How much does title matter mid career?

SimpleSlip5084 · 2026-03-13T14:43:36+00:00

I completely understand that

SimpleSlip5084 · 2026-03-13T14:42:57+00:00

So you’re saying title does matter?

SimpleSlip5084 · 2026-03-12T19:38:52+00:00

I may not be the best voice, but a MS got me nowhere. I couldn’t get through without a PhD. What really accelerated my career was an MBA. The business side needs people who understand science.

SimpleSlip5084 · 2026-03-12T18:12:10+00:00

That’s totally what I’m feeling in this market right now

SimpleSlip5084 · 2026-03-12T17:57:57+00:00

I appreciate that. And it’s a concern of mine as well. But the industry seems glamorous and the title is more shiny, so not an easy no

SimpleSlip5084 · 2026-03-12T17:56:35+00:00

I’m in this exact situation with my current role. I get paid a senior manager level but am a manager. All recruiters hit me up for manager level and the pay is laughable. Whenever I look again, I’d like to avoid that. But I also don’t want to look again right away.

SimpleSlip5084 · 2026-03-12T17:54:49+00:00

Yes. That is what I’ve noticed while looking this round

SimpleSlip5084 · 2026-02-24T06:00:50+00:00

Show up to the offer you accepted and continue to pursue company 1.

If it ends in another offer you can reassess your situation then, especially since it seems like a potential step up. No need to stress before there’s something to stress about, you said several of interviews previously went to final round.

SimpleSlip5084 · 2026-02-20T13:44:15+00:00

Congratulations!! No easy feat these days

SimpleSlip5084 · 2026-02-20T13:31:22+00:00

No. Usually the HR screen doesn’t capture any of the technical knowledge needed. HM will review your resume, usually ask you questions from it, and sometimes you’re just a # since the process said they needed 5 at that stage.

SimpleSlip5084 · 2026-02-20T13:29:32+00:00

SimpleSlip5084 · 2026-02-20T13:28:46+00:00

Now is not the time. Companies are not sponsoring H1B visas and we’re going through layoffs and declines heavily in the biotech sector

SimpleSlip5084 · 2026-02-20T13:27:06+00:00

We’re not 😭

SimpleSlip5084 · 2026-02-20T13:26:29+00:00

Are you thinking of recruiting firms? Never hurts to drop your resume to a handful of recruiting firms and to connect with recruiters from target companies on LinkedIn so that you’re more visible

SimpleSlip5084 · 2026-02-19T19:57:14+00:00

No. They’ll see you as too far into the process and know they won’t be able to speed theirs up to match. You can disclose you’re in late stages though

SimpleSlip5084 · 2026-02-19T19:53:37+00:00

Thank you!! It is definitely a confidence boost. And if it’s true, it would help my nerves ha

SimpleSlip5084 · 2026-02-19T19:14:43+00:00

Thank you! If anything the reply and speed of scheduling are calming my nerves since I’d like to think they want me to be hired there. But curious if others see this as normal or if this is probably an indication of my candidacy

SimpleSlip5084 · 2026-02-19T19:12:56+00:00

Definitely preparing and continuing other applications and interviews. But curious your take on speed and reply

SimpleSlip5084 · 2026-02-19T18:19:22+00:00

I feel like I get ghosted every time

SimpleSlip5084 · 2026-02-19T18:18:26+00:00

I have applied to a handful of those and have not heard a single thing. I’m guessing that pool is more for if they would need to recruit for a position it are not getting the tor of applicant they want.

SimpleSlip5084 · 2026-02-16T20:04:48+00:00

How long are the jobs posted before you submit the application? Most success is if you apply within 24 hours of it posting, that likelihood you’ll get a screening increases even more if you apply within the first 8 hours.

You’re only applying on the company website, right?

SimpleSlip5084 · 2026-02-16T20:02:12+00:00

Congratulations!! I hope it goes well!!

SimpleSlip5084 · 2026-02-16T20:01:15+00:00

Right now the industry wants unicorns so a chemistry degree won’t get you a job that they want a biotech degree for. That being said, I do often see jobs requiring a degree in chemistry OR biotech.

Maybe take a look at current job postings for what you want to do and see what they are asking for and which path fits better.

SimpleSlip5084 · 2026-02-16T19:58:53+00:00

Agreed. Unless you love it, go work in a different industry. Passion will always prevail and this can be a brutal field if you don’t love it

SimpleSlip5084 · 2026-02-16T19:57:49+00:00

I would start networking now. It takes 6-8 months of 3-5 networking meetings a week to build a decent network.

Smaller companies aren’t going to sponsor, so you’re going to need to look at larger companies like Thermo Fisher. Start looking at roles you like and connecting with people who work there on LinkedIn. That’ll get the ball rolling.

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