Breaking into HF From Healthcare

I have a non-traditional background with a BSc pharmacuetics and have worked as a health economist a fortune 500 biotech for the past 4 years. I only have a BSc and certificates in economics in terms of my educational background.

I would really like to get into HF or PE but I know that my age is getting up there (29 y/o). I wanted to ask for career advice on what is the best way to get in, leverage my healthcare background, and what path would give me the best chances in?

Thank you!!!!!

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