2026 Programming

Quarterly career-building experiences for full-time undergraduate and graduate students exploring pharma/biotech careers

Why NextGen?

The NextGen Program equips full-time students (undergraduate and graduate—PhD, PharmD, MBA, MPH) with industry insight, practical tools, and connections to help you navigate the path from student to professional in pharma/biotech.

NextGen is designed to make your time and effort count by connecting industry insight, practical skill-building, and meaningful relationships to help you move confidently from student to professional.

Through the program, you’ll gain:

Industry insight from experts and professionals shaping pharma and biotech
Real-world tools to support career planning and decision-making
Career clarity by understanding roles, pathways, and what success looks like
Expanded networks with peers, talent professionals, and industry leaders
Professional confidence as you translate passion and preparation into momentum

2026 Program Format

Quarterly Webinars (Virtual)

Sundays | 2:00–4:00 PM PT / 5:00–7:00 PM ET

Q3 - September 20, 2026

Virtual Webinar | Commercial (Marketing & Sales)

Commercial Uncovered: From Concepts to Careers

Commercial is where science meets strategy, customers, and market impact. Explore how Marketing and Sales work together to bring innovative therapies to the people who need them while driving business success. Whether you’re relationship-driven, analytical, or business-curious, this session will demystify Commercial functions, highlight career opportunities, and help you see how your skills can translate into this dynamic area of life sciences.

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Q2 - June 28, 2026

Virtual Webinar | Pharmacovigilance & Safety

Patients’ Guardians: Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance

(PAST EVENT)

Q1 - February 22, 2026

Virtual Webinar | Medical Affairs

Medical Affairs 101 and Beyond: A Career Gateway in the Life Sciences

(PAST EVENT)

Ready to explore your path in pharma/biotech and build real momentum?

Join NextGen for quarterly learning, practical tools, and connections that support your journey from student to professional.

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