From Lab to Leadership: A Physicist's Role in Industry

Dr. Nancy Hecker-Denschlag is passionate Scientist a mother of two
and currently working in Research and Development at ZEISS Medical
Technology. At 50, she had lost her job and many in her community
told her: You won’t find a job at this stage in your life and
career. Well, spoiler: she found more than a job, she found place
to thrive as a scientist, as a leader. She has become a passionate
advocate for STEM as a career path, way beyond academia. Nancy is
also one of the protagonists of ZEISS RealTalk – a digital format
that offers authentic insights into how the company works. ZEISS
RealTalk offers authentic insights into how the company works.
Employees share their personal job experiences and first-hand
stories – honest and unfiltered. For herCAREER, Inkeri Klomsorf,
Head of Portfolio Management at ZEISS Medical Technology, invited
Nancy to share her story once more, this time with a live audience.
Hear Nancy talk about her work, her part-time leadership position
and the attributes of working environment that fosters safety and
innovation. Topics: #womeninscience #MINT #WomeninSTEM #Karriere50+
‚ #HR