Do you think an EMBA is useful for career progression is Pharma? Or a Life Science degree? I just came to Pharma with more than a decade of experience in consumer goods and thinking what I should do to accelerate my career. Any particular program to recommend?

Thanks in advance

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From what I've seen the degree will help, but it's mostly building up networks within the company for faster career progression. Most of your experience within consumer goods will apply in pharma so leverage that

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