I started my career in life sciences research, healthcare and biotech, but the sequence of career changes has brought me into the field of Canadian life insurance. I would like to gear it towards health insurance and market access in the future. Can someone please share their thoughts on how best to navigate such a career path?

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Try the same question in an insurance marketing bowl. I worked in life sciences for 25 years. Due to constantly emerging science, it is an exciting and inspiring field, but I was nowhere near product realization or marketing fields. I imagine those areas are very lucrative as well.
If you aren't looking for those things, go into insurance, where all are struggling to survive. Maybe you can help them.

You're incredibly talented! I'm also working towards that goal. If you have time in the future, I hope to have the opportunity to learn from you and look forward to exchanging ideas and learning from you more 😊

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