S4 EP23 | Transition from PhD to Industry | Business Strategist | Merck | Marathon runner | Kirthana Sindhe
Description
🔬 Exploring the Dynamic Journey of Dr. Kirthana M.V. Sindhe 🔬
Get ready for an exhilarating episode on the #PhDTalkShow by BioPatrika!
 
📽️ Host Priyanka Pandit engages in a captivating conversation with the 
multi-talented Dr. Kirthana Sindhe, PhD, sMBA, Senior Strategic Manager 
at Merck Life Science. 🧬📊
🌐 Connect with Dr. Kirthana Sindhe: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirthanasindhe/
Dr. Sindhi's journey is nothing short of extraordinary:
🔹 Scientific Marvel: A Cancer Immunologist with over 12 years of 
R&D experience.
🔹 Business Strategist: A Senior Strategic Manager driving growth, 
innovation, and partnerships.
🔹 Fitness Guru: A Certified Fitness Coach and #marathon Trainer, 
founder of RunningGenes (https://runninggenes.in/), transforming lives 
through health and fitness.
In this power-packed episode, Dr. Sindhe shares her incredible 
transition from academia to industry, offering valuable insights into 
her educational journey and the experiences that shaped her career. 📚🔬
🔹 Key Highlights:
🔸 A deep dive into the roles of a scientist and a business strategist 
in the industry.
🔸 Navigating the postdoc application process, including her stint at 
UCSF.
🔸 The pivotal move from being a scientist to thriving in a business 
role.
🔸 Insider tips on securing internships and jobs in the Biopharma 
sector.
🔸 A peek into the interview process for a business role at Merck.
🔸 Top three skills that spell success in the industry.
🔸 Balancing life as a scientist and a marathon runner.
🔸 Priceless advice for aspiring students considering a PhD.
Join us for an enlightening session with Dr. Kirthana Sindhe, where she 
unravels her unique journey from molecules to strategic management. 
🌟👩🔬💼
🎧 Host: Priyanka Pandit
🎵 Music: Aditya Sutar (https://www.adityasutarflute.com/)
✂️ Editing: Virender Singh
🕒 Timecodes:
  0:00  - Scientist Role vs Business Role in the Industry
    4:11  - Navigating the Postdoc Application Process at UCSF
    5:53  - The Transition from Scientist to Business Role
    7:25  - How to Land an Internship or Job in Biopharma
    8:36  - Interview Process Insights for Business Roles at Merck
    10:00  - Top Three Skills for Thriving in the Industry
    13:14  - Balancing Life as a Scientist and a Marathon Runner
    14:58  - Invaluable Advice for Future PhD Aspirants
Don't miss out on this incredible episode where science, business, and 
fitness collide! 🎉🏃♀️📈 #Biopatrika #PhDTalkShow #marathon #ScienceToBusiness #CancerImmunology #StrategicManagement #FitnessJourney #CareerAdvice
https://youtu.be/Z96_3UxgAGc






