Research upskilling Careers Interview skills
From academia to industry: what actually matters when you make the move
Author: Gulhis Sarap Lindau – Research Funding Consultant & Coach at ScientifyResearch
Beyond Academia: Translating Your Research into Industry Value
Introduction to the session
You have spent years building deep expertise, managing projects, securing funding, and producing results. But when it comes to industry, the challenge is rarely about what you have done, it is about how you present it.
This consultation helps researchers map their academic experience as business assets and understand exactly which industries are actively looking for research expertise. Whether you are exploring your options or ready to make the move, you will leave with a clear picture of your value in the industry job market and a concrete strategy to communicate it.
With over 15 years of experience supporting researchers across disciplines and career stages, Judy Mielke, PhD brings a rare combination of academic insider knowledge and practical career development expertise. As the Founder of scientifyRESEARCH and a former researcher, academic editor, and publisher at major international publishers across Europe, she has an unmatched ability to help researchers see what they have truly built, and how to communicate it to industry employers.
This session is part of Beyond Academia, a structured 4-session transition program for researchers moving into industry, delivered by Judy Mielke, PhD and Gülhis Sarap Lindau. Sessions can be booked individually or purchased as a complete package.
- Session 01 (Judy): What You’ve Built Is Industry Gold
- Session 02 (Gülhis): Translating You — CV & Your Story
- Session 03 (Judy): Positioning Your Expertise for Industry
- Session 04 (Gülhis): Interview Simulation & Your Launch Plan
Everything included in the full package: 4 x 60-min 1:1 sessions, CV review, live interview simulation, 3 months funding database access, resource kit after each session, and a personalized written summary after every session.
To book the full program, contact: consultation@scientifyresearch.org
Your benefits
Expert guidance
Personalized advice from our expert guides - tailored to your situation and designed for your career and personal growth.
Summary report
A report summarizing the main topics discussed together with actionable insights.
Database access
Receive 3-months of complimentary access to our individual premium membership to support your career growth.
What to expect
Before the session, you will be invited to share a short overview of your research background, career stage, and the industry direction you are considering. During the consultation, Judy will help you reframe your academic experience in industry terms and identify the sectors where your expertise is most valued. After the session, you will receive a written summary with key insights and next steps.
This session covers:
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What you have built is industry gold
Map your academic career as business assets: your grant management, project leadership, publications, funding track record, and international experience reframed as competitive differentiators for industry hiring managers.
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Industry pathways for researchers
Explore the sectors that actively seek research expertise, biotech, pharma, consulting, policy, science communication, and understand why your background puts you ahead of most candidates.
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Your research-to-industry value map
Build a personalized map of your transferable skills, translated into the language that industry employers understand and respond to.
Confidentiality statement
All coaching and consultation sessions are conducted in strict confidence and in accordance with professional codes of ethics, ensuring a safe and respectful environment in which you may openly explore your goals. Access to your information is restricted to a small team of authorized coaching professionals solely for the purpose of preparing a standardized report. No personal information will be disclosed or shared without your explicit consent.
Meet your expert guide
Careers Postdoctoral training Research upskilling
Judy Mielke, PhD.
Strategic communications for grant and career success
Judy Mielke, PhD. is the Founder of ScientifyResearch. Before becoming a research services entrepreneur, Judy was a researcher and enjoyed a successful career as an editor and publisher in the…
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