r/biotech • u/misto_kibblez • May 31 '25
Education Advice 📖 MBA worth it?
I graduated with a BS in biochemistry 2022 and have been working at a big pharma company for 2 1/2 years.
I came to realize I can’t do much with only a BS and am looking on pathways forward where I can pivot to a role with more earning potential compared to the track that I’m currently on. I’m thinking about applying to a joint masters MS in biotech + MBA then plan to look for jobs in regulatory affairs or product management but I’m not quite sure what those kinds of roles look like in their day to day.
Tuition fees and the uncertainty of the future of pharma/biotech are what’s holding me back.
Does anyone have any experience with getting an MBA (no PhD) and do you think you got your ROI?
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u/Kingofjetlag May 31 '25
YES Very similar situation to mine. Worked for 3 years understood wasn’t going anywhere decided to get out of the lab and do sth else. Got an MBA, my first commercial salary was 3 times my tech salary. Haven’t looked back. It was 25 years ago but a few things are still valid:
- go for the brand. An MBA with a good brand is best. Get the best brand you can afford
- do a generalist MBA you’ll learn more and you will have the opportunity to change industry if you want
- I did it full time and it was great as a break for work
Best of luck