Boston Biotech Series: Interviewing for Biotech R&D Positions

Wei-Chiang Chen, PhD is an Associate Director of Bioprocess Analytics in the Genome Medicine Unit at Sanofi, developing cell and gene therapies for areas of high unmet need. Prior to joining Sanofi, Wei-Chiang held positions at several large and small biotech companies including Biogen, Solid Biosciences, and Flexion Therapeutics. Additionally, he earned his Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins, developing and patenting a high throughput screening assay to study various features of cellular biology and protein expression in response to small molecule drugs. In this episode, Wei-Chiang shares his advice for navigating the biotech R&D interview process, including preparing for the research presentation portion and communicating science effectively. We discuss the differences between working for biotech startups and larger pharma companies, and touch on the value of having a strong network when applying for positions. Hosted by Joe Varriale and Jenna Glatzer.