Discouraged because all of the job postings seem to require a few years of pharma experience? Wondering how you’re supposed to get a job to get experience, if all of the jobs require prior experience?

Although most job postings are written that way, many of them don’t actually require prior experience in pharma. It’s really a myth - and so important for physicians who want to work in pharma to understand.  

In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss:

• Why you CAN get an industry job without prior experience
• How much training actually happens during the onboarding process
• What types of programs are out there to encourage career growth

Today, I address a really common misconception about needing prior experience in order to get physician job opportunities within the pharmaceutical and medical device industry. Listen to this episode to understand what I mean:

In this Episode: 

[1:30] The “prior experience” myth and getting your foot in the door
[3:50] Why you can - and should - look outside of your speciality
[7:10] What they really want when they hire a doctor into pharma
[10:50] Get with the program!
[13:05] Doing things you don’t know how to do - expected and encouraged in industry!

Ready to learn more about exactly how to find those kinds of jobs, or how to critically evaluate your own skills and experience for transferability? Just click on my course, Industry Insider, and also check out the free webinar that I have related to that course.

Links and Resources: 

Industry Insider - 12 hours of CME, learn exactly how to land a rewarding nonclinical career without a new degree, connections on the inside, prior experience, or a pay cut

The Branding Rx - 18 hours of CME, mastering digital strategies for advancing your career, building your business, and growing your professional brand

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