Hey everyone, I’m a current PharmD student looking to pursue industry post-graduation. I was wondering if anyone can provide input on deciding between BD or commercial insight/strategy. Are there specific pros/cons that’s I should keep in mind?

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I believe either function will need some sort of industry experience. That said, BD might be easier for you to pivot as your science background is still helpful.

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