Talmedica

11/12/2025

Today, Talmedica Founder, Christine Ong, PharmD was recognized in the “20 𝑷𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒂 & 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝑭𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘” list…alongside leaders and CEOs from Pfizer, Moderna, Novartis, GSK, Stanford Medicine, and more!



Read it here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/max-votek_%F0%9D%9F%90%F0%9D%9F%8E-%F0%9D%90%8F%F0%9D%90%A1%F0%9D%90%9A%F0%9D%90%AB%F0%9D%90%A6%F0%9D%90%9A-%F0%9D%90%87%F0%9D%90%9E%F0%9D%90%9A%F0%9D%90%A5%F0%9D%90%AD%F0%9D%90%A1-%F0%9D%90%8B%F0%9D%90%9E%F0%9D%90%9A%F0%9D%90%9D-activity-7394433158332706816-Sxei?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAAEB9zQBZWlfAOxwhCjyvkvWlVIgWfGrAWk

10/22/2025

Most people think a pharma layoff means your paycheck stops tomorrow.
But in large pharma, the reality is very different.

Take the recent Novo Nordisk layoff as an example:
► Employees remain “technically employed” through Dec 2025 (though not working, especially in client-facing roles).
► Severance kicks in Jan 2026 (typically 3–6 months of base pay).
► Year-end bonuses are still honored (~15-25% of base pay).

In total, we're looking at 𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 of supplemental income from the time of layoff announcement.

Here’s what most don't realize:
A layoff in large pharma isn’t always a cliff. It can be a 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘥 𝘳𝘶𝘯𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘵, 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘩 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘳.

While every company is different, the biggest risk for professionals is wasting that window in shock or silence.

The opportunity? Using it strategically to:
- Refreshing your CV & LinkedIn with intention
- Upskilling for where the industry is headed (GLP-1s, rare disease, AI-driven medical affairs)
- Rebuilding visibility and relationships
- Targeting roles that align with long-term goals, not just short-term survival

📌 Layoffs Don’t Always Mean Loss.

Sometimes it’s the head start others only wish they had.

Join the conversation: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/christineo1_most-people-think-a-pharma-layoff-means-your-activity-7374122615445274627-NgSn?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAAEB9zQBZWlfAOxwhCjyvkvWlVIgWfGrAWk

09/19/2025

Christine Ong, PharmD, founder, CEO of Talmedica, just hit a HUGE MILESTONE on LINKEDIN!!!!

Thanks to all who continued to support us in our journey!!!!



Come join the community!

09/08/2025

I’m thrilled to be speaking at this upcoming 𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴: 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘳 𝘏𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘪𝘱𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘔𝘚𝘓𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘈𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘔𝘚𝘓𝘴, alongside some of the standout voices in the industry.

Achieve MSL excellence with career strategies from industry leaders.
We’ll be sharing insights on:
✔️ Effective communication
✔️ Relationship building
✔️ Strategic planning to navigate the healthcare landscape and drive impact

DON'T MISS IT!!!
📅 Monday, September 29th, 8AM EST / 1300 BST

Register on the link below.
👉LSAA and MSLA members register here: https://lnkd.in/eHW9BsTh
🌐Find more masterclasses here: https://lnkd.in/eP7zM6-V

👤Speakers:
Christine Ong, PharmD – https://lnkd.in/e-kkMyjE
Laragh de Bhulbh – https://lnkd.in/eajbRg4v
Helen Bligh – https://lnkd.in/eZW2fCpZ
Matthew Goodman – https://lnkd.in/eWKSNpvm
Ravi Pawa – https://lnkd.in/eNPYSFjf

🎙️Host: Ian Chamberlain

09/01/2025

Your CV opens the door. Your interview gets you hired.
But too often, the two don’t match.

I’ve seen “perfect on paper” candidates lose offers because their presence didn’t align with what the hiring team expected — whether that was influence, leadership, or the ability to handle pushback.

👉 In my latest newsletter, I share a practical checklist to make sure your paper matches the person — and together, they match the solution the role is hiring for.

I’ll let you in on one of the biggest frustrations I hear from hiring managers: “The CV looked amazing… but the person didn’t show up the same way in the interview.” That mismatch is what keeps so many qualified professionals stuck in the interview loop.

07/17/2025

📣 I’m hosting a 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 + 𝐐&𝐀 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬:

“𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑰𝒔𝒏’𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒎—𝑷𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑰𝒔.”
🗓 THURSDAY, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 31 𝐚𝐭 8𝐏𝐌 𝐄𝐓!!! -

Added slot by popular demand!

Join me for a live strategy session where I’ll walk through:
►Why good candidates still get overlooked
►What’s changed in today’s market (and what hasn’t)
►How to shift your positioning and visibility to get noticed

PLUS…
I’ll also give a 𝒃𝒆𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒅-𝒕𝒉𝒆-𝒔𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒔 look at the program I’ve been quietly evolving over the past year—the same one that’s helped clients develop their careers at 𝐀𝐦𝐠𝐞𝐧, 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬, 𝐀𝐛𝐛𝐯𝐢𝐞, 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐞𝐨𝐬, 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐨 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐤 and more!

Seats are limited—join us live to ask questions and get clarity on what’s holding you back.

The Monday slot was filled in less than 24 hours! Sign up soon!

You don't need to wait for the 'right' time.
You need strategy, structure, and support.

🟢 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬.
🔁 𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴!

07/12/2025

Sign up here!!!
https://coaching.talmedica.com/industry-career-launchpad

07/01/2025

If you’re only prepping for STAR, you’re already behind. Because at the $200K+ level level roles, interviews aren’t just about what you’ve done. . .

It's how you handle pressure, communicate and connect. . .

And STAR, while useful, won’t get you there on its own.

I’ve worked with hundreds of high-performing professionals who had the credentials, experience, and ambition… but still struggled to land the role.

Not because they weren’t qualified, but because their communication didn’t reflect the level they were aiming for.

In this week’s newsletter, I break down:
✅ Why interview prep alone won’t get you hired
✅ What most candidates overlook (that hiring teams definitely don’t)
✅ The soft skills and strategic shifts that separate finalists from those who get the offer

📩 Read it here -- And if you want to be first in line for my new live training, JOIN THE WAITLIST.

A while back, I was working with a brilliant candidate — let’s call her JZ. She had the credentials, the track record, and the ambition to match.

07/01/2025

💼 Pharma & Biotech Layoffs: Who Actually Gets Severance Pay? 📊

No one wants to think about layoffs, but when they happen, one question matters: Do you have a severance package—or are you walking away with nothing?

I ran a poll to see what professionals are actually getting, and here’s what we found:

📊 Key Findings:
✅ 78% of industry professionals received some form of severance.
✅ 49% received $20K or more.
❌ 22% got nothing.
❌ Outside of the industry? 57% received zero severance pay.

Severance isn’t guaranteed. And if you’re relying on a job to provide stability, it’s time to think about your career strategy.

🛑 Are you prepared if layoffs happen?
🛑 Do you know how to protect your career long-term?

Check out my latest insights here ⬇️
🔗 https://buff.ly/nHqTtl5

📩 If you’re ready to build a career that’s recession-proof, layoff-proof, and built on strategic positioning, let’s talk.

06/24/2025

🎯 1 in 250. Would You Bet Your Pharma/Biotech Career on Those Odds? 🎯

I recently spoke with an industry professional who was frustrated.

🗣️ “I’ve applied to 100+ jobs and haven’t landed a single interview.”

I asked: “What else have you done to get in front of the right people?”

❌ Silence.

Like many others, 90% of their effort had been spent on:
🔹 Tweaking their CV.
🔹 Submitting applications.
🔹 Refreshing job boards.

And waiting.

🚨 Here’s the reality of pharma & biotech hiring:
✔ 250+ people apply for the same job.
✔ Only 4-6 get an interview.
✔ Only 1 gets hired.

If you’re relying only on online applications, you’re playing a losing game.

🔑 The professionals who pivot successfully don’t just apply—they position themselves for success.

✅ They build visibility—networking with industry professionals.
✅ They demonstrate credibility—engaging in conversations & thought leadership.
✅ They get noticed BEFORE they apply—so when their application lands, they’re already a familiar name.

💡 A multi-pronged strategy wins EVERY time.

Stop waiting. Start positioning. Let’s talk about how you can take control of your career! DM me or comment below ⬇️

06/20/2025

💡 Thinking of Transitioning Careers? Worried About Taking a Step Back? 💡

One of the biggest concerns I hear when professionals consider moving into pharma/biotech is:
👉 “Do I have to take a step back?” (And let’s be honest, they’re really asking about salary 💰.)

But before we talk about pay, let’s address the real question:
What is the cost of staying where you are?

⏩ Do you feel stuck in your current role?
⏩ Have you outgrown your career path?
⏩ Are you feeling burned out or uninspired?

💡 The reality? Salary is just ONE piece of total compensation in pharma & biotech.

✅ Annual bonuses – 20%+ in many roles
✅ Long-term incentives – Stock options, RSUs, equity
✅ Rapid salary growth – Industry pay scales MUCH faster

Yes, some may take a short-term step back to gain experience, but for MOST professionals?
You DON’T have to—IF you position and market yourself correctly.

I’ve helped professionals transition and gain $100K+ MORE than their previous roles.

Before assuming a career pivot means a “step back,” ask yourself:
🔹 Where are you now?
🔹 What do you want to achieve?
🔹 What’s the long-term potential?

🚀 Sometimes, a strategic shift is what catapults you forward.

Thinking about transitioning? Let’s talk! DM me or check out my coaching program.

06/17/2025

📢 Your Degree is Part of Your Story—Not Your Entire Identity

Early in my career, I found myself in spaces where I was the only PharmD:
👉 Collaborating with PhD scientists in preclinical R&D
👉 Helping a small biotech company launch their first-in-human studies
👉 Sitting on an Advisory Board as a KOL

Yet, time and time again, when I mentioned, “I have a PharmD,” the response was always:
"Oh, so you work in retail or a hospital?"

That’s when I realized how limiting degree titles can be—and even more so when we tie them to our identities.

I see it all the time:
❌ "I’m a PharmD."
❌ "I’m an MD."
❌ "I have a PhD."

Your degree is just one chapter of your career—it’s not the entire story.

A job title is a label. A degree is a foundation. But they don’t define your success.

💡 What matters is how you adapt, the skills you build, and the decisions you make.

🚀 You are more than your credentials. The key to long-term success? Taking control of your career and evolving beyond the title.

🔽 How do you define yourself beyond your degree? Drop a comment below!