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.

Student Society Spotlight: AIChE

Student Society: American Institute of Chemical Engineers

Current President: Sofia Nicastro

Q: Can you tell us a bit about AIChE?

Our organization hosts professional and social events for chemical engineering students! There are no General Body Meetings. Professional events include …

By Vanessa Schmidt
Vanessa Schmidt
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Participate in GSK’s Empower Series!

We are excited to invite students of all class years and majors to participate in our upcoming GSK Empower Series – a unique opportunity for you to gain valuable career advice, skill-building tips, and insights into GSK’s inclusive culture. Hosted by …

By Jeanette Paulsen
Jeanette Paulsen
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Pharma, Biotech & Life Sciences Meetup: Register for your employer sessions starting 9/19 at NOON!

Join us for Villanova’s annual Pharma, Biotech & Life Sciences Meetup taking place virtually on Thursday, September 26th, from 5:30-7:30 pm via the Handshake online career fair platform. This event provides the opportunity to meet with recruiters and alumni to …

By Jeanette Paulsen
Jeanette Paulsen
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Industry Resources and 101 Guides

PharmaTimes

PharmaTimes Media Limited – kickstarting healthcare conversations

PharmaTimes offers a unique blend of news stories, interviews, features, case studies, analysis and …

What is a Leadership Development / Rotational Program? 

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

Career Readiness Resources



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