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.
In this episode of Pharma Sessions, host Jonathan Kaskey discusses career transitions into the pharmaceutical industry, specifically focusing on roles like Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs). The guest, Emet Anceaume is the Director of Field Medical Affairs at Immunovant.
Emet is a pharmacist by training. She shares her insights on the importance of transferable skills, the challenges and strategies for breaking into pharma, and the distinction between working for big pharma and small biotech companies. Emett shares personal experiences and highlights the significance of persistence, adaptability, and long-term planning for a successful career in the pharmaceutical sector.
00:00 Understanding Job Requirements and Transferable Skills
01:05 Introduction to Pharma Sessions Podcast
02:16 Breaking into Pharma: A Career Path Discussion
04:32 Challenges for Recent Grads in Pharma
06:55 Navigating Career Transitions in Pharma
12:58 Persistence and Planning in Career Development
15:53 Non-Traditional Paths to Pharma Careers
20:36 Big Pharma vs. Small Pharma: What to Expect
24:23 Evaluating Job Requirements and Work-Life Balance
27:00 Exciting Opportunities in Pharma for New Graduates
Pharma Sessions is hosted by Jonathan Kaskey
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