Welcome to the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Life Sciences & Healthcare Industries Connections Community!

Check out Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology 101 resources to learn about the industry, recruiting timelines, employer partners at Villanova and more. Leverage the power of the Villanova community by connecting with alumni on LinkedIn and the Nova Network (check out the Villanova Engineers, Villanovans in Chemistry or the Villanovans in Healthcare groups) as well as peers through student organizations including VU EMB, Business in Healthcare Society and others on campus.

Pharma, Biotech, Life Sciences & Healthcare Events: Be on the lookout for various employer events throughout the year including career fairs, information sessions, workshops, information tables, coffee chats and virtual events. Signature events include:

  • Fall Semester: Fall Career Fair; Pharma, Biotech & Life Sciences Meetup
  • Spring Semester: STEM Career Fair; Biotech Bootcamp (Spring)

*If you are interested in pursuing graduate school for pre-health careers or industry, please visit the Graduate School Career Connections page.

Mark Your Calendar: Biotech Bootcamp | Friday, January 31st!

Villanova’s Biotech Bootcamp | Friday, January 31st | 2-5 PM (check-in begins at 1:30 PM) | Drosdick Hall | Register on Handshake!

Join us for Villanova’s third annual Biotech Bootcamp, an afternoon program for students to learn about the various career paths and opportunities …

By Jeanette Paulsen
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Philadelphia Biotech Job Fair – Tuesday, 11/19

Event Details: Philadelphia Region Biotech Jobs Fair  
Date: Tuesday, November 19th, 2024  
Time: 3:30pm-7:00pm
Location: The Curtis (601 Walnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19106)  
Registration Required: https://forms.monday.com/forms/7b7e793e77594370f51ece1cd075d6cc?r=use1

About the Event
Check out the Philadelphia Biotech Job Fair on Tuesday, November 19th

By Jeanette Paulsen
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Couldn’t attend the Women in Chemicals panel last week? Check out the recording!

Panelists:

Nicole Garcia, VU alum

Erica Kuhlman

Ashley Matz

By Vanessa Schmidt
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Industry Resources and 101 Guides

PharmaTimes

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They are programs that allow entry-level employees to gain experience at the …

Career Readiness Resources



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