DAIScover Journeys Path to Future in Life Sciences | Sahil Kejriwal
After the success of Episode 1, we are thrilled to present Episode 2 of our DAIScover Career Paths and Success Stories Webinar series!
Exploring the secrets to success in the field of Life Sciences might sound boring, but our alumnus has made it quite engaging for everyone.
Meet Sahil Kejriwal, an alumnus of the 2006 batch. A Biopharma Strategy Consultant @ Blue Matter Consulting, he systematically walks us through his career choices, key drivers, and learnings for each segment. Sahil also shares valuable insights from industry & consulting.
Watch the role of studying abroad, internships, and an informative Q&A session. Budding Consultants & Life Science enthusiasts should especially take notes📝!
Here are the notable moments from the interaction:
0:38 - 1:11: Introduction
2:13 - 4:21: Initial interest in Life Sciences
4:22 - 7:08: Life @ DAIS & Role of Internships
7:09 - 13:21: Undergrad Days & Exploratory Phase beyond the Lab
13:22 - 16:12: Masters, PhD, and Advice for students
16:14 - 19:21: Broad Overview of Career Paths
19:22 - 25:08: Industry & Consulting Experiences
25:09 - 28:12: Key Takeaways
29:07 - 33:00: Important Skills for Life Science Students
33:11 - 36:40: Impact of not selecting Physics & Studying Abroad
36:41 - 40:44: How should students stay informed?
42:29 - 46:27: Tips to handle pressure
46:31 - 49:22: Sahil's advice to himself when he was in school
50:01 - 51:54: Most exciting part of Sahil's job
52:20 - 56:24: Fun Rapid Fire Round
That wraps up Episode 2! What is your biggest learning from today’s conversation? Let us know in the comments!
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