Is joining NUSPS exco worth it?
Taking up a leadership position may feel daunting. However, the skills and experiences you’ll gain along the way can be incredibly valuable and rewarding. If you’re on the fence about signing up for an exco position at NUSPS, take a look at what your seniors have to say.
Andrea (Class of 2025)
Ex-Marketing and Public Relations Director
What is your current workplace and what is your role?
Boehringer Ingelheim
How has your role at NUSPS helped you in your career?
“It helped me to hone professional communication skills during partnership with companies, which allowed me to communicate effectively during internships, networking and interviews.”
Benefits of joining NUSPS exco:
✅ Building a strong professional network
✅ Honing of soft and hard skills
✅ Standing out in job applications and interviews
Louis (Class of 2022)
Ex-President and Marketing Director of NUSPS
What is your current workplace and what is your role?
Golden Energy and Resources, Sustainability Manager
How has your role at NUSPS helped you in your career?
“It exposed me to the industry and gave me the opportunity to meet and learn from working professionals. It also improved my skills in collaborating with a team and working for the good of society.”
Benefits of joining NUSPS exco:
✅ Building a strong professional network
✅ Honing of soft and hard skills
✅ Standing out in job applications and interviews
✅ Broader understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare landscape
Shania (Class of 2023)
Ex-Academic Director
What is your current workplace and what is your role?
National Healthcare Group, Management Associate
How has your role at NUSPS helped you in your career?
“As I do quite a bit of administrative and operational work, my role as academic director has helped honed my communication and planning skills. Taking up a leadership role with NUSPS has also grown my confidence, teamwork, and ability to juggle multiple tasks. This is useful as I am better able to work independently, as well as pull my weight in team projects.”
Benefits of joining NUSPS exco:
✅ Honing of soft and hard skills
✅ Standing out in job applications and interviews
✅ Broader understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare landscape
Ray (Class of 2018)
Ex-Media Resource Team Director
What is your current workplace and what is your role?
Novo Nordisk, Commercial Excellence and Multi Channel Engagement Specialist
How has your role at NUSPS helped you in your career?
“It has helped me mature in my thinking and outlook towards leadership and achievement beyond academics.”
Benefits of joining NUSPS exco:
✅ Building a strong professional network
✅ Honing of soft and hard skills
✅ Standing out in job applications and interviews
Sherman (Class of 2014)
Ex-FOC Logistics Director, Pharmacy Professional Awareness Director
What is your current workplace and what is your role?
Virtue Diagnostics Singapore
How has your role at NUSPS helped you in your career?
“As both logistics and PPAC director, it provided me with exposure to the planning and organisation of events as well as how to organise a team. This translates to being able to independently plan your projects, work out timelines and set deadlines.”
Benefits of joining NUSPS exco:
✅ Honing of soft and hard skills.
*Responses have been edited for clarity and readability
Written by Isabel
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