Are you interested in a career in Pharmaceutical Industry careers, but overwhelmed by the potential options and not sure who to ask? In this careers panel, you'll hear first hand from people working in different roles within the sector and find out what pathway they took to get there. Discover more about the skills they use day-to-day and what they love most about their jobs, as well as key trends in the sector. Join us in this session to get career insights and advice to help you plan your own career pathway!

Catia is a Senior Global Regulatory Professional with over 7 years of experience working in regulatory affairs in the medical device industry. Originally from Portugal, she earned a BSc in Clinical Sciences from The University of Bradford and a MSc in Drug Development Science from King's College London. Following her studies she started her career working at Johnson and Johnson and she is currently working for Novo Nordisk. She loves sudoku, reading self-help and romance books and travelling.

Dr James obtained degrees in Medicine and Biochemistry from the University of Edinburgh. He joined the pharmaceutical industry in 2002, rising to Senior Director and managing a team of physicians and statisticians. In 2017 he founded his own consultancy, Dr Leo James Ltd. He provides leadership, advice and support to pharmaceutical companies, mainly in the design, conduct and analysis of human drug trials. He is also a member of two research Ethics Committees, provides career advice/mentoring and supports education charities

Simin Zarei is am experienced Clinical Pharmacist in various sectors. Originally from Leeds, she studied MPharm at Kingston University in London (joint course with St George's Hospital). She has worked in various sectors and witnessed changes to pharmacy and is excited for the next chapter in the industry. She is passionate about hiking, art, yoga and travelling.

Dr Asma Yahyouche is an assistant professor at the university of Birmingham, Department of Pharmacy and a registered pharmacist working in General Practice (GP) on part time basis. She has years of experience in academia, community pharmacy and general practice. She studied Master of Pharmacy at the University of Nottingham then completed a DPhill at the University of Oxford. I am passionate about healthcare services provision and the ever-evolving role of pharmacist to deliver best patient care and serve the community.

When: 28 July 2025, 11:00 AM (BST)

Where: Zoom - The link will be received through your confirmation email when you register.

All sessions will be recorded for anyone who is unable to attend live.

Registrations are closed

Panel: Pharmaceutical Industry Careers | In2STEM Workshop 2025