Office of Career Services & Alumni Relations (OCSAR), Brac University organized a virtual session, “Alumni Talk Series: Career in the Pharmaceutical Industry” on Monday, 15 November 2021. The session was attended by the current students, alumni, faculty members and staff of Brac University. Ms. Sharmin Akhter, Talent Acquisition Partner-Bangladesh and Pakistan from Novo Nordisk Bangladesh Ltd. and Mr. Anupom Chowdhury, Deputy Manager, HR, Renata Limited were the speakers of the session.
The session was intended for the Brac University’s Pharmacy, Business and Engineering students to learn from the alumni, currently working in the pharmaceutical industry about the opportunities, growth and career strategies in pharmaceutical companies. The speakers emphasized on the different career options in the pharmaceutical industry, opportunities for different academic background, challenges and the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the industry.
The session concluded with a vibrant and interactive Q & A session where students queried about the key factors required for the career progression, scope for the non-pharma graduates,skills and preparations needed in order to become successful professionals in the pharmaceutical sector etc.