What skills are biotech companies looking for?
Murray identifies some skill gaps that biotech job-seekers should consider carefully. If you can find ways to develop your abilities in these areas, you’ll be well-positioned to set yourself apart from the competition and provide employers with the profile they’re looking for: • In terms of science, there is beginning to be a shortage of ‘traditional’ understanding of biology at the systems level. Understanding the bigger picture of how molecular pathways relate to tissues, organs, and general physiology can help you relate your science to the pursuit of medicine and human health. Scientists with a good handle on genomics, bioinformatics and computational biology are also in short supply. • Business skills. Scientists working for biotech firms always need to remember that there is a commercial goal at the end of their research, and if you can show that you understand these goals you’ll be way ahead of candidates who can’t break away from an academic mindset. • Collaboration and communi
