January brings fresh biotech hiring budgets, energized hiring managers, and real momentum after a tough 2025. If you've been waiting for the right time to level up your biotech career, this is it.

In this episode, you'll discover:

1. Why January is the best month to apply for biotech jobs after a slow December
2. How the December Networking Challenge helped members grow their LinkedIn reach and profile visibility
3. The Application Challenge launches January 6th with five days of live teaching to build daily job search habits
4. An annual career planning session on January 12th to map your 2026 goals
5. A presentation skills workshop that can accelerate both job offers and promotions
6. A 10-week AI course to help you work smarter and meet employer expectations in 2026
7. The Fire Horse approach to bringing bold, unstoppable energy to your career goals

Whether you're job searching, seeking a promotion, or building new professional skills, this episode gives you the roadmap and momentum to make 2026 your breakthrough year.

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00:00 Biotech hiring outlook for January 2026 and market momentum

00:30 Office updates and the community move to Skool platform

01:00 Seven Day Interview Accelerator and weekly Q&A with office hours

02:00 December networking challenge results and evergreen access

03:00 December interview challenges versus networking opportunities

04:00 January Application Challenge launch with five days of teaching

05:00 Annual planning session and presentation skills workshop details

06:00 Ten week AI course for automation and employer expectations

07:00 Fire Horse energy and setting bold intentions for career progress