What kind of roles do you guys recommend for a pharmacist trying to pivot into pharma? Where can you go to see all the different types of roles available? I graduated with my PharmD in 2019 and I did a managed care residency and am now at a healthcare startup so my background is primarily on the health plan/digital health side

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I would be open to contract roles. I worked in the hospital setting for 10 years as a pharmacist and then pivoted to pharma last year as a contract worker. Yes, I miss paid time off and paid holidays but I know making this move will advance my career in the future. Network and make connections with those who are already in pharma. Be open to different types of roles and connect with pharma recruiters on linked in.

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