Hey pharm fishies: I’m a NYC CD making very low 200s at a big agency. Am I in the ballpark of what other NYC pharma CDs make? Thanks for any hints into your salaries.

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Depends on your title. CD, VP CD, SVP CD, etc. But you’re in the zone as a straight CD

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$300 is not realistic unless you’re at a large shop and SVP GCD or higher. And in some places it’s EVP GCD to be at 300. Pharma doesn’t pay the top people the same as general consumer. You make more at the lower positions compared to general consumer, because they need fresh faces. But it tapers off later on.

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I would push that this interest is moot as having insider information all pharma advertising is being pushed in house and we’re going to see large cuts in the industry for pharma funds. The Hill is putting increasing pressure to curb the billions spent and the boards are listening. Agencies like FCB, HCB, Area 23 and baby Grey are already feeling the burn. You should notice by now that your clients are disinterested or not focused on your pitches for a reason. Stay real! ✌🏼

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“Nobody ever got famous predicting that things would pretty much stay the same.” -Bob Hoffman, The Adcontrarian

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Were you hired as a CD or promoted to one?

Been a VP or SVPgroup CD for years and was hired as one at my current job.

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