PharmD/MBA, graduating in May, 0-1 YOE, extremely interested in life science consulting, willing to work 70+ hrs a week. What level positions should I be applying to?

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Given the few years of work experience you have I think you likely need to enter at a lower level than most MBA graduates. I see most MBAs entering with 2-5 YOE with the lower end needing to be a top level candidate.

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Yep, you’d need a couple years of work experience to come in at MBA level at ZS

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With an MBA you’d apply to the Consultant role at LEK

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UNC tho. 🌝

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Can Apply to Simon-Kucher as a Life Science Sr. Consultant

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MBA hire component of that would come in at Manager but most of the time looking for prior experience at that level

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