Career Catalyst Lab

Daria Jacob holds a PhD in Life Sciences and an MBA, combining deep scientific expertise with business strategy. Over the years, she has worked with leading Life Sciences companies, lead teams, launched innovative solutions, and built strategic partnerships with vendors and customers. She has firsthand experience in how industry operates, what hiring managers look for, and how scientists can successfully transition from academia to industry.

Her journey began at the lab bench, running experiments and troubleshooting protocols, trying to develop a vaccine against malaria that never worked. She knows the challenges scientists face—long hours, uncertain career paths, and the pressure to publish, so she chose a different journey in Industry roles that enable science.

Daria's insights and guides are the resources she wishes she had when applying from Academia to Industry. It’s based on years of working with top industry players, driving development and commercialization projects and hiring professionals to build successful teams. Whether you’re looking to stay close to science or pivot to a new role, Daria’s insights will help you take the next step with confidence.

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