Hello everyone! Currently working as a scientist, i have about 7 years exp , and gained good insights into technical side with biologics manufacturing/ lab work etc. im looking to step into the commercial or biz related side of pharma. What roles shd i target? i dont have a MBA. Or shd i try to just climb the ladder on the technical side? - no PhD.

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Look at project management, project leadership , or operations

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Depending on how much tech experience you have, you could also be a scientific consultant.

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Just did! Thanks!

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Try PM, u could probably do ops with ur eyes closed. Technical ladder is ok, u might end up managing phds but u will not reach the top without a phd. Getting a mba is probably helpful for u to decide what biz roles you might like.

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