Program 2024

Transition to Employment: Taking a Closer a Look

900

Welcome desk opens.

Registration to one of the three activities until 9:45 at the CV Desk. For more information, scroll down to bottom of program.

945
Aud.B

SESSION 1

The Role of the Scientist in Society
Academia or Industry? Let’s Choose Science and Innovation!

Conference
Laure Crabbe-Vert, Life Science Innovation Manager & Scientific Coordinator at LVMH Recherche

Introduction
Niko Geldner, Professor in Plant Molecular Biology, Head of the Doctoral School FBM, University of Lausanne

Moderator of the day
Carina Schey, International public speaker & coach in effective communication and leadership

1050
Hall

BREAK

1100
Aud.B

SESSION 2

Employers around Lake Geneva and Beyond

Discover companies based around Lake Geneva, and get ready with questions about working in the private sector.
Platinum companies’ presentations: Eli Lilly, Merck Group, SOPHiA GENETICS.

Flash talks: companies & organizations around Switzerland will have one minute to introduce themselves, which will help you prepare your pitch when you join them in the hall.

1150
Hall

FREE LUNCH & NETWORKING

Organizations’ booths & delegates (present all day)
By visiting the booths, you will have the opportunity to personally interact with potential employers. Our advice: have your LinkedIn profile up-to-date or bring a business card or a short resume.

Work opportunities from sponsoring companies will also be displayed throughout the day on the job wall in the hall.

1330
Aud.B

SESSION 3

What’s in Store for my Job Prospects after University?

Part 1: Discover companies and organizations, and get ready with questions about working in the private sector.
Platinum companies’ presentations: Biopôle, Boston Scientific, Bristol Myers Squibb

Part 2: Meet our panel of professionals from public, non-profit and private sectors. Join them afterwards in the lobby for a lively networking session, making the most of their expertise and advice.

1420
Hall

NETWORKING & CAREER ORIENTATION

Meet more than 30 alumni/invited speakers working in a wide variety of fields (public, parapublic & private sectors).
Get a chance to have a chat with them, to discover their career and what they currently do, to ask them questions and receive precious advice from them!

Organizations’ booths & delegates

1600
Aud.B

SESSION 4

Purposeful Paths: First Steps in the Transition to Employment (round table)


Two experts in
Transition to Employment: Koorosh Massoudi, Professor, Research center in vocational psychology and career counseling (CePCO) @UNIL
The Job Market in the Life Sciences Field:  Fanny Sion, Manager, Michael Page Healthcare & Life Sciences

Six professionals & alumni:
High-Quality Products: Laure Crabbe-Vert, Life Science Innovation Manager & Scientific Coordinator at LVMH Recherche
Nature: Jerôme Pellet, Director and Founder of nplusp
Neglected Diseases: Stéphanie Braillard, Non-Clinical Development Leader at DNDi
Nutrition: Sandra Sulser, Innovation Manager at Swiss Food Research
Plant Cell: Sarah Eubanks, Scientist Cell Biology at KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA
Virus Safety: Christoph Zürcher, Senior Scientist, Global Pathogen Safety Support, CSL Behring

Read more about our speakers here.

1730

End of event

SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE DAY

Choose between one of the following 3 activities:

CV Photo Booth | with AliaPhoto
Add the perfect touch to your resume with a professional headshot.
Service from 10:00 to 17:45. For those actively looking for a job.

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 goals and are already looking for work outside academia.
Service by their partner oprandi & partner from 10:00 to 17:45. For those actively looking for a job.

iEvolve – Discovering your Career Options | with the EPFL Transversal Skills and Career Center
Play a game that uses the power of collective thinking and elements of positive work psychology to discover what you are good at, what your aspirations are and where and how you thrive the most.
Service from 14:30 to 17:30.

Mandatory registration for all activities at the CV Desk from 9:00 to 9:45, limited number of places, first come first served.

The traditional CV check given by the university services is not offered during the LSCD, as you have access to this offer all year round on campus.