Pharma and Health Advertising

is it normal to work through weekends during a launch? just about at the end of my rope

Any word on Area 23 on Hudson?

Do you have a particular traumatic moment that you can’t shake and continue to carry? Go.

Any agencies looking for FL SPM/GPMs? DM me with any leads :)

Any advice on how to be more strategic? Any books or courses or coaching recommendations? I’m perceived as having all the details & execution down pat, but my strategic thinking skills could be im… more

What’s the recent word on the street for Publicis Colab?

What does Swoop spinning off Real Chemistry mean for both orgs?

If you saw a job posting on Linked In that was reposted & had over 100 applicants already, would you apply? Seems futile

Hi everyone, i graduate next year with my Pharm. D and have 5 years of combined experience in hospital in retail setting. Have a decent business sense and have experience of internship at FDA and CMS… more

Does anyone here have any insight on Boldscience?

Is Real Chemistry trying to turn themselves into an AI company? I get using AI but feel like they talk about it all the time.

Is HH NY no longer following the 2-3 day mandate and allowing FTE employees to work + travel abroad for month+ long periods? Have a colleague who stopped showing up and has been gone traveling. Seems … more

How do you secure references if you don't want to tip off to colleagues that you're looking to jump ship?

Anyone have any insight into switching into recruiting? I’m an ACD and I’m getting sick and tired of my everyday job. I talk to a lot of recruiters and a recurring theme with all of them is, “I could … more

Anyone have any info on Deerfield potentially kicking the tires on some options related to Nuvalent?

just saw a “Meet Our Newest Hires” email come through from FCB. Hope this is a good sign that things are on the up & up 🤞

What’s the vibe at Publicis CoLab? Have heard horror stories from when it first came to be, but wondering if things are better now?

Anyone know of behind the scenes news on the active Amgen or J&J media pitches?

A recruiter has been keeping me warm for a few weeks now and continues to promise updates within a certain timeframe… only to miss her own deadlines.

At this point, I’m hoping that she extends an offer, so I can … more

I have an opportunity to get out of healthcare marketing. Wish me luck!

..low key desperate haha

Is anyone getting interviews, anywhere? I’ve had a few phone screens recently but cannot seem to get past that stage. I can’t figure out if it’s me or if my portfolio sucks. I keep telling myself mayb… more

How hard is it to switch from PM in Pharma to account in consumer as a more junior employee?

I worked in acct on consumer 1st, now I'm PM in pharma and I want to go back to consumer.

Where does DPE rank in the pantheon of medical marketing conferences? Feels like it's a "nice to attend" versus something like HLTH, ViVE or HIMSS, but maybe I'm off.

Any success stories on getting out of Pharma advertising? Please tell me there’s hope

Does anyone know of any good recruiters? Please DM me if you do. Thank you.

Which agencies still allow FT employees to be fully remote and are planning to stay that way for the foreseeable future?

Any thoughts as we head into the fourth COVID booster season?

FWIW, it's interesting to see that after Moderna sponsored the U.S. Open in 2022-2023, they launched their vaccine PSA campaign but didn't reup as a spons… more

anyone know what agency did the Moderna disease awareness campaign with the long covid focus?

Has anyone ever successfully negotiated a contract that included an outline of their business hours? As in, not the typical “business hours correspond to client needs” and say, “9-6”.

What is it like to be a Copy Writer? What's the day-to-day look like?

Which pharma companies still have their own in-house agency? Or are these more like in-house studios?

How is VMLY&R HEALTH? Heard there were layoffs a few months ago, but like same everywhere I guess? How’s the vibe?

Do in house creatives have a better WLB compared to agencies?

What are the salaries for Account Executives and Senior Account Executives? What’s a solid range for both?

How do product designers salary vary from traditional art directors?

Eversana Intouch peeps. How are you doing? Have things gotten better?

How long do you usually take to sign an offer letter?

So just say you get an offer, sign the offer letter, and 3 days later you get a better offer from a different company. What do you do?

I should have been an account person. Would be nice to just tell some poor copywriter, “oh yeah the client needs it tomorrow, best of luck” and then go off and enjoy my night while they work past midn… more