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EPISODE · Dec 11, 2025 · 51 MIN

PhD to Industry – Building the Dr. GPCR Platform with Yamina Berchiche

from Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD · host David Mendes, PhD

What happens when a GPCR bench scientist becomes a global connector in biotech? In this episode, Dr. Yamina Berchiche shares her inspiring journey from academia to industry, and how her passion for communication and community-building led her to found the Dr. GPCR ecosystem. With over 20 years in GPCR pharmacology across academia and biotech, Yamina blends deep scientific insight with entrepreneurial vision. Learn how she transitioned out of the lab, embraced marketing and sales, and now supports scientists and CROs through strategic consulting. You’ll hear about: The origin of the Dr. GPCR podcast and how it grew into a global platform Yamina’s leap from postdoc to sales, and why she left the bench How PhDs can reframe their skills to lead in industry settings Communication lessons from the world of scientific marketing Her thoughts on personal branding and building connections in biotech Whether you’re exploring non-academic careers for PhDs or looking to amplify your science communication impact, this episode offers a grounded look at finding purpose beyond the pipette.   🔗 Find Yamina's work here: https://www.ecosystem.drgpcr.com/yamina-corner https://www.facebook.com/yamina.org   🎯 Share this episode with a colleague exploring science communication or biotech business roles!

What happens when a GPCR bench scientist becomes a global connector in biotech? In this episode, Dr. Yamina Berchiche shares her inspiring journey from academia to industry, and how her passion for communication and community-building led her to found the Dr. GPCR ecosystem. With over 20 years in GPCR pharmacology across academia and biotech, Yamina blends deep scientific insight with entrepreneurial vision. Learn how she transitioned out of the lab, embraced marketing and sales, and now supports scientists and CROs through strategic consulting. You’ll hear about: The origin of the Dr. GPCR podcast and how it grew into a global platform Yamina’s leap from postdoc to sales, and why she left the bench How PhDs can reframe their skills to lead in industry settings Communication lessons from the world of scientific marketing Her thoughts on personal branding and building connections in biotech Whether you’re exploring non-academic careers for PhDs or looking to amplify your science communication impact, this episode offers a grounded look at finding purpose beyond the pipette.   🔗 Find Yamina's work here: https://www.ecosystem.drgpcr.com/yamina-corner https://www.facebook.com/yamina.org   🎯 Share this episode with a colleague exploring science communication or biotech business roles!

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