Success in Moving to Pharma Jobs

I’m a list maker! I LOVE my to-do lists.  They keep me organized and allow me to focus. My daughter takes the to-do list to a new level by organizing hers in categories – I suspect this is genetic! Ha! Sometimes the to-do list can have a negative connotation, leaving one to feel that there…

Have you heard of Parkinson’s Law? No, not Parkinson’s disease, which is what many physicians will immediately associate with. Parkinson’s Law is the concept that work will expand to fill available time. Many people work toward deadlines; think about that term paper you had to write in college… how long did it take? As long…

I just finished hiking the “O Circuit” (or “Big Circuit” to the Chilean locals!) with 10 friends and colleagues from the biotech/pharma industry. We covered ~90 miles in 9 days over some of the most beautiful terrain I’ve ever seen (and I’ve traveled a lot!).  During the trip, there were plenty of discussions on the…

Rare diseases, often overlooked and misunderstood, affect millions of people around the world. On the last day of February each year, the global community comes together to raise awareness and advocate for those facing the challenges of rare diseases. Rare Disease Day, observed on February 29th (or the last day of February in non-leap years),…

Today’s blog was originally published in 2021… What I Enjoy About My Career in Pharma Many physicians are concerned about transitioning to pharma because of the stigma around this industry.  When I was considering my first job in pharma I was terrified to tell my mentor and fellowship program director.  Read to the bottom to…

I’ll soon be heading to Patagonia to hike the “O Circuit”. It’s almost 75 miles in 8 days with what I’ve been told are some of the most amazing views in the world!  Travel is a topic that comes up for physicians looking to transition to “the industry” (biotech/pharma). I’ve certainly had the opportunity to…

This past weekend I had the opportunity to try something new – SNOWMOBILING! Initially, I was fearful; the machine was difficult to steer and my helmet caused me to feel claustrophobic. As we continued on the trail, I got used to the helmet (some deep breathing exercises were involved!) and I gained more knowledge of…

I’m participating in a coaching mastermind that has been truly valuable in many ways. Some of those include learning from like-minded physicians, being motivated by coaches that have succeeded in ways that I hope to mirror and gaining new insights to tools and approaches that help multiply results.  Setting goals is an important part of…

The Pharma IndustryMDCoach has been helping physicians make successful career transitions to biotech and pharma for more than 3 years! In 2023, I assisted more than 20 physicians in understanding career opportunities in biotech/pharma, highlighted their skills and leadership in resumes and LinkedIn profiles, taught them critical interviewing skills and how to “dissect” job postings…