Interview with Dr. Marsha Caton
Our guest today shares tested strategies to enable physicians to find their first pharma job.
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Dr. Marsha Caton obtained her M.S. in Biology and Ph.D. in Human and Molecular Genetics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She has worked in the pharmaceutical industry for many years. She is an expert in managing NDA submission teams and delivery of regulatory documents for drug approval.
Dr. Caton has expertise in medical writing, medical affairs, pharmacovigilance processes, health authority responses, and regulatory guidelines. Her experience working in pharma runs the gamut from scientific consultant, medical writer, and clinical research associate, to medical affairs specialist and pharmacovigilance scientist.
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Land a Fantastic First Pharma Job in Clinical Development
Pharma is a huge industry, with thousands of physicians working in dozens of job categories. Some of these jobs can be filled by physicians with almost any background and experience if certain strategies are implemented.
Make yourself special on your resumé and make sure you stand out from the pack. – Dr. Marsha Caton
Today we get the perspective of a Ph.D. who has worked in several companies, at different levels. She applies what she has learned to help physicians find their first pharma job in Clinical Development. This is a very challenging but rewarding field to break into. As she points out, however, it can be done with proper planning, networking, and adjustments to your resumé.
Summary
Dr. Caton shared lots of information and useful advice in this interview. If you’re interested in breaking into the Clinical Development division of a pharmaceutical company to land your first pharma job, you will find it invaluable.
NOTE: Look below for a transcript of today’s episode.
Links for Today’s Episode:
- Dr. Marsha Caton LinkedIn Page
- Association of Clinical Research Professionals (for certification and other resources)
- FDA Guidance Documents
- European Medicines Agency Guidelines
- ClinicalTrials.gov (database of privately and publicly funded clinical studies conducted around the world)
- International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH)
- How to Find a Job in Pharma That You Love – 184
- How to Shine as a Technical Medical Writer – 155
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