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

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

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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

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