Rayane E.

A science geek with a passion for business.

Having a purely scientific background, I worked in the pharamaceutical industry for a few years before I discovered my interest in the business world. I packed my bags and moved from Lebanon to France to pursue a Masters in International Business. After my studies, I wanted to stay close to the healthcare industry and combine both my passions: biology and business. I completed my end of year internship ay Novartis Pharmaceuticals as a strategy analyst before accepting a job as a healthcare strategy consultant.

I follow the latest global pharamceutical industry news.

I try t o stay up to date on general global news and more specifically the pgaram indutry updates. To do so, I read articles and listen to podcasts on a daily basis as a commute from and to work. Also, working as a consultant, I am faced with new topics and challenges on a daily basis and I am constantly learning and developing skills in various topics. I also subscribe to newsletters that helo me stay up to speed on current topics.

Challenge and continuous learning are my main motivation.

I've always been motivated by challenge and routine is my workst enemy. Being assigned to new topics from one project to the other and having to adapt and navigate these topics keeps me on my toes and motivates me to keeping pushing. I like puzzles and finding links between the different pieces and I belive this is what strategy consulting is all about. I'm also motivated by the though of having an impact and leaving a trace wherever I go.

Get out of yout comfort zone, you'll thank yourself later

Moving to a new country/city to pursue your studies, especially if you have already been working for a few years might sound terrifying and you might be second guessing your decision now, but there is nothing more rewarding that looking back and seeing how far you've come. During my time at IESEG, I grew on all levels, personally and professionaly. I had never taken a business course in my life, I had never lived abroad in my life. Don't be overwhelmed, take thinks one step at a time. Trust me, you'll thanl yourself one day.