Abigail Reynolds (née Harris)
Senior Portfolio Manager, Capability and Innovation (Skills and Careers) at UKRI-BBSRCOn reflection, I’m not sure my aim was ever to remain in academia!
Sector: Policy
5 posts
Dimitri Varsamis
Senior Policy Lead at NHS EnglandTry your best to grasp the basics, but don’t be afraid to admit gaps that are likely in a non-industry person; instead focus on transferable skills and experience.
Ben Bleasdale
Policy Adviser at Wellcome TrustThere are plenty of (paid!) chances to see what the world of Policy is like, and researchers are welcomed with open arms.
Mary Travers
Senior Policy Manager at Novo NordiskIf you are a successful researcher, you can solve a problem and you can write. These are invaluable skills in any sector.
Lydia Harriss
Physical Sciences Adviser at Parliamentary Office of Science and TechnologyI have a lot of autonomy, which makes good use of the independence that I developed as a doctoral researcher.