36 min
From Retail to Medical Affairs: A Pharmacist's Journey The Happy PharmD Podcast
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In this episode of The Happy PharmD podcast, we dive into the inspiring journey of Vincent Notareschi, a pharmacist who made a remarkable transition from the fast-paced world of retail pharmacy to the dynamic field of Medical Affairs.
Vince shares his personal story of overcoming challenges, navigating career shifts, and finding fulfillment in a new professional path.
Discover how Vince leveraged his clinical expertise and networking skills to break into Medical Affairs, where he now thrives as a Medical Information Specialist.
Whether you're a pharmacist exploring new career opportunities or simply curious about the diverse paths within the healthcare industry, this interview offers valuable insights and encouragement.
Here are the highlights of my conversation with Vincent:
05:22 - Vincent’s career journey from working directly with patients to transitioning to a remote industry job to have a better work-life balance and impact patient care on a larger scale.
06:52 - The various unsolicited inquiries that a critical care pharmacist may receive.
07:36 - How personal values and strengths can shape career choices within the industry.
09:08 - The importance of helping patients in critical care pharmacy and the potential drawbacks of working in the industry.
10:04 - The challenges of networking and breaking into a new field, as well as the importance of seeking advice and trying different strategies to overcome obstacles.
11:46 - Vincent’s experience with networking, reaching out to around 80-85 people over a year without any successful interviews or progress, highlighting the challenge of breaking through the wall to get in front of people.
13:21 - The importance of personal connections in phone calls and how it can significantly increase success rates.
14:18 - The importance of networking and making connections in the job interview process, leading to a successful job offer within a short period of time.
22:26 - The challenges and importance of networking, highlighting the fear of rejection and the need for more personalized approaches to networking.
26:10 - Overcoming perfectionism, and the value of coaching in personal and professional development.
34:40 - Participating in networking opportunities within the community.
Links:
Vincent on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-notareschi-pharmd-bcps-532148a1/
We get pharmacists jobs they love! If you are ready to find your dream job and enjoy a balanced work and home life, we want to connect with you.
Click the link below to book a free call with us! https://thehappypharmd.com/HPDPodcast
In this episode of The Happy PharmD podcast, we dive into the inspiring journey of Vincent Notareschi, a pharmacist who made a remarkable transition from the fast-paced world of retail pharmacy to the dynamic field of Medical Affairs.
Vince shares his personal story of overcoming challenges, navigating career shifts, and finding fulfillment in a new professional path.
Discover how Vince leveraged his clinical expertise and networking skills to break into Medical Affairs, where he now thrives as a Medical Information Specialist.
Whether you're a pharmacist exploring new career opportunities or simply curious about the diverse paths within the healthcare industry, this interview offers valuable insights and encouragement.
Here are the highlights of my conversation with Vincent:
05:22 - Vincent’s career journey from working directly with patients to transitioning to a remote industry job to have a better work-life balance and impact patient care on a larger scale.
06:52 - The various unsolicited inquiries that a critical care pharmacist may receive.
07:36 - How personal values and strengths can shape career choices within the industry.
09:08 - The importance of helping patients in critical care pharmacy and the potential drawbacks of working in the industry.
10:04 - The challenges of networking and breaking into a new field, as well as the importance of seeking advice and trying different strategies to overcome obstacles.
11:46 - Vincent’s experience with networking, reaching out to around 80-85 people over a year without any successful interviews or progress, highlighting the challenge of breaking through the wall to get in front of people.
13:21 - The importance of personal connections in phone calls and how it can significantly increase success rates.
14:18 - The importance of networking and making connections in the job interview process, leading to a successful job offer within a short period of time.
22:26 - The challenges and importance of networking, highlighting the fear of rejection and the need for more personalized approaches to networking.
26:10 - Overcoming perfectionism, and the value of coaching in personal and professional development.
34:40 - Participating in networking opportunities within the community.
Links:
Vincent on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-notareschi-pharmd-bcps-532148a1/
We get pharmacists jobs they love! If you are ready to find your dream job and enjoy a balanced work and home life, we want to connect with you.
Click the link below to book a free call with us! https://thehappypharmd.com/HPDPodcast
36 min