How to Become a Chief Medical Officer - Do You Really Need to Be a Senior Doctor to Do it?

‘How senior a doctor, do you need to be to a Chief Medical Officer?’ In this episode I am joined by Dr Johnny Andrews to discuss the role of a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and what it really takes to be one.  Is seniority as a doctor a key factor in whether you can get this role? Johnny himself has made the journey to CMO from Foundation year 2 level and shares great insights into the role and what it takes along with great tips on what YOU can do to effectively position yourself to make it to Chief Medical Officer at a company of your choice. Oh.. and we mention 'CCT'.. a lot.. and didn't explain the acronym for those not familiar with the term. It means 'Certificate of Completion of Training' in the UK - where you become the golden child.. AKA Consultant or the point where you've finished your training in that specialty.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Every job and business will want something specific to their unique selling point As CMO, you are an executive and leader within the company with managerial responsibilities It was my background and  exposure to regulatory procedures combined with being proactive about having the conversation The size of the company influences the multiple skill sets required There comes a point when you are growing a company that you need to be able to focus on specific areas A leadership position will require decision making and the medical title means it’s a medical role requiring opinions and advice reflecting this medical position Any doctor can do a number of roles It’s about confidence and how you sell yourself Any doctor can apply to be a CMO its about you communicating your experience and skills   BEST MOMENTS ‘The role itself is medical and I bring my insights from the NHS’ ‘I value the time face to face with patients’ ‘Start-ups and more established companies have different expectations’   VALUABLE RESOURCES https://medicfootprints.org/ medicfootprints.org/ddcpodcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faces-of-digital-health/id1194284040   ABOUT THE HOST Dr Abeyna Bubbers-Jones is a practising medical doctor and Founder of Medic Footprints: the global platform connecting doctors with diverse career opportunities beyond conventional medicine. Her mission is to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting 1 million doctors with diverse careers by 2030. Continually exploring her own path off the medical treadmill, she has developed a wealth of expertise in specialist recruitment connecting industry & health tech companies with talented doctors, whilst supporting & coaching doctors in their own career development and wellbeing. She is an award-winning entrepreneur, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, BBC Expert Voice, Public Speaker, Musician and not-so-good boulderer!    CONTACT METHOD https://medicfootprints.org/