If you’re a student or a senior scientist considering a career beyond academia, you’re not alone - and you’re certainly not without options.

To help you narrow things down, I’ve organized core career paths based on their focus.

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Each section gives you an overview of the type of work involved, potential roles, and a guiding question to help you reflect on whether it fits your interests and strengths.

#1 Data, Information & Knowledge Work

#2 Sales and Marketing

#3 Research and Development (R&D)

#4 Clinical and Medical Affairs

#5 Business, Consulting, and Science Strategy

#6 Communication & Education

#7 Product, Project & Operations

Bonus: Specialized & Cross-Functional Paths

A Few Personal Notes

I hope you found this overview useful!

In essence, your training has given you a toolkit - now it’s time to figure out where you can apply it best.