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Biotech Career Coach
by Carina Clingman
The Biotech Career Coach Podcast helps scientists and biotech professionals take control of their careers.Hosted by Carina Clingman, PhD, a veteran recruiter in the biotech industry, the show turns the confusing parts of the job search into clear, practical steps. Carina has recruited for biotech and medical device companies, run outplacement for teams hit by layoffs, and coached scientists across the industry into the roles they wanted. She brings that recruiter's eye to every episode.Some weeks are solo deep dives job search and career strategy. Others are chats with biotech leaders and scientists who share how they built their careers. Either way, you leave with something you can use this week.This is for you if you are a scientist trying to break into industry, a biotech professional navigating a layoff, or someone ready for the next move and tired of guessing what recruiters actually want.Want more than the podcast? Join the Biotech Career Coach Skool community, where Carina w
Episodes
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Best AI for Resume and Cover Letter (I Tested 6 Models Blind)
What is the best AI for your resume and cover letter? I tested 6 AI models blind, one from each major model family plus an open weight model, to see which one tailors a resume to a job description the way a recruiter wants to see it. I get asked every week which AI to use for resume tailoring:...
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How to Follow Up After a Job Interview and When to Stop
Wondering how to follow up after a job interview when all you hear is silence? In this episode, I answer the questions I get most about following up after an interview, from my one-on-one clients, outplacement clients, Skool community, and the people I give feedback to in my portal. I'm a biotech...
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PhD to Industry Advice From a Biotech Recruiter
Can you go straight from PhD to industry? The answer is yes, but you need to learn to market yourself. If you have heard how hard the job market is and wonder whether you should stay in academia until it gets better, this episode is for you. Biotech recruiter and career coach Carina Clingman…
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Your Job Search Is a Marketing Campaign for You
Your job search is a marketing campaign, and you are the product. In this episode, biotech career coach Carina Clingman shows you how to build a resume and cover letter that get past the software and win the six second scan. This is seminar one of a three part series Carina teaches for her...
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From Pipettes to Python: How to Break Into Computational Biology
Most bench scientists think breaking into computational biology means going back to school. Dean Lee proves otherwise. Dean went from neuroscience PhD student at Harvard to Principal Computational Biologist at Novartis by teaching himself to analyze scRNA-seq data in stolen scraps of time…
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AI Agents vs Skills vs Automations: What Every Bench Scientist Needs to Know
AI agents, skills, and automations. You keep hearing these terms, but nobody has clearly explained what they mean for someone actually working in biotech. In this episode, Carina sits down with Stu Angus, founder of Scriptome.AI and an AI consultant who works with small biotech companies every…
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Win Over Every Interviewer (Even the Skeptics)
Are you walking into biotech panel interviews and talking to every person the same way? That approach can cost you the offer, even if your science is solid. In this episode, Carina Clingman and returning guest Stacey Tannenbaum, PhD break down how to build rapport with each type of interviewer...
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How Bench Scientists Are Getting Ahead With AI
You keep hearing about AI, but nobody is telling you how it actually fits into a biotech career or a job search. That changes today. In this episode, Carina sits down with Heather Karner, a bench scientist with a background in RNA biology who works alongside machine learning researchers in the…
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How Versatility Made Her the Scientist Every Team Wants | with Heer Shah, Gene Therapy Scientist
Are you holding yourself back from biotech roles because you don't check every box on the job description? You're not alone, and it's costing you opportunities. In this career chat, Carina sits down with Heer Shah, a Scientist in cell and gene therapy at Ensoma, a Boston-based biotech developing...
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Presentation Skills Can Make or Break Your Career
Your technical skills might be perfect, but if you can't present them clearly, you won't get the job. Most scientists treat presentations like data dumps, and it costs them opportunities. In this episode, I sit down with Stacey Tannenbaum, PhD, a presentation skills consultant with over 25 years…
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Quick Momentum For Your 2026 Biotech Career Goals
January brings fresh biotech hiring budgets, energized hiring managers, and real momentum after a tough 2025. If you've been waiting for the right time to level up your biotech career, this is it. In this episode, you'll discover: Why January is the best month to apply for biotech jobs after a…
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LinkedIn Networking for Biotech: Give First to Get Better Results
Networking in biotech doesn’t have to feel awkward or transactional. In this episode, Carina shares how giving first is the simplest way to build authentic biotech networking on LinkedIn that actually leads to stronger relationships and better opportunities. If you’re an introvert, early-career...
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I Challenge You: Build your Biotech Network in 28 days
Biotech networking doesn’t have to feel random. In this video, I’ll walk you through a 28-day biotech networking challenge you can actually stick to. Perfect for biotech job seekers who want a clear, daily plan to grow their biotech career network in December and beyond. Here’s what you’ll learn:...
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Six Second Resume Test: Make Your Biotech Resume Survive the Scan
Does your biotech resume pass the six-second test? That's all the time most recruiters spend deciding who gets rejected and who deserves more attention. In this episode, we show you how to build a resume first page that survives the scan and wins interviews in today's biotech job market. Carina...
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How to Use AI to Improve Resumes, Cover Letters, and Networking
AI can completely change how you write resumes, cover letters, and networking messages for biotech roles, but only if you use it properly. In this episode, I show biotech professionals exactly how to use AI to improve applications and outreach without creating generic AI slop. If you're spending...
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The LinkedIn Setting Turning Your Profile Into A Mess For Recruiters
Is a hidden LinkedIn setting making you look disorganized to recruiters? In this episode, I show you the LinkedIn setting that quietly pulls messy CV text into your profile in the LinkedIn Recruiter view, and makes you look less professional than you really are. If you have carefully curated your...
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Networking That Works (Without Being Awkward or Cringe)
Most biotech professionals dread networking because it feels like cold calling, pushy, or inauthentic. If you've ever avoided reaching out because you didn't want to seem transactional or you felt stuck not knowing how to start a conversation, this episode is for you. Carina breaks down a...
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How To Fix Your Boring LinkedIn Headline
Your LinkedIn headline is one of the most valuable pieces of real estate on your profile, but most biotechnology professionals are wasting it. In this episode, Biotech Career Coach Carina Clingman reviews real LinkedIn biotech professional headlines to show you exactly what works and what…
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How to stop overthinking and start making career moves in five easy steps
Overthinking shows up as research without drafts, resumes that never get sent, and weeks of “planning” with nothing shipped. In this episode, I map out concrete ways to move from thinking to doing without burning out. We walk through fear types (failure, rejection, judgment, and even success) and...
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Rewrite Your Story: Confident Interview Scripts to Explain Gaps, Layoffs, and Job Hops
When an interviewer asks about a layoff, a resume gap, or a short stint that didn’t work out, the goal isn’t to defend the past. It’s to show judgment, growth, and readiness for what’s next. In this episode, we walk through a simple narrative framework you can adapt to any uncomfortable…
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Did AI Reject Me? How Recruiters are Currently Using AI and Automations
AI is changing the hiring process, but not in the way most candidates fear. In this podcast episode, Carina breaks down how applicant tracking systems are actually using AI today, why automated resume “fit” scores are often inaccurate for scientific roles, and where simple automations still drive...
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25 Interview Mistakes Biotech Candidates Keep Making (and how to fix them fast)
This episode is a practical playbook for biotech job seekers and career climbers who want to interview with clarity, energy, and impact. Carina breaks down 25 common mistakes that quietly cost candidates offers, from rambling to over‑indexing on technical detail to skipping metrics. You’ll learn...
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Smart Questions to Ask in Your Recruiter Screen (and How to Use the Answers to Win the Next Round)
This week, Carina shows how to turn a short recruiter phone screen into a competitive advantage across the entire hiring process. Learn specific recruiter screen questions that uncover role must-haves, disqualifiers, and success criteria in the first 90 days, plus how to identify the tools,...
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A Career in Alliance Management (re-release)
In this career chat, I had a fun conversation with Nicole Gampp, Senior Alliance Manager at Compass Therapeutics. Nicole shares her unique, non-linear career journey from research to HR and medical affairs, eventually leading to alliance management. We discuss the intricacies of an Alliance...
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How to Measure Success in a Job Search (re-release)
We're revisiting a powerful episode from our earlier catalog because it's a good reminder as we move into the fall job-seeking season. We discuss whether your job search is on the right track by examining key metrics. I give a blueprint for a gold-standard job search, informed by a decade of...
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Get Ready For Career SKOOL!
This week I’m sharing some exciting news: we’ve officially launched our new community on Skool, and it’s free to join. I created this space to make job seeking and career development less isolating and more actionable. Inside, you’ll find resources, tools, and a network of peers who understand...
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Never Fear Salary Negotiations Again: Panel Discussion Recap
This week, I participated in an American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) panel discussion with Brandon Miller on salary negotiations. We answered audience questions that explored creative strategies for successful negotiations, addressing topics such as counter offers, flexibility...
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February 2025 Career Coach insights: NIH Funding Freezes, Transferrable Skills, Networking Templates, and More
This week, join me for our monthly Ask Me Anything event where I address your questions about the biotech job market, effective networking strategies, and making successful career transitions. I discuss the impacts of the NIH and HHS funding uncertainty, tackling employment gaps on resumes,...
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Plan Like a Pro: Notion Annual Planning Guide
Ready to make 2025 your most organized and productive year yet? In this episode, I'm sharing a powerful Notion template that transformed my own annual planning process. Whether you're a Notion newbie or a seasoned pro, you'll discover: • A step-by-step system for setting meaningful goals that…
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Annual Career Planning Strategy: Reflect, Plan, and Achieve in 2025
Happy New Year! In this episode, I take you through my comprehensive strategy for annual career planning. We start by reflecting on achievements from 2024, followed by a journaling exercise where you write letters to your future self for one, three, and five years out. I guide you through…
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Job Application Strategies for Biotech and Beyond
This week, listen to our monthly live virtual event, 'Ask Me Anything.' Attendees get insights on how to navigate job applications on LinkedIn, including strategies for contacting hiring managers and effective networking. We discuss tailoring resumes for biotech positions, transitioning from...
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A Career in Alliance Management with Nicole Gampp, Senior Alliance Manager at Compass Therapeutics
In this career chat, I had a fun conversation with Nicole Gampp, Senior Alliance Manager at Compass Therapeutics. Nicole shares her unique, non-linear career journey from research to HR and medical affairs, eventually leading to alliance management. We discuss the intricacies of an Alliance...
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10 Resume Mistakes That Might Cost You Your Dream Job
In this episode, I explore 10 common resume mistakes that might be hindering your biotech job search. Drawing from my recent BioSpace column and observations, I offer practical advice on pitfalls to avoid, such as using profile pictures, fancy formatting, and not proofreading. I emphasize the...
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Empowering Careers: Gloucester Biotechnology Academy's Pathway to Biotech
In this episode of the Biotech Career Coach Podcast, we revisit an interview with John Doyle, Education Director at the Gloucester Biotechnology Academy, originally conducted for the Building Biotechs podcast. We discuss pathways for individuals with little to no experience to enter the biotech...
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Am I a Failure? Thoughts on Returning to Academia
In this episode, I explore the notion of perceived career setbacks, particularly regarding the decision to return to academia after a stint in industry. This topic often arises during coaching sessions where individuals express concerns about the job market and their career trajectories. We…
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Fall into Success: The Best Time to Apply for Jobs, plus other tips from our Live AMA September
In this episode, I share highlights from a recent ask me anything event in our community, where I addressed key questions from members about biotech careers, including opportunities for immigrants, tackling interview challenges, job market trends, and strategic job application timing. Join our...
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Boost Your Charisma: How to Attract Jobs and Inspire Others
In this episode, I discuss actionable tips from our recent book club read, 'Captivate,' on how to enhance your charisma for job interviews and networking. I'll share key themes and personal strategies for making a strong first impression, even if you're not naturally charismatic. Learn about the...
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The Secret to Workplace Happiness: Great Leadership
In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Kyle Huggins, the founder and CEO of Management Mogul. Kyle shares his journey from a rocky start with a liberal arts degree amidst the post-2008 crash to becoming a leader at Deloitte and eventually founding his own company. We explore the...
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August Career Coach Insights
In this episode, I dive deeper into my monthly BioSpace column answers, providing detailed advice on transitioning from academia to biotech, creating impactful industry resumes, and handling team leadership stress. I also discuss how to address pre-planned vacations when starting a new job and...
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Exploring a Career in Biotech Consulting
In this career chat, Christina Guerrier shares her journey from healthcare and biotech to founding her own consulting firm, Protean Insights Partner. Christina discusses her transitions across various roles, from project management to strategy development, and the blend of skills that facilitated...
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Find Your North Star with Bruce Wu
This week, I am thrilled to share an inspiring conversation with Bruce Wu, whom we’ve interviewed before on our sister podcast 'Building Biotechs.' Bruce has held a series of executive roles, including Chief Legal Officer and Chief People Officer. Bruce has recently started to offer executive...
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From the Bench to Program Management: Career Chat with Surina Sikka, Program Manager at Moderna
In this episode, we chat with Surina Sikka, a Program Manager at Moderna, about her unique career journey. Serena begins by discussing her early career as a biochemist and her progression from lab work to program management. She highlights the skills and experiences that facilitated her…
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July Career Coach Insights
In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of my office hours session, where I answered questions from our community that were featured in my latest career coach column in Biospace. I discussed how to gain lab experience for a biotech career, handling a bad interview experience, and navigating...
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From Science to Business: Career Chat with Priya Baraniak, PhD, Chief Business Officer at OrganaBio
In this insightful live discussion, we explore the career journey of Priya Baraniak, PhD, Chief Business Officer at OrganaBio. Priya shares her unexpected transition from a traditional academic path as a biomedical engineer to strategic positions in growing biotech startups. She discusses the...
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June Career Coach Insights: Job interviews, pulled offers, and unhappiness at work
Our monthly career coach column on BioSpace just dropped! This month we discuss strategies for handling multiple job interviews, the importance of keeping an open mind, and pursuing roles that align with your career goals. We also tackle the disappointment of pulled job offers and provide advice…
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How to Measure Success in a Job Search
In this episode, we discuss whether your job search is on the right track by examining key metrics. I give a blueprint for a gold-standard job search, informed by a decade of experience and interviews with numerous successful candidates in the biotech industry. We go over metrics for networking,...
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Making Hard Conversations Easier with Radical Candor
In this episode, we dive into 'Radical Candor' by Kim Scott, a must-read for anyone aiming to improve their leadership and communication skills. This podcast features excerpts from a recent interactive book club, highlighting key discussions about how to provide and receive honest feedback...
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Mastering Industry Job Talks: A Step-by-Step Guide
In this episode, we explore the step-by-step process of preparing an industry job talk that can significantly boost your chances of landing a job. From crafting a compelling introduction with a strong hook to organizing your presentation with engaging storytelling techniques such as 'yes, and'…
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May Career Coach Insights: Navigating Career Gaps and Mastering the Hiring Process
Our monthly career coach column on BioSpace just dropped! This month we offer deeper insights into navigating the job market and the hiring process. There's a lot of stigma and confusion surrounding career gaps, but recruiters are more interested in how candidates have used their time to maintain...
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April Career Coach Insights: Zoom Etiquette, HR Interviews, and Layoff Preparation
This week my monthly BioSpace Career Coach column dropped, so I'm going into greater detail about each of the questions I answered in that column. We chat about excelling in Zoom calls, acing HR interviews, and navigating potential layoffs. This advice is widely applicable for those of you…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Biotech Career Coach Podcast helps scientists and biotech professionals take control of their careers.Hosted by Carina Clingman, PhD, a veteran recruiter in the biotech industry, the show turns the confusing parts of the job search into clear, practical steps. Carina has recruited for biotech and medical device companies, run outplacement for teams hit by layoffs, and coached scientists across the industry into the roles they wanted. She brings that recruiter's eye to every episode.Some weeks are solo deep dives job search and career strategy. Others are chats with biotech leaders and scientists who share how they built their careers. Either way, you leave with something you can use this week.This is for you if you are a scientist trying to break into industry, a biotech professional navigating a layoff, or someone ready for the next move and tired of guessing what recruiters actually want.Want more than the podcast? Join the Biotech Career Coach Skool community, where Carina w
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