1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a Director of Strategic & Scientific Development do? |
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 What field is your job in?
Pharmaceutical
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What is your job title?
Director of Strategic & Scientific Development
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Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for
(size and general description of what type of organization it is)
It is a Medical Education company which consists of a total of 5 employees.
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How long have you been employed in this position?
2 years
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How many hours do you work a week on average?
40
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Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)
In charge of business development, activities and review of all medical education programs that are used by doctors to earn continuing education credits.
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What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.
$125,000
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What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.
150000
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Please
list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation,
sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)
Medical, 401k
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Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?
Well Compensated
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2. Work environment! |
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Does
your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this
something you like/dislike about your job? Explain
I do work with others on a daily basis. I enjoy working with others because it allows me to understand other points of view and to take that into consideration when making a final decision. Also, it allows all team members to have a say in the projects.
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Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes
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Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
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Describe
your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what
you like/dislike about working in it
My work location is an office. I do not dislike working in an office setting. I like the proximity to my home. I like the location of the office itself(downtown). The commute is very accessible, whether by car, train or bus.
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Please rank in order of importance from 1-8 (1- most important 8- least important) Assign each number once.
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1 Income
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7 Work Environment - co-workers
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8 Work Environment - supervisors
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5 Benefits
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4 Hours
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3 Level of responsibility
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6 The actual "work" you do at your job
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2 Job Title
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3. How should someone new to the workforce get a J-O-B like yours? |
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If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
Go through medical or pharmacy school or have a PhD. And definitely have an interest in business.
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What
skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a
position like yours? Please be specific and explain why (e.g., social
skills, organization skills, technical skills)
Excellent communication skills are a must. Writing skills are also quite important, because you will be communicating high-level science into easily understandable programs. A business accumen is also highly desirable in order to intereact with marketing teams and other clients.
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Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
Yes. A minimum of an MD, PharmD, or PhD
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What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Work hard. Give a 110%. Long days are sometimes a must, and at times you sacrifice time with your family, so always make sure that your sacrifice is at least worth it!
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