#126 - Interview with an Industry CMO: Guest Nerissa Kreher

Can you transition into the pharmaceutical or biotech industry right after fellowship or residency training? Aspiring to be a senior pharmaceutical leader, CMO, or Board Director?  

In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss: 

• Taking a job in industry immediately after fellowship 
• The importance of gaining diverse experience for career advancement 
• Insights into the unique challenges of the startup world 

  Listen to this interview with Dr. Nerissa Kreher, a pediatric endocrinologist turned industry veteran. Dr. Kreher shares her journey into the pharmaceutical and biotech world, and her path up the ladder - including her roles as a CMO and her current board service.

In this Episode:

• How Dr. Kreher got started in pharma immediately after fellowship 
• The career path that prepared her to be Chief Medical Officer 
• Pros and cons of big pharma vs startups and biotech 
• Nerissa’s thoughts on the biggest pharma job myth 

Links and Resources:

Industry Insider - 12 hours of CME, learn exactly how to land a rewarding nonclinical career without a new degree, special connections, prior experience, or a pay cut 

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