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.
Left academia after: 3-6 years postdoc
11 posts
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.
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.
Sarah Nelson
Independent Medical Writer and Coach at Green Pen SolutionsEvery week is different and I have always enjoyed the variety of medical writing.
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.
Stefano Andrenacci
Engineer, Systems Development Engineering at SESI have found a place where the most reliable and advanced techniques I was working on can potentially became a real technology.
Laura Knogler
Head of Training and Communications/Knowledge Management Consultant at Scriptoria LtdI have always taken the approach that it’s important to diversify, not just in terms of techniques but also in what you do with your time.
Sumiti Saharan
Research and Design Director at AvegenI miss neuroscience. I knew I would miss it even when I made my decision to move on. That said, I have found myself using the same mental research and problem-solving faculties in my current job, even though it has no link to neuroscience.
Amy Bilderbeck
Senior Scientist at P1vital LtdI most enjoy the feeling of being a competent, trusted, and an empowered member of my team; capable and effectual in helping us to achieve the goals that we set.
Alison Murphy
Associate Medical Writer at Oxford PharmaGenesisMy advice for researchers leaving academia would be: do not be afraid! There are many varied roles out there – more than you realise!
Neil Harrison
Scientific Projects Leader at Adelphi CommunicationsThere are careers in science beyond the lab! If you enjoy learning and communicating about science then Medical Writing is certainly an option to consider.