Max Bourgognon, a former post-doc turned Insights Manager at Roche, joins colleagues Chiara Marchetti, Claire Gibson, and Jessica O’Neill to discuss their shifts from academia to the pharmaceutical world. They share personal stories about navigating uncertainty and finding satisfaction in roles that impact patient care. The importance of communication skills, networking, and translating academic expertise to industry needs also take center stage. Listeners gain valuable insights on making successful career transitions after a PhD.