Product Description

Looking for work in an industry with a potent and promising future? Consider the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. Demand for drugs is growing, fueled by an aging global population and blossoming international markets. And so is the market for skilled professionals in these industries. This indispensable resource from the career experts at WetFeet will give you a practical introduction to these promising industries.

Turn to this WetFeet Insider Guide for

• The latest forces driving change in these industries.
• A primer on the product development cycle (it can take more than a decade to take a new drug to market).
• A run-down of opportunities available to undergraduates and MBAs—from sales and marketing to engineering and science.
• Profiles of 21 of the biggest pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, including financial and personnel highlights and recent milestones.
• Profiles of nine people currently working in the industry.
• Information on the recruiting process and how it varies for different types of candidates.
• Specific tips on landing a job.
• A glossary of industry jargon to help you talk the talk.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1826614 in Books
• Published on: 2004-08
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 140 pages

Customer Reviews

Well written guide for anyone interested in a career in VC
This is a well-researched and written guide for anyone interested in a VC career. It is primarily targeted at MBAs exploring their options after business school and puts a career in VC in context with the typical MBA alternatives - investment banking and management consulting. Even though as a mid-career executive I am not within that target group, I found this a compelling reading with helpful tips on how to get one of those elusive entry level VC positions through networking and aggressive self-marketing. I ordered this book directly from wetfeet.com and I was charged a whopping $15 for surface delivery.