About this episode

Raj Shah and Timothy Haji discuss their career paths in the pharmaceutical industry and share insights on mentorship and professional development.

On this episode of the IPhO Podcast, we are joined by Raj Shah, Associate Principal Scientist and Regulatory Affairs Liaison in Neuroscience at Merck, and Timothy Haji, Associate Director in U.S. Regulatory Affairs at Merck and former Rutgers RPIF Regulatory Affairs Fellow. Raj and Tim share how their careers in the pharmaceutical industry began, one through direct entry and the other through a regulatory affairs fellowship, and discuss the opportunities, challenges, and mentorship that helped shape their paths. They explore key topics for students and early-career professionals, including the differences between fellowship and direct entry roles, how to build credibility early in your career, and the importance of networking, communication, and presentation skills in industry. They also touch on the growing role of artificial intelligence in regulatory work, along with practical advice on mentorship, professional development, and making the most of opportunities throughout pharmacy school and beyond. Listen in now!

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