- You get to impact patient lives on a macro-scale level.
- You use a wide variety of skills outside of your traditional training.
- You work with interdisciplinary team of professionals (MD, Ph.D., PharmD, NP, PA, DO, etc.)
- You will work with some of the top thought leaders in medicine, worldwide.
- Medical affairs has grown over 150% in the last 10 years & is estimated to grow another 200%. There are ample career opportunities.
- It’s anything but routine. If you like to mix things up, medical affairs is the perfect function for you. No one week is the same.
- You are the subject matter expert on a particular disease and become both a valuable resources and educator to your cross-functional partners who will rely on you as the “expert.”
- You’re always learning, growing and developing. As a medical affairs professional, you need to keep up with the latest & greatest in your particular therapeutic area.
- You can help influence the practice of medicine. For example, medical guidelines by providing appropriate & balanced education to the medical community.
- You gain a unique perspective on the healthcare landscape. And will deal with several facets of the healthcare system.