Pros and cons of going into pharma? Seriously considering making a switch.

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If you look in the pharma bowl, this question really is asked at least once a week 😂

Pros: $$$, relatively stable.

Cons: not really creative; as one copywriter to another, it just feels like copy and paste, some rearranging and formatting of client approved work over and over again. Work life balance unless you’re on a launch.

My personal con is that there are dozens of studies showing how pharma advertising is the #1 reason for high drug prices in the US. I can’t do it anymore. I know no company is truly ethical but...

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Leslie.simpson@havas.com

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A con I was told by some great mentors: you might never get out. You’ll fill your book with pharma and it’s very hard to get hired for things your book doesn’t reflect



Pro: $


Good luck!!!

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