What does the cryptic crossword clue "Very productive expert has most of career in charge (8)" mean?

The definition is "Very productive". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PRO (synonym="expert") + LIF (synonym="LIF") + IC (synonym="in charge") = PROLIFIC; definition: "Very productive" The answer is PROLIFIC.

Very productive expert has most of career in charge (8)

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