Pharma and Biotech

How have other MBB folks faired in their pharma job search?

How long do we reckon this bad market is going to last?

Are there any recruiters or hiring personnel on the bowl? How has hiring been looking for you? I feel like it has slowed down drastically, and no new roles are opening up. It hasn't been this way … more

How is WLB in industry? As a LS consultant, I’m interested in switching primarily for better WLB so I can work on some side hustles…would I have this opportunity in industry or is better WLB a myth?

Ipsen UK - I have been applying to you for years and I’m mode than qualified. I always get automatic rejections. Can someone shed some light on this?

How much should a pharma government pricing director expect as a reasonable salary in New Jersey (specifically Princeton) ? Please provide breakdown by base salary, annual bonus and RSUs. This would b… more

Is there a personality type of people who work in pharma the way consulting and finance people have caricatures?

Anyone know of a small to mid-size company that is considering or has posted a role looking for someone that can build or evolve an R&D and/or PV Quality org?

I don’t really want to go back to cons… more

Hate these meetings with no agenda but to just have a 'quick chat'. First off, there's always an agenda, and it's usually a bigger one than you're imagining. Secondly, it's nev… more

Getting ghosted after final interviews is disheartening. Candidates invest time, energy, and hope—often going through multiple rigorous rounds. A simple “we’ve moved forward with another candidate” would offer mu… more

Can anyone provide a referral for innovation consulting in Europe?

Is it just me, or is most biotech branding absolutely cringe? How are we still naming companies things like “NeuroGenixRx Solutions™”? We’re working on cutting-edge science with 2005 PowerPoint aesthe… more

Do you all have time for side hustles on the industry side?

Which pharma companies have an internal agency or promotions group? Asking for...a friend.

Trying to make a switch from Deloitte to Industry. What’s the best way to approach this?

If your goal is to plateau mid career as a director making 300-350TC, what are the lowest volatility / lowest exposure roles and functions for the best job security and WLB coming from consulting?

I work in Medical Writing, and every time I push for more direct, clear language in our trial documents, like just saying what the risk is, I’m told to “soften the tone” so it doesn’t sound “too harsh… more

Just got an offer from a fast-growing oncology startup...small team, cutting-edge science, and a hefty equity package. The catch? It’s a 20% pay cut from my current salary ($165k → $132k), plus less P… more

What are the comp bands for clinical roles at different levels? How does the lifestyle and stress compare to clinical med?

Our CRO just missed a major deadline and we’re the ones taking heat. It’s like leadership forgot that outsourcing doesn’t mean zero accountability. Anyone else feel like vendors get more grace than in… more

Can someone from Merck provide a referral for a scientist position. I believe my background aligns well with the role.

Looking for referral to Otsuka marketing department!

Looking for referral to Amgen 🙏🏼

Can someone share general TC values and base + bonus for the different ranks across big pharma business jobs (e.g., R&D strategy, brand strategy, clin ops, corporate strategy, market access)? Inte… more

For the past year I’ve basically been functioning as a CTM. I’ve exceeded all my goals, including 100% on-time deliverables and major cost savings on two studies. Every time I bring up promotion, I ge… more

Anyone here work at Abbvie who can give a referral for a regulatory affairs position? Much appreciated!

I work in Research Information Technology as a domain expert (Ph.D. Background). I have a hard time finding people to network with in my field, does anyone know any bowls or forums for this area?

I’ve been in clinical operations for 7 years and finally made the leap to Associate Director. Everyone keeps saying “congrats,” but honestly? It feels anticlimactic. Same workload, same pressure, just… more

For the in-house attorneys in this bowl, what are some good conferences you’ve attended? I’m looking for suggestions for this year or next. Thanks!

Any experience working or interviewing at Veeva in their consulting or analytics role?

I used to care so much about getting everything right. Lately I just feel numb and I’m worried it’s burnout creeping in. The pressure, the timelines, the constant “can you just” it’s adding up. If you… more

Does anyone have any insights on Legend Biotech? There’s a number of roles open in their commercial department…

Has anyone ever worked for/with Apogee Therapeutics? Trying to learn more about their culture...

Anyone have insights on Stallergenes Greer?

Sometimes I wonder if these roles are worth the stress. I’m in biotech, and while I love the science and problem-solving, the constant urgency and pressure to deliver is wearing me down. The pay is de… more