Keynote Speaker & Career Transition Talks for

Life Sciences Professionals

Keynotes on Career Development, Transitions, and Resilience Across Career Stages

Careers today are rarely linear. Whether someone is at the beginning of their professional journey or navigating change after years in a demanding role, moments of uncertainty and transition are part of modern working life, particularly in pharma, biotech, and medtech.

Reorganizations, mergers, leadership changes, and workforce reductions have become recurring realities across the healthcare industry. While structures may change quickly, the human impact unfolds more slowly. Questions of identity, confidence, motivation, and direction often remain long after decisions are announced.

As a career transition speaker in Switzerland with experience across academia, pharma, biotech, and medtech, I deliver keynote talks that provide insight, perspective, and language for navigating these moments. My talks help individuals and organizations approach change consciously, with clarity, resilience, and purpose.

I work with two distinct audiences, each facing different questions at different stages of their careers.

Keynote Talks for Students & Early-Career Professionals

These keynote talks focus on career development, orientation, and early decision-making. They are designed for students and young professionals who are exploring career paths, entering the job market, or navigating their first transitions.

Rather than focusing only on how to secure the next role, these talks encourage participants to think long term about how careers evolve, how values and strengths influence choices, and how to build paths that remain meaningful as priorities change.

Example:
Short video from Career Connect 2026 at the University of Zurich on Jan 24, 2026, where I delivered a keynote to over 150 students and young professionals exploring how to build careers in Switzerland with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Typical Themes

Career Development Beyond the First Job

How to think long-term about career choices, not just the next role.
Navigating Early Career Transitions with Confidence

Understanding non-linear paths and making decisions in times of change.
Managing Stress and Uncertainty During the PhD Journey

Addressing pressure, ambiguity, and self-doubt, and learning how to stay grounded while keeping future options open.
From Study to Industry: Making Conscious Career Choices

Clarifying options and expectations when moving beyond the university environment.
Non-Linear Careers in Life Sciences and Beyond

Why unexpected moves are common, and how to turn them into strengths.
Building Clarity in Times of Uncertainty

Developing a reflective mindset to navigate ambiguity with confidence.
Defining Success on Your Own Terms

Aligning career decisions with personal values rather than external pressure.

Keynote Talks for Pharma, Biotech & Medtech Organizations

These keynote talks are designed for corporate HR, Talent Development, Learning and Development, and leadership teams seeking meaningful support for professionals navigating organizational change.

In the healthcare industry, reorganizations, mergers, role changes, and layoffs are no longer exceptional events. Employees may find themselves needing to reassess their direction, rebuild confidence, or redefine success after years of commitment and high performance.

These talks address the human side of change directly. They provide professionals with perspective, practical frameworks, and reflective questions that help them process disruption, regain a sense of agency, and make intentional decisions about what comes next. For organizations, this supports resilience, engagement, and healthier transitions during and after periods of uncertainty.