Yesterday we took part in King’s College London’s ‘PhD and Research Staff: Job Hunting with Recruitment Agencies’ event. The event was hosted online for King’s College students where a panel of experts hosted a discussions style forum.

Our Recruitment Manager, Naynesh Mistry, joined the panel to discuss how CK Group works, the type of roles available and how he helps transition candidates from academia into the life science industry. Other members of the panel included, Simone Mumbauer, PhD, (Lead Consultant Life Sciences – Kelly Life Sciences, Zürich) and Rudy Fernando of Nicholson Glover.

Naynesh is a very successful specialist recruiter focusing on mid to senior level roles within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology space with over ten years’ experience. Prior to moving in into recruitment Naynesh worked for 7 years in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry as a Senior Scientist at Pfizer and 3M. His experience means that he thoroughly understands the science industries and can often provide industry insights.

Naynesh and the panel discussed various topics and answered questions including advice on how to transition from academia to industry, how best to work with a recruiter, the type of relationship you should have with your recruiter, how to move your mind set from academia to corporate culture and the average time taken and additional skills needed to land your first role in industry.

If you met Naynesh and would like to connect or learn more about his current roles, contact him using the information below.