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Career Planning

Bio-economy Career Profiles

Check out a variety of diverse careers in the bio-economy!

51 new and updated career profiles that answer the following questions:

• "What I do"
• "What education and skills do candidates need for this position?"
• "What are the best parts of your job?"
•  Plus salary ranges

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Academia

• Assistant Professor - “You’re standing on the precipice, and it’s very exciting”

General Management, Operations and Administration

• President and Owner - “Believe in the product you are promoting and be ready to work long hours...”

• President and CEO - “You should not give up easily...”

• Senior Vice President of Operations - “Work with brilliant, motivated people…” 

• Vice President of Projects - “Garner tangible results...”

• Director of Business Operations - “Working with scientists in a world-class facility.”

• General Manager - “Grasp the idea, see the commercial potential...”

• Library Manager - “Enquiring minds want to know…” 

• Operations Manager - “Truly inspiring...” 

Pre-Clinical Research / Research and Development

• Chief Scientific Officer - “Potentially great benefits…” 

• Executive Director of Research - “An incredibly exciting field…” 

• Executive Director of Development - “Good people working toward the same goal…” 

• Associate Director, Pharmacokinetics and Toxicology - “The potential to help many people who are suffering...”

• Director, Discovery Research - “…a passion for science and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team of people is critical. ” 

• Principal Scientist - “I don’t have to punch a clock…”

• Senior Biostatistician - “Intellectually challenging and socially beneficial…”

• Senior Geological Data Analyst - “Incredible attention to detail…”

• Terrestrial Biologist - “Being paid to pursue a hobby...”

• Animal Technician - “Caring for animals involved with research...”

• Aquatic Ecologist - “Look after the habitat and educate people about its importance…” 
     

Clinical Research

• Director of Clinical Operations - “Make a difference in people’s lives...”

• Director, Clinical Research - “You might find a drug that will cure a life-threatening disease.”

• Senior Manager, Clinical Trial Operations - “Diligent Commitment..."

• Manager Clinical Services and Epidemiology - “An opportunity for lifetime learning…”

• Clinical Project Manager - “Testing for safety and effectiveness...”

• Senior Clinical Research Associate - “Variety and interest…”

• Clinical Research Assistant - “An eye-opening and interesting experience...”

Finance and Accounting

• Chief Financial Officer – “Come up with new ideas and ways to implement them.”

• Manager of Investor Relations - “Everything has to be consistent with the company’s message.”

Human Resources

• Associate Vice President, Human Resources (Canada) and Global HR Partner, Research and Development - “Tremendous impact and influence…” 

• Leadership Coach - “Successful companies require great leadership.”
      

Information Technology

• Bio-Strategy Consultant - “Change conventional wisdom...”
       

Legal / Intellectual Property

• Director of Intellectual Property and Technology Licensing - “Develop and protect the technology that no one else can.”

• Intellectual Property Manager - “On the cutting edge of technology...things change everyday.” 

• Patent Agent - “Protecting products and inventions…”

Distribution/ Logistics and Supply Chain / Purchasing

• Director of Laboratory Operations and Facilities - “Improve people’s health and lives…”

Regulatory Affairs

• Director of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Management - “It’s not a geeky profession…”

• Regulatory Affairs Specialist/Consultant - “Traverse the labyrinth of regulations..."

• Regulatory Affairs Specialist/Safety Officer - “High standards, attention to detail, meeting deadlines...”

Manufacturing

• Director of Product Development, Biotechnology - “On the cutting edge of biological science…”

• Assistant Plant Manager - “Improvements pay dividends.”

• Manufacturing Chemist - “Part science, part management...”

Quality Control / Assurance

• Director Quality Management - “Assisting the clinical development of medical advances... ”
      

Marketing / Sales / Communications / Customer Service

• Vice President, Sales & Marketing - “Work on marketing strategies to help grow the business...” 

• Senior Director of Business Development - “…on the forefront of developing new products.”

• Director of Marketing and Business Development - “Enjoy traveling and meeting people from around the world.”

• Senior Product Manager - “Seek opportunities and take some risks...”

• Senior Product Manager - “People have hope because of the medication we produce...”

• Sales Manager, Contract Manufacturing - “Understanding customers’ needs, and being able to satisfy them…"

• Marketing and Technical Affairs Associate - “Great ramifications for generations to come...”

• Scientific Writer - “An exciting and new element to the work each time...”

For more biotechnology career options please see our Biotechnology Job Titles report.

The project is funded in part by the Government of Canada's  Sector Council Program.