Star Physician Executives Are Created Through Formal Training

Physicians performing leading-edge academic research represent a potential gold mine of talent for pharmaceutical and medical devices companies whose lifeblood is innovation and industry leadership. But, these researchers often lack the business and managerial skills necessary for a smooth transition to commerce, and the drop-out rate is high. Companies who want to recruit, retain, and develop academic research physicians have found that formal coaching and training programs help ensure success.