Interested in pursuing a future in Life Sciences, Biotech, & Pharma? Find resources, events, opportunities, and advice to confirm your interest and kickstart your career.
Explore a career path in Life Sciences, Biotech, & Pharma
Are you interested in biology, medicine, or agriculture and curious how you could use that passion in your future work? A career in life sciences, biotech, or pharma has the potential to make a huge impact on individuals and society as a whole in these rapidly-growing industries. These industries include epidemiology, zoology, biomedical engineering, biotechnology, and medical devices among others.
You may want to pursue this career field if you are curious about researching, developing, and manufacturing drugs, medical diagnostics or devices, whether through a biotech start-up or established pharmaceutical company. Explore this page for resources, alumni, and opportunities in the life sciences, biotech, and pharma.
The Career Exploration Series for the spring is now updated! This series is a collaboration between MIT departments, programs, and employers to help all undergraduate and graduate students learn about the different career and graduate/professional school options available to you.
In this interview with Charles Chen, a senior scientist in Big Pharma specializing in lipid chemistry, he shared his journey from earning a bachelor’s in chemical engineering at Michigan State University to completing a PhD in chemistry at King’s College …
Looking to Connect with MIT Alumni? Join Spring 2025 Graduate Student Mentoring Circles!
Are you hoping to get real-world career advice from MIT alumni this spring? Whether you’re exploring different career paths, curious about specific industries, or looking to expand …
MIT Reads is a reading program for everyone at MIT, organized by the MIT Libraries.
Together we read a book, then gather outside of our normal classes and workdays to explore the ideas and important issues it raises. Through discussions …
Are you considering careers at the intersection of life sciences, medicine, health, and technology? Curious about the different paths MIT alumni have taken in these fields after graduation?
The upcoming Careers in Medicine & Life Sciences Alumni Speed Networking event …
