Hi, I’m a recent Duke med grad, currently in residency, and interested in a career in pharma. I’ll have my medical license at the end of this academic year and am interested in making the switch this summer. I’ve updated my resume and spoken with many people already in the field about making the transition, but I am trying to broaden my search as much as possible for helpful tips on successfully landing my first job in the industry.

I’m looking for help or advice on how to get my first job as a licensed physician in medical affairs in the pharma industry. I’ve been applying online and have had an interview, but I understand the market is very competitive, so I am interested in any suggestions about how to hone my application or additional networking strategies to increase the hit rate and yield on my job application process.

Thank you so much for your help. I appreciate the time you take to read my question and any suggestions you can offer!