About this Event
Research and Research Careers Beyond Academia
March 10th, 2025 | 11:30 - 1:00pm PT | πprovided by Complete Genomics
Topic: How research becomes real-world impact
Abel Gutierrez
Director of Sales, Complete Genomics
Hybrid: Zoom/Stanford Wu Tsai Neurosciences Building, Room E355
Meeting ID: 646 991 0108
Next BioLeader - Research Grand Rounds
Many graduate students and postdoctoral researchers are interested in how their research training can translate into careers beyond academia.
This Research Grand Rounds session will explore how scientific training is applied across biotechnology, industry, and other sectors where research expertise drives innovation and real world impact.
The session will include a short presentation followed by an interactive discussion focused on career pathways for research trained scientists.
Speaker:
Abel Gutierrez
Director of Sales, Complete Genomics
This session is designed for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers who are exploring how their research experience may apply to roles outside traditional academic career paths.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about different career trajectories and ask questions during an open discussion.
Agenda
Introduction & Personal Story (5 minutes)
Info: - Brief background and research training
- Transition from academia to industry
- Current role and responsibilities
- Framing question: What does a career look like when research training is applied outside academia?
Where Research Is Going Beyond Academia (10 minutes)
Info: - Expanding opportunities for research-trained professionals
- Roles in biotech, pharma, startups, technology companies, diagnostics, government, and policy
- Increasing movement from academic discovery to real-world application
- Interdisciplinary collaboration accelerating innovation
How Research Becomes Real-World Impact (10 minutes)
Info: - Path from discovery to application: research β technology development β commercialization β adoption
- Collaboration between academia, industry, and healthcare
- Examples of translating research into scalable solutions
Career Paths for Scientists Beyond the Bench (10 minutes)
Info: - Career tracks: R&D, field applications, product management, technical sales, data science, regulatory, operations
- What these roles look like day to day
- Skills that enable success outside academia: communication, collaboration, adaptability, and problem solving
Practical Advice for Students & Postdocs (5 minutes)
Info: - Positioning academic experience for industry roles
- What hiring managers often look for
- Early steps: networking, internships, informational interviews
Panel Discussion & Q&A (20 minutes)
Info: - Open discussion about transitioning from academia
- Industry culture and career decision points
- Audience questions about roles, opportunities, and career paths
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
ChEM-H Neuro room E355, 290 Jane Stanford Way, Palo Alto, United States
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