Career Development in the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Industry
Pharmaceutical and biotech companies hire physicians (MDs and DOs) for a variety of different positions. Physicians who have a passion for drug development can make a broad impact on patients and healthcare when they transition to industry from patient care or academic research.
In my most recent role at work, I interacted with colleagues in the Commercial part of the organization. Many of them have MBAs and very interesting career backgrounds in both pharma/biotech companies and consulting firms. I wondered: For people already working in the pharmaceutical industry (or someone interested in working in pharma), is there an MBA program that is focused on pharmaceutical business?
Welcome to the new year! As we emerge from the chaos of last year, it’s a good time to reflect and consider your career strategy. Are you bored or energized about your work? Do you feel fulfilled and appreciated? How can you integrate work and life to achieve and maintain wellbeing? All of that can be reflected in your 2021 career strategy.
People managers play a huge role in their employees' daily work experience. Plus, they directly impact their employees' happiness. In fact, the number one reason that employees leave their company is their manager. However, developing an effective management style is not something that people managers learn in school. Rather, managers are expected to learn how to be effective through trial and error on the job. Because of this, we believe it is paramount to share insights and experience on how to be an effective people manager.
Editorial note: Taissa Pavliuc, a former Medical Sales rep, shares a guest post. She discusses how to break into the pharmaceutical industry and get your first pharmaceutical sales job.
