title: Preparing for a career in biopharma research.
abstract: Many life sciences trainees in academia have limited exposure to how the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry approaches drug discovery and development and what life is like in biopharma research. In this article, I will provide my perspectives on how to prepare for a successful career in biopharma research, focusing on technical background, an understanding of the drug discovery and development process, and personal and interpersonal keys to success.
authors: Department of Oncology, Amgen Inc., 1120 Veterans Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA. Electronic address: lawrenw@amgen.com.
authors: Lawren C
authors: LC
authors: Wu
mesh_terms: D001709:Biotechnology / Q000193:education / Q000379:methods; D055808:Drug Discovery / Q000193:education / Q000379:methods; D004345:Drug Industry / Q000193:education / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D012106:Research / Q000193:education