I currently work at ZS Associates and I was thinking of switching to a senior role in the corporate strategy team of a top 3 pharma company in India. This company has limited representation in my target schools, but the work profile is great. I plan to apply for my MBA next year (Total YOE during application : 3 yrs, Geography - India). How would this switch from consulting to pharma industry be perceived by the adcoms (specifically M7)?
Other stats are decent : 750+ Gmat, good GPA and ECs

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Sounds like a good new role to add to your resume and overall profile. What would you want to be targeting post MBA?

My target is VC, however consulting is also a backup

I am curious to know more about your experience at ZS. Can I DM you?

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