In today's job market, where positions in academia are more difficult to find than ever before, academic scientists need additional skills to become truly competitive for pharmaceutical, biotechnology and related non-academic job opportunities. There is no doubt that for most academic scientists, moving to the commercial market is a very daunting challenge. The goals are different, the processes are different, and most importantly, the language is different. In order to start a career in business, you have to be able to convince a potential employer that you have the skills that they need. One of the best ways to make yourself competitive is being able to provide the true picture of your skills, work habits, leadership and research astuteness in a language that businesses understand. The SciPhD course is designed to help you asses your current skills and express them in business-friendly language. Furthermore, the SciPhD course will help you see where gaps in your skills could be preventing you from realizing the career of your dreams. With this knowledge you will know exactly the kinds of continuing education or coaching you should seek in order to be competitive.