November 25, 2026 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Life Science Career Day 2026
Life Science Career Day 2026
Career Support at the Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, and Medicon Village warmly invite you to join ‘Life Science Career Day 2026’ for master’s students, PhD candidates, and postdocs considering working in the life sciences industry.
Are you a master´s student, doctoral student or early career researcher interested in the life science field? Do you want to build your network while learning about different career paths and gaining valuable advice for your future career journey? Then participate in this day full of useful and inspiring talks and opportunities to meet professionals and employers.
Programme includes:
- Introduction to job searching in the life science industry: From navigating the landscape to fine tuning your CV and LinkedIn profile.
- Mingling with exhibiting companies.
PROGRAM:
Morning Session
Venue: Restaurant Inspira
Moderator: Tove Smeds
08:30-09:00 Registration
09:00-09:05 Welcome and introduction
Presentation of hosts, partners, and sponsors by moderator Tove Smeds
09:05-09:20 Working in a world of change
Petter Hartman, CEO at Medicon Village Innovation
09:20-09:25 How can International Citizen Hub Lund support internationals who want to work and live in southern Sweden
Lisa Andersson, Talent Attraction Developer, Kick-Start Program Manager at International Citizen Hub Lund
09:25-10:55 AI; develop knowledge, skills, & abilities that move life science forward
TBD
10:55-10:15 How to find and get your first job in industry
Peter Ek, CEO at Carpenova Nordic
10:15-10:30 TBD
10:30-11:00 Coffee break
Coffee break and transfer to track 1 and 2.
Track 1: Opportunities in Pharma-related Life Science applications
Venue: Auditorium
Moderator: Sarah Lidé
11:00-11:20 Trends in pharma industry. Shift in competencies needed.
Frida Lundmark, Lif
11:20-11:40 Connecting Science, Communication and Technology: The Journey from PhD to Medical Writing and Digitalisation
Shelby Vale, Novo Nordisk
Inspiration from students/researchers who made the transition from Academia to industry
11:40-12:00 TBD
12:00-13:00 Lunch
Lunch is served next to the exhibition area.
Track 2: Opportunities in MedTech and Business-related Life Science applications
Venue: Inspira Maxi
Moderator: Tove Smeds
11:00-11:20 AI Agentic Product Development
Robert Lagerstedt, Head of Engineering Excellence and Technology, Bosch Nordic.
11:20-11:40 Working in the field of Health Economics
Emelie Andersson, Project Manager at the Swedish Institute for Health Economics (IHE).
11:40-12:00 Turning Science into Impact: Patents and the Patent Attorney Career Path
Jenny Landberg Clementson, Associate Partner, European Patent Attorney, Area Manager Lund, and
Catharina Müller, PhD, Patent Consultant at Høiberg.
12:00-13:00 Lunch
Lunch is served next to the exhibition area.
Exhibition – open for all
Venue: Exhibition area at Café Inspira
12:00-15:00 Exhibition in the Café area
Meet exhibiting companies and organisations eager to connect with new talents interested in working in the life sciences industry.
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Event details
Date & Time
November 25, 2026 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Organizer & Venue
Venue Medicon Village, InspiraVenue Google Map Link + Google MapOrganizer Medicon Village, Career Support at Faculty of MedicineURL: View Organizer Website
URL: View Events Website
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