For those who have escaped to industry, curious how WLB differs between consulting and some of the more high-visibility functions like BD/CorpDev at a larger biotech with a reputation for intensity like a BridgeBio or similar? Versus say a supporting role in insights or forecasting?

I understand a lot is manager and company dependent but curious the range of folks' experience. Thanks in advance

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BridgeBio is a bunch of ex McKinsey and ClearView folks who brought the (lack of) WLB with them, I would not recommend

For other biotechs, most people are working hard, I don’t think a huge difference across functions. Any WLB gain you’ll need a big pharma and hope your division is chill (many are not)

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Lol i don’t actually know of any CVers at BridgeBio. Only knew of one PhD C who only was there for like 6 months before realizing it was a sweatshop cuz of the McK folks

I believe the consulting industry faces more pressure from clients, while the business development/corporate growth industry faces more pressure from transactions and leadership. Insight or forecasting roles may have more predictable content, but the pressure remains immense during the planning cycle. High-profile positions typically offer higher pay, but often struggle to balance work and life

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