Wrapping up a PhD in computational biology + a bit of part-time VC experience. Got an offer from ZS (Emerging Biopharma Associate Consultant) but I’m more into early-stage biotech / AI therapeutics.

Has anyone here gone from ZS to more early-stage or venture-type roles? Trying to figure out if it’s worth taking the offer or holding out for something more aligned. Not sure what ZS reputation is like for VC or entrepreneurship.

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Take the offer. Market is wonky

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I agree, you can also do VC programs, fellowships, etc. in your free time (thought it is admittedly hard to juggle sometimes with your consulting workload) but you should take the offer. If a better opportunity comes your way, renege and take it every time but you need to have a fallback versus the potential unknown of graduating with nothing lined up.

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Likely not helping a lot to get into VC given the typical work ZS does, and won't train you to become an entrepreneur (no consulting firm does that). But I agree with Amazon 1 sentiment.

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Agreed that you should take the offer.

ZS is still a reputable consulting brand within the life sciences space, so you’ll at least have that.

Don’t think they do much early-stage work though, could try to network internally? They are much more well known in commercial / sales / access strategy from what I understand.

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We've a sizable r&d/discovery business in biotech/pharma/medtech spaces
In addition to the commercial work.
VC is a different business
Not what we do

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Always easier to find a job when you have a job.

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