Auf der CONTACT2026 werden diverse Firmen sich und ihre Karriereoptionen genauer vorstellen. Du findest hier eine schnelle Übersicht - oder scrolle einfach durch das ganze Programm im Folgenden!

Main Hall - 10:00 - 12:30

Welcome

10:20-10:30

BioMedX

The BioMed X model: combining the best of academia and in industry for drug discovery
10:30-11:00
Dr. Stefanie Bärthel

BASF

Bioscience Research & Career @ BASF
11:00-11:30
Dr. David Martin Maurer

Scitaris

Transition from Academia to Industry-working as a Biopharma Strategy Consultant at Scitaris
11:30-12:00
Hugo McGurran

Hox

"Becoming a Lab Head in the Life Science Industry: What It Means and How to Get There"
12:00-12:30
Dr. Morna Gruber

K1/K2 - 10:00 - 12:30

AIRNA

AIRNA's RNA editing therapeutics offer new exciting opportunities
10:45-11:00
Dr. Jürgen Müller
Patentanwalts-
kanzlei Ullrich und Naumann
Patent attorney – working at the interface of scientific innovation and commercialization through the protection of intellectual property
11:00-11:30
Dr. Michael Heimes

Genscript

From Academia to Industry: A Mindset Shift Worth Knowing
11:30-12:00
Ms. Sunny Feng

Rentschler
Biopharma

Write Your Story with Rentschler Biopharma
12:00-12:30
Jana-Marie Lerch
Lukas Döring

Main Hall - 13:15 - 14:30 : Panel Discussion

Finding a Job in Turbulent Times: Practical Strategies for Entering the Life Science Industry

This panel will focus on real-world, actionable guidance, including:
• Current hiring trends and challenges in the life science sector
• Practical strategies to secure roles during economic uncertainty
• How to transition from academia to industry successfully
• Skills and profiles companies are actively looking for
• Networking, applications, and interview tips from industry professionals

Our goal is to provide honest insights and practical advice that help you navigate the job market with confidence.

Participants:
AIRNA - Dr. Jürgen Müller
Bayer - TBC
DKFZ - Dr. Barbara Janssens/ Marion Gürth
HOX - Dr. Morna Gruber
Sanofi - Katrin Köhler
Scitaris - Sarah Oelsner

Main Hall - 14:45 - 17:00

Lilly

TBA
14:30-15:00
Stephan Borghorst

DKFZ

Career Paths in the Life Sciences
15:00-15:30
Dr. Barbara Janssens

ZS
Associates

ZS Associates - Journey from Academia to Life-Science Consulting
15:30-16:00
Krutika Gohil, Aurelia Saftien, Ashleigh Wilson

Sanofi

Sanofi - Dein Einstieg in ein forschendes Biopharma-Unternehmen
16:00-16:30
Katrin Köhler

K1/K2 - 14:45 - 17:00

Spektrum der Wissenschaft

Als WissenschaftsredakeurIn arbeiten
14:30-15:00
Dr. Frank Schubert

InfectoPharm

Ihre Karriere-
möglichkeiten bei InfectoPharm
15:00-15:30
Vesna Brabez
Dr. Denise Grieshober

Catalent

Karrierestart in der pharmazeutischen Industrie - Catalent
15:30-16:00
Anita Ihrig