University of Cambridge: Life Science Careers Fair

The University of Cambridge Career Service is holding a Life Science Careers Fair. 

Are you a researcher at the University of Cambridge interested to learn more about the variety of roles available in the life science sector? Whether you're drawn to the lab or curious about careers beyond it, the Life Sciences Careers Fair is your chance to explore the widest range of career paths in the sector. We're also running wrap-around workshops to support your understanding of the sector.

• Who you'll meet:

Leading employers such as Roche, NHS Healthcare Science and Medpace, together with specialist professional service firms including Carpmaels & Ransford, Costello Medical and DeciBio.

• New for 2026: the Info Zone: 

Looking for ways to build experience while you’re still at Cambridge? The new Info Zone showcases local opportunities for experiential learning and networking. Confirmed representatives from the Milner Therapeutics Institute, i-Teams and the Cambridge Graduate Course in Medicine (CGCM). There'll also be Careers Service staff on hand to support you with your questions.

• Who should come?

  Undergraduates, MPhils, PhDs and postdocs from any discipline. Whether you’re just starting to explore or actively job hunting, you’re welcome.

• What should I do to prepare?

  Watch this short video to learn how to make the most of the fair.

Life Science Careers Fair: wrap-around 'Skills in action' workshops

In addition the Fair, we are also hosting a number of online sessions to support attendee's understanding of the Life Sciences sector. Please see below for more details.

• Skills in action - The Life Sciences Sector, Context and Outlook, with The ABPI

  October 28, 2026 • 12:30 - 13:30 GMT

  Join The Association of British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) for this insightful talk about the Life Sciences Industry. This will include an overview of the sector as a whole and a discussion about the policy landscape and economic drivers impacting the current and future labour market.

• Skills in action - Careers in Life Sciences – a Recruitment Company’s Overview

  November 2, 2026 • 13:00 - 14:30 GMT

  James Inwood is a recruitment consultant with over 15 years’ experience specialising in the life sciences industry. In this session James provides a practical and honest overview of how to start and build a career in the industry.