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Sunday Apr 30, 2023
Pharma Jobs For Doctors - How to Get In!
Finding Pharma jobs for doctors can be hugely challenging.
So what do you need to know as a doctor to effectively beat the competition and make that transition successfully into Pharma?
In this episode of Disrupting Doctors Career podcast, I delve deep into getting into Pharma with Dr Mayur Joshi - Global Head of Medical Affairs at Novartis and Founder of Joshi Life Sciences
We discuss why many doctors are interested in pharma as a career and the main challenge they face besides understanding what pharma involves.
Sometimes doctors can take years to get these alternative jobs they love within the medical industry.
Listen in to learn all about pharma jobs for doctors and how to get in.
Mayur shares top tips on what to do when applying and going for an interview for these jobs. He also gives insights on the importance of career progression with a coach or a mentor and how he can be of help in your journey.
Finding a pharma job for doctors may take time, but it is worth the hard work.
Tune in!
What You Will Learn:
- [00:01] Episode into and a quick bio of the guest, Dr Mayur Joshi
- [01:40] Why does the pharma sector need doctors?
- [05:08] Why doctors with different skillsets have an advantage in the medical field
- [06:45] Different entry points in pharma and what you need to know
- [07:54] Common setbacks to progress that medical practitioners have
- [16:04] Responses from an interviewee that can tell you they are the right person
- [21:58] How best can doctors apply and prepare for an interview for a pharma job
- [26:36] What long-serving doctors who are going to pharma need to know
- [30:53] Importance of coaching and mentoring to doctors getting into pharma
- [39:13] What Mayur has done before & how it complements what he does today
- [44:38] Best ways to reach out and connect with Mayur
- [45:58] Call to action and end of the show
Standout Quotes:
- “Pharma is broad, and there is always a place where doctors with different skillsets can fit in, add value and grow as leaders in these sectors.” - Dr Abeyna [04:56]
- “In medicine, progress and growth in the career do not need to be hierarchical always. Progress can be learning and moving into different parts of the business.”- Dr Mayur [06:36]
- “Businesses that do well do not focus much on hierarchical progress. They respect the talents that are in there.”- Dr Mayur [10:08]
- “The most qualified person is not necessarily the best person to join your team. They may not have the talent you require at the moment.’- Dr Mayur [13:08]
Do You Need Further Support?
Move to Pharma or other industry careers faster this year with me and Mayur on our flexible yet comprehensive Doctors in Industry program https://medicfootprints.org/industry
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