Spring Break
Career Profiles
Anne Conry
Issue date: 1/28/08 Section: Features
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Anne Conry
Career Field Prior to HBS
Engineering, Medical Imaging
Summer Internship
Global Marketing Intern, Eli Lilly,
Indianapolis, IN
What made pharmacuticals stand out to you during interviews?
I've always been very interested in healthcare and, coming from medical devices, I thought it would be interesting to try out pharmaceuticals for the summer so I could make an informed decision on which sector I preferred. I think healthcare, in general, is exciting because you can see the positive impact of your work on the world, you have added challenges such as regulation and third-party payers, and the landscape is always changing with new technologies and policy developments.
Why did you choose Eli Lilly?
I chose Eli Lilly & Company primarily because I felt very comfortable with the people. Not only did they seem friendly and accessible, but in an industry in which ethics are of such paramount concern, I knew that I would feel comfortable being associated with Lilly. I also decided to go with a larger company that had an established internship programówith no direct marketing experience and no pharmaceutical experience, I felt that was very important to ensure I had a productive summer and a good learning experience.
Summarize your summer internship, the good, the bad and the overall:
I worked in global marketing on two osteoporosis drugsone that has yet to be launched and one that has been on the market for several years. This gave me a great opportunity to see both the initial brand development process for a new drug and the strategy development that occurs as the drug proceeds through its lifecycle. The internship program was very well-structured, with many opportunities to learn about other parts of the business, as well as mechanisms to ensure that I was having a positive experience. The only potential drawback was that it was in Indianapolis, if youíre looking for a sweet nightlife, keep looking, but if youíre looking to buy a (very affordable) house and settle down, it's a great place to live.
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