I work in Regulatory Affairs. After I went to public health school, I thought that this would be an interesting field and it pays well. However, I am bored out of my mind working in regulatory. The only thing that excites me is the science behind each of the clinical trials. I rather spend my time thinking about how I would design protocol or how these investigational work than the compliance aspect. I love going to the immunology research talks at my local university. Anyways, I love learning the science and the clinical aspect of the clinical trials. However, I am bored with regulatory.
I am thinking of either getting an MS in Immunology or doing an NP/PharmD/MD with a focus in oncology. I am really interested in tumor biology and immunotherapies. I do have the basic premed classes completed. However, I want to move closer to the science. Should I start working or volunteering in a lab? Even though, this doesnt make a lot of money. Should I just focus on getting back into school without getting lab or clinical experience? I don't want to lose too much money making this career switch but I do want to be happy with my day to day work.