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Have been applying for close to 2 months now- not even a single recruiter screen. Market is TOUGH!

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Pfizer keeps sending system generated emails that we’re still reviewing your application but no… more

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Johnson & Johnson Looking to transition to pharma/biotech industry from financial industry. Worked in corporate banking for 2 years, a year in CRO company and few years in IT infra. Anyone looking for a software engineer or a technical project manager or a business analyst position where I can bring multifaceted experience? I'd love to get in touch, discuss my background and see how we can work together. Thank you so much for reading through. :) Johnson & Johnson GSKmore

I currently work on IRB submissions, but looking to make a switch into FDA-related regulatory affairs. Just cold applying for Regulatory Affairs Specialist roles isn’t cutting it, as I assume they hav… more

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Anybody here work at Lonza and can share some insight into their travel policy? I work in a role in which I travel 100+ days a year (for a competitor), so travel policy (long haul business class) is i… more

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Anyone in market access know of any good materials/books that would help an early careerist gain more understanding about the space?

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72k a realistic salary expectations?

MSc in molecular biology. Worked 2 years as lab assiatant doing simple assays like viability assays, sds page, and mammalian cell culture at a university. Then worked for 1 ye… more

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Insights on Abbott ? Thinking about other opportunities.

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In search of Medical or Scientific Director positions! I have extensive and would be grateful if someone could provide a referral! :~)

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Any one at Flagship Pioneering willing to connect to discuss culture/roles/etc?

Interested in switching from life science consulting to a corporate strategy or BD role.

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Been doing CI for almost 10 years, thinking of moving client side into a marketing role or business development. Anyone here who's made a similar switch?

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How much are associate directors being paid in the Bay Area these days? I’m at senior manager level with base $180k+, 15% bonus, tiny vested stock. I’d expect at least $210k base for AD (15% bump from… more

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Can anybody give a referral for a pharma sales role? I’m trying to break into the industry from the clinical side and having a hard time landing an interview

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What does work/life balance look like in business development groups (M&A, licensing, etc.) at big pharmas? Hours, evening flexibility, being on call, etc. Particularly interested in Abbvie, Eli L… more

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Want to pivot from manufacturing operations (quality) to data engineering/science/MLE. What are some of the opportunities in biotech/pharma space? What skills I need to transition? Would I need a PhD?

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Is it easier to make the transition to a different function in the same therapeutic area or the same function in a different therapeutic area?

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Pries anyone know if any pharma companies hiring for remote operations or PM roles?

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Hi everyone, i'm trying to break into to market access, i studied pharmacy and i am currently interning in a healthtech start up.Does anyone have any resources/ courses they felt helped ? Any advice wou… more

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Anybody know what 40% travel looks like if you work in Meetings? Not sure how that looks on the job or how many days to expect.

What pharma companies are open to visa sponsorship (transfer)? Appreciate any lead.

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What is salary at Director level at Amgen?

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If someone gets fired for performance, are they still eligible for unemployment?

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Anyone from Astra Zeneca UK? Have doubts regarding interview process

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Any one from Astra Zeneca (Cambridge location). I have recently given my interview for cell culture team. Would like to know about the company environment.

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Is it better to quit or let yourself get fired if you know it’s coming?

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Is it a good idea in my shoes to not worry about gunning for promotion until next year? I’m a 30yo Associate Director 7months into my role. I am taking 3weeks parental leave soon and then spreading ou… more

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What are some good strategies to pivot to biotech / bioinformatics from a general natural sciences BS? I'd like to some threat modeling for companies working on neural technologies in particular.

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Anyone from Merck willing to chat about culture currently or just help a guy out with their resume? Thanks!

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If applying for non-scientist roles in pharma/biotech after 2 YOE consulting, how much do publications matter?

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Have you ever seen someone join pharma externally who didn’t come from pharma?

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Been applying fo a year. Anyone else struggling to hear back about their applications? I had a few interviews last month but nothing right now.
If anyone’s landed a new job recently and has any tips, … more

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I'm a MW writer with 3+ years experience and an MSci. I'm interested in making the jump to Pharma, either as an MSL or an in-house writer, but rarely see these roles being advertised.

Does any… more

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How to grow in pharma nowadays without becoming people's manager? I would like to become director.

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I feel like no one wants to get through the struggle of teaching someone new. Every entry level wants 1-3 years of experience. How can we achieve that if no one wants the stinky fresh grads? Feels ver… more

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Are any CROs also laying off right now?

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Johnson & Johnson Hi everyone,
I have a panel interview with Johnson & Johnson and was hoping someone could provide some tips. I’m not from the pharma or biotech industry so any help would be appre… more

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Ivy grad + 3 years in a Sr. Manager role at PFZ in Oncology (commercial). Looking for a pharm/biotech in NJ, which NJ-based biopharma has the most competitive pay for a Sr.Man/Dir role? Thanks in adva… more

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What is the salary range for Associate Director in Human Resources at Merck. Thank you!

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Do you have to pay back a sign on bonus all at once or can you do a payment plan?

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