"Career progression in science": the talent circuit in life sciences

The event, organized annually by the PCB and the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona), is aimed at creating a meeting point where experts with a background in science, who have gone on to take up a wide range of careers beyond the bench, including positions in research management, transfer of knowledge or entrepreneurship, can share their personal experiences and provide perspective on alternative careers for students and young researchers.

Jordi Quintana, adviser for Business Development at PCB was in charge of the opening ceremony. Next, presentations were given by: Raül Insa, CEO of the biotech SOM Biotech, located at PCB; Rosina Malagrida, head of Communications and Public Outreach in Biomedical Research at the IrsiCaixa AIDS Research Institute; Goretti Mallorquí, from the Academic and Research Office at IRB Barcelona; Marusela Oliveras, Jr. Business Development Manager at  Erasmus Medical Center; Dominique Monferrer, Regulatory Affairs officer at Asphalion, and Markus Wilhelms, CEO and co-founder of usMIMA.

All speakers gave a brief summary of their professional career progression, explaining what their current job entails and what made them decide for this option. After the presentations, there was a round of questions and answers open to all attendees.

After the event, refreshments were served so that participants and attendees could address personal consultations and the issues covered in the meeting in a friendlier, relaxed atmosphere.