Biopôle SA is a Swiss private, not-for-profit organisation, which owns, manages and promotes the life sciences campus. It is home for some of the most innovative life sciences companies and research groups.

Biopôle presents four companies (see further below).

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The BioScience Network Lausanne (BSNL) brings together PhD students and postdocs from EPFL and UNIL across all Life Sciences disciplines. BSNL supports young researchers’ career development and fosters a vibrant local scientific community. Throughout the year, BSNL hosts career events—such as company visits, biotech chats, and networking sessions—and co-organizes the Life Science Career Day with the UNIL Doctoral School.

Bingo Game & Prize Draw

Join the networking and career-orientation session with alumni (12:00–14:00) for a chance to win! Collect one sticker for each speaker you meet and fill all seven spaces on your bingo card. Return your completed card to the BSNL booth by the end of the session. A winner will be selected by random draw and announced during the closing ceremony.

Visit the BSNL Booth

Stop by the BSNL booth to pick up your free Career Starter guide from Talendo, available in English, French, or German. This valuable resource, normally priced at 35 CHF, is generously provided by Talendo.

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Joint stand (Hall) throughout the day

Career Center

Graduate Campus

Solo Values provides personalized career guidance and coaching to help individuals clarify their core values and make informed professional choices. It offers support for professionals, and individuals seeking to align their careers with personal priorities. The organisation also promotes the integration of values-based approaches into professional development.

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BNF is active throughout Switzerland and has 25 years of experience in supporting academics. The organisation assists highly qualified specialists at career crossroads through personal counselling, fostering professional networks and focussed training so that they can successfully place their professional know-how and skills in the job market.

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SwAPP is a professional association for qualified specialists working in one of the many fields of pharmaceutical medicine and drug development. With more than 300 members and continually growing, it promotes a Life Long Learning Program with SwAPP diplomas and continuous professional training.

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Skills for Scientists is a program that supports early-career researchers at the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of UNIL through workshops, events, and courses designed to enhance their professional development. The program also offers CV consultations to help researchers effectively present their qualifications. All activities are held on the Epalinges and CHUV campuses of UNIL.

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ADAS is the Association of Assistants and Doctoral Students at the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of UNIL. The association represents all doctoral students in UNIL committees, advocates for their interests, and organizes a wide range of events. These include scientific and educational activities like the Doctoral Day, social gatherings such as welcome events, and career-focused initiatives like Growing Up in Science, as well as many other opportunities.

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Talendo focuses on connecting students, graduates and professionals with employers and universities.

Chat with a professional recruiter – with Talendo: come with your resume and get valuable feedback from the “private sector”!

This exercise is recommended for those who have a clear idea of their professional choices and who want to give themselves a chance to talk to a professional working in the private sector.

Three recruiters will be present (company will be confirmed as soon as possible).

Service from 10:00 to 17:15. Mandatory registration at the CV Desk (9:00-9:45). Limited number of places: first come, first served. For those who are about to apply for a job.

Photo Booth with AliaPhoto: add the perfect touch to your resume with a professional headshot. 

Alia Gachassin, photographer USPP, has been using her technical and relational skills for more than 10 years to highlight moments of life and personalities through images. She is working with regional and international companies as well as individuals, and portraiture is one of her areas of expertise.

Service from 10:00 to 17:15. Mandatory registration at the CV Desk (9:00-9:45). Limited number of places: first come, first served. For those who are about to apply for a job.

Career DNA: Decoding Beliefs, Myths & Early‑Career Realities

Leaving academia for your first job is exciting — but it often comes with doubts and mixed feelings. This fast‑paced, interactive 25‑minute workshop, designed and created by the Life Science Career Day, helps early‑career life scientists explore and normalize common fears around networking, applications, interviews, and rejection.

Through a playful quiz and small‑group conversations led by experienced career advisors and vocational psychologists from UNIL and UNIGE, you’ll gain practical tips, sharper perspectives, and confidence for your next steps.

A quick, honest, and energizing starting point for anyone preparing to launch their career.

The workshop runs throughout the afternoon with three distinct 25-minute sessions scheduled at 15.30 | 16.00 | 16.30, designed for 50 participants per session. It is ideal for anyone seeking clarity on the key steps involved in transitioning to a first job—without delving into overly personal concerns.

Mandatory registration at the CV Desk (9:00-9:45), limited number of places, first come first served.