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Yuxi Lei, PharmD
Global Commercial Fellow
Novocure/IPhO

What was your motivation to pursue the pharmaceutical industry as a career path?

My motivation to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry came from wanting to combine my pharmacy training with opportunities to improve patient outcomes on a broader scale. I was drawn to the idea of shaping strategy, education, and access in ways that influence healthcare beyond the individual level.

Talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion in the pharmaceutical industry; what should companies be doing to continue making progress?

Companies should continue embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion into recruitment, leadership development, and clinical trial design. It’s also important to create fair growth opportunities and foster an environment where different perspectives are not only represented but also actively valued in decision-making.

Samia Baig, PharmD, MPH
Senior Data Scientist
Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine
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I’m a Senior Data Scientist (Data Engineer) in an R&D Data Science and Digital Health team, where I implement pipelines to extract data from various sources to develop data solutions for clinical trial teams and ML/AI use-cases. My role blends subject matter expertise from my pharmacy and public health background and technical skills in data science and software development that I have gained over the years through prior roles in hospital pharmacy, public health and academia.

We're diving into a fundamental skill that underpins success in any field but is particularly crucial when navigating the dynamic and highly competitive landscape of the pharmaceutical industry: goal setting and achievement.

Whether you're a recent graduate eyeing your first role in the pharmaceutical industry or an experienced pharmacist considering a transition into this health care segment, having a clear roadmap and the strategies to reach your destination is paramount.

The pharmaceutical industry thrives on innovation, precision, and a long-term vision. Your career pursuit should mirror these principles. Simply having a vague aspiration to enter industry isn't enough. You need to move beyond generalities and cultivate specific goals that can be monitored, measured, and achievable within a reasonable timeframe. For example, your goal may be to secure a fellowship in medical affairs (MA) this coming fall application cycle.