Is there any advice or suggestions for getting your foot in the door in a PM role?

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Matthew Cheney N/A Albany, Ca, United States

I am interested in becoming a project manager. In order to develop experience what are some recommendations to get your foot in the door and start as a PM? Any comments would be greatly appreciated!

Posted: Jan 23, 2017 3:11 PM

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Grace Windsor Content Marketing Specialist| BrightWork Galway, Ireland

Hi Matthew, good luck with your new career path! This article focuses on in-demand soft skills like listening and creativity - you find these tips helpful and complementary to the advice above, https://www.brightwork.com/blog/5-skills-r...project-manager

Posted: Jan 24, 2017 4:32 AM

Matthew Cheney N/A Albany, Ca, United States

Thank you everyone for the advice!

Posted: Jan 24, 2017 12:11 PM

Cris Casey Managing Director| Exertus, Inc.

Hi Matthew,

Some excellent advice above. Here's a different take ...

PM roles that I've seen in the biotech/pharma world generally have SME requirements behind them, particularly around clinical systems, R&D protocols and regulatory record keeping.

Given this attribute of the 'market', I would start by first talking with PM's (or HR folks) in companies where you might want to work. From those interviews you should get a good idea of what they are looking for in a PM, including compensation levels. Once you know that, then you can construct an education/certification path that properly positions you on your journey.

Much luck to you. The good news is that if your educational credentials are in the sciences you are more than halfway there.

Kindest regards,

- Cris

Posted: Jan 24, 2017 1:35 PM

Mayte Mata Sivera PMO Leader | Speaker | Author Ut, United States

Jan 23, 2017 6:46 PM

Replying to Matthew Cheney

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Thank you all for the information and suggestions. Will take a look and keep my eyes open for opportunities. As well as consider taking some certifications.

To Maria: my background has been primarily in the biotechnology/ pharmaceutical field. I'm currently looking to transition into a project management role to get some experience and hopefully bring that experience to the biotech industry.

Any ideas or suggestions on how to focus or emphasize work or experience toward this direction?

As you can see, there are an amazing amount of tips here.

I'll add another, look for the big pharmaceuticals in your area or surroundings, maybe the have coordinator or assistant position that maybe will fit with your profile. Or this kind of internships that are paid.

Gook luck!

Posted: Jan 24, 2017 1:41 PM

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