Transitioning into the biotech industry: challenges and opportunities by https://padlet.com/jolenechew2/sf01lum8xeduf38g en-us 2023-03-10 00:38:02 UTC 2026-02-21 11:57:37 UTC hello@padlet.com jolenechew2 https://padlet.com/jolenechew2/sf01lum8xeduf38g/wish/2515205655 2023-03-14 00:32:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jolenechew2/sf01lum8xeduf38g/wish/2515205655 Vazyme is recruiting talents https://padlet.com/jolenechew2/sf01lum8xeduf38g/wish/2515226763 2023-03-14 00:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jolenechew2/sf01lum8xeduf38g/wish/2515226763 Acceptance of risk https://padlet.com/jolenechew2/sf01lum8xeduf38g/wish/2515307791 In the biotech industry in Boston, failures of startups and layoffs in companies of all sizes are common, but there is no associated stigma. Failure is accepted as a common and understandable occurrence. Biotech failures also happen in Singapore, but (in my opinion) there is a great deal of stigma. Is greater social acceptance of risk necessary for a truly vibrant biotech startup culture?]]> 2023-03-14 01:53:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jolenechew2/sf01lum8xeduf38g/wish/2515307791 Greetings to the speakers, thank you for the enlightening presentations. I would like to ask what will be a good entry point int biotechnology for graduates with master degree? Especially when start-up companies or R&D unit prioritise hiring phd graduates? https://padlet.com/jolenechew2/sf01lum8xeduf38g/wish/2515436326 2023-03-14 03:44:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jolenechew2/sf01lum8xeduf38g/wish/2515436326 Brilliant thanks for your excellent speech. Most of you did a phd in your career path, could you please share the benefits of the phd brought to your career path? If you have a chance to come back to the past, would you do a phd again? https://padlet.com/jolenechew2/sf01lum8xeduf38g/wish/2515437413 2023-03-14 03:46:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jolenechew2/sf01lum8xeduf38g/wish/2515437413 https://padlet.com/jolenechew2/sf01lum8xeduf38g/wish/2515438003 Thank you for the talk!
I noticed that you all pursued a doctoral degree. 
I believe some of us plan on entering the industry after completing the master program. 
I am wondering if you have any suggestions for these students to start a career in the biotech industry.
Thank you!]]> 2023-03-14 03:46:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jolenechew2/sf01lum8xeduf38g/wish/2515438003 In academia, some professors stay in their role way past the retirement age. As industry professionals, is such thing possible? are there any roles within the company that one still can fill in after the retirement age? https://padlet.com/jolenechew2/sf01lum8xeduf38g/wish/2515438199 2023-03-14 03:46:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jolenechew2/sf01lum8xeduf38g/wish/2515438199 https://padlet.com/jolenechew2/sf01lum8xeduf38g/wish/2515438530 How to change the thinking way from academy to work ]]> 2023-03-14 03:47:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jolenechew2/sf01lum8xeduf38g/wish/2515438530 https://padlet.com/jolenechew2/sf01lum8xeduf38g/wish/2515439978 Thank you for the invaluable insights. What's a fact about your position you didn't know before getting hired? Are there any learning points from that experience that you would like to share/advise the students?]]> 2023-03-14 03:48:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jolenechew2/sf01lum8xeduf38g/wish/2515439978 Pursuit of a PhD https://padlet.com/jolenechew2/sf01lum8xeduf38g/wish/2515441126 What was your motivation or basis for pursing a PhD? Do you reckon it is necessary in getting a head start in the industry?]]> 2023-03-14 03:50:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jolenechew2/sf01lum8xeduf38g/wish/2515441126 Motivation for moving to industry https://padlet.com/jolenechew2/sf01lum8xeduf38g/wish/2515442745 Apart from money, what drove you all to shift to industry? ]]> 2023-03-14 03:51:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jolenechew2/sf01lum8xeduf38g/wish/2515442745 https://padlet.com/jolenechew2/sf01lum8xeduf38g/wish/2515444248 Which would be more advantageous in your point of view, a PhD degree or >5 years of industry experiences?]]> 2023-03-14 03:53:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jolenechew2/sf01lum8xeduf38g/wish/2515444248 https://padlet.com/jolenechew2/sf01lum8xeduf38g/wish/2515444850 Thank you for the very insightful talk. My question is for Dr Tang. Since you have taken so many different roles in your career , would you say being adaptive to different skills instead of mastering a specific skill is more relevant to sustain in the industry today? - Shristi]]> 2023-03-14 03:54:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jolenechew2/sf01lum8xeduf38g/wish/2515444850 https://padlet.com/jolenechew2/sf01lum8xeduf38g/wish/2515450538 What are your typical days like in your positions?]]> 2023-03-14 03:58:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jolenechew2/sf01lum8xeduf38g/wish/2515450538 Is it true that there is better work-life balance in industry compared to academia? https://padlet.com/jolenechew2/sf01lum8xeduf38g/wish/2515452436 2023-03-14 04:00:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jolenechew2/sf01lum8xeduf38g/wish/2515452436 Do you have any regrets about your profession? https://padlet.com/jolenechew2/sf01lum8xeduf38g/wish/2515454757 2023-03-14 04:03:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jolenechew2/sf01lum8xeduf38g/wish/2515454757 https://padlet.com/jolenechew2/sf01lum8xeduf38g/wish/2515457793 Just to share from the perspective of HR, companies pay based on the market value of the role and not so much based on if you have PhD or not. So pursue it if you enjoy the journey of learning and not cos of the incremental pay you will or hope to get. ]]> 2023-03-14 04:07:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jolenechew2/sf01lum8xeduf38g/wish/2515457793 Daily tasks and promotion opportunity https://padlet.com/jolenechew2/sf01lum8xeduf38g/wish/2515461385 How is the day-to-day tasks different between positions that related to research and positions that related to sales or marketing? Also, how are they different regarding promotion opportunities?]]> 2023-03-14 04:11:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jolenechew2/sf01lum8xeduf38g/wish/2515461385 Have you ever had a moment when you had to seriously ask yourself if you made the right professional choice? What advice would you give if one were to feel that way in the future, because a lot of you talked about taking risks in career development https://padlet.com/jolenechew2/sf01lum8xeduf38g/wish/2515461888 2023-03-14 04:12:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jolenechew2/sf01lum8xeduf38g/wish/2515461888 Do you have some suggestions for developing the networking skills from your past experience? Because most of us do lots of work in lab but not in industry. https://padlet.com/jolenechew2/sf01lum8xeduf38g/wish/2515462837 2023-03-14 04:13:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jolenechew2/sf01lum8xeduf38g/wish/2515462837