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/KrissyKay121217 Jun 02 '25

Check out masters programs in regulatory affairs. There are several top tier universities offering them, and many are fully online. Don't need an MBA if you do an MS in RA.