Accelerating talent out of academia

As the academia funnel to biopharma continues to fuel the pipeline, university-based programs are springing up to help students and postdocs make the transition. Two organizations provide case studies for how such programs benefit the biopharma ecosystem, and how industry can increase their impact, particularly outside major hubs.

Programs such as Nucleate and SPARK are examples of how students and professors, respectively, are advancing such initiatives. A common thread among these programs is the value placed on building relationships with seasoned industry professionals, providing a clear path for companies and industry organizations to help them broaden the bridge from academia into industry. ...