Pharma Sessions
Pharma Sessions
Podcast Description
Navigating pharmaceutical launch excellence through strategy, technology and career stories. (And sharing fun moments too!)
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Content Themes
The podcast explores a wide range of topics relevant to the pharmaceutical and medical affairs landscape. Content themes include strategies for pharmaceutical launches, innovations in medical affairs, regulatory challenges, work-life integration, clinical trial diversity, and negotiation skills. Notable episode examples include discussions on the role of AI in medical affairs, achieving work-life balance in medical professions, and the importance of financial implications caused by burnout in pharma.
Navigating pharmaceutical launch excellence through strategy, technology and career stories. (And sharing fun moments too!)
In this episode of Pharma Sessions, host Jonathan Kaskey interviews Dr. Adam Laitman about his unconventional path to becoming a medical director in the pharmaceutical industry.
Dr. Laitman shares insights from his career transition from medical school to industry, highlighting the impact of his background in marketing and editorial work. The discussion covers the various career opportunities within medical affairs, the importance of diverse educational backgrounds, and the potential benefits of industry roles over traditional clinical pathways. Dr. Laitman also reflects on the support and advice he received that influenced his decision to join the industry and his experience balancing work with family life.
00:00 Introduction and Opening Banter
01:15 Guest Introduction: Dr. Adam Laitman
01:21 Journey into the Pharmaceutical Industry
03:11 Family Influence and Career Decisions
04:31 Exploring Medical Affairs
06:48 The Role of Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs)
07:10 Career Path and Industry Insights
16:48 Building a Diverse Medical Team
23:03 Transition to Medical Director
24:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
As always, the views expressed here are those of the host and guest, and do not reflect the views of their respective employers.
Pharma Sessions is hosted by Jonathan Kaskey
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