Highlights at a glance
How ScieCon Berlin 2026 supported career entry
The supporting program at ScieCon Berlin, which took place on June 18, 2026, at the premises of WISTA Conventions, offered visitors a comprehensive range of services related to applications, career entry and careers in the life sciences.
The focus was on personal exchanges with company representatives. Professional career counseling, individual CV checks and an application photo shoot helped visitors optimize their application documents and prepare themselves optimally for their entry into professional life. In addition, visitors were treated to exciting company presentations in which selected exhibitors introduced themselves in detail and provided insights into various job profiles, entry opportunities and areas of work. The program was complemented by special highlights such as a panel discussion and a live job interview.
This page provides an overview of all the program items at ScieCon Berlin 2026.
Application photo shoots with Milton Arias
A particularly popular highlight of ScieCon Berlin 2026 was the application photo shoot in collaboration with Milton Arias. Numerous visitors took advantage of the opportunity to have a high-quality portrait photo taken for their application documents or LinkedIn® profile – an essential component for making a convincing first impression in professional life.
Visitors can look forward to this special service at future events as well – a valuable opportunity to present themselves professionally and be well prepared to take the next step in their career.
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CV checks with A.S.I. and the FU Berlin Career Service
A compelling CV is often the key to securing an interview – and thus to starting a career. That is why the CV check offered by A.S.I. and the FU Berlin Career Service was also one of the most popular services at ScieCon Berlin 2026.
Numerous visitors took advantage of the opportunity to have their application documents professionally reviewed by experts during a personal consultation. In one-on-one meetings, participants received individual feedback on the content, structure and language of their CVs. The A.S.I. consultants, as well as experts from the Career Service at Freie Universität Berlin, provided specific tips for optimization and showed how CVs can be formulated in a clear, meaningful way that is appropriate for the desired position or industry – especially with regard to positions in the life sciences sector.
For anyone who was unable to secure an appointment on the day of the fair or who has further questions about their CV afterwards, A.S.I. also offers free CV checks beyond the event.
Company presentations with Sanofi, Boehringer Ingelheim, FGK, Pharmaakademie, LVQ, and Veeva Systems
The company presentations at ScieCon Berlin 2026 offered visitors a comprehensive overview of the diverse career and development opportunities within the life sciences industry.
Whether gaining insights into the work of a global healthcare leader such as Sanofi or exploring perspectives within a research-driven pharmaceutical company like Boehringer Ingelheim – the presentations impressively demonstrated how diverse and individual career development opportunities in the life sciences can be. In addition to traditional career paths, the presentations by FGK and Pharmaakademie highlighted practical and long-term stable career options in the field of clinical research, offering particularly attractive prospects for early-career professionals. The presentation by LVQ further addressed how additional qualifications and continuing education can help facilitate the transition from academia into the professional world. The program was rounded off by a presentation from Veeva Systems, which provided authentic insights into entering the field of consulting.
Overall, the lecture program offered practical information, guidance and valuable inspiration for anyone looking to start or further their career in the life sciences industry.
Career counseling with Dr. Alexander Witek
For anyone who was about to graduate or planning their next career move, the personal career counseling at ScieCon Berlin offered valuable guidance. In one-on-one meetings, experienced career coach Dr. Alexander Witek helped participants clarify their professional goals, identify suitable career fields in the life sciences and plan concrete next steps. The program item offered many participants new perspectives for their entry into the life sciences industry.
Panel discussion with Boehringer Ingelheim, Pharmaakademie, and Sanofi
In a panel discussion, representatives from Boehringer Ingelheim, Pharmaakademie, and Sanofi addressed the topic: “Life sciences in transition: career entry, development, and future perspectives”. The focus was on the following key questions:
- How does starting a career differ between large corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises, and start-ups?
- Which economic factors are currently shaping the life sciences industry?
- How can graduates assess which company size or industry best aligns with their individual interests, strengths, and career goals?
- In which career paths is a PhD required or advantageous, and when is a Master’s degree sufficient?
- Which areas of the life sciences are likely to be most significantly impacted by AI in the coming years?
The discussion offered honest insights from different perspectives and enabled visitors to take away concrete tips for their own career paths.
Live job interview with Sanofi
Experience a job interview up close – that’s exactly what this special program item at ScieCon Berlin 2026 offered.
Eva Ammermann took to the stage to answer questions from a representative of the company Sanofi – based on a real application submitted in advance. The company representative conducted an authentic job interview, asked typical questions and then provided detailed, constructive feedback. For the audience, this program item offered a unique insight into the process and dynamics of job interviews. They were also able to take away valuable tips and strategies to better prepare for their own application process and approach it with confidence.