This guest post was written by Denise ( DeeDee) Deman, Chief Executive Officer, Bench International, the oldest and largest global, woman-owned retained executive recruiting, talent mapping and consulting organization serving the life sciences sector.

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There are several components of this including positioning yourself for a leadership role, selling before you buy, mapping and avoiding the most common land mines, uncovering hidden risks in the organization, role, and fit, and choosing the right approach for your transition type.

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There are several components of this including positioning yourself for a leadership role, selling before you buy, mapping and avoiding the most common land mines, uncovering hidden risks in the organization, role, and fit, and choosing the right approach for your transition type. (Including an interim role).

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