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Building The IndustryMDCoach … A Passion Project

By Nerissa | September 28, 2020 | Comments Off on Building The IndustryMDCoach … A Passion Project

“Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.” -Oprah Winfrey My father is a serial entrepreneur. When I reflect back on his career, his businesses were always based on first, seeing a need, and…

The Chief Medical Officer Role

By Nerissa | September 24, 2020 | Comments Off on The Chief Medical Officer Role

In this newsletter, first published by Chief Medical Officer Summit 360, I share the breadth of the CMO Role, my approach to overcoming challenges and my work with Executive Women in Bio. ~~ First published in May 2020 by Chief…

How physicians can find jobs in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries

By Nerissa | August 25, 2020 | Comments Off on How physicians can find jobs in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries

In this article, I share my career path in the biotech/pharma industry. From how I started in Medical Affairs, to moving into Clinical Development, experience in private and public companies, and global vs. regional roles, it has been an amazing…

Advice on landing your first role in the pharma industry

By Nerissa | July 21, 2020 | Comments Off on Advice on landing your first role in the pharma industry

Searching for a clinical research career was my path into the pharma/biotech industry. In this article I share key tips and advice for physicians that are interested in pursuing this this non-clinical career path. Non-Clinical Doctors is a website that…

Exploring Roles for MDs in Pharma/Biotech Industry

By Nerissa | July 13, 2020 | Comments Off on Exploring Roles for MDs in Pharma/Biotech Industry

In June 2020, I shared this presentation with a group of women MDs from Massachusetts. The presentation speaks to multiple facets of careers in the pharma/biotech industry and outlines opportunities based on specialty and geography.