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I am a
ClINICAL STRATEGIST
Dymond James
Presented by AMGEN FOUNDATION
Pharmaceutical companies have to decide what medications they want to supply to the market.
As a Clinical Strategist, I develop strategies and goals for reaching patients and improving our processes.
MY WORK SETTING
Indoor vs. Outdoor
I spend most of my time indoors but occasionally take a walk with someone for a meeting.
People vs. Alone
I spend most of my time collaborating with other people.
Creative vs. Defined
Most of my work is creative, while I have some structure to each day.
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Biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies can be very complex. Many people think of STEM as being about the researchers working on discovering new treatments, but there are also people in STEM looking at finances, developing processes, checking legalities, and playing countless other essential roles. My job involves finding ways to meet our goals and spot areas where we can do better, both in how we distribute our medicines and how we test them. It’s all about maximizing our impact both as an organization and for the patients we serve.
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A lot of my work requires effective communication strategies. I help our teams talk to healthcare professionals, gather data for our scientific communication team, build relationships with other organizations that support similar disease areas, and make sure all of our disease areas and brands are well-prepared to meet their goals. I communicate with company leaders often about what we can do better, so a lot of my work involves emails, presentations, workshops, project timelines, and other types of media.
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Developing and distributing new medicines is a big effort, and it’s easy for things to become inefficient or to miss out on making sure all communities are served equally. All of the communication and collaboration that I do helps make sure the pieces are working together smoothly in ways that benefit the company and patients. STEM, and especially healthcare, depends on people who understand the science, but also understand strategy, business, and people so that we can move forward thoughtfully.
MY WORK NEEDSEssential Skills:
PROBLEM SOLVING
Healthcare is a rapidly-evolving field that requires me to be quick on my feet and ready to tackle challenges.
TEAMWORK
Nothing in STEM happens without a team, so it’s important to understand how to effectively collaborate with others to achieve your goals.
COMMUNICATION
This is the most important skill I must have, as I build relationships both within my company and with our external partners.
RESEARCH
In order to stay updated on the latest healthcare knowledge, I need to know how to find and understand the latest evidence in my industries.
Days in the Life
Explore what three days at my job might look like!
DAYS IN THE LIFE
How I Work
Check out what my place of work looks like on an average day.
This is what my workspace looks like!
Planner & calendar. My job requires keeping a lot of meetings and deadlines in mind.
My French bulldogs. Braya and Beau are the best work buddies.
Beats by Dr. Dre headphones. I’m constantly listening to music to keep my energy going.
Fenty lipgloss. It keeps me looking pulled together for Zoom calls.
A cup of tea. Preferably oolong watermelon mint tea.
Did you know...You don’t have to be a research scientist to drive STEM forward!
In the multifaceted world of STEM, especially in fields like biotechnology, there's a lot more than just scientists at play! Imagine a bustling beehive where various bees have unique jobs, all working together to create something amazing. Similarly, in STEM, you'll find a diverse team of professionals, each with their crucial role, collaborating to achieve groundbreaking discoveries and innovations.
While scientists are the ones conducting experiments and pushing the boundaries of knowledge, there are numerous other essential roles in the background. There are marketing experts who communicate the wonders of new technologies to the world, business professionals who ensure everything runs smoothly, and finance experts who secure the necessary funding. These "non-scientist" roles are like the unsung heroes of STEM, providing support and direction, ultimately helping turn scientific dreams into reality. Just like a symphony needs different instruments to create beautiful music, STEM fields rely on these diverse talents working in harmony to make extraordinary things happen. So, whether you're passionate about communicating science or have a flair for numbers, there's probably a place for you in the captivating world of STEM, where collaboration drives innovation forward.
Rewarding
These are the parts of my job I find particularly rewarding.
Managing a team with diverse skills and talents.
Learning new things from other members of my highly skilled and experience team.
everyone is different! Drag the circles to place them where you rate them.
Challenging
These are the parts of my job I find particularly challenging.
Always having a super full calendar without a lot of extra buffer to get things done on time.
Simultaneously juggling and managing a wide range of projects.
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These are some of the people I work with:
Vice president of my team.
I work closely with my team’s leadership to develop strategies and goals.
Business experts.
People like the Business Performance Director weigh in heavily on the decisions that we make as a team.
Counterparts in other disease areas.
We often cross-share information with colleagues solving for similar problems in different parts of the organization.
WHAT’S NEXT?
What’s next for my field of work?One of the most exciting things about working in STEM is how fast things change. Things that aren't possible today could be possible tomorrow.
Advances in our pipeline.
Technological advancements are revolutionizing the world of biotechnology. They play a pivotal role in making drug distribution more efficient and accessible to patients in need. These innovations also accelerate testing, streamline complex processes, and improve coordination within large biotech organizations. Think of technology as the engine propelling progress forward. As our technology becomes more efficient and effective, we can discover, test, and distribute new treatments fast and with more impact than in the past, as long as we are strategic about how we use them.
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