Has anyone successfully transitioned from an agency account/project management role to industry PM, specifically in pharma? Looking to understand what companies are looking for from agency candidates, what the transition is like, and how the responsibilities overlap and differ. Thanks!

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Tried this and found that it was a bit of a catch 22...if you don't have pharma or medtech in your resume, they don't think you can learn it (which we all know is not true - but in this hiring market most employers hold the power).

AND the PM role is different in pharma...it's more about large project management (the seals on the caps of the meds, facility management, legal and compliance review, etc.) vs. campaign management.

THAT said - this is what I've learned from doing informational interview with people at GSK, UnitedTherapeutics and those working on the ad side in pharma. Please verify and validate this on your own -- you may find a way in or different feedback.

Good luck!

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Thanks so much! Appreciate the guidance!

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