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#126 - Interview with an Industry CMO: Guest Nerissa Kreher

September 03, 2024 • Marjorie Stiegler MD • Episode 126

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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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