Michael Parsons
Research Scientist II at Vertex PharmaceuticalsIf you want to make the transition, do a lot of soul searching to figure out which skills you have that are marketable and if they are sufficient to reach your goal
Left academia after: 6+ years postdoc
5 posts
Sarah Threlfell
Medical Writer, Regulatory Medical Writing at Insight Medical WritingDon’t be concerned about leaving academia; there are many opportunities outside of academia which offer the same challenges but with greater rewards.
Vanisha Lakhina
Associate Medical Director at VMLY&RI felt isolated when I was exploring a transition, but now I realize that there are tons of ex-academics leading fulfilling work lives in a variety of sectors.
Burcu Anil Kirmizitas
Medical Writer at Ogilvy HealthworldIf you have doubts about whether academia is for you, don’t wait too long thinking “What if I stay a bit longer?” to see if those doubts subside.
Georgina Kerr
Research Facilitator for Immunology at University of OxfordThink about your strengths and what you can envisage yourself doing on a daily basis. Take advantage of your careers service, talk to your peers and mentors and look at jobs pages to find out what’s out there.