From PhD to Regional Medical Director
Jill, a PhD‑trained scientist, now serves as Regional Medical Director (Medical Science Liaison) in Denver, overseeing scientific communication, clinical strategy, and KOL engagement for cancer therapies. Her path moved from postdoc to scientific project manager, then to MSL before attaining the director role, aided by a manager’s recommendation. The transition was driven by a desire for collaborative work, clearer career progression, and better work‑life balance. Jill emphasizes networking, presentation mastery, and aligning personal values with career choices.
From PhD to Staff Data Scientist in Biotech
Jordan works as a Staff Data Scientist at Recursion in Fort Collins, where he integrates computational workflows with experimental biology to accelerate drug discovery. His daily duties include building high‑dimensional analysis pipelines, collaborating with biologists on experiment design, and presenting...