Welcome to the 2nd Episode of Non-Clinical Jobs Decoded after BDS!
Our past client on this Episode is Dr. Sushmitha, a BDS graduate who transitioned into the world of Medical Advisor!
Dr. Sushmitha pursued her Bachelor's Degree from Manipal Dental Sciences, Mangalore in 2019 and practiced as an Associate Dentist for 2 years and 6 months. She's currently working as a Medical Advisor at Cipla.
This podcast episode will explore the inspiring journey of transitioning from BDS to a successful medical advisor role. Learn about the roles & responsibilities, skills, challenges, and opportunities that led to her career shift.
Find the time stamps here for your ease of reference:
00:33 Introduction 01:08 Why did you transition from clinical practice to medical advisor? 02:29 When did you realize that you should try exploring non-clinical roles? 02:59 How would you describe the role of a medical advisor to someone unfamiliar with the field? 03:56 What educational qualifications are required for the role of medical advisor? 04:35 According to your experience, which professionals are hired the most for this role? 05:39 Did you pursue any internships or additional courses for this role? 07:08 What additional skills should one develop if interested in the role? 08:32 What are the key responsibilities of a medical advisor?10:29 What are the 2 things you like about your job role? 11:42 What is the most challenging part of your job? 13;27 What is the difference between a medical advisor, medical science liaison, and medical affairs? 16.21 What do you find most interesting out of all the 3 roles? 17:04 What is medico marketing? 17:22 A lot of people confuse medical advisors with medical representatives, can you tell us the difference between them? 18:32 Which companies hire for the role of medical advisor? 19:22 What do companies look for in a potential Medical Advisor candidate? 20:21 What is your dream company? 21:01 How has your journey been so far in the non-clinical domain? 22:52 What is the average salary one could expect for an entry-level role? 23:30 What is the scope of growth? 24:48 If not a medical advisor what other roles were you interested in? 25:51 How did you land in this role? 28.28 Rapid fire
Bonus: Get to know the salary packages of Medical Advisors in the industry!
