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title: "How Scientists Build Sustainable Industry Careers: Practical Insights From a CEO"
description: A research-informed look at shifting from academia to industry, with practical steps, skill insights, and lessons from Dr. Jennifer Perusini’s career path.
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# [How Scientists Build Sustainable Industry Careers: Practical Insights From a CEO](https://blog.jove.com/sustainable-industry-careers-insights-from-a-ceo-2025)

 Written by [Ellen Ovenden](https://blog.jove.com/author/ellen-ovenden) | Nov 30, 2025 5:12:32 PM

Many researchers eventually reach a point where the next step is not another experiment, grant, or paper, but a deeper question about **career direction**. 

Staying in academia may feel secure. Moving into industry can feel uncertain, high-stakes, and tied to identity—what it means to see yourself as a scientist.

Earlier posts in this series explored [**core skills**](https://blog.jove.com/10-tips-science-career-2025?hsLang=en) and the importance of [**initiative and mentorship**](https://blog.jove.com/finding-direction-and-impact-in-your-science-career-2025?hsLang=en). This third piece turns to a transition many scientists are actively weighing: shifting from academia to industry. It draws on insights from the JoVE webinar [**Shifting From Academia to Industry**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZG3QCeG4L2Y), featuring neuroscientist and entrepreneur **Dr. Jennifer Perusini**, CEO and co-founder of Neurovation Labs.

Her experience is not a template for every scientist, but it highlights useful patterns that can guide your own decision making.

[View full post](https://blog.jove.com/sustainable-industry-careers-insights-from-a-ceo-2025)

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