Career Development in the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Industry
Ever wonder what it's like to have a summer internship at IQVIA? I asked Harvard graduate student Monica Wang to share her experience interning with this company known for working with pharmaceutical and biotech companies in the areas of health information technology and clinical research.
Most of us work in science, which involves laboratories or hours in front of a computer screen crunching data. However, much of what we do in pharma involves large teams in a matrixed or cross-functional work. Skills such as organizational skills, presentation and oral communication skills, writing, and influencing are absolutely critical for success in the industry environment. These are often called "transferable skills" or "marketable skills."
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