Hopkins Biotech Network Mentor Program

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Hopkins Biotech Network Mentor Program

Are you interested in a non-academic career in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry? Want to learn more about the types of careers available, and how to transition into those roles? Looking to expand your professional network? 

The Hopkins Biotech Network is pairing with the CASSS global community of biopharmaceutical professionals to offer you a unique mentoring experience. The Hopkins Biotech Network Mentor Program offers a 3-month, one-on-one opportunity with a professional in the biotech industry.

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Mentors can offer a wide range of guidance -- from general career exploration and experience sharing, to focused help on the job application process (i.e. mock interviews, cover letter/resume advice). Mentors will work with you to define your current short-term and long-term goals, and help you progress towards the career of your dreams!

Image with text 'Purpose & Value To help biomedical post-docs, PhD, students, and Masters students learn about non-academic science careers through focused, one-on-one mentoring with an industry professional'

Mentor applications for the Fall 2025 Cohort are due September 19, 2025.

Become a Mentor

For Mentors:

  1. Application Period – August 19 – September 19
  2. Acceptance Email Notification – September 20 
  3. Informational Interview Period – September 22 – November 7  
  4. Matching Surveys Due – November 7
  5. Match Email Sent – November 13
  6. Official Mentorship Period with Match – November 13 – February 15
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Call for Mentors

Image with text 'HBN CASSS Mentor-Match Program'Each Spring and Fall, CASSS partners with the Hopkins Biotech Network to recruit volunteer mentors for students from Johns Hopkins University, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of Chicago, and Virginia Tech.

Become a Mentor