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Why Consider Nonclinical Careers?
Many physicians explore nonclinical careers for various reasons:
- Burnout from clinical practice
- Desire for different intellectual challenges
- Interest in broader healthcare impact
- Work-life balance considerations
- Career advancement opportunities
Major Nonclinical Career Paths
Explore our comprehensive guides for each nonclinical career path:
Clinical Research & Development
- Clinical Development & Trial Design
- Clinical Research Operations (PI/Sub-I)
- Pharmacovigilance & Drug Safety
- Regulatory Affairs
Medical Strategy & Science
- Medical Affairs Strategy & Leadership
- Medical Science Liaison (MSL)
- Health Economics & Outcomes Research
Utilization & Care Management
Quality & Documentation
Leadership & Administration
- Executive Clinical Leadership (CMO, VP)
- Clinical Supervision & Oversight
- Healthcare Administration & Operations
Technology & Informatics
- Medical Informatics & CMIO Roles
- Health Tech Product Management
- Data Science & Healthcare Analytics
- AI Training & Clinical Validation
Communications & Education
- Medical Writing
- Medical Communications
- Medical Education Leadership
- Academic Teaching
- Admissions Consulting
Advisory & Consulting
- Management Consulting
- Medical-Legal (IME, Expert Witness)
- Healthcare Investment & Due Diligence
- Strategic Advisory & Board Service
Specialized Functions
- Corporate Occupational Medicine
- Public Health & Health Policy
- Research Leadership & Administration
- Basic Science & Translational Research
- Academic Training & Fellowships
Getting Started
- Self-assessment: Identify your skills, interests, and values
- Research: Learn about different paths through informational interviews
- Build skills: Consider additional training (MBA, MPH, certifications)
- Network: Connect with physicians in nonclinical roles
- Start small: Consider part-time consulting or advisory roles
Browse our nonclinical job listings to see current opportunities.