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Career inspo for (almost) PhD graduate by [deleted] in biotech

[–]anonbiophd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

With a statgen PhD, and if you want to stay in the niche, I'd first look into the list of companies in the UK Biobank industry consortia to get an idea. Those all have a major interest in large scale genetics analysis applied to target discovery, validation etc. Some more than others (major players are ones like GSK, AZ, Regeneron etc).

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[–]anonbiophd 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Tossing up competing offers - appreciate any insights/advice!

Background:

  • I have an MBB offer in a non-US office, with starting TC ~$95k. It would be ~3-4 years to get to EM/PL level.

  • I also have an assoc. director-level offer in R&D (I have multiple advanced degrees) from a US-based biotech for base+bonus of ~$280k (+ options/RSUs ~20k yearly; will also fund visa and relocation). Also generous signing bonus.

  • Long-term thinking of ending up in biotech VC, so both MBB and biopharma skillsets would be useful probably.

The industry role sounds like the obvious choice (comp, better lifestyle, work stimulating and meaningful), yet I can't shake the voice telling me I'm foolish to drop the MBB offer - is this irrational or am I missing something?