Career Development in the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Industry
Currently, the world is upside down, as COVID-19 races around the globe. From stopping the spread of infections to developing an effective vaccine to testing experimental treatments, scientists worldwide certainly have their hands full. But there are additional important actions for scientists (both in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry and elsewhere) to take during this coronavirus pandemic.
Finding a mentor and/or career advocate can increase the chances of career success. Mentorship is defined as the “guidance provided by a mentor, especially an experienced person in a company or educational institution.” However, the practice of effective mentoring is truly a relationship between two people rather than a one-way conversation.
Editorial note: We are interested in learning how mentors and/or career advocates have played pivotal roles in your career journey. Please nominate a mentor who displays high-quality attributes so that we may feature them on the blog. What qualities do they possess and how have they impacted your career? Send your nominations to womeninpharmacareers@gmail.com or contact us here.
...continue reading "Finding a mentor and career advocate"According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, dual-career couples make up almost half of married couples in 2018 (as opposed to 31% in 1970). Among married couples with children, 63% saw both parents working.
These dual-career households have many advantages, including increased financial stability and the chance for both partners to pursue career fulfillment. However, dual-career couples also have a variety of challenges facing them.
Are you wondering how physicians get jobs in the pharmaceutical industry? What kind of work do they do?
Are you a physician who would like to know how to leverage your skills and credentials to get a job outside of patient care? Do you know how to work with a recruiter to effectively find and market yourself for the right position in pharma?
In this series, we highlight specific functions or departments within typical pharmaceutical company organizations. We also feature the perspectives of women working in these different functions and their career journeys.
A special thanks to Patricia Casbas for sharing insights about the MSL role!
