I'm currently an executive director at a large pharma company and I had a recruiter reach out to me about a pharma role at VP level that actually sounds really interesting and in my wheelhouse. I love my job and am probably in a position to get associate VP in the next year or two. Should I take the interview? I don't even know if I'd want it if I got it, and wouldn't want to piss people off by leveraging a counter for my current role. Also am I wasting the other company's time if I'm not sure?

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Do the interview! You have nothing to lose.

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Second this. Do it.

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Always keep irons in the fire.

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Sounds like you’re at Lilly. I’ve noticed title inflation there, relative to other pharmas, so if the external VP position is at another reputable top pharma, the leveling and comp may be more worthwhile than an AVP at Lilly. That said, Lilly’s had an amazing trajectory, and my 401k is healthy largely due to my stint there. Agree with others - even if you don’t intend to leave, there may be benefit to learning more about the role. I think your curiosity is there for a reason.

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I always say that keep your options open. Take the interview, you have nothing to lose. And I would not use it to counter offer. If you get the offer and chose not to take it it will boost your confidence and if chose to take it make sure you negotiate so it is actually worth financially

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Always take the interview. You don't have to take the job.

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Go for it. Don’t tell anyone. Could be your ultimate opportunity.

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Risk… is once the recruiter knows you may move it’s not unheard of that they contact your employer to let them know they may have a vacancy soon…. They get a foot in the door early to recruit into your post.

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