What happens when a GPCR scientist steps out of the lab and into biotech leadership
Dr. Yamina Berchiche’s career spans both sides of the bench — from decoding GPCR signaling in academia to launching a global platform for GPCR scientists and consultants. In this conversation, she shares how she used storytelling, networking, and scientific insight to carve a unique career in biotech and beyond.
Dr. Yamina Berchiche is a GPCR pharmacologist and biotech consultant with over 20 years of experience across academia and industry. She is the founder of the Dr. GPCR ecosystem, a global nonprofit platform that connects scientists, biotech leaders, and CROs. A former bench scientist turned podcaster and strategist, Yamina now advises companies on GPCR-related R&D, data interpretation, and program strategy. She is also the host of the Dr. GPCR podcast, amplifying voices in GPCR science and innovation.
🔍 In this episode
- The origin of the Dr. GPCR podcast and how it grew into a global platform
- Yamina’s leap from postdoc to sales, and why she left the bench
- How PhDs can reframe their skills to lead in industry settings
- Communication lessons from the world of scientific marketing
- Her thoughts on personal branding and building connections in biotech
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