Key takeaways

WiLD Webinar: From Academia to Industry — What Hiring Managers Really Look For

Join us for a WiLD webinar with Janine Erler and Bolette Bjerregaard, hosted by the WiLD Mentor Committee and tailored to the WiLD mentor community.
Moving from academia into industry raises very concrete questions—about roles, expectations, culture, and how your experience is assessed by hiring managers. This webinar focuses on the practical realities of the transition and the decisions that matter most early on.
Through real-world examples and candid discussion, Janine and Bolette will share insights from both sides of the table: as professionals who have made the transition and as leaders involved in hiring and talent development in industry.

Key takeaways:
• What hiring managers really look for when recruiting candidates from academia
• How to position academic experience effectively on a CV and in interviews
• Which skills transfer easily—and which require the biggest adjustment
• How to choose your first industry role wisely
• Key cultural differences between biotech and pharma environments
• Practical advice for women on negotiating roles, titles, and compensation

👩‍🔬 Speakers:
Janine Erler – Professor and Vice Director, Biotech Research & Innovation Centre (BRIC), University of Copenhagen
Bolette Bjerregaard – Senior Director, Head of Process Science & Validation, Lundbeck