Course curriculum

    1. What we will cover

    1. LinkedIn Profile Optimisation

    2. Quiz: Module 1

    3. Putting It Into Practice

    1. Create your Biotech-ready CV - Training Video

    2. Quiz: Module 2

    3. CV - Template 1

    4. CV - Template 2

    5. Example - Biotech CV

    6. Example - Postdoctoral Researcher CV

    7. Putting It Into Practice

    1. Building your LinkedIn presence & Working with Recruiters

    2. Quiz: Module 3

    3. Putting It Into Practice

About this course

  • £189.00
  • Bite-sized video sessions
  • CV and LinkedIn profile review
  • Downloadable CV Templates

Skills You'll Gain

  • Position your academic experience for biotech roles — learn how to translate your research into language that resonates with hiring teams.

  • Create a biotech-ready CV and cover letter — using proven frameworks and templates, with personalised feedback to stand out in a competitive field.

  • Optimise your LinkedIn profile for visibility — boost your chances of being found by recruiters and startup hiring managers.

  • Build a strategic, sector-specific network — learn how to identify the right people, connect meaningfully, and uncover opportunities before they're advertised.

  • Engage with recruiters the smart way — understand how they work, what they prioritise, and how to use them to your advantage.

Your Instructor: Cecilia Piergentili

Founder of The Catalytic Site

Cecilia is the founder of The Catalytic Site and holds a PhD in Protein Biochemistry from Durham University (UK). After completing postdoctoral research, she transitioned into the world of biotech startups, where she discovered a passion not just for the science — but for building the companies behind it. She has since worked across the UK and Europe as a recruitment and strategy consultant for early-stage biotech companies, particularly in drug development. Cecilia has supported startups from seed to scale-up, advising on team building, leadership hiring, and cultural alignment. Her work spanned scientific and executive roles, and she collaborated closely with venture capital investors to align talent strategy with business readiness and technical milestones. She founded The Catalytic Site to support academic researchers eager to transition into the dynamic world of biotech startups — offering the insights, tools, and guidance she wished she’d had when making the leap herself.

What's included

  • Bite-Sized Learning with Real Impact

    3 expert-led modules with interactive quizzes, actionable templates, and end-of-module checklists to help you implement what you’ve learned straight away.

  • Personalised Profile Review + Talent Visibility

    Get 1:1 feedback on your CV and LinkedIn, plus the option to join The Catalytic Site's talent database, shared with UK/EU biotech partners.

  • Join a Community of Future Biotech Leaders

    Connect with peers and mentors in The Hub of Innovators — a Slack-based community designed for scientists breaking into startups.

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