In this episode of Exiting Academia, I sit down with a guest who earned a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences and successfully transitioned into industry as a Senior Field Applications Scientist. We walk through what that move actually looks like in practice—how you translate deep, specialized research training into a role that’s customer-facing, technical, and impact-driven. If you’re a grad student or PhD trying to figure out “what’s next,” this conversation is meant to give you a clearer picture of one concrete path out of academia. I also focus on the bigger coaching takeaways: how to reframe your academic experience so it makes sense to industry hiring managers, how to think about roles that sit at the intersection of science and communication, and what kinds of skills tend to matter most when you’re moving into applied, industry settings. My goal with these interviews is always the same—make the transition feel less mysterious, and help you build a plan you can execute with confidence.