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Careers in Biotech
Andrew Park, Master of Science in Biotechnology and Management, 2008
Business Analyst, GlaxoSmithKline
Please describe your current occupation and industry:
Glaxosmithkline discovers, develops and markets a wide range of products in the pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare industries. Over the past few years, the pharmaceutical industry has seen substantial change, resulting in a need for companies to become more efficient and less rigid. As a business analyst, I work at the interface of areas such as discovery research and information technology to help the company simplify, reduce cost, and adapt to the ever-changing environment.
How did your Heinz training help lead you to your current occupation and how does it support your work?
I knew that I was headed into the life sciences and healthcare industry but was not certain which area or function would best suit me. The MSBTM program facilitated a perfect solution: development of a toolbox of skills that would enable me to work in several segments and functions within the industry. Throughout my career I plan on building experience across different functions to gain holistic knowledge of the industry. I know I have the tools to get there.
What was the most valuable thing about your Heinz experience?
The MSBTM curriculum was truly interdisciplinary; it allowed me to interact and learn from people who specialized in areas ranging from molecular research to financial modeling to public leadership. The balance between these areas enabled me to practice skills that are crucial to success for a job at the intersection of many different groups and functions.
Please share an interesting bit of information about your life (personal or professional) that your fellow alumni might not know:
I play three instruments – the guitar, piano, and violin! When I was in high school I almost decided to go to college as a violin performance major.