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Welcome to the IPhO Podcast. Each episode will introduce a new leader in industry who will share information about his/her role, relevant experiences, and advice for listeners looking to advance their industry career. The podcast hosts, Sergio Gatoulis and Alex Schepart, have nearly 20 years of combined industry experience and know what it takes to transition from pharmacy student to industry pharmacist—so you'll find something interesting no matter where you are in your journey. Pop in your earbuds and enjoy the show!
Episodes
Monday May 30, 2022
Monday May 30, 2022
One of the greatest pieces of advice that Elaine offers listeners is to always "raise your hand." She launched her career working for a small company, and as long as she was meeting her goals, she would often volunteer for new projects and opportunities that helped her grow personally and professionally.
Tune in to learn how to develop industry "soft skills" not taught in pharmacy school, an overview of field medical, how to decide between a small or large company, and much more.
A special thank you to our episode sponsor, Keck Graduate Institute (KGI)!
Saturday May 21, 2022
Saturday May 21, 2022
He went on to serve as Vice President of his IPhO Chapter in pharmacy school and built important connections and professional relationships that helped solidify his decision to pursue an industry career. Even during challenging times, Jeff knew he was growing and that he was "in the right place."
But one of the most pivotal moments in his career was a conversation with a preceptor who landed a direct-to-industry role, rather than a fellowship. Suddenly, a path he did not even realize was an option became the choice that felt like the perfect fit.
Tune in this week to gain a unique perspective on how to establish yourself in industry without a fellowship, strategies to identify what position is right for you, and more!
A special thank you to our episode sponsor, Keck Graduate Institute (KGI)!
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Wednesday May 04, 2022
On this episode, we are joined by Mike DeLuca, Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs at EVERSANA. Mike brings more than twenty years of expertise to the table, as he candidly shares skills and strategies to help PharmDs identify the right industry role.
Having started his career in retail pharmacy, Mike quickly rose to pharmacy manager, before deciding to pursue his MBA at Seton Hall, where he focused on pharmacy management and operations.
Since then, Mike's extensive resume highlights his expertise and wide range of knowledge in many fields, including medical information, strategic marketing, regulatory and safety; as well as his experience building and developing strong teams.
Tune in for career advice from a seasoned professional who knows what it takes to succeed in industry.
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Growing up in a family of medical professionals inspired Georgia to focus her education—and ultimately her career—on health care. Though she always knew from a young age that she wanted to differentiate herself in some way.
During pharmacy school, she joined her IPhO chapter and it exposed her to a whole new side of pharmacy that she hadn't known much about. And that's where her path to industry began.
Today, Georgia is in a dynamic patient safety and regulatory role with Ironwood Pharmaceuticals. She discusses how she prepared for and secured her fellowship, her experience at Ironwood so far, and important advice for students about how to make sure their prospective fellowship company is the right fit for them—not just the other way around!
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Tania Thomas joins us for episode 19 of the IPhO Podcast!
She currently serves as the VP of Global Regulatory & Medical Affairs at Opiant Pharmaceuticals, and was a former Assessor at the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency of the United Kingdom.
Tania—an exemplary leader and authority on all things medical and regulatory affairs—offers some key advice for being a successful and dependable leader, shares the difficulties of relocating for a position, discusses her experience maintaining work-life harmony, and much more. You'll get an insider's perspective on what it looks like to be a leader in the pharmaceutical industry.
Tania has been intimately involved and engaged in the pharmacy industry for over 20 years, and her knowledge and expertise shine as she and our podcast team discuss moving up the ladder, and the challenges that come with it.
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
At a young age, Dimple discovered her passion for makeup, started her own business as a freelance makeup artist and genuinely believed that was the career path she wanted to follow.
But after tapping into her talent for science and interest in medicine, she found herself in pharmacy school. An internship introduced her to the pharmaceutical industry, and it was that experience that changed her career trajectory.
Hear from Dimple in podcast episode 18, where she shares her career journey thus far, tips for preparing for a similar role, and some of the lessons she learned along the way.
Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
The team reflects on their favorite episodes and what they enjoy most about hosting the podcast. Plus, they have a candid discussion about how the pandemic has changed the way they (and their colleagues) work and live.
Ultimately, this episode was created to thank you. Our listeners have been incredibly supportive since the very first episode, and we can't wait to release new content this year. We wish you a new year filled with good health, happiness, and personal and professional growth. We are thrilled to be just a small part of your career journey.
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
"Ten years later, I decided to go to pharmacy school," Ornesha laughs as she opens her interview with Sergio and Alex. She jokes that she took the "scenic route," but her impressive accomplishments while on that route led her to where she is today.
An honest and insightful episode, Ornesha covers everything from her (indirect) path to her fellowship, raising a young child while completing her fellowship, how important company commitment to diversity was in her evaluation, and so much more.
For those who didn't secure a fellowship right out of pharmacy school, Ornesha's story will shine a bright light on how to continue developing your skills to be a prime industry candidate.
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
But if you don't secure your fellowship during the traditional recruitment cycle, remember that it isn't game over!
On this episode, Aleksey is joined by Austin Murphy, PharmD. Austin is a first-year Global Safety Strategy & Risk Management Fellow at Janssen. Austin tells his story of how he initially went through the process without any offers, but still managed to get a fellowship in the end. It’s always a good idea to be prepared for every situation, and this episode will help you do just that.
https://www.industrypharmacist.org/resources/a6a585162b1b2a4048b40e1b39092cfd.pdf
University of North Carolina
https://pharmacydpetfellowships.web.unc.edu/applications/
University of Southern California
- AbbVie: https://www.industrypharmacist.org/resources/0cf4416bd9b6dc398284ed8efbf127a9.pdf
- Gilead: https://www.industrypharmacist.org/resources/bf533185f02a7baa67053a8bfcbbb07c.pdf
- Kite: https://www.industrypharmacist.org/resources/ada43d369ca28f7fce8994c0aa20461a.pdf
- MannKind: https://www.industrypharmacist.org/resources/ed81e0e89f5c7073f75eacb5efc1ca2c.pdf
- Neurocrine: https://www.industrypharmacist.org/resources/95870cdce0c6961e3468620e78c22583.pdf
- Adaptive Therapeutics: https://www.industrypharmacist.org/resources/f8f6929abbf39218dff9f4c914803053.pdf
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
On this episode, Sergio and Alex are joined by Iram Hasan, who currently heads up the UCB Fellowship Program while also working in Regulatory Affairs. For Iram, a fellowship was nowhere on her radar when she was graduating pharmacy school. She stumbled upon her fellowship program and spent time evaluating industry against residency.
Ultimately, though, she made a choice that changed the entire trajectory of her career. Iram shares her advice about applying to multiple functional areas, the most important traits to highlight in an interview, the unique way the UCB Fellowship Program recruits, the "intangibles" recruiters look for in candidates, and more.
AbbVie
https://www.industrypharmacist.org/resources/515a14a2320d5aa5ac12c89252ae51f6.pdf
Lilly
https://www.industrypharmacist.org/resources/6553db877502dc8c0f995c58309c1f42.pdf
Pfizer
https://www.mcphs.edu/academics/postgraduate-opportunities/biopharmaceutical-fellowships/pfizer-fellowships
https://cppr.pharmacy.uic.edu/fellowships/
https://pharmacy.ucsd.edu/research/uc-san-diego-pfizer-post-doctoral-research-fellowship-clinical-pharmacology-oncology
https://pharmafellows.rutgers.edu/partner-companies/
https://www.industrypharmacist.org/resources/a6a585162b1b2a4048b40e1b39092cfd.pdf
Northeastern
https://bouve.northeastern.edu/pharmacy/fellowships/