{"id":1120,"date":"2017-01-08T00:04:00","date_gmt":"2017-01-08T00:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/master-of-microbial-biotechnology\/?p=1120"},"modified":"2026-03-23T17:38:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T17:38:55","slug":"alumni-interview-kristin-eads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/master-of-microbial-biotechnology\/news\/alumni-interview-kristin-eads\/","title":{"rendered":"Alumni Interview: Kristen Eads"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Kristen Eads<\/a> graduated with an MMB degree in 2006. She is an operations delivery manager at GSK (GlaxoSmithKline)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where is your hometown?  <\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

“Raleigh, North Carolina”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why did you choose the MMB program at NC State?  <\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

“I wanted to progress my education in the biological and health sciences in a way that would provide exposure to various industries, work experience, and real-world opportunities to add value to drive business solutions.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How has the MMB program helped you in your career?<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

“Developing my communication, presentation, and other soft skills has been invaluable in allowing me to progress through multiple different roles at GSK.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are your career goals? <\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

“I would like to be a senior director in business analytics or brand marketing with GSK.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why should prospective students consider applying to the MMB program at NC State?<\/strong>  <\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

“For the same reason I chose it! This program provides invaluable experiences, skills development, and a network of broad thinkers which can only benefit any prospective student’s career.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What should current students focus on during their time in the program?<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

“Development of a professional network, soft skills, and building your ‘brand.'”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the best career advice you have received?<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

“You must proactively ask for opportunities – no one will give you anything. Be proactive in developing yourself, and going after the jobs you want, and it will pay dividends.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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