Would you recommend I apply to Manager or Senior Manager jobs in pharma as an Associate Consultant at ZS with ~5 years of experience? I want to be realistic with what to expect

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I’d apply to both depending on the JD. Some bigger pharma might hold you to manager and others might be down for senior manager. Let them decide your ceiling, not you.

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How are you only a AC with ~5 years of experience? That would be a red flag

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A -> AC -> C at ZS.
We have less levels compared to other firms, so average now is 2.5 to 3 years for promo.

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