College Experiences That Helped a VP Pricing at Jazz Pharma Succeed
Barrett emphasized the importance of focusing on academics, particularly excelling in business courses, to avoid being held back later in one's career. The MBA program at Long Beach State provided valuable practical experience, with its focus on "real life challenges, strategic issues," and collaboration with professionals from diverse industries being particularly beneficial.
Higher Education, Business Acumen, Strategic Thinking, Real-world Application, Collaboration
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Barrett Land
VP Pricing, Contracting and Reimbursement
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Vanguard University
CSU Long Beach - MBA
Business Management & Admin
Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical
Operations and Project Management
Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Focused on excelling in degrees to avoid limitations later in career.
2. Found value in business courses, particularly the practical and strategic aspects.
3. Benefited from collaboration with peers from diverse industries during the MBA program.
Transcript
What did you do in college to set you up for success in your career?
When I was going to college, I was heavily focused on getting my degrees. I didn't want that to hold me back as I progressed in my career. I excelled when I got into business courses because that was really what I was interested in.
The MBA program at Long Beach State really took my educational experience to the next level. Part of that was around practical experience; we were looking at real-life challenges and strategic issues in industries. We'd evaluate them, and then, in many cases, figure out what actually transpired and whether what we thought was good or not.
There was a lot of value in the MBA program, particularly the practical and strategic components. The collaboration with people from different industries within my cohort also greatly helped me in my career.