Holy...umm...smokes. Pfizer, once the NY Yankees of pharma, is now attracting vulture capitalists (sorry, “activist investors.”)

www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/activist-investor-starboard-value-takes-1-billion-stake-pfizer-wsj-reports-2024-10-07/

I am currently expecting, have informed my team. Since the organisation is in hybrid mode, when discussed earlier i was told that it is flexible in terms of wfh depending on my health condition. But now my department wants me to be in office twice a week irrespective of the prior discussion. Still half of the office is on hybrid mode. Is it a fair ask?

Hello Everyone!

I am an ETL Developer with 9+ YOE. I have job offers from the below companies with almost same compensation. Can you suggest which is a good option to join if job security and work life balance is of priority?

1. Luxoft India LLP (A DXC acquired company)
2. HCL Technologies
3. Legato Health Technologies
4. Cognizant Technology Solutions

Looking forward for your feedback and suggestions.

Thank you in advance.

Any thoughts on McCann Health NY, and Red flags? Do they have a good structured/balanced workflow and team per department for things to be balanced out for each member, and good work-life balance? Anything to consider when applying there?

Can anyone share any examples of outstanding direct to consumer healthcare ads?

My firm doesn’t match my 401k — still worth opting in?

Which companies in Canada are giving remote opportunities in the insurance industry?

I need help. Anyone have information of being an advanced medical support assistant for veterans affairs? I got offered a job in the SF valley . The pay Is a bit less but it's about 5.5 miles from my house.close. Why do people pray for government jobs? At the moment I'm with ucla health as an admin assistant float permanent& have been offered permanent placement at a site in LA about 16 miles . The pay seems pretty decent& also have the pension plan. Been here about 2 years no issues.

Is there anyone from Canada here? I’m looking for some information on working out of the country, but selling insurance.
Thanks

Looking for whole life insurance. Who is better Mass Mutual or Northwestern or NY life?

Can anyone share what are the usual components of a flexi benefits basket and to what max amount can you utilise them.
Eg. Communication fuel etc

Employer is 100% sponsoring MPH and decided to take it to further expand network and it's decent (T20). Wondering if Epidemiology or Healthcare Management would be a better concentration? I'm currently in pharma and the goal is at graduation I'll have a good amount of experience and a little bonus (MPH) to be competitive for experienced hire roles. ZSers, what are your thoughts?

I need a change so badly I’m on the verge of tears almost every day. I’ve invested so much preparing for this career. I know I have so much talent that’s not being utilized. I feel stifled and stuck. I don’t need the health insurance but I’m terrified of giving up financial security. Any suggestions in NH for a sp ed with a MS in ed tech integration and a CAGS in Ed leadership. I am driven by identifying systems and creative problem solving and also have a background in art & design.

Anyone in Kearney’s healthcare practice open to chatting?

Pay range for epidemiologist/public health officer managing all university affiliates

Which health insurance your company providing?

Can anyone tell me if virtusa is providing insurance to parents and how much , please it is an urgent

What questions would you ask a recruiter when discussing benefits? What’s important?

BCG🐠 how long is the cool off period for a fresh application if I didn't get to the interview stage?

Is there an app where I can see all the list of credit cards and the balance I owe, where the app doesn’t force me to enter bank log in details like mint

What all perks MSCI joiner can expect?

If we are working in shifts (12pm to 10pm) in Comcast, Will we get shift allowances?

How to get on-site opportunities in European countries along with visa sponsorship .can someone who individually applied and got on-site and moved by themselves to different country,pour your suggestions.looking for change management roles.

Looking for 1+ years experienced UI designers who are from Chennai or can relocate.

How do RIA retirement plan focused advisors feel about taking on new advisors to your firm? What do you look for in candidates? I’d like to get out of my corporate role, curious if this makes sense

For those who cold call on 401k plans, what is your approach?

How is everyone approaching educating current and potential clients on the Secure Act?

I’m 9 years in. Currently taking the educational requirement for CFP through American College. I feel like I can’t focus because I am not really learning anything. Any tips to keep eyes on prize?

This feels like the biggest sausage party ever

Hi Fishes,

How is culture at Hexaware ? Especially there Central Bid Management or RFP team?

What’s the one strategy/technique/ritual that has worked the best for your mental health? (Even if that was not the intention of it)

Can anyone offer advice for helping with adderall side effects? I was diagnosed a few months ago and I am new to medication. I have been taking 20 mg xr in the morning but have a terrible crash around 2/3pm each day where I just get very very tired. Doctor recommended 10mg ir mid day to combat but I still experience pretty severe fatigue as a side effect. Just wondering if anyone has found any natural strategies to cope or mitigate. Thanks!

Anybody here make significant weekly/monthly passive income off Covered Calls and/or selling puts? Looking for success/failure stories for those who have tried this!

Thoughts on Centron?

Any ideas on which communications agencies would have a significant west coast presence and strong health departments? Everything seems focused on NYC, which I’m not interested in.

What’s the fast way to become a concept guru?

Any writers here working remotely full time? If so, how’d you manage to swing that? And is it hard to be a remote writer in pharma?

VMLY&R has openings in every department! DM me with your information/ resume to be considered.

What are some examples of fun and engaging workshop techniques you’ve done virtually? Looking to try something different in our next upcoming client session.

How long are you typically on the phone each day? My phone time has steadily increased throughout the pandemic to around 6 hours per day

Any thoughts on McCann Health NY, and Red flags? Do they have a good structured/balanced workflow and team per department for things to be balanced out for each member, and good work-life balance? Anything to consider when applying there?

Has anybody moved into Pharmaceutical Marketing from Consumer Marketing? Thinking about it as a potential career decision. Understand the biggest challenge in my market is the inability to market to consumers.

Have an interview to work with a global pharma company and i have to send videos of me answering questions. Anyone had a similar interview process?

Average SAE salary? Trying to get a gauge before I accept an offer.

Is there a need for a pharma/HC agency to build and maintain a curated trusted publisher network and execute buys programmatically with them?

Looking for insights and chit chat on the topic —>

New planner here looking for advice. If you had to write a creative brief for an HCP strategy in a week with no insight research currently available, how would you go about it?

Thoughts on Micromass?

Is there special experience or knowledge you'd need to be effective at a GCD level in Pharma? Or is it like any other account, just different products? I'm considering making the switch from general market advertising.

I’m a 62-year-old CD. Am I the oldest living creative in the business? Just curious how many 50- or 60-plus fishies are out there

What’s the average salary range for a GAS?

Feeling like I’ve been “bait-and-switched”…

I’ve been interviewing at an agency with the intention of filling a Director role. Recruitment reached out soon after my last meet-and-greet interview (about 6 to 7 people total) to tell me the team thinks I would be best suited for an Associate Director role with a fast follow of a Director promotion.

Recruitment can’t tell me what feedback is creating this gap but also won’t stop mentioning the positive praise and feedback the team had for me.

What are the best sources for getting smart on regulatory for a pharma newbie? I ask coworkers and get different answers depending on the coworker... Is there no book of Pharma Advertising 101?

Can anyone tell me about which pharma/health companies OR agencies have great WFH/remote/flex policies? I feel like Glassdoor and Indeed don't highlight that enough when it's one of the things I care about the most.