About this episode
*This podcast episode was originally a YouTube LIVE with Q&A which you can watch on my YouTube channel ?here?. This is a series of episodes I am doing on non-traditional careers running from July to December 2025. Sign up to my shared Google Calendar ?here? so you never miss an episode*Join me for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Lauren Curtis, who transformed her retail pharmacy career into a thriving six-figure role as a Product Manager in health tech. Lauren shares her journey from being a stressed CVS manager to earning double her retail salary while working Monday-Friday with actual work-life balance.Dr. Lauren Curtis is a Product Manager in health tech who started her career in retail pharmacy at CVS. Over a decade ago, she made the bold decision to send a cold email to PillPack, which completely changed her career trajectory. She now helps design healthcare technology tools while earning significantly more than her retail pharmacy days and maintaining excellent work-life balance.? Understanding Health Tech RolesOperations Roles: Clinical operations manager, overseeing workflows and productivityProduct Management: Shaping product direction, bridging user needs with business goalsEntry Points: Associate Product Manager, clinical roles at tech companies? Salary & Compensation (USD)Associate Product Manager: $100,000-$115,000Senior Product Manager: $160,000-$180,000+Leadership Roles: $200,000-$220,000+Additional benefits: bonuses, equity, remote work optionsBest Entry Strategy:Gain 2-3 years clinical experience first to build your "secret sauce"Look for roles that leverage your clinical backgroundFocus on transferable skills in applications, not just clinical achievementsConsider starting in clinical roles at tech companies to learn the environmentJOIN MY NEWSLETTER COMMUNITY:This isn't your typical pharmacy newsletter - it's a weekly mentoring session delivered straight to your inbox, packed with actionable insights for ambitious pharmacy students. Each week, I share:Building multiple income streams while maintaining clinical practiceTime management secrets and productivity hacks I swear by ?Systems and strategies that keep it all running smoothly ??Personal reflections on growth, failure, and resilienceBehind-the-scenes looks at podcast production
