Dr. Terence Wong - Life Science Consultant - ZS Associates

[PODCAST] Diverse Routes: Career Journeys in Science & Medicine (Episode 17)

Dr. Terence Wong, MBA, is a Strategy Insights & Planning Associate Consultant at ZS Associates, where he delivers innovative solutions to biomedical research, clinical development, medical affairs, and pipeline & launch strategy challenges for clients in the biotech and pharma industry.

Prior to ZS, Wong was a Clinical Genomics Analyst at Rady Children's Institute for Genomic Medicine, where he analyzed whole genome sequencing data to identify genetic causes for rare disease in critically ill infants and developed strategic partnerships with biotech and pharma companies in the rare disease space.

In addition, he teaches a genetics course at UC San Diego Extended Studies and serves on the Board of Trustees of Harvey Mudd College.

Born and raised in Honolulu, HI, Wong earned a BS in Joint Chemistry-Biology from Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, CA, a PhD in Biological and Biomedical Sciences with a concentration in Cancer Biology from Harvard University in Cambridge, MA, and an MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Administration from National University in San Diego, CA. His doctoral dissertation research, completed at Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, involved integrating large functional genomic datasets to identify and characterize novel genetic vulnerabilities in cancer. During his graduate studies, Wong served as Vice Chair and Management and Budget Officer of the Broad Institute NextGen Association for Postdocs and Graduate Students, where he coordinated professional development activities for over 1,200 scientific trainees.

Episode Highlights:

• How you can start contributing to your retirement as a graduate student

• What questions to expect in a job interview

• How attending (food) sponsored events could lead to your next big break! 

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• Extended video interview

  • If you are a struggling PhD student, Terence reveals the light at the end of the tunnel - you will get your free time back. Watch the extended interview for that one thing you have to keep in mind to get your free time back.

  • If you are considering making a career transition, Terence describes the reality of taking a career jump in the extended interview, after all he’s done it multiple times.

  • And if your a high school or college student who is trying to navigate their career journeys while receiving solicited or unsolicited input from their parents, Terence and I dive deep into this topic in our extended interview. 

• Guest contact information (offers informational interviews and employment opportunities)