I hold a PhD from an Ivy League institution and have a decade (precisely 10 years) of experience in leading roles at major pharmaceutical companies, culminating in my current position as a Principal Scientist (been employed for past 5 years in this position). My strong technical background is complemented by a proven track record of innovation, as evidenced by multiple significant patents (eight). Despite these qualifications, I've encountered obstacles in advancing to a Director-level position within my current organization.
I currently have two offers (1) Associate Director at mid-sized pharma (2000 individuals; company has some name recognition) or (2) Director (small pharma; 500 employees; company has less name recognition; but is publicly traded - so not completely unknown). WHich position should I take? More specifically, if I take up the role as Director at smaller company (Case 2 above) - will that impede or help my chances at getting hired into large pharma later (will anyone suggest I am a loser for seeking out small company employment)?
Given this objective, should I prioritize the Director position at the smaller company? Could accepting this role potentially hinder my future prospects at a larger pharma company in the future (like why did he go to smaller company, etc...any stigma)?
I currently have two offers (1) Associate Director at mid-sized pharma (2000 individuals; company has some name recognition) or (2) Director (small pharma; 500 employees; company has less name recognition; but is publicly traded - so not completely unknown). WHich position should I take? More specifically, if I take up the role as Director at smaller company (Case 2 above) - will that impede or help my chances at getting hired into large pharma later (will anyone suggest I am a loser for seeking out small company employment)?
Given this objective, should I prioritize the Director position at the smaller company? Could accepting this role potentially hinder my future prospects at a larger pharma company in the future (like why did he go to smaller company, etc...any stigma)?
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