Biotech Career Coach
Episodes
LinkedIn Networking for Biotech: Give First to Get Better Results
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Networking in biotech doesn’t have to feel awkward or transactional. In this episode, Carina shares how giving first is the simplest way to build au...
I Challenge You: Build your Biotech Network in 28 days
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Biotech networking doesn’t have to feel random. In this video, I’ll walk you through a 28-day biotech networking challenge you can actually stick ...
Six Second Resume Test: Make Your Biotech Resume Survive the Scan
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does your biotech resume pass the six-second test? That's all the time most recruiters spend deciding who gets rejected and who deserves more attentio...
How to Use AI to Improve Resumes, Cover Letters, and Networking
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI can completely change how you write resumes, cover letters, and networking messages for biotech roles, but only if you use it properly.In this epis...
The LinkedIn Setting Turning Your Profile Into A Mess For Recruiters
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is a hidden LinkedIn setting making you look disorganized to recruiters?In this episode, I show you the LinkedIn setting that quietly pulls messy CV t...
Networking That Works (Without Being Awkward or Cringe)
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most biotech professionals dread networking because it feels like cold calling, pushy, or inauthentic. If you've ever avoided reaching out because you...
How To Fix Your Boring LinkedIn Headline
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your LinkedIn headline is one of the most valuable pieces of real estate on your profile, but most biotechnology professionals are wasting it. In this...
How to stop overthinking and start making career moves in five easy steps
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Overthinking shows up as research without drafts, resumes that never get sent, and weeks of “planning” with nothing shipped. In this episode, I ma...
Rewrite Your Story: Confident Interview Scripts to Explain Gaps, Layoffs, and Job Hops
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When an interviewer asks about a layoff, a resume gap, or a short stint that didn’t work out, the goal isn’t to defend the past. It’s to show ju...
Did AI Reject Me? How Recruiters are Currently Using AI and Automations
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI is changing the hiring process, but not in the way most candidates fear. In this podcast episode, Carina breaks down how applicant tracking systems...
25 Interview Mistakes Biotech Candidates Keep Making (and how to fix them fast)
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a practical playbook for biotech job seekers and career climbers who want to interview with clarity, energy, and impact. Carina breaks...
Smart Questions to Ask in Your Recruiter Screen (and How to Use the Answers to Win the Next Round)
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Carina shows how to turn a short recruiter phone screen into a competitive advantage across the entire hiring process. Learn specific recru...
A Career in Alliance Management (re-release)
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this career chat, I had a fun conversation with Nicole Gampp, Senior Alliance Manager at Compass Therapeutics. Nicole shares her unique, non-linear...
How to Measure Success in a Job Search (re-release)
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're revisiting a powerful episode from our earlier catalog because it's a good reminder as we move into the fall job-seeking season. We discuss whet...
Get Ready For Career SKOOL!
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m sharing some exciting news: we’ve officially launched our new community on Skool, and it’s free to join.I created this space to ma...
Never Fear Salary Negotiations Again: Panel Discussion Recap
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I participated in an American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) panel discussion with Brandon Miller on salary negotiations. ...
February 2025 Career Coach insights: NIH Funding Freezes, Transferrable Skills, Networking Templates, and More
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, join me for our monthly Ask Me Anything event where I address your questions about the biotech job market, effective networking strategies,...
Plan Like a Pro: Notion Annual Planning Guide
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to make 2025 your most organized and productive year yet? In this episode, I'm sharing a powerful Notion template that transformed my own annual...
Annual Career Planning Strategy: Reflect, Plan, and Achieve in 2025
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! In this episode, I take you through my comprehensive strategy for annual career planning. We start by reflecting on achievements from ...
Job Application Strategies for Biotech and Beyond
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, listen to our monthly live virtual event, 'Ask Me Anything.' Attendees get insights on how to navigate job applications on LinkedIn, includ...
A Career in Alliance Management with Nicole Gampp, Senior Alliance Manager at Compass Therapeutics
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this career chat, I had a fun conversation with Nicole Gampp, Senior Alliance Manager at Compass Therapeutics. Nicole shares her unique, non-linear...
10 Resume Mistakes That Might Cost You Your Dream Job
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I explore 10 common resume mistakes that might be hindering your biotech job search. Drawing from my recent BioSpace column and obser...
Empowering Careers: Gloucester Biotechnology Academy's Pathway to Biotech
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Biotech Career Coach Podcast, we revisit an interview with John Doyle, Education Director at the Gloucester Biotechnology Acade...
Am I a Failure? Thoughts on Returning to Academia
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I explore the notion of perceived career setbacks, particularly regarding the decision to return to academia after a stint in industr...
Fall into Success: The Best Time to Apply for Jobs, plus other tips from our Live AMA September
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share highlights from a recent ask me anything event in our community, where I addressed key questions from members about biotech c...
Boost Your Charisma: How to Attract Jobs and Inspire Others
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss actionable tips from our recent book club read, 'Captivate,' on how to enhance your charisma for job interviews and network...
The Secret to Workplace Happiness: Great Leadership
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Kyle Huggins, the founder and CEO of Management Mogul. Kyle shares his journey from a rocky star...
August Career Coach Insights
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I dive deeper into my monthly BioSpace column answers, providing detailed advice on transitioning from academia to biotech, creating ...
Exploring a Career in Biotech Consulting
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this career chat, Christina Guerrier shares her journey from healthcare and biotech to founding her own consulting firm, Protean Insights Partner. ...
Find Your North Star with Bruce Wu
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I am thrilled to share an inspiring conversation with Bruce Wu, whom we’ve interviewed before on our sister podcast 'Building Biotechs.' ...
From the Bench to Program Management: Career Chat with Surina Sikka, Program Manager at Moderna
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Surina Sikka, a Program Manager at Moderna, about her unique career journey. Serena begins by discussing her early caree...
July Career Coach Insights
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of my office hours session, where I answered questions from our community that were featured in my lates...
From Science to Business: Career Chat with Priya Baraniak, PhD, Chief Business Officer at OrganaBio
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful live discussion, we explore the career journey of Priya Baraniak, PhD, Chief Business Officer at OrganaBio. Priya shares her unexpe...
June Career Coach Insights: Job interviews, pulled offers, and unhappiness at work
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our monthly career coach column on BioSpace just dropped! This month we discuss strategies for handling multiple job interviews, the importance of kee...
How to Measure Success in a Job Search
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss whether your job search is on the right track by examining key metrics. I give a blueprint for a gold-standard job search,...
Making Hard Conversations Easier with Radical Candor
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into 'Radical Candor' by Kim Scott, a must-read for anyone aiming to improve their leadership and communication skills. This ...
Mastering Industry Job Talks: A Step-by-Step Guide
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the step-by-step process of preparing an industry job talk that can significantly boost your chances of landing a job. Fro...
May Career Coach Insights: Navigating Career Gaps and Mastering the Hiring Process
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our monthly career coach column on BioSpace just dropped! This month we offer deeper insights into navigating the job market and the hiring process. T...
April Career Coach Insights: Zoom Etiquette, HR Interviews, and Layoff Preparation
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week my monthly BioSpace Career Coach column dropped, so I'm going into greater detail about each of the questions I answered in that column. We ...
From Bench Scientist to R&D Strategy and Operations
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dimple Doshi, MS, SAPM, shares her inspiring journey from a bench scientist to R&D Strategy and Operations, where she now blends ...
Navigating a Competitive Job Market: BioSpace Event Recap
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I recap the great BioSpace event I participated in this week: Navigating a Competitive Job Market. Moderated by Chantal Dresner, VP of Mark...
Mind Your Mindset: Tools for Success in Your Job Search and Career
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the power of mindset in your job search and career. Despite some considering it "woo," we explore how mindset can impact s...
How to Deal with a Bad Boss (and avoid them in the future)
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat about bad bosses. Whether you're currently dealing with a difficult manager or looking to avoid one in the future, we've got ...
Decoding Job Descriptions: Tailoring Your Resume for Success
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I take you behind-the-scenes into one of our office hours discussions. Tailoring your resume to align with the job description is critical f...
Interviewing 101: Tips for interviewees AND interviewers
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we have something for both sides of the table, whether you're interviewing for your next job or interviewing candidates for your next hire....
Networking escape routes, and how to not be weird
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you escape if you get cornered by someone at a networking event? What if you can't get a word in edgewise? And how about those uncomfortable Li...
Outplacement Explained: What is it, and how to make the most of outplacement coaching
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Biotech Career Coach, Carina and Alison discuss outplacement services and their value for individuals who are transitioning bet...
Level Up Your LinkedIn Profile: WorkShop Recap
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of a LinkedIn seminar that was highly popular in our community. The seminar focuses on using LinkedIn a...
Mastering the Art of Networking: Tips and Tricks for Success
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Networking is scary but can become easier with a good strategy.In this episode, Alison Hall, co-founder of the Collaboratory Career Hub, leads a round...
Navigating a Biotech Job Search: Tips and Insights in collaboration with the Hopkins Biotech Podcast
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Carina recently appeared on the Hopkins Biotech Podcast, where she and host Joseph Varriale discussed a range of topics related to biotech job searche...
Exercises to Overcome Interview Anxiety: Interview Workshop Part 2
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of the interview workshop at UMass Medical School, Carina introduces interview exercises to help everyone get in the right mindset for int...
How to Captivate Your Future Employer: Interview Workshop Part 1
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I recently had the absolute pleasure of virtually returning to my alma mater, Umass Medical School, to give an interview skills workshop. This episode...
Gap on your resume? Here's what to do.
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carina and Alison answer some great questions from the community.How do you explain a career gap in a job interview? We explore the a...
End of Year Biotech Job Hunting Strategies for Success
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for a job in biotech at the end of the year can feel frustrating and confusing, right? Should you be applying to jobs? What are the companies ...
Trailer: Elevate Your Biotech Career Trajectory
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's almost here! We're translating our popular "Ask a Recruiter" community events into a podcast. The biotech community needs this podcast, and here ...