Currently in media planning at a media agency, but want to be in brand planning/strategy at a creative agency.

Is it worth applying for a strategy role in the pharma/health side of a creative agency? Or would that limit future prospects?

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I’ve always heard that you could get “type-cast” if you start out in pharma strat. But, it’s worth applying and taking interviews with em, just for the practice if anything. (I did when I was in your shoes)

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