What Type of Person Thrives in Biotech, According to an IT Manager at a Bay Area Biotech
Harold, an IT Manager in biotech, believes strong communication skills are crucial for thriving in IT within that field, as clear communication allows managers to advocate for one's needs and collaborate on solutions; however, Harold also notes that the biotech industry overall requires individuals to be "very learned" with many roles demanding at least a master's degree, if not a PhD, indicating a strong emphasis on scientific knowledge.
Communication, Technical Knowledge, Problem-Solving, Higher Education, Industry Knowledge
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Harold Wong
IT Manager
Public Bay Area Biotech
CUNY, NYU
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Computer Science
Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical
Cyber Security and IT
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. A strong foundation in science is crucial, with many roles requiring a Master's degree or PhD.
2. Effective communication skills are essential, especially for IT roles, to clearly convey issues and collaborate on solutions.
3. Combining technical knowledge with communication skills is key for success in high-tech positions within the biotech industry.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
For the biotech industry, you have to be very scientific and learned. Most roles require, at the very least, a master's degree, if not a PhD.
But for the IT side of things, as I mentioned, communication is key. You have to have that established. Then your managers can back you up and say, "He communicated clearly that this isn't working, and we need to do something else."
They can then figure out solutions with you and brainstorm. So, I think it still comes down to communication. But in terms of high tech and these other higher-end jobs, you'll need to have the knowledge as well.
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