What would be a reasonable total comp to exit into medtech or health tech corporate strategy role at senior Manager level? The next level above is Director. Credential is MBA and PhD and 3 YOE post MBA. I’m assuming there is a discount compared to Pharma but is that true? I am thinking base + expected bonus should be at least $210k. Is this too high or low?. Thank you for your insights!

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I’m a PhD + MBA who just exited into biotech at SM after 4 years consulting. My offer was $185k base with 15% target bonus (+$70k RSU), so that seems in line. They did they me that’s the top of the SM band.

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@P1 What company are you going to?

210k seems a bit low - I’ve seen closer to 250-300k total comp (inclusive of RSUs)

All the big pharma I’ve looked at offer this type of comp - Amgen, Sanofi, J&J, Merck.

4 years post MBA at my firm is ~$375K comp, so I can’t imagine anyone being willing to exit at $210k. Again, caveating that this is strategy / BD.

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