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I think the majority of hiring managers have some bias about something. Personally, I toss resumes from certain sponsors and many CROs because I know their culture and see people in our company from these places that I wish we wouldn’t have hired.
I will say that I inherited two employees through acquisition from Teva in Israel. One was gold and one was a train wreck, but I’d give an applicant from there some air play.
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I think they’re generally all the same from a sponsor perspective as any good pop ups are quickly bought by the big ones, but I steer clear of icon, IQVIa and syneos.
I’d look at scope more than company category. Brand pharma may offer stronger innovation and launch experience, while generics/biosimilars can build strong operational, pricing, and execution skills. If the generics role offers a higher title, broader responsibility, and better leadership exposure, it could still be the better long-term move
When selecting or planning for different types of products, what criteria do people typically use to make decisions? Do different company environments affect this judgment method?