It's Bigger than Biotech

No PhD, No Problem: Andy Wilson on Navigating Into Biotech From the Outside In


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Not a scientist? No problem. In this episode, Andy Wilson shares how he successfully pivoted into the world of biotech and health innovation—without a background in science.

Now VP of Business Development for Health Affairs at USC and former leader of the Alliance for SoCal Innovation, Andy explains how he built a purpose-driven career by connecting capital, universities, and entrepreneurs.

Listen in to learn:

  • How to break into biotech from a non-traditional path

  • Why ecosystems matter more than résumés

  • How to find your “why” and build a career around it

  • What students get wrong about career planning

If you’re a student or early-career professional wondering how to pivot into biotech without a research background, this episode is your playbook.

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It's Bigger than BiotechBy Hriday Gondalia, Roy Salot