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Are you a medical writer, account manager, or CRO consultant wondering if it’s time to leave agency life behind? In this episode of The Agency Advantage Podcast, we break down 5 powerful reasons to transition from agency or consulting to an in-house role in pharma or biotech.

Host Sian Kneller shares her personal career switch after 15+ years in agency and how moving into industry transformed her life—think better salaries, stronger career progression, more impact, and access to global experts.

We cover

- Why in-house pharma roles offer better long-term career growth

- How salaries and bonuses compare (spoiler: it’s a big difference)

- What it’s like to have your ideas actually heard by senior leadership

- Perks, pensions, and packages you don’t get in agency settings

- How in-house roles bring you closer to patients and allow you to make a real-world impact

If you’ve been curious about careers in pharma or biotech, or want to know how to transition from agency to industry, this episode is for you.

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