Career Development

The Festival is a superb place to explore new career opportunities. the Careers Zone contains a comprehensive jobs board, career sessions (see below), opportunities to meet hiring managers and speed mentoring sessions offering 1-on-1 career coaching. Also there is a free professional headshot studio. 

Workshop: Life Sciences CV Masterclass

Wednesday 28th January 2026
11:30 – 13:00 Workshop room S15

Whether you’re applying for jobs at biotech startups, global pharma companies, research institutions, or transitioning from academia to industry, this hands-on workshop will help you tailor your CV for maximum impact across the UK and European markets. 


 

CV Workshop

Workshop: Building your Personal Brand. Leveraging Social Media for Career Success in Life Sciences

Wednesday 28th January 2026
13.05 - 14:10 Workshop room S15

This session will guide you through the essentials of building a strong professional presence both online and offline.


 

CV Workshop

Workshop: Career Taster - Clinical Scientist in Genomics

Wednesday 28th January 2026
14.10 - 15:40 Workshop room S15

This hands-on workshop will give you a realistic taste of life in a genomics laboratory, where clinical scientists help deliver diagnostic testing and interpret genomic data to support patient care.


 

CV Workshop

Workshop: Computational Biology Upskilling

Thursday 29th January 2026
11:30 - 13:00 Workshop Room S15

Join us for a hands-on workshop designed for scientists eager to bridge the gap between wet-lab biology and computational data analysis.

Learn directly from professionals who successfully transitioned from academic research to computational biology roles in the biopharma industry.


 

CV Workshop