Whether you’ve worked in pharma for a while or are looking to tap into it, with career experience comes the desire to climb the corporate ladder. And while C-Suite executives share many commonalities across industries, pharmaceutical leaders possess certain unique qualities.
To succeed, candidates need to be flexible, creative, and forward-thinkers. No one said landing an executive job would be easy, but it’s not impossible, either. The right course of action will set you apart from the competition.
Every positive change — every jump to a higher level involves a rite of passage. Each time to ascend to a higher rung on the ladder of growth, we must go through a period of discomfort or adversity. — Inky Johnson
Minimize the discomfort of this transitional time with these four strategies:
Develop Your Brand: Yes, you are a brand that needs to be cultivated, just like anything else you’d try and sell. While experience and expertise are valuable attributes, if you don’t promote them with your image, you risk getting overlooked.
A few things to consider when developing a personal brand for hiring purposes:
Be Transparent: The pool of candidates tends to be smaller in the C-Suite search. We understand that it’s easy to get caught up in the competitiveness of it all, but ultimately, honesty wins. No one expects perfection, so don’t be afraid to acknowledge setbacks. Use them to your advantage and show how they made you a better leader!
Cultivate the Right Connections: Landing a C-Suite job is much more about who you know than what you know. Having someone recommend you is of immeasurable value, even more than a stellar resume. Trust and opinions from a distinguished colleague could be the difference between getting the position and not. Today’s job market is competitive, making it essential you put effort into developing the right network.
Use the Right Recruiter: Aside from who you know, it’s also about the recruitment firm you work with. At The Pharma: Health Practice, we focus on a variety of areas across Digital Health. We help candidates in all aspects of the job search, including but not limited to-
We understand how difficult the job market can be. That is why our team of experts does everything in its power to take the pressure off. Whatever your needs may be, we are here for you.
Since 2007, our focus has been on placing executives, managers, and professionals in key positions. We work hard to place the right candidate in the right position with the right company. Visit us at thedigitalhealthrecruiter.com to learn more.
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