The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word EXECUTIONER
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The straight part
We know that "Person getting to top in his career" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case person getting to top in his career = executioner.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does EXECUTIONER mean?
EXECUTIONER noun- An official person who carries out the capital punishment of a criminal.
- Executor.
- A hit man, especially being in some organization.