CSS - From academia to medical device industry

Dr. Patricia Haller, Dr. Tanja Akbuga-Schön and Dr. Aoife Hanet from IMPRS will share their divers journeys from academia to medical device industry and provide insights into how scientific training at the MPI an open doors to a variety of career paths. In addition, Yasemin Kurt-Cvolic will provide insights on Erbe Elektromedizin GmbH and the recruitment of talents.

Patricia and Tanja graduated in, respectively, molecular biology (AG Proikas-Cezanne) and microbiome science (Ley Lab) in 2023. Today, they both work as Medical and Scientific Advisors at Erbe Elektromedizin GmbH in the team Medical Affairs. Their roles involve translating scientific data into strategic insights for clinical studies, regulatory processes, and product development.

Aoife, with Belgian–Irish roots, graduated in molecular biology (Izaurralde’s Lab) in 2019. She joined Erbe Elektromedizin GmbH as a Regulatory Affairs/Quality Assurance lab coordinator. Navigating this shift as a non-native German speaker and later as a new mother, she is driving processes for GLP-style studies, supporting product approvals, and leading her team through a digital transformation of lab work.

Yasemin, with over seven years of progressive experience in human resources at Erbe Elektromedizin GmbH, has developed a strong expertise in talent acquisition, HR business partnering, and leadership. Currently serving as team lead “Talent & Acquisition”, she drives strategic recruitment initiatives and guides organizational growth through people-focused solutions.

For registration, please write an e-mail to rst@tuebingen.mpg.de.