In addition to numerous exhibition stands, CONTACT2025 offers visitors the opportunity to find out about the various aspects of starting a career, career opportunities and prospects in the life sciences industry with a varied programme of presentations. The exhibiting companies will present their companies in quarter-hour or half-hour presentations. The events will be held in English!
Ground Floor/
Stage 1
K1/ K2
10:00 -
10:15
Welcome | Prof. D. Odom
10:15 - 10:40
BASF | L. Grabowski
Process development for biocatalysis at scale
Catalant | A. Ihrig
Karrierestart in der Pharmabranche - CDMOs
German
10:40 - 11:05
ZS Associate | D. Samantaray, C. Vorabbi, A. Hirth
ZS Associate - Journey from Academia to Life-Science Consulting
Lamm HR | K. Lamm
Wieso bekomme ich nur Standardabsagen?
German
AIRNA | Dr. P. Vogel
AIRNA’s RNA editing therapeutics offer new exciting opportunities
11:05 - 11:30
Arcondis | Dr. T. Ziegler, Dr. A. M. Ouayoue
Become a Life Science Hero with Arcondis
Biomedx | T. Rückle
The BioMed X model:combining the best of academia and industry for drug discovery
11:30 - 11:55
Boehringer Ingelheim | Dr. M. Latuske
Exploring Pharma Research: Insights into Boehringer Ingelheim
Singleron | B. Altaha
Latest updates for Single cell technologies
Patent attorney ULLRICH & NAUMANN | Dr. M. Heimes
Patent attorney - working at the interface of scientific innovation and commercialization through the protection of intellectual propery
11:55 -
12:30
Lunch break
12:30 - 12:55
Sanofi | K. Köhler
Sanofi - Dein Einstieg in einem globalen Gesundheitsunternehmen
GERMAN
Infectopharma | Dr. C. Knauer, V. Brabez
Ihre Karrieremöglichkeiten bei InfectoPharm
12:55 - 13:20
HOX | Dr. M. Gruber, Dr. M. Merli
How to Become a Project Manager in the Industry?
CordenPharma | K. Kelsch
Ihre Karriere bei CordenPharma
German
13:20 - 13:45
DKFZ | Dr. B. Janssens
Career Paths in the Life Sciences
Mementis | A. Vidina
of Miniaturization in Advancing Microfluidics for Life Sciences
PEPperPRINT | S. Schott
Business development in a peptide microarray company – Between science and business
13:45 -
14:10
Coffee break, networking
14:10 -
15:30
Panel discussion
Panel discussion
15:30 - 15:45
Coffee break, networking
15:45 - 16:10
Scitaris | Dr. M. Pekmezovic, Dr. M. Klimontova
Biopharma Strategy Consulting-Transition from Academia to Industry
Biomovis | Dr. M. Stieler
Working at an Early-Stage Startup – Opportunities and Challenges
Sciomics | M. Eutebach
Sciomics. Daily innovation - a typical day in a startup
16:10 - 16:35
Metasystems | Dr. C. Schunck, L. Moncada
MetaSystems – a Hidden Champion in the Region
Spektrum der Wissenschaft | Dr. F. Schubert
Als WissenschaftsredakteurIn arbeiten
German
16:35 - 17:00
Procter & Gamble | J. Hernandez
P&G - A great place to work
Kriminaltechnisches Institut | Dr. P. Zimmermann
Naturwissenschaften in Ermittlungs- und Strafverfahren
17:00 - 17:25
Rentschler | J. M. Lerch
Write Your Story at Rentschler Biopharma
aGAP2 | S. Ganskih
Abwechslung gefällig? Projektarbeit bei agap2
German
Panel discussion
This year, we are offering a stimulating panel discussion at CONTACT2025. This will take place from 14:10 - 15:30 on Stage I. The discussion language will be English and the topic will be:
Navigating a difficult job market
How to Stand Out and Find Future-Proof Careers
In today’s competitive job market, standing out is more challenging than ever. As industries evolve and new technologies emerge, some roles are growing rapidly while others are fading away. But how can you identify which career fields are expected to grow in the future and ensure your skills remain relevant?
Join us for a dynamic panel discussion where industry experts will explore the kinds of positions expected to expand in the coming years and what you can do to rise above the competition. Discover strategies to adapt to a changing job landscape and learn how to highlight your unique strengths. Whether you’re about to graduate or just starting to map out your career path, this event offers the insights you need to navigate the job market. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable advice and start shaping your future today.
The following companies will take part in the panel discussion:
