Be aware that, just as research careers in academia and industry are quite different, the type of Ph.D. sponsor you are working for will have a significant influence on your project. (sciencemag.org)
I work in academia as an administrator, and many of the amazing people I currently work with have offered me contacts to reach out to in the region I'm moving. (careerdigital.com)
A PhD is often essential if you want to stay in academia as a researcher, as it shows your academic credibility. (targetjobs.co.uk)