71. Nontraditional Pharmacy Careers - Industry Insights feat. Dr. Kevin Shiau

71. Nontraditional Pharmacy Careers - Industry Insights feat. Dr. Kevin Shiau Originally recorded early 2025, this episode of the OCPhA podcast sees our president, Dr. Mary Ngo, interview Dr. Kevin Shiau in the area of pharmacy industry. Some highlights from Dr. Kevin Shiau's interview: Be Your Own Advocate: No one will hand you your dream industry job—you need to actively network, research, and reach out. Use tools like LinkedIn to connect with industry professionals and mentors who can help guide your path. Explore All Avenues: Every experience—whether a rotation, internship, or first job—acts as a stepping stone. Don't worry if your first role isn’t a perfect fit; the pharmaceutical industry offers diverse paths including medical affairs, regulatory, commercial, and scientific communications. Start Early and Research Thoroughly: Don’t wait until graduation—start learning about different industry roles early in pharmacy school. Review fellowship brochures, talk to current fellows, and clarify what roles align best with your skills and interests. As always, you can visit us at or you can email us at info@ocpha.org .

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71. Nontraditional Pharmacy Careers - Industry Insights feat. Dr. Kevin Shiau is an episode from OCPhA's Podcast Network on Pharmacy and Healthcare by OCPhA (Orange County Pharmacists Association).

This episode is 00:17:59 long.

This episode was published on Dec 29, 2025.

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