Think you might be interested in a career in pharma, but not quite sure how doctors work for pharmaceutical companies? Listen to this episode to learn about physician roles in clinical research and contract research organizations (CROs), and see if that might be a potential career path for you!

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

• Physician pharma jobs with contract research organizations (CROs)
• What doctors do in pharmaceutical research and development
• How to start a career in pharmaceutical clinical development - including basic qualifications
• Remote nonclinical physician careers - this can be one!

Today’s episode is a continuation of a series that's specific to the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industry. In this overview of careers in clinical research and CROs, I give a high level idea of what they are all about, some of the top names to get your career search started, and what type of roles are available for physicians. And, yes, for many companies, these are remote nonclinical jobs for doctors!

In this Episode: 

[1:45] You don’t have to get a job with a top pharmaceutical company to work in R&D 
[3:30] What’s a CRO, and what are some well-known CROs to check out?
[6:45] Physician responsibilities and pharma company/CRO duties
[7:26] Protocol development, working with trial sites, and medical monitoring
[8:25] An easy resume boost to learn this world AND boost your marketability

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Links and Resources: 

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

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Episode 88 - What Physicians Do in Pharma: Drug Discovery and Development

Episode 89 - Physician Jobs in Pharma: Medical Affairs

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