A free live webinar with Sian Kneller and Nyambe (“Yam”) Sumbwanyambe

Breaking into pharma isn’t just about having the “right” background.

Every week, we speak to highly capable people from medcomms, CROs, consulting, academia, clinical practice and biotech who are applying for roles, but still not getting traction.

Usually, the problem isn’t intelligence or experience.

It’s strategy, positioning, and understanding how the industry actually hires.

In this live webinar, we’ll break down the biggest mistakes we repeatedly see candidates making when trying to transition into pharma and, more importantly, how to fix them.

Applying for everything without clarity on where you actually fit.

Mistake #2: Positioning yourself incorrectly

CVs and LinkedIn profiles that unintentionally frame you as an external supplier, academic, or clinician rather than someone ready for an in-house pharma role.

Mistake #3: Relying purely on online applications

Why “apply and pray” rarely works in pharma, and why networking matters far more than most people realise.

Mistake #4: Underpreparing for interviews

Trying to wing interviews without understanding how pharma interview processes actually work.

Mistake #5: Not understanding salary and negotiation

Accepting offers without understanding compensation, market value, or how to negotiate confidently.

We’ll also have a candid discussion around the current pharma and biotech job market, hiring trends, and what candidates should realistically be focusing on right now.

Whether you’re actively job searching or just starting to explore a move into pharma, this session will give you a much clearer roadmap for what actually works.

🇨🇭 Switzerland / Central Europe: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🇬🇧 UK: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🇺🇸 US East Coast: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Sian Kneller
Founder and Pharma Career Coach
Scientific Communications Professional

Nyambe (“Yam”) Sumbwanyambe
Founder, The Black Sherpa + The 29k Club

Don’t worry, a recording will be available for 72 hours after the webinar for everyone who registers.

5 Mistakes Stopping You From Breaking Into Pharma (And What To Do Instead)