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Biotech Industry Series: Fireside Chat: Big Pharma or Startup? Alumni Get Real

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Wed, Oct 28, 2026

6 PM – 7:30 PM EDT (GMT-4)

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Big company or startup? Stability or speed? Where should your career begin?

Join us for an interactive fireside chat with two Hopkins alumni who took very different paths: one working inside a large pharmaceutical company, the other building at a startup. They’ll get real about what the day-to-day actually looks like, where the two worlds overlap more than you’d expect, and the moments that tested them and paid off.

You’ll walk away with:

An honest look at daily life in big pharma vs. a startup
A clearer sense of which environment fits your goals and working style
Insider advice on what to consider before you apply
New connections with Hopkins alumni and working professionals
Come with your questions. This is your chance to ask what you actually want to know before you apply, in a low-stakes environment.

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