Careers article - August 12, 2024
10 tips for going back to work after vacation
Getting back to work after a long and relaxing holiday can be quite hard, here is some advice to make things easier and make your return less stress-free. 1. Plan your return Most people focus on getting organized for departure, perhaps maximizing their time away and then comes home just the day before work begins. […]
Careers article - June 17, 2024
Hey there: Samuli Ripatti, new Director of FIMM
Samuli Ripatti has a background in mathematical statistics but his research has always been focused on applying and developing biostatistical methods to address scientific questions in medical and population genetics. Last year he was appointed Director of the Institute for Molecular Medicine in Finland (FIMM) and NLS asked him about his new role and his […]
Careers article - May 15, 2024
Q&A: Ulrika Hammarström, CEO & Founder, SCRO
Ulrika Hammarström, CEO and Founder of Scandinavian CRO (SCRO) was recently awarded Entrepreneur of the Year in Uppsala, and NLS asked her about building successful teams, her leadership style and women in life sciences. This prize is awarded by jury to an entrepreneur who has performed above and beyond and whose company has demonstrated long-term […]
Careers article - May 14, 2024
“It’s in my nature to understand what’s behind every process”
Petri Rummukainen is a scientist at 3PBIOVIAN, a company formed through the recent combination of Biovian and 3P Biopharmaceuticals. He is responsible for planning, reporting, developing, and executing bioprocesses in collaboration with a team of scientists and engineers. He explains his role in the company and what he is thrilled about. Two years ago, Petri […]
Business article - May 7, 2024
AstraZeneca lay off 200 people
Astra Zeneca is terminating 200 jobs at the facility in Mölndal, reports Göteborgs-Posten. In a written comment, the company highlights that the number of employees has increased by several hundred in Mölndal in recent years and that it is not about any cuts. “On the contrary, we continue to grow and constantly recruit new employees, […]
Business article - May 1, 2024
“The most rewarding part of my job is when people grow”
Jennie Ekbeck, former CEO of Umeå Biotech Incubator, is now working for the business incubator Lead that supports promising start-ups in Östergötland. Her mission is to transform the academic potential in Linköping and Norrköping into flourishing companies. Jennie Ekbeck has a background in biomedicine and she has also studied business economics and law at Umeå […]