Students from Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Nutrition and Dietetics explored career opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry during a medical talk held on 11 November at the White House.
Themed “Exploring Career Opportunities for Medical and Health Sciences in the Pharmaceutical Industry,” the engagement was organised by the Department of Biomedical Sciences in collaboration with the departments of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Nutrition and Dietetics. It was coordinated by Prof. Kamweru, Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology (FAST), and Dr. Daniel Muthee, Section Head, Biomedical Sciences.
Microlab Pharmaceuticals was represented by Mr. Saravanan Prabhu, General Manager, East Africa; Mr. Tejash Joshi, Human Resources Manager; Mr. Bernard Kakai, Product Manager; Ms. Feyseyne Mwanje Isiye, Supervisor; and Ms. Sharon Ngumbao, Human Resources.
The engagement also featured Mr. Rockvester Wanzala, a 2025 Chuka University alumnus now working at Microlab Pharmaceuticals. His career journey offered students a practical perspective on transitioning from university to the pharmaceutical industry.
Students gained insights into career pathways, industry expectations and the competencies required to secure employment and thrive in the pharmaceutical sector. The University team included Prof. Kiruki, Dr. Tabitha Itotia and Ms. Angeline Wambua.
The engagement strengthened industry-academia linkages while equipping students with valuable insights to guide their career development.
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