Careers
The M-TRAM degree program equips students with highly applicable research and translational skills, competencies and strategies that prepare them for new responsibilities and leadership roles in both academia and industry. Graduates will be prepared to advance their careers in:
Academia
Physician-scientist
Senior scientist
Research professional
Steppingstone to doctoral programs (MD, PhD)
Research and Development
Clinical research coordination
Clinical trial management
Medical science liaison
Medical writing
Technical writing
Marketing Management
Create marketing plans
Support product definition
Support product launch
Portfolio Management
Understand various projects and programs
Assess their relative value to the company
Decide whether to continue R&D, fund next-generation device, acquire another company
Clinical, Quality, Regulatory
- Safety and efficacy
Perform clinical trials, find patients, travel results
Prepare reports for FDA
Hands-on research, clinical, and professional experiences
In addition to the salient coursework, M-TRAM’s curriculum includes applied hands-on, on-site medical research and biotechnology training that is immediately applicable upon graduation.
Students also complete a capstone project, the Translational Research Individual Project (TRIP), in the early clinical translation drug therapy and delivery, vaccines, immune measurements and therapy, and gene measurements and therapy.
Mentoring by top scholars and industry leaders
Through their capstone research project, seminars, internships, and other learning experiences, M-TRAM students have myriad opportunities to regularly interact with and learn from the top leaders in the field of translational medicine.
Stanford Medicine’s career counseling services
M-TRAM students have access to career counseling through Stanford School of Medicine’s BioSci Careers center. The center hosts seminars and classes that range from drafting a LinkedIn profile to writing application essay and offers one-on-one counseling to address specific career needs.
Biotech Connection Bay Area
For students interested in consulting and business development (BD) opportunities, M-TRAM strongly encourages participation in the Biotech Connection Bay Area (BCBA). BCBA is a dynamic network of graduate students from Berkeley, Stanford, and UCSF, all focused on careers in consulting and business development. The organization offers year-round opportunities to participate in consulting and due diligence projects, hosts valuable career development events, and publishes insightful articles on trends in the life sciences industry.