Breaking Into Pharma Part 1: Getting In – Foundations, Routes & First Steps

WEBINAR

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO UK REGISTERED HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS ONLY

Location: MS Team

Event Agenda

Time	Topic	Speaker
19:15-19:20	Introduction	CliniLink Chair
19:20-20:00	A practical introduction to starting a career in the pharmaceutical industry, covering key routes, essential foundations, and first steps into pharma roles.	Devan Seedher
20:00-20:45	Q&A	Devan Seedher

Time

Topic

Speaker

19:15-19:20

Introduction

CliniLink Chair

19:20-20:00

A practical introduction to starting a career in the pharmaceutical industry, covering key routes, essential foundations, and first steps into pharma roles.

Devan Seedher

20:00-20:45

Q&A

Devan Seedher

Webinar Summary

This practical webinar provides an introduction to careers within the pharmaceutical industry, exploring different entry routes, transferable skills, and how healthcare professionals can take their first steps into pharma. The session will offer real-world insights into industry roles, career progression, and how to successfully position yourself for opportunities within the sector.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:

Understand the different career pathways into the pharmaceutical industry
Identify transferable clinical and professional skills relevant to pharma roles
Explore common entry-level opportunities and routes into industry
Recognise key steps to strengthen applications, CVs, and professional profiles
Gain insight into the realities of working within pharmaceutical companies

Key Benefits

Practical guidance for healthcare professionals considering a move into pharma
Increased understanding of pharmaceutical industry roles and opportunities
Real-world career insights and experiences
Opportunity to reflect on transferable skills and career development
Useful tips to support career planning and future applications

Additional Information

This is an online, CPD-accredited webinar
A certificate of attendance will be issued for full participation
Suitable for GPs, prescribing pharmacists, nurses, and wider primary care MDT members

Meet the Speaker

Devan Seedher

Devan Seedher, GPhC Registered Pharmacist and Final Medical Signatory at Takeda UK, is a passionate healthcare professional with a wealth of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

Since 2019, he has held diverse roles across Medical Information, Medical Signatory, Medical Governance, and Medical Affairs.

Currently, Devan works as a Medical Advisor for Rare Metabolic Diseases and Haematology at Takeda UK, where he provides guidance to support the medical strategy.