding job opportunities and corporate stability in biotechnology creates pause for individuals seeking to contribute to this dynamic industry. Such individuals may be recent graduates or seasoned professionals with talents spanning life sciences, business development, finance, human resources and intellectual property law. Recognizing these concerns, author Toby Freedman, drawing upon her experience as an executive recruiter and interviews with over 200 industry professionals/executives, presents a comprehensive analysis of career pathways relevant to biotechnology and drug development.
"Career Opportunites in Biotechnology and Drug Development" is presented in two parts. Part one focuses on landing a job in industry. In this section, strategies are presented for finding entry into biotech, preparing a functional resume and preparing for and performing in interviews. In part two, opportunities in the various sectors relevant to biotech are presented. The book is extremely easy to navigate and provides insight on virtually all contributing components of this diverse field.
In addition to supporting my insights regarding corporate structure and available career pathways, this book opened my mind to areas, ancillary to my expertise, where strong and relevant contributions can be made. I highly recommend "Career Opportunities in Biotechnology and Drug Development" to both newcomers and experienced individuals desiring to participate in this exciting industry.
Book Review: Too Dry and General ... Reads Like a User's Manual
Summary: 2 Stars
After reading the first few of chapters of "Career Opportunities in Biotechnology and Drug Development," I couldn't force myself to keep reading, and so, I scanned the rest of the book hoping I would find something that would pique my interest. I did not. The book is very dry and boring and chockfull of business-speak generalities. It was like reading a user's manual. I expected something more interesting, exciting, and useful like "Bioevolution" by Michael Fumento.Book Review: Comprehensive overview of the biopharma industry
Summary: 5 Stars
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. The second, and major, part of the book breaks the drug discovery enterprise down into its various stages, describes the role of each step in the process, and details positions available at each stage. The positions described range from those that require a PhD or MD, to those that are accessible to those with a college degree, and so on. Freedman describes the types of positions, typical job titles and career paths, roles and responsibilities, typical tasks, and relative salaries and other compensation. She also describes in detail the pros and cons of each field, how to excel in the field, and what personal characteristics are most often found in those who succeed in that field. She predicts where the field is going and what job prospects will be like, and also talks about how to get started in each field. Finally, each chapter ends with recommendations for training, professional societies, and other resources.
The entire volume is well organized, with important points in callouts, and many clarifying diagrams.
Anyone who reads this book will come away with an understanding of the drug discovery industry, and how complex it really is. Hopefully, they will also come away with several ideas of places they might fit into that industry, and the resources and inspiration to follow them through. Overall, a very thorough book, and highly recommended.
Book Review: Great for career changers
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is a great resource for career changers as well. I've worked in Biotech R&D my entire career, but now I'm looking for a position in marketing. An MBA gave me a solid understanding of the field but "Career Opportunities in Biotechnology and Drug Development" has given me the industry specific vocabulary and knowledge to focus my search. I only wish I had read it sooner!