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.

Organization Spotlight: Bristol Myers Squibb On Campus 11/20!

Connect with Bristol Myers Squibb on Thursday, November 20th. Alum, Elena Koumis ’15, ’16 will be hosting coffee chats (first come, first serve) from 9 AM – 12:30 PM followed by an information table from 1:30-5:00 PM in Connelly (ALL …

By Jeanette Paulsen
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Resource Spotlight: Fierce (Biotech, Pharma, Healthcare & Life Sciences)

Check out the Fierce resources below to stay up-to-date on industry news and trends (an important element for networking conversations and gaining knowledge of organizations that you may be applying to, now or in the future!)

Fierce Biotech
Biopharma is …

By Jeanette Paulsen
Jeanette Paulsen
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Employer Spotlight: 3M (Virtual Info Session Wednesday 10/22!)

UPCOMING EVENTS

3M is excited to host a Villanova-exclusive Virtual Info Session! Please join us virtually on Wednesday, 10/22, at 5:30pm, as we cover the following topics: 

This event is Career Compass approved! Register here!

JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS

3M is …

By Vanessa Schmidt
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Industry Resources and 101 Guides

PublicHealthCareers.org

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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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