Anna Major
Associate Communications Designer
HCP
Students & Recent Grads Roundtable
The T2B Students & Recent Grads Roundtable connects aspiring biopharma communicators with the knowledge, tools, and community they need to succeed in this specialized industry. This roundtable provides resources and programming that benefit not only early-career professionals but also the broader T2B community by fostering an understanding of and support for the next generation of talent in our field.
Roundtable objectives
- Provide insights into diverse career opportunities within biopharma communications, highlighting practical steps to enter and advance in these specialized roles.
- Develop programming that addresses skills often learned on the job, including project management, client etiquette, and industry-specific communications strategies.
- Create opportunities for mentorship, networking, and collaboration between emerging talent and senior leaders to build a stronger, more connected community.
- Offer engaging, interactive programming such as workshops, panels, and resource guides that deliver both foundational knowledge and practical skills tailored to the unique challenges of biopharma communications.
Upcoming & Recent Students & Recent Grads Roundtables
Upcoming
More details on our next Roundtable coming soon!
Chair
About our executive sponsor
Crossover Search Partners is a boutique Life Sciences executive search and advisory firm. Our team brings decades of experience partnering across the biopharma ecosystem, with deep specialization in core functional leadership areas. We are committed to a relationship-driven and highly consultative approach, building trust with executives to deliver top talent to companies impacting patients’ lives. Our goal is simple: to be the trusted partner you call when leadership decisions matter most.
“I am stepping up to this position because I have been exactly where current students and recent graduates are, navigating that phase just about a year ago myself. I understand the overwhelming feeling of asking, ‘How do I break into the profession?’ ‘Who are the key people I should be having meaningful conversations with to gain insights?’ and ‘What should I actually be doing?’ I attended a forum with Ticket to Biotech just a month after college graduation that made such a meaningful impact and truly helped guide where I am today, and I want to give those same resources and tools to motivated students ready to kick-start their journeys in life!”
Anna Major
Associate Communications Designer, HCP
“When first connecting with senior communications and investor relations leaders, I start the conversation asking them to share their career path. Their answers are a reminder that very few careers follow a straight line and that there are many ways to grow into leadership in this field. The transition from being a student into a corporate environment can be significant, and having access to real industry perspective early on can make that path more intentional. Supporting this roundtable is about helping the next generation better understand the opportunities within life sciences communications and helping them to shape their own journey.”
Jenna Tomae
Vice President, Executive Search, Crossover Search Partners
Interested in joining this roundtable?
Why join
- Play a leading role in shaping a future for greater collaboration, excellence, and innovation among rising T2B professionals.
- Create materials and programming that will not only benefit your growth and development, but also students and young professionals for generations to come.
- Network with enthusiastic leaders who are passionate and driven in the biotech/pharma communications industry.
- Receive complimentary Student Pro membership to T2B.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must:
- Be passionate about communications/media/journalism/marketing in the life sciences.
- Be a recent grad or current student (Associate, Bachelors, Masters, Ph.D., Certification).
- Have the capacity to volunteer 3-5 hours a month to plan quarterly Student and Recent Grad events and create monthly resources for the T2B community.
- Participate in monthly team meetings.
- Be open to learning and developing new or foundational skills in the industry.
Apply for a spot on the Students & Recent Grads Roundtable
Applications are closed and will reopen in March 2027. Each member term is for one calendar year.