I’m a PharmD in sales at a top 5 pharma. Next move is marketing or market access- should I apply for AD positions? Or do I have to settle for manager 🙃

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Market access gives you a better chance for AD, but honestly PM or SPM is more likely. Especially if you go marketing.

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I agree. Even for market access it depends on what type of sales. If you are in one of those scientific field roles or account management, then I can see an AD access position. If an HCP rep, then it can be a stretch.

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Depends on YOE, if >5 yrs post graduation, you should apply for at least an SM position.

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What’s PM?

Product manager. You also could be brand manager. Just depends on how your company structures their teams manager, senior managers etc.

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