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Name: Douglas
MacDougall Brown Affiliation: none Company: MacDougall Communications Position: President Degree(s) Earned: BS Business Administration, Rochester Institute of Technology
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What is your educational background/advanced degrees do you have (if any) and are they a must for what you do?
BS in Business Administration RIT. Not for my work. Experience is the key.
What positions did you hold before your current position (what other jobs led you to where you are now)?
CFO
of two Biotech companies (I have no accounting background), General
Manager of a small importing company. 7 years working for a large
biotech consulting firm. What are your favorite aspects of you job? What are the drawbacks?
I work for myself, I never have to do the same thing twice. There is tremendous intellectual stimulation and always something new to learn. No drawbacks.
What advice do you have for someone who is thinking about pursuing a career in your area?
Read the industry rags and websites on a daily basis (biospace, fiercebiotech, biocentury, bioworld)
What do you look for in a potential job candidate/ what qualities are most important for someone in your field?
Understanding of science and business, top writing skills, multitasking
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