Here's how you can pursue a career in healthcare innovation with passion.

Healthcare is an Emotional space as technology & mastering the study is needed in the same way, healthcare requires E-Engaging in right way E-Empathize with the patients and caregivers, E- Evolve in selfcare self-learning, taking certifications or degree once is not enough.Bring in the placebo effects of talk patients love positive reassurance some extra time. Dont take too much on plate that it is leading to burnout

I will start with stating something controversial about education. Formal degrees and training are frequently overrated. Although I recognize are necessary to get a foot in the door I would suggest that instead of collecting expensive diplomas invest in developing your emotional intelligence. Curate an improved ability to function in a team and communicate effectively. And look for strong mentors who are embody what you want to emulate and ask for guidance and feedback.

If you're a non-technical type, a great "foot in the door" to break into healthcare, life-sci, or pharma is to find work at industry-focused advertising agencies or small pharmaceutical companies near you. You'll be surprised when you look in your general area how many of these companies there are, and they need people with skills you probably have, even at a low-level (business, creative, research, etc). Research labs are scrappy, as are the agencies, but working in these environments will give you first-hand experience working with specific 'therapeutic areas', which will be invaluable for your CV: simply making slides for an oncology product will make you more knowledgeable than 99% of the population in less than a year.

Another good "hack" for networking in this (or any) industry is to connect with retired executives. These people are a wealth of experience, have a giant contact list, and they're usually not too busy to answer you on LinkedIn or via email. Compare that to mid-career professionals, who are busy climbing the ladder themselves and raising kids in their off-hours.

There are a couple of sayings that are very applicable to networking. "Its who you know, not what you know". "Fake it till you make it". No matter your accolades, accomplishments or degrees people frequently are plagued by "imposter syndrome" or feeling like you don't "deserve a seat at the table". Let's just start with abandon all the negative self talk that can be present whether you are a seasoned profession or if you are new to the field. Lean into your self awareness, know your strengths and lead with those. Don't pigeon hole yourself into thinking you can or only need to connect with those who are in your same field. A diverse networks opens more doors with more options.

As the famous architect and furniture designer Charles Eames once said: “design depends largely on constraints." Ultimately it's our creative ability to work within or around these parameters that determines the outcome of an initiative. Healthcare is full of constraints, which can lead many in the industry to play it very safe and not take calculated risks or try new things. If you can be resilient and bring those who enforce constraints to the table, you can make them allies rather than gatekeepers. That said, it will benefit you tremendously to familiarize yourself with FDA regulations before embarking on any initiative. According to many compliance teams, the safest bet is to do what you've already done before.

Diamonds are formed under intense pressure. If you want to shine you look for the challenges, the cracks in the foundation. This is where the opportunity lies to be transformative and impactful. The biggest red flag that should be given is if there is no coefficient of friction with movement forward. A slow steady pace with constant evaluation from all angles will more likely ensure success without vulnerability. For myself, all projects I undertake I construct with the same scrutiny I would a research proposal being submitted for NIH funding. Thinking about that reviewer #2 and their criticisms waiting for me. Start small with pilots to test the waters and learn, and along the way collect info from all the relevant stakeholders and KPIs

One of the best things about working in healthcare is that the work you do will have a very tangible impact on the lives of many human beings. Products and therapies have the ability to give new life to people whose lives are marred by suffering. Understand that "disease" literally means "a lack of ease" -- they're lives are hard in ways many people never notice. My friend once asked why pharma commercials ran on TV all day, and I said "that where all the sick people are: in front of their TVs," and it's not their fault -- they don't always have the luxury of living an easy life.

Healthcare and especially innovations in healthcare are the opportunity to put people back into the drivers seat and breakdown the silos and obstacles derailing the ability to achieve the best outcomes. The outrageous idea of being able to augment efficiency, accuracy and timeliness with digital tools and innovation is now and allows for us to move from the current episodic transactional model of care to a patient driven continuous longitudinal healthcare learning system. Think of it something that actually helps us get smarter every day LOL

Look for roles in companies or startups that focus on healthcare innovation, such as digital health firms or biotech startups. Keep patient outcomes and healthcare improvements at the heart of your work to stay motivated and passionate.

Don't be afraid to take a risk with your ideas... as an innovator, you will constantly come up with new solutions based on the area you are working in but it takes fearlessness to transform them from an idea for innovation to reality,