What An IT Manager At A Bay Area Biotech Wishes They Knew Before Biotech
Harold, an IT Manager at a Bay Area biotech company, wishes someone had emphasized the importance of maintaining a professional demeanor at work, despite the prevalent "work hard, play hard" mentality and the friendly atmosphere that many tech companies in the Bay Area foster. Harold notes that biotech companies are "strictly regulated," and one must always be "on it and on top of your game."
Industry Realities, Workplace Challenges, Candid Advice, Ethical Dilemmas, Communication
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
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Harold Wong
IT Manager
Public Bay Area Biotech
CUNY, NYU
NA
Computer Science
Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical
Cyber Security and IT
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Importance of understanding industry-specific regulations, even in a seemingly relaxed tech environment.
2. The need to balance the 'work hard, play hard' mentality with the demands of a regulated industry.
3. The necessity of being consistently focused and performing at a high level at work.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone would have told you before you entered the industry?
With this role, if I could go back and give myself more advice, I'd say even though they might be friendly and try to, especially in the Bay Area, you want to since they want to harbor that tech vibe, but at the same time, as a biotech, you're strictly regulated. So you still have to follow and adhere to that.
So you have that work hard, play hard mentality. I would still say at work, make sure you're on top of your game.
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