PDA Midwest Webinar: Navigating Career Transitions in Life Sciences
Navigating Career Transitions in Life Sciences
Practical guidance to help you prepare for your next career opportunity
Hosted by PDA Midwest Chapter
Starting your career? In transition? Ready for your next opportunity?
Wherever you are in your career journey, navigating today’s competitive life sciences job market takes the right strategy. Whether you’re a student entering the industry, an early-career professional, or an experienced professional navigating a transition or considering your next move, understanding how to position yourself can make a meaningful difference.
Join PDA Midwest and experienced recruiters from Tunnell Consulting for practical, real-world guidance on building your professional presence, communicating your value, strengthening your LinkedIn profile, preparing for interviews, developing your elevator pitch, and networking effectively.
Whether you’re just getting started, unexpectedly in transition, or ready for something new, you’ll leave with actionable strategies and a better understanding of how to stand out to recruiters and prospective employers.
About the Presentation
These experienced recruiting team members are here to provide tips, insights and collaborative support to better prepare you for a successful job search journey.
This webinar will explore:
- How to attract recruiters and potential employers via LinkedIn profile
- Interview preparation
- Crafting your elevator pitch
- The importance of networking and how to do it
- Optional resume review sessions
Meet Your Session Hosts
Navigating career transitions in life sciences requires more than standard job search advice—it takes deep industry insight from the experts who shape these teams every day. Our panel brings over 75 years of combined recruiting and talent strategy expertise across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and government services sectors:
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nn McNulty –Senior Talent Acquisition Partner.
Bringing 25 years of recruiting excellence in Pharma and Biotech—including a decade with Tunnell. Ann specializes in aligning talent with critical roles across Quality, Manufacturing, R&D, Compliance, Operations, and Clinical functions.
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Radha Patel – Director of Talent Acquisition
A 26-year talent veteran with 13 years dedicated to Life Sciences across commercial and government sectors. Radha leads recruiting efforts across multiple disciplines for Tunnell’s Government Services contracts, offering deep insights into navigating specialized contract and leadership roles.
TJ Crowthers – Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner
With 12 years focused on the Life Sciences lifecycle, TJ brings a comprehensive perspective spanning R&D through to Commercialization. She leverages her end-to-end expertise to optimize career pathways and hiring processes for candidates and organizations alike.
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Valerie Myers – Department Head & Director of Talent Acquisition
As a strategic business partner to executive leadership, Valerie has led Tunnell’s recruiting teams for 5 years, driving strategic talent acquisition frameworks that support both commercial growth and government pursuits.
Event Details
- Date: November 4, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (EST) / 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (central)
- Format: Live virtual webinar
- Audience: Open to all
Registration
Webinar registration is FREE