What is a drug safety physician? What are the pros and cons of a career in pharmacovigilance? Is it hard to land a job as a safety physician in pharma? Can you work remotely as a drug safety physician? Listen for a detailed insight into the world of drug development safety.
In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss:
- A typical day in the life of a pharmaceutical safety physician
- The mindset and skills ideally suited to a career in drug safety
- Answers to the most asked questions about this field of work
Today I interviewed Dr. Patrick Twomey, an internal medicine doctor turned pharmacovigilance physician leader. We discussed his diverse background in both the medical and pharma careers, what it takes to get your foot in the door, and answers to the questions he is asked the most. After this episode, you’ll know if you might thrive in a drug safety career.
In this Episode:
[1:23] Meet Dr. Patrick Twomey
[8:15] What’s a day in the life of drug safety physician?
[13:40] What’s most exciting? Let’s talk pros and cons
[20:30] The broad world of pharmacovigilance and types of careers in safety
[35:15] What skills and experience are hiring managers really looking for?
[48:00] Thinking about classic advice a bit differently
Please note: the information and opinions expressed in this interview are those of the guest speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host, nor any of the host’s affiliated entities.
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