Why This Doctor Left Clinical Medicine for Pharma. Alternative Careers for Doctors.

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Episode’s Description

In this episode of Postcall: Beyond the White Coat, Dr. Selina Chew interviews Dr. Nadira Azmi, who made the bold decision to transition from clinical practice in public healthcare to a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry. 

Dr. Nadira shares her journey, starting as a medical officer in the Ministry of Health, her brief stint as a private GP, and what ultimately led her to pursue a career in pharma.

She dives into the challenges of transitioning from a clinical to a corporate role, the skills she had to develop, and the mindset shift required to succeed in medical affairs at leading companies like Novartis, Pfizer, and AstraZeneca.

In this insightful conversation, Dr. Nadira offers advice for doctors interested in entering the pharmaceutical industry, explaining the opportunities available and the key differences between clinical practice and working in medical affairs. 

She emphasizes the importance of adaptability, continuous learning, and patient-centered care in a new context.

This episode is essential for any healthcare professional looking to explore non-clinical roles and for doctors considering a transition into pharma.

Tune in to learn from Dr. Nadira’s experiences and gain a better understanding of the exciting opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry.

To catch up on our previous discussion, check out our last podcast episode, where we covered When becoming an Anaesthesiology Specialist fails. What next?. Also read on How Much Can a Doctor Make in Pharma as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL)? here.

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