Curious about what life after the lab could look like? Join us for our upcoming BTC Chat: From Bench to Consulting, where we’ll explore the exciting transition from a PhD in life sciences to a dynamic career in consulting!
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, April 10th, 2025
- Time: 6 p.m.
- Location: EPFL Campus, SV building, room 1717
- Register here
Hear firsthand from speakers who have successfully transitioned from the lab to leading consulting roles at firms like McKinsey & Company, Veranex, and Alcimed. They’ll share their personal journeys, key insights, and the essential skills that helped them pivot from pipettes to PowerPoints and from the bench to the boardroom.
Speakers:
- Marianne Renaud Vieux-Rochas, Partner, McKinsey & Company
- Gerard Llimos Aubach, Senior Scientific Affairs Associate, Veranex
- Clara Galán Navarro, International Innovation Senior Project Manager, Cartier; (previously Project Manager at Alcimed)
McKinsey & Company is a global consulting firm known for its strategic problem-solving across industries, including life sciences. It helps companies and organizations tackle big challenges using data-driven insights. With a strong focus on talent, McKinsey actively recruits PhDs, valuing their analytical and research skills in shaping impactful business solutions.
Veranex specializes in consulting for medtech, biotech, and pharma, offering support in product development, regulatory strategy, and market access. With a hands-on approach to healthcare innovation, it’s a great place for life science professionals looking to apply their expertise beyond the lab.
Alcimed is a boutique consulting firm focused on innovation and new market exploration in life sciences, healthcare, and tech-driven industries. It helps clients navigate emerging trends, making it an exciting space for PhDs eager to tackle complex challenges in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
Their talks will be followed by an engaging Q&A session, giving you the chance to dive deeper into their experiences. After the event, continue the conversation over an apéro, generously sponsored by NewRoots, where you can network with the speakers and fellow attendees in a relaxed setting.
We look forward to seeing you there!
