Breaking into a non-traditional pharmacy role doesn’t happen overnight. In this post, TaMar Hicks shares how 8 months of intentional networking, strategic LinkedIn outreach, and meaningful professional connections helped him land a remote role in medical and scientific communications. If you're exploring pharmacy careers beyond the traditional path, this story offers practical insight and encouragement to help you navigate your own journey.

Pharmacy careers extend far beyond hospitals and retail settings. In this guest feature, Dr. TaMar Hicks shares his journey from pharmacy school to becoming a remote Scientific Manager in medical and scientific communications. From creating manuscripts and MSL slide decks to balancing remote work and family life, he offers an inside look at what it takes to succeed in this non-traditional pharmacy path—and how intentional networking and persistence helped him get there.

Leaving a job after nearly nine years wasn't an easy decision, but it turned out to be one of the best decisions I've made for my personal and professional growth. Here are the five signs that helped me realize it was time to move on

Discover what it’s like to work as an ICU Integrated Clinical Pharmacist. From evening rounds and patient workups to emergency responses, Salma shares her daily routine, responsibilities, and the unpredictable challenges that make this role both rewarding and dynamic.

Salma Guerrero started her pharmacy journey as a technician at Walgreens, but her rotations and real-world experience led her to the fast-paced world of critical care. In this post, she shares the challenges, rewards, and lessons learned from working at the bedside—and offers advice for aspiring hospital pharmacists.

Becoming debt free after pharmacy school may feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. In this post, I share 6 practical tips for new pharmacy graduates to create a repayment plan, stay motivated, and start paying off student loans faster.

Negotiating your first job offer can feel intimidating—especially as a new grad. But this is your moment to advocate for yourself. From knowing your worth to understanding the full compensation package, the offer stage is where you have the most leverage. In this post, I share 7 practical tips to help new pharmacists confidently negotiate salary, benefits, and growth opportunities—so you can start your career on solid footing.

Negotiating your salary after a role change can feel uncomfortable—especially when you’re staying with the same company. This post walks you through how to professionally advocate for a pay increase, prepare for the conversation, and confidently negotiate compensation that reflects your new responsibilities.

If you haven’t read Part 1 , go check that out first because we’ve already discussed what authentic networking is and its importance...

Let’s talk about something that’s hardly ever mentioned — life after pharmacy school . If you’re like me, back when you were in school,...

Hey guys! I’m not sure about you, but it’s been a week! From nonsense patient complaints to finding out that a store manager fabricated a...