Empowering Scientists to Launch Successful Careers
SciPhD provides training, tools, and coaching that equip PhD scientists, postdocs,
and graduate students with the business and social skills needed to successfully
land their first job—and connects them with employers through our talent placement services.
NEW: Self-Paced Business of Science Certificate Program
A flexible, high-impact, Flamingo-powered hybrid program available to individual scientists that combines asynchronous learning, live bi-weekly check-in sessions, one-on-one counseling, and a Business of Science Certification to help scientists land their first industry job.
- Self-paced online Business of Science training modules
- Live bi-weekly Zoom check-in sessions with SciPhD career coaches
- Three one-on-one counseling sessions: job targeting, interview prep, and offer negotiation
- Flamingo software to analyze job ads and create targeted resumes
- Business of Science Certification exam that earns SciPhD Business of Science Certificate of Achievement
Watch the Hybrid Business of Science Program Overview
Who We Serve
Individuals & Trainees
PhD students, postdocs, and master’s-level scientists who want a clear, step-by-step roadmap to compete for their first industry job and build long-term careers.
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Universities & Training Programs
Graduate schools, postdoctoral offices, and professional development programs that want to provide scalable, industry-validated career readiness training for their trainees.
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Companies & Employers
Biotech, pharma, medtech, CROs, and other organizations seeking SciPhD-trained, industry-ready scientists with proven business and social competencies.
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The SciPhD Training & Career-Readiness Ecosystem
SciPhD integrates competency-based training with our Flamingo platform to help scientists understand, demonstrate, and communicate their value to hiring organizations.
Flamingo
Entry-level tool that helps scientists import job ads, analyze requirements, and build targeted resumes based on technical, business, and social competencies.
- Import and analyze job postings
- Identify job-specific competencies employers seek
- Create targeted resumes and Summaries of Qualifications
Flamingo-Based Online Training
Self-guided online modules that teach the full Business of Science curriculum, including communications, leadership, project management, team performance, financial literacy, networking, and negotiations.
- Asynchronous, self-paced training
- Hands-on exercises integrated with Flamingo
- Upgrade paths into the Hybrid BoS program
Hybrid Business of Science Certificate Program
Our most comprehensive individual program, combining online training, Flamingo, live group coaching, one-on-one counseling, and a recognized Business of Science Certificate.
- All Business of Science modules
- Bi-weekly live check-in Zoom sessions
- Three 1:1 counseling sessions
- Flamingo license included
- Business of Science Certification exam
Signature Onsite and Virtual Certificate Programs
SciPhD has delivered high-impact, team-based Business of Science Certificate Programs at universities and institutes across the U.S. for over a decade. These immersive workshops feature interactive project management scenarios, team performance exercises, financial decision-making simulations, and applied communications training that are uniquely powerful in an in-person or live virtual setting.
The Hybrid Business of Science Program is designed to complement—not replace—these onsite experiences, extending access to trainees who cannot attend in person and providing ongoing support before and after your campus events.
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What Participants and Partners Are Saying
“I appreciate all your help and want to tell you that the SciPhD workshop was a game-changer for me. It was exactly what I needed, with perfect timing with what I was going through and what stage I was at in grad school. Thank you :)”
“Your program exceeded my expectations and was fun and engaging. I think access to Flamingo is going to be a game changer the next time I go on the job market.”
“Thank you for the great workshop. After six months of job searching with no responses, your sessions helped me finally see what I was missing—how important referrals and soft skills are. The training was truly eye-opening. I’ve already recommended SciPhD to friends.”
Meet SciPhD at the National Postdoctoral Association Annual Conference
SciPhD is a proud sponsor of the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) Annual Conference in San Francisco. Our partnership with the NPA that provides a free Flamingo license to NPA-affiliated postdocs has helped almost 1000 PhDs in their quest to land their first job. Visit our table, attend our workshop, and explore how the Hybrid Business of Science Program and Flamingo can support your postdoctoral community.
Conference Details & Schedule
Details for Free Flamingo License through NPA
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Whether you are an individual scientist preparing for your first industry job, a university looking to strengthen your career development offerings, or an organization seeking industry-ready scientists, SciPhD can help.