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15-04-2026

Why I chose a career beyond the lab: working at ZonMw

By Sabina Jašarević – programme officer Healthcare Efficiency Research at ZonMw During my studies in Biomedical Sciences and a Master in Cancer, Stem Cells & Developmental Biology (Utrecht University) I always thought my...
Career blogs
1-04-2026

Success, failure, and the road to 3.9 billion: Edwin Moses on building biotech giants

Edwin Moses, the former CEO of Ablynx who currently is Chairman at Achilles Therapeutics, Avantium, LabGenius and NanoSyrinx, shares his story. By Yilmaz Biter. In the examination room at the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt that day, there was an...
Career blogs
4-03-2026

First-Generation Students and the Hidden Challenges of University

If you don’t have a laptop, studying becomes difficult. If you don’t realize that education costs more than just tuition fees, you may be caught off guard by unexpected expenses. If you don’t fully master the language, writing a...
Career blogs
3-02-2026

From VMBO to a Ph.D. Degree

In school, grades serve as the currency determining one’s success. However, in real life, it is one’s skills, competencies, and the ability to apply them to create value that dictate financial compensation and success, depending on...
Career blogs
29-01-2026

From a bold idea to a thriving biotech: a conversation with the CEO of Argenx

Behind one of Europe’s most successful biotech companies stands a story of perseverance and relentless belief in impact. As co-founder and CEO of Argenx, Tim Van Hauwermeiren has navigated the company from a bold idea with no data to...
Career blogs
5-12-2025

Crossroads in career: True to Science, Open to Opportunity

What BioBusiness Summer School taught me about transitioning to industry A year ago, I probably would have found it hard to imagine a world where my day would be less about capturing image stacks and more about stacked calendars. Yet...
Career tools
1-12-2025

Emerging Trends in Life Sciences Careers in the Benelux

The life sciences sector in the Benelux region, comprising Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, is undergoing significant transformation. This change is driven by technological advancements, changing regulatory landscapes, and a...
Career blogs Career tools
11-11-2025

How to use your international experience to enhance your resume

Having international experience is a valuable asset that can significantly improve your job chances. Leveraging this experience effectively on your resume can make the difference in standing out from the crowd. In this article, we'll...
Career blogs
21-10-2025

Job crafting: how to make your job fit you better

Perhaps you are unhappy in your job, or you want to make your job even more enjoyable. To help with this you could try to change your current job in such a way that you enjoy it more and it fits your abilities and values better. The idea...

Understanding self-sabotage: why are we afraid of getting what we want

A breakdown of what happens when you want something but fear it at the same time One of my favourite examples of self-sabotage is a story about Vincent van Gogh. Before he went on to be one of the most famous painters in history, he...

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