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September 3, 2024 41 mins

Can you transition into the pharmaceutical or biotech industry right after fellowship or residency training? Aspiring to be a senior pharmaceutical leader, CMO, or Board Director? 
 

In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss: 

  • Taking a job in industry immediately after fellowship 
  • The importance of gaining diverse experience for career advancement 
  • Insights into the unique challenges of the startup world 

 
 
Listen to this interview with Dr. Nerissa Kreher, a pediatric endocrinologist turned industry veteran. Dr. Kreher shares her journey into the pharmaceutical and biotech world, and her path up the ladder -  including her roles as a CMO and her current board service.  

 

In this Episode:  

  • How Dr. Kreher got started in pharma immediately after fellowship 
  • The career path that prepared her to be Chief Medical Officer 
  • Pros and cons of big pharma vs startups and biotech 
  • Nerissa’s thoughts on the biggest pharma job myth 

 

 

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