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by z93007

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I have recently joined a mid-size pharma co. We have two tracks, Technical, and Management. I'm in the Tech track. , and the title is 'Sr. tech. Consultant' which is equivalent to Manager level. The Director is a great guy. He has four managers reporting to him. I am at the same level as those managers. However, I report to one of the managers instead of the Director. I feel that I have good technical and interpersonal skills, and I should be reporting to the Director. Also, my title the title is misleading and does not carry the weight as other managers have theirs (e.g. Project Manager). May be it is my ego but shouldn't I be visible to the upper mgmt? I feel that I should be measured by the Director instead of the peer manager. (it is like instead of the teacher, the student giving grade to other student!)

What are your suggestions? Should I accept this situation, or how diplomatically find a way out from this?

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by timwalsh

Simply ask the person you report to what the reporting structure is and why it is the way it is. There may be a perfectly logical reason for this that you are simply not aware of. And don't let your ego get in the way.

How many people do you have reporting to you?

by thechas

Many large companies use a 'mentoring' system to aquaint new employees with the ways of the firm.

Give it a few weeks, and perform at your best.

I have also seen corporate structures that 'limit' the number of 'direct' reports that a manager or director is allowed to have.
Having you report to the person you are reporting to may be a work-around.

Chas

by greig

I have worked for an organisation where staff were graded on experience/level of knowledge, the higher the grade the higher the pay and perks. However, this dis not mean that the reporting lines went this way. Some grade 2's (1 being highest) reported to grade 3's etc.

You really need to consider the job role and need for reporting. There are ways of raising your profile at a higher level without being a direct report. Ask for time with the director or his/her peers to present updates ontechnical areas - they will need to know this.

by z93007

Thanks guys. IT was good to see from a differnt view. I guess it is a good learning opportunity, and then I'll find a way!

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