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Antoine
Mousson
Scientist in biology, pharmacology
Antoine
Mousson
Scientist in biology, pharmacology
Developing new drugs and/or therapeutic strategies is my main motivation. I am looking for a position in R&D biology - pharmacology in industry.
Core business
Expertise and methods
An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
My PhD project was at the interface between biophysics and pharmacology. I thus had to keep up to date with new methods and knowledge in these fields but also to exchange and collaborate with people working in these totally different specialities.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 2 of development of this skill.
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Is familiar with recent progress in fields related to his own.
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Is able to engage in dialogue and collaboration with experts in other disciplines or fields of activity.
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Takes ownership of new research methods and techniques.
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Is able to document and evaluate his activities using statistical methods where applicable.
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Can formulate complex problems that correspond to new challenges.
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Is able to develop arguments in support of new projects.
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Knows how to adapt his arguments to his audience.
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Advises and assists his staff in making appropriate use of investigative methods, improving their performance and enhancing their skills.
Core business
Information management
An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
One of my thesis outcomes was the proposal of a therapeutic strategy targeting FAK protein using protein-protein interaction inhibitors. In this context, I conducted an extensive literature and patent search to assess the novelty and relevance of this therapeutic approach.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 1 of development of this skill.
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Knows how to review the state of the art (SOTA) in a scientific topic.
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Makes efficient use of information-gathering methods, identifies pertinent resources, particularly bibliographic resources.
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Masters web-based research (e.g., bibliographic databases, patent databases)
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Knows how to judge the pertinence of information, critique sources and check source reliability.
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Designs and implements information-gathering and management systems using suitable technology.
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Addresses issues relating to the security and life cycle of data.
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Seeks out support from experts in information and data management.
Core business
Evaluation
An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
With bibliography, I recognised the potential of protein-protein interaction inhibitors targeting FAK and identified several teams likely to work with us but also in competition. With the aim of carrying out innovative research, with my colleagues, we engaged exchanges with international teams, evaluating the contribution of our laboratory, but also discussing and judging the progress of the work at each stage of the project.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 2 of development of this skill.
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Knows how to regularly evaluate the progress, impact and outcomes of his staff’s activities.
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Takes part in evaluating both internal and external projects.
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Is able to evaluate hypotheses and concepts lying beyond his field of expertise.
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Encourages his staff to take ownership of the evaluation process.
Core business
Skill development
An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
After the first year of my PhD, I realized that I wanted to leave the public research to join pharmaceutical industry. I then undertook training to discover the industry's professions and learn how to make the most of my skills. This notably involved exchanges with people associated with the pharmaceutical industry (Research, Development, Scientific Consulting). I was thus able to confirm my desire to work in R&D biology - pharmacology, whether in France or in another European country.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 1 of development of this skill.
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- Sets his professional goals to be ambitious yet realistic.
- Identifies and develops means to enhance his employability throughout his career; manages his professional development.
- Broadens and upgrades his skillset, personal qualities and achievements.
- Uses his networks to expand his scope of competence.
- Knows how to transfer his expertise to other fields of activity.
- Realizes the necessarily international dimension of his career path.
- Accepts input from a mentor or coach to benefit his professional development.
Personal and relational qualities
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Analysis, synthesis and critical thinking
Personal and relational qualities
Analysis, synthesis and critical thinking
An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
As my thesis project involved collaborators from different fields, I had to clearly present my work and methods. To do so, I did not hesitate to ask them specific questions, especially in microscopy and image analysis.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 1 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
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Analyzes his own findings and those of his peers.
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Is able to synthesize; expresses key ideas clearly.
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Can sort and rank information according to the goal.
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Pursues his reasoning and hypotheses free of dogmatism or ideological bias.
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Has the objectivity to consider various schools of thought; is able to modify his point of view.
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Demonstrates intellectual rigor.
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Open-mindedness and creativity
Personal and relational qualities
Open-mindedness and creativity
An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
Working at the interface between pharmacology and biophysics, I have shown open-mindedness and creativity, particularly in combining the toxicity of microscopy techniques with our cell invasion models.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 1 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
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Demonstrates an ability to acquire knowledge; shows flexibility and open-mindedness. Engages in interdisciplinary activities.
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Possesses a constructive style of questioning and scientific doubt.
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Develops, takes ownership of and tests new ideas; is clever; seizes opportunities.
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Interacts with and seeks the collaboration of professionals of different cultures; knows how to accommodate cultural differences.
Personal and relational qualities
Commitment
An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
During my technical degree, I quickly developed a passion for drugs and their mechanisms of action. I then undertook a Bachelor's degree, a Master's degree and finally a PhD in order to satisfy my curiosity and interest. I was fully committed to my thesis project which aimed to understand the molecular mechanisms of cancer but also to propose new therapeutic strategies. Now wishing to participate in the development of drug candidates, I am determined to carry out quality research in the pharmaceutical industry.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 1 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
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Recognizes and can clearly identify his sources of motivation.
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Is able to sustain his commitment and motivation in the face of setbacks and adversity.
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Deals efficiently with the routine aspects of his job.
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Strives for excellence; shows determination.
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Learns from his mistakes and bounces back from failures.
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Relies on the support and assistance of his peers.
Personal and relational qualities
Integrity
An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
Integrity is an essential in science. During my thesis, I never hesitated to put forward doubts or mistrust about how to quantify or analyse data or parameters. Similarly, I have always recognised and valued the work of my collaborators during laboratory meetings but also in congresses and scientific papers.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 1 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
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Respects the standards and practices of his entity.
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Demonstrates integrity in the processing and dissemination of data.
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Demonstrates integrity with respect to his partners’ or competitors' contributions in accordance with intellectual property rules.
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Upholds the confidentiality and anonymity of subjects taking part in studies and research.
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Honors his commitments and ensures the congruence between actions and words.
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Declares any conflict of interest.
Personal and relational qualities
Balance
An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
The balance between professional and personal life is essential to have a clear vision of a project and to be able to take a step back. To do this, I practice several sports, especially running and hiking.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 2 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
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Knows how to deal with strong opposition.
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Draws on his strengths and transcends his weaknesses.
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Knows how to cope with pressure generated by his career or his personal life.
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Is able to keep his work and home environments separate.
Personal and relational qualities
Listening and empathy
An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
I supervised 9 students during my thesis. I took the time to listen to them, reassure them and explain projects and techniques again if necessary. I have also recognised and valued their work during laboratory meetings by letting them present and explain their results.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 2 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
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Knows how to engage in active listening in various situations.
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Is careful to take his contacts’ needs and frame of reference into account.
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Expresses gratitude regularly.
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Takes the needs of his staff into consideration, is sensitive to signs of stress and able to provide support and advice when needed.
Personal and relational qualities
Collaboration
An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
I had the great opportunity to collaborate with teams from different fields and different countries.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 1 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
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Develops and maintains cooperative networks.
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Knows how to build a professional network for his own and the company’s benefit.
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Is considered an authority in his field of expertise.
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Is able to envisage his work in a partnership framework; evaluates the benefits and limitations of a partnership and identifies shared and conflicting interests.
Personal and relational qualities
Communication
An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
I developed my communication skills by making posters and orals presentations in national and international congresses but also by participating in the writing of 4 scientific articles. On the other hand, I have learned to adapt my speech to my public by carrying out two years of monitoring and by supervising several BTS, Master and Pharmacy students during their internship in our laboratory. Finally, I have deepened my communication with a naive public by carrying out popularisation exercises such as the Alsatian competition "my thesis in 180 seconds" in 2019.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 2 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
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Adapts his register to communicate with experts in other fields at both the national and international levels.
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Masters communication techniques for various contexts and media.
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Communicates effectively when addressing a diverse and lay audience.
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Knows how to address a community of professionals.
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Educates and trains his staff in the use of digital communication technologies.
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Is able to work and lead a group in at least English and one other world language.
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Analysis, synthesis and critical thinking
Personal and relational qualities
Analysis, synthesis and critical thinking
An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
As my thesis project involved collaborators from different fields, I had to clearly present my work and methods. To do so, I did not hesitate to ask them specific questions, especially in microscopy and image analysis.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 1 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
-
Analyzes his own findings and those of his peers.
-
Is able to synthesize; expresses key ideas clearly.
-
Can sort and rank information according to the goal.
-
Pursues his reasoning and hypotheses free of dogmatism or ideological bias.
-
Has the objectivity to consider various schools of thought; is able to modify his point of view.
-
Demonstrates intellectual rigor.
1
Open-mindedness and creativity
Personal and relational qualities
Open-mindedness and creativity
An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
Working at the interface between pharmacology and biophysics, I have shown open-mindedness and creativity, particularly in combining the toxicity of microscopy techniques with our cell invasion models.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 1 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
-
Demonstrates an ability to acquire knowledge; shows flexibility and open-mindedness. Engages in interdisciplinary activities.
-
Possesses a constructive style of questioning and scientific doubt.
-
Develops, takes ownership of and tests new ideas; is clever; seizes opportunities.
-
Interacts with and seeks the collaboration of professionals of different cultures; knows how to accommodate cultural differences.
Personal and relational qualities
Commitment
An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
During my technical degree, I quickly developed a passion for drugs and their mechanisms of action. I then undertook a Bachelor's degree, a Master's degree and finally a PhD in order to satisfy my curiosity and interest. I was fully committed to my thesis project which aimed to understand the molecular mechanisms of cancer but also to propose new therapeutic strategies. Now wishing to participate in the development of drug candidates, I am determined to carry out quality research in the pharmaceutical industry.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 1 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
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Recognizes and can clearly identify his sources of motivation.
-
Is able to sustain his commitment and motivation in the face of setbacks and adversity.
-
Deals efficiently with the routine aspects of his job.
-
Strives for excellence; shows determination.
-
Learns from his mistakes and bounces back from failures.
-
Relies on the support and assistance of his peers.
Personal and relational qualities
Integrity
An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
Integrity is an essential in science. During my thesis, I never hesitated to put forward doubts or mistrust about how to quantify or analyse data or parameters. Similarly, I have always recognised and valued the work of my collaborators during laboratory meetings but also in congresses and scientific papers.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 1 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
-
Respects the standards and practices of his entity.
-
Demonstrates integrity in the processing and dissemination of data.
-
Demonstrates integrity with respect to his partners’ or competitors' contributions in accordance with intellectual property rules.
-
Upholds the confidentiality and anonymity of subjects taking part in studies and research.
-
Honors his commitments and ensures the congruence between actions and words.
-
Declares any conflict of interest.
Personal and relational qualities
Balance
An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
The balance between professional and personal life is essential to have a clear vision of a project and to be able to take a step back. To do this, I practice several sports, especially running and hiking.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 2 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
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Knows how to deal with strong opposition.
-
Draws on his strengths and transcends his weaknesses.
-
Knows how to cope with pressure generated by his career or his personal life.
-
Is able to keep his work and home environments separate.
Personal and relational qualities
Listening and empathy
An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
I supervised 9 students during my thesis. I took the time to listen to them, reassure them and explain projects and techniques again if necessary. I have also recognised and valued their work during laboratory meetings by letting them present and explain their results.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 2 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
-
Knows how to engage in active listening in various situations.
-
Is careful to take his contacts’ needs and frame of reference into account.
-
Expresses gratitude regularly.
-
Takes the needs of his staff into consideration, is sensitive to signs of stress and able to provide support and advice when needed.
Personal and relational qualities
Collaboration
An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
I had the great opportunity to collaborate with teams from different fields and different countries.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 1 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
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Develops and maintains cooperative networks.
-
Knows how to build a professional network for his own and the company’s benefit.
-
Is considered an authority in his field of expertise.
-
Is able to envisage his work in a partnership framework; evaluates the benefits and limitations of a partnership and identifies shared and conflicting interests.
Personal and relational qualities
Communication
An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
I developed my communication skills by making posters and orals presentations in national and international congresses but also by participating in the writing of 4 scientific articles. On the other hand, I have learned to adapt my speech to my public by carrying out two years of monitoring and by supervising several BTS, Master and Pharmacy students during their internship in our laboratory. Finally, I have deepened my communication with a naive public by carrying out popularisation exercises such as the Alsatian competition "my thesis in 180 seconds" in 2019.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 2 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
-
Adapts his register to communicate with experts in other fields at both the national and international levels.
-
Masters communication techniques for various contexts and media.
-
Communicates effectively when addressing a diverse and lay audience.
-
Knows how to address a community of professionals.
-
Educates and trains his staff in the use of digital communication technologies.
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Is able to work and lead a group in at least English and one other world language.
Antoine
Mousson
Scientist in biology, pharmacology
Developing new drugs and/or therapeutic strategies is my main motivation. I am looking for a position in R&D biology - pharmacology in industry.
Business management and value creation
Business management and value creation
Project management
An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
The management of a PhD project requires to well define the objectives and to organize a schedule to reach them despite the unforeseen. For example, during the second year of my thesis, I wanted to characterise the relevance of several strategies, including protein-protein interaction inhibitors. As I did not have the necessary tools to complete this objective, I looked for and found specialised laboratories to collaborate. I was thus able to characterise several therapeutic approaches and demonstrate their relevance before the end of my contract.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 1 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
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Plans projects to meet goals in accordance with strategy and priorities, and taking quality, deadline and budget constraints into account.
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Knows how to write specifications.
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Is accountable for resources used and for meeting the deadlines and quality requirements of the deliverable.
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Reacts efficiently and appropriately to change and unforeseen events.
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Conducts his project within a framework of auditing and evaluation, deploying the appropriate systems.
Business management and value creation
Managing risks
I believe I have reached the PHASE 1 of development of this skill.
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- Can determine the risks related to his project and the means for controlling them.
- Is aware that technological and financial risks increase during the innovation process.
- Understands the concept of corporate social responsibility.
Business management and value creation
Decision-making
An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
During my thesis, I made the decision to abandon cell biology, which represented too fundamental research in my eyes, to focus on pharmacology, which seemed to me to be more promising research, more likely to be the subject of a patent application. This decision was important because the absence of results could mean an increased risk of refusal for the main publication of my thesis.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 1 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
- Knows how to make appropriate decisions for each phase of his project.
- Assists his line management in making major decisions (e.g., reporting, scenarios)
Business management and value creation
People management
An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
During my thesis, I supervised 9 students as well as laboratory technicians. I made a point of pointing out to my thesis director, the involvement of these various people in the progress of my project.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 1 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
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Has experience with teamwork; knows how to encourage, support and recognize the contributions of each player.
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Knows how to be a team player.
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Is able to win the trust of his peers and his line management.
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Can report on his activities.
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Supports his peers when needed and can provide assistance.
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Understands human resources policies and management tools such as recruitment, evaluation, remuneration and strategic workforce planning.
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Takes safety, social responsibility and labor law requirements into account.
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Upholds rules on non-discrimination and equal opportunity among employees.
Business management and value creation
Producing results
An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
At the end of my thesis two scientific publications have been published and two others are in submission. The laboratory will be able to rely on this work to apply for funding and to promote its research. The development of models and techniques that I have carried out is also a know-how that the laboratory now masters and will be able to use later on in other projects.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 2 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
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Always seeks news ways to improve his performance and that of his staff.
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Knows how to detect opportunities liable to lead to a commercial application.
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Manages the transition from research to innovation: organizes processes and manages non-deterministic aspects.
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Meets the challenges and opportunities for value creation in his field.
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Deploys experimental platforms.
Business management and value creation
Project management
An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
The management of a PhD project requires to well define the objectives and to organize a schedule to reach them despite the unforeseen. For example, during the second year of my thesis, I wanted to characterise the relevance of several strategies, including protein-protein interaction inhibitors. As I did not have the necessary tools to complete this objective, I looked for and found specialised laboratories to collaborate. I was thus able to characterise several therapeutic approaches and demonstrate their relevance before the end of my contract.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 1 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
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Plans projects to meet goals in accordance with strategy and priorities, and taking quality, deadline and budget constraints into account.
-
Knows how to write specifications.
-
Is accountable for resources used and for meeting the deadlines and quality requirements of the deliverable.
-
Reacts efficiently and appropriately to change and unforeseen events.
-
Conducts his project within a framework of auditing and evaluation, deploying the appropriate systems.
Business management and value creation
Managing risks
I believe I have reached the PHASE 1 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
- Can determine the risks related to his project and the means for controlling them.
- Is aware that technological and financial risks increase during the innovation process.
- Understands the concept of corporate social responsibility.
Business management and value creation
Decision-making
An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
During my thesis, I made the decision to abandon cell biology, which represented too fundamental research in my eyes, to focus on pharmacology, which seemed to me to be more promising research, more likely to be the subject of a patent application. This decision was important because the absence of results could mean an increased risk of refusal for the main publication of my thesis.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 1 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
- Knows how to make appropriate decisions for each phase of his project.
- Assists his line management in making major decisions (e.g., reporting, scenarios)
Business management and value creation
People management
An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
During my thesis, I supervised 9 students as well as laboratory technicians. I made a point of pointing out to my thesis director, the involvement of these various people in the progress of my project.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 1 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
-
Has experience with teamwork; knows how to encourage, support and recognize the contributions of each player.
-
Knows how to be a team player.
-
Is able to win the trust of his peers and his line management.
-
Can report on his activities.
-
Supports his peers when needed and can provide assistance.
-
Understands human resources policies and management tools such as recruitment, evaluation, remuneration and strategic workforce planning.
-
Takes safety, social responsibility and labor law requirements into account.
-
Upholds rules on non-discrimination and equal opportunity among employees.
Business management and value creation
Producing results
An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
At the end of my thesis two scientific publications have been published and two others are in submission. The laboratory will be able to rely on this work to apply for funding and to promote its research. The development of models and techniques that I have carried out is also a know-how that the laboratory now masters and will be able to use later on in other projects.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 2 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
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Always seeks news ways to improve his performance and that of his staff.
-
Knows how to detect opportunities liable to lead to a commercial application.
-
Manages the transition from research to innovation: organizes processes and manages non-deterministic aspects.
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Meets the challenges and opportunities for value creation in his field.
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Deploys experimental platforms.
Strategy and Leadership
Leadership
An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
My willingness to carry out pharmacology during my thesis implied that I demonstrate to my thesis supervisor as well as to my collaborators, the relevance of my project but also my ability to carry out this work with the tools at my disposal in a given time frame.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 1 of development of this skill.
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- Exercises leadership in connection with a project of which he is in charge.
- Knows how to be persuasive and enlist support for a project
- .Mobilizes skills for a project of which he is not in charge; manages human resources even when people do not officially report to him.
- Builds alliances.
- Establishes relationships based on trust.
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