Explore Career Resources
The Applied Drug Development program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Pharmacy approaches career development holistically. In addition to completing robust coursework to prepare you for the pharmaceutical sciences industry, students will grow through professional development workshops, expert career advising, and exposure to leading pharmaceutical companies.Individual Career Development
The Applied Drug Development Program gives students the tools to be successful. A pillar of a successful job search is exploring individual interests, skills, and motivations – and how to translate that into applications. The ADD program offers workshops designed to prepare students for the process. Students in the program work with a dedicated career advisor. They’ll conduct individual meetings to polish resumes, practice interviews, and discuss individual factors such as geographic location and preferences. To schedule a meeting, e-mail Chris McIntyre at cmcintyre@wisc.edu – or, use this link.
Exposure to Employers
Students in the program have opportunities to engage with leading employers in the industry. These include:- Employer and Career Spotlights (Archive can be found here)
- Resume Books
- Curated Internship Opportunities
- Alumni Networking
- Site Visits
Where ADD Badgers Go?
Recently, program graduates have taken roles across the Pharmaceutical Science spectrum. Roles include:- Research Associate
- Scientist
- Quality Assurance/Quality Control
- Clinical Affairs Associate
- Regulatory Affairs Specialist
- Biomanufacturing Technician
- Clinical Lab Scientist
- Chemist
- Merck
- Eurofins
- Catalent
- MilliporeSigma
- Thermo Fisher/PPD
- Moderna
- Exact Sciences
- Patel Kwan
- Labcorp
- Promega
Employer Spotlight
The Applied Drug Development partners with leading industry organizations to provide opportunities to explore careers and connect with employers.
Based out of Madison, Wisconsin, Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals consistently explores new ways of rapidly advancing drugs from discovery to the clinic. Arrowhead’s main focus areas include cardiometabolic, pulmonary, liver, and neuromuscular conditions.
Career Spotlights
The Applied Drug Development program hosts distinguished professionals across the pharmaceutical industry to highlight their education, experience, and journey. Part presentation and part audience Q&A, guests also give tips and tricks to students navigating a future career in pharmaceutical science.