Question about pharma company LDPs...Are they more geared towards the (younger) post FT MBA or can post EMBAs apply as well?

I have a nursing background with about 13 years in bedside/nursing administration and 4 years consulting experience. I have an MSN (UPenn) and will complete my MBA (UNC) next fall. Looking to pivot into pharma. Any advice welcome 🙂

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OP, my understanding is that LDP programs are intended for folks with fewer than 5 years professional experience.

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They are more commonly geared towards post ft MBA but there are always exceptions!

Source: ft mba, recruited heavily in pharma, entering an LDP

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Sorry, what’s an LDP?

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Leadership development program...may be called slightly different things company to company.

I’m currently in one. The age range for LDP Associates in my program has been around 27-40. This is dependent on when people completed their FT MBA. We have some career switchers as well so the LDPs tend to attract these types of candidates who are looking for an introductory broad experience into pharma.

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I would love to know as well.

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