Goal Setting to get to Your Career Transition

I know the transition to pharma feels daunting to many physicians that want this career path.  You believe you don’t know where to start and you feel overwhelmed. 

You are not alone! Let me share some work you can do to get you closer to your fulfilling career transition to pharma!

Goal setting is an important tool that will allow you to see your successful career transition as possible. 

What do you want to transition to? Be specific – what title, what company – Allow yourself to brainstorm and don’t filter your thoughts – write it down as it comes to you.

for example, I want to be the Director of Medical Affairs, Neurology at Pfizer

When will I have my first job in pharma? Whoa! Scary, huh?  Push yourself to create a goal – do it!

for example, I will make my career transition to pharma by Jan 1, 2022 

What will it take to make the transition? Again, specifics please! 

for example, 

• learn about the pharma/biotech industry – read 1 article per day about the industry or listen to 1 podcast per day about the industry (find a blog on my faves here)
• networking – send 2 networking emails per day every week day
• know your worth – make a list of 5 transferable skills I have that will benefit my career in pharma
• find roles to apply for – spend 1 hour every Tuesday and Thursday researching jobs on LinkedIn and apply for 2 jobs every week

Goal setting is critical to success… Work through this exercise and WRITE IT DOWN on paper – don’t just do this in your mind. Writing it down creates accountability!