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About this Episode:
Today’s guest is Dr. Pinay Kainth, a seasoned leader in medical affairs and an Executive Director at a biopharmaceutical company. With over 15 years of global experience across neurology, rare genetic diseases, immunology, and dermatology, he’s played a pivotal role in multiple drug launches and other high-impact initiatives.
In addition to his leadership in the life sciences industry, Pinay is a dedicated career coach and the co-author of Making a Successful Transition from Academia to Industry — a must-read for academics exploring careers outside academia.
Books like Pinay’s offer structured, in-depth guidance that can be hard to find elsewhere. For those looking to leave academia, they serve as a critical bridge — demystifying industry pathways, offering strategic advice, and presenting real-world case studies that reflect the challenges and opportunities of such a transition. Whether you're just beginning to consider your next steps or actively navigating your move into industry, books provide a thoughtful, reliable resource you can return to at every stage of the journey.
You can purchase Making a Successful Transition from Academia to Industry on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Successful-Transition-Academia-Industry-ebook/dp/B0FKH3K3HS
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