The FTC’s report highlights how Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) have gained excessive power over drug pricing and access due to market consolidation and vertical integration. The top three PBMs manage nearly 80% of U.S. prescriptions, leveraging their control to inflate drug costs, restrict competition, and harm independent pharmacies. Their opaque practices, rebate structures, and steering toward PBM-affiliated pharmacies contribute to higher prices and reduced access for patients.

https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/pharmacy-benefit-managers-staff-report.pdf

What % utilisation is considered good?
I know it depends on firm to firm, but in general?
Also, is it wise to put in CV or say in interviews about your utilization if its good?

Hi, what has been/will be the next steps for you after being chief of staff?

Context: I head up strategy & ops at a startup and act as CoS to CEO. Now interviewing for CoS to CCO at another larger company (1000+ employees) and wondering if this puts me in line to get a CCO role in a few years or if I’m better off remaining in strategy & Ops.

Is there a Latinos in advertising bowl?!

I already have the SHRM-SCP. . would it be a value add to go for the SPHR as well?

Hi fishes, URGENT!!!
I've put down papers in TCS. My project management is ready to give me early release. How probable is the HR to accept my LWD prepone request?

Has anyone done online teaching with VipKid?
I’m considering it as a side job.
Any other ideas/suggestions would be great

Hey Everyone! Can anyone throw some light on what the interview process looks like for Director level at EY Parthenon - Deal Management team? (experienced hire, non campus). How many rounds, case study or behavioral? Thank you.

How to start prepping for MBB firms for associate roles with no prior consulting experience starting from recruiter screening call. the only thing i know is case in point book

Hi All ,

Is anyone working in Fujitsu as associate technical service engineer ? I was interviewed for Azure & windows admin profile but the designation mentioned as Infrastructure Associate technical service engineer . I'm wondering if this is okay ?

Thanks,
Nagarjun

Any in house tech recruiters for consulting firms? What does your comp look like? Looking to see what my comp compares to for L1 recruiters.

I was late to an interview.

I’m type A, never late, certainly not to an interview. I called & sent an email as soon as I knew I would be delayed. They had me come in anyway. Am I totally screwed?

Anybody at the Westin Michigan Ave this week? Drinks?

How do firms justify having a Houston AND a Dallas office? (Also, NJ-NYC, Chicago-Detroit)

EY and Guidehouse federal fish, how does using PTO factor into your utilization score? Does it count against you like at Deloitte or do those hours get removed from the denominator before calculation?

Anyone looking for data science freelancers ?

What's your method of politely telling someone you're waiting for the machine/equipment they are using?

Hello everyone. I am looking to transition into the medical writing field, but I don’t seem to have the right type of experience. I have technical writing experience, but I don’t have experience with clinical studies or clinical trials. Does anyone have any advice on how I can gain more experience in this field? I am pursuing the AMWA Essential Skills certificate and am working on a master degree, but any other information would be greatly appreciated!

Does anyone work for Boehringer Ingelheim? Would love to ask a few questions!

Anyone work in alliance management? Would love to learn more about the function!

Hello everyone!

Currently looking to jump from Health Care to Pharma/Biotech. Does anyone work at Gilead and can serve as a reference? The current department I’m in, I do not fit the culture as it is a very archaic way of “managing” people. I have about a decade of a variety of work experience, majority in customer service/coordination/administration.

Would love any assistance if possible!

Do you have to know some within AmerisourceBergen to work for them? I feel like I have tried 5 times to work for them and nothing has happened.

Hi
Applied for a position in Johnson and Johnson Canada. Reached the final round 3 weeks back. After not getting any updates I emailed the HR a couple of weeks back. They responded back telling me that they’ll have an update for me the next week. Again I emailed them on Thursday asking if they have anything for me before the long weekend ( Good Friday & Easter). No response whatsoever. Will emailing them again be inappropriate? I desperately need this job

Does anyone work for Eli Lilly? Had a few questions!

Got an interview coming up for Takeda Pharmaceuticals. Position: Marketing Intern.
Any suggestions on how should I prepare myself?

What's the total comp packages look like for big pharma for Sr. Manager or AD?

Is 130-150, 15% bonus, 15k rsu in line?

What are your thoughts of switching jobs in the beginning of this recession? Would you stay if you had seniority? Current company’s a start up that has 18 months of run way but budgets are tight for next year. Acquired tons of sites and has 3000 employees. Thinking of leaving for smaller pharmas.

Anyone know the salary range at Regeneron for Director, Development Program Management?

What is the average salary for Clinical Research Associate I?

Hi all,
Looking for a career change, I’ve experience in project management, oncology, health promotion, engagement, inclusion and diversity and hoping to work for a pharma. Happy to relocate and would love some guidance and referral please 🙏🏾

Anyone working at Abbie willing to provide reference? Desperately need one

What’s an appropriate base salary for a pharma marketing DTC Director for a blockbuster biologic that’s on tv? What are typical bonuses and LTI? We only have 18% bonus and $37k LTI per year (approximately depending on stock price) for directors. Our base salaries are all over the place for directors.

So. I've been a Clinical Research Associate for a little over two years making $25.50 an hour. But with my company's CRA shortage and the fact that they are working to the bone, I'm ready to ask for a raise. What percent should I shoot for?

Hi fishes! I'm currently looking to do a bit of a career switch from research in Medchem to a field service technician role (for laboratory instrumentation). I have applied a few places and got several phone interviews lined up. Can anyone tell me what type of questions I may get? Or general advice on making this switch?

I am project manager in clinical research industry (CRO). After earning PhD, I gave up my science dream to take a more stable job. After slowly climbing the ladders, I feel like I finally got a seat at the table. Half the days I like the hustle, but now I miss being creative. I want to take more brainstorming, decision making responsibilities but I don’t see that in the career path for PM. Career path usually goes like this- Sr PM, Director, Sr Director, and so on. But all do same work.