What Type Of Person Thrives In The Pharmaceutical Industry According To An Associate Director At A Top US Pharma Company
Amir, Associate Director of Digital Media Optimization at a top US Pharma company, refutes the notion of a "typical" successful individual in the pharmaceutical industry, stating there are "no characteristics that personify someone." Instead, success hinges on "intangible skills," including strong work ethic, accountability, and being "a good human being," demonstrating that a diverse range of individuals can thrive with the right approach.
Drive, Motivation, Accountability, Intangible Skills, Experience
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Amir Hemmat
Associate Director, Digital Media Optimization
Top-3 US Pharma Company
Yeshiva University, 2014
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Healthcare, Medical & Wellness
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Video Highlights
1. Drive and motivation are key to success in this industry.
2. Intangible skills such as being a good human being and working hard are important.
3. Deep knowledge of biological sciences or medicine is not necessarily required; experience is more valuable.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
There's no typical profile; whatever industry you want to pursue, you can. There are no specific characteristics that personify someone or a group of people to be successful.
For example, on Wall Street, you might think you have to be super smart and aggressive. I'm just throwing ideas out there.
I think it's more about having those intangible skills. You need to be a good human being, a mensch, and work hard. These are the things you'd expect.
You don't need deep knowledge in biological sciences, pharmaceuticals, or medicine. I think you need experience and drive. You need motivation and accountability.
These are the things that will allow you to thrive anywhere, including my industry. So again, there are no typical characteristics.