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What distinguishes research in industry from research at universities and research institutions? People with positions in commercial enterprises report on the requirements, challenges and differences in their everyday work.

Living Research
Living Research
Barbara Mayer breeds micro-tumours, Hong Liu builds robotic hands. For both of them it is important that the results of their research are of benefit to society. »
Practical Routes to a Doctorate
Practical Routes to a Doctorate
Completing a doctorate, gaining professional experience, building important contacts for one's chosen career and earning money: Philip Räth (26), who works at IBM as a doctoral candidate, explains how all these things can be combined. »
Stay curious ? wherever you do your research
Stay Curious - Wherever You Do Your Research
The career path of a scientist in a private sector company can differ from an academic career in many ways. An interview with biotechnologist Helke Hillebrand. »
From Molecule to Medication
From Molecule to Medication
Molecular biologist Dr Heike Neubauer is laboratory manager at the Biberach research centre of pharmaceuticals company Boehringer Ingelheim. Her declared aim: to someday accompany the development of a new medication from initial idea to market introduction. »
Crisis? Research Goes on Regardless
Crisis? Research Goes on Regardless
For engineers, computer scientists and natural scientists the chances of successfully transferring to the private sector remain good despite the crisis, and competencies gained academically also play an important role in industry. »
Goodbye to the Ivory Tower: from Laboratory to Corporate Communications
Goodbye to the Ivory Tower: from Laboratory to Corporate Communications
Three academics talk about their move from academia to the private sector. »
Professional Curiosity and Maternal Instinct
Professional Curiosity and Maternal Instinct
They send their children to the company kindergarten, work from home for a while or temporarily cut back their hours: family and career are not mutually exclusive. »
Employer Profiles
Roche
Premiumprofil - Roche
Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Roche is a leader in research-focused healthcare with combined strengths in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. »