Tom Charlton
Senior Associate Consultant at Cambridge Healthcare ResearchI enjoy interacting with clients and starting new projects, where you have to dive into a space and quickly familiarise yourself with it.
Natasha Sahgal
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Philipp Langer
Senior Associate Consultant at Cambridge Healthcare Research (CHR)The problem-solving aspect is what I enjoy the most and the direct impact/value my work has is very rewarding.
Scott Thomson
Software Consultant at TNG Technology Consulting GmbHWhat is relevant to work outside of academia is not just what one has learned during one’s PhD, but also one’s qualities as a person.
Sue Aitken
Associate at Genesis AnalyticsIt is actually true that you can love what you do! But it is important to find the place that is right for you, and therein lies the trick!
Imogen Roth
Investment Manager at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, New ZealandBeing able to recognise when the changes requested are science-led and when there has simply been poor project management is very beneficial.
Markus Guerster
Manager, Asset Management (O3b mPOWER) at SESWorking in a private Sector that provides value to the world by connecting people is very rewarding.
Andrea Dennis
Head of Biomarker Sciences at Perspectum DiagnosticsDon’t be put off if you are not sure what you want to do and take opportunities if they present themselves.
Margot Khouri
Senior Business Development Specialist at IQVIAThere are so many opportunities out there. Planning every step carefully is crucial, taking the next step in a timely manner is essential.
Inigo del Portillo Barrios
Engineer, ARC Development at SESHaving a PhD does not necessarily tie you to jobs in your field of study; on the contrary, it opens doors to many opportunities.
Rupin Dhamankar
Manager, Medical Science Liaison’s Women’s Health at NateraKeep an open mind and don’t be averse to taking the leap. There’s a saying in Hindi, “Udaan bharne ke liye, chalang lanaga zaroori hain”, which loosely translates to if you want to learn how to fly/soar, you have to first jump!
Joanna Bagniewska
Communications and Public Engagement Officer at University of Oxford, Department of PaediatricsYour degree is more than just academic skills, it’s an opportunity to try out a range of new activities. Do it – you never know what will come in handy!
Ambreen Shah
Director of Policy, Research and Communications at Design CouncilMake the university PhD experience a whole one – study hard, but talk to people and engage, if possible, with the community you live in.