Hey fish, I’m coming up on a year post PhD and this job has drained a lot out of me. There’s not a lot I enjoy: overpromising partners, annoying clients, endless iterations (from either client or partner), poorly scoped KOL interviews, long hours… The only reason I haven’t quit is the US healthcare system’s reliance on employer provided insurance. Where can I go with ~1YOE post PhD? It feels like nearly every job requires a lot more and I just don’t have it in me to push through another 1-2y…

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Can prob easily get senior manager role in pharma

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I think Manager is achievable with one YOE. I’d suggested dedicating time every weekend to job searching and applications. It may not be easy but you’re coming from a firm with a good reputation and if you’re flexible in what you want to do and what type of company you you want to work for (e.g., diagnostics, medtech) that may open more doors for you

Are you me?

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Same boat. I feel like the most difficult year is the first one, then things get a bit better. Feel free to DM me.

It also sounds like you’ve only experienced remote work during covid - may be worth trying what it’s like to work in teams in office too if that’s happening soon. A lot of the fun of this type of work is lost when you’re not collaborating with teammates in person.

Do PhDs start at the same level as MBAs at LEK?

I am told it gets better at M level (~2y post MBA)

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