Biochemistry Grad With Pharma Experience - Competitive for Finance?

I am a recent grad with a BS in Biochemistry from a competitive school (GPA ~3.5), currently working in regulatory at a pharma company--challenging but very interesting work. Love my current position, but also interested in leveraging my scientific and industry experience toward a career in (pharma) M&A.

I don't have any finance experience but I'm sure I have more than the necessary quantitative background; interested in working hard and learning a lot. Curious whether my credentials would be competitive for applying for a new Analyst position--any thoughts?

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