What Jobs Can Chemical Science Graduates do in the Pharmaceutical Industry?

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Chemical science graduates are highly sought after in the pharmaceutical industry.

There are a range of opportunities at almost every stage of the pharmaceutical product life cycle.

To figure out the right place for you, you’ll need to consider things such as:

  • Whether you want a lab-based role

  • If you want to work in a multidisciplinary team

  • How good your written communication skills are

  • What level of education you have

  • Research
    Lab-based and experiment-driven roles working to find new or improved pharmaceutical products. Best fit for candidates with an advanced chemical science degree (MSc/PhD) and great lab skills.

  • Science Roles in Development
    Practical roles working in a regulated environment that bridge the gap between pure science and the product in a patient’s hand. Best fit for candidates with a minimum of a BSc in a chemical science and hands-on lab experience.

  • Science Roles in Development
    Roles that support the manufacturing process in a regulated environment, working within multidisciplinary teams to produce medicinal products. Best fit for candidates with a minimum of a BSc in a chemical science and hands-on lab experience.

  • Quality

    • Quality Assurance
      Detail-orientated documentation focused roles that work to ensure the ongoing quality of the manufacturing process. Best fit for candidates with a minimum of a BSc in a chemical science and excellent written communication skills.
    • Quality Control
      Lab-based roles that work to ensure the ongoing quality of manufactured products within a strictly regulated environment. Best fit for candidates with a minimum of a BSc in a chemical science and hands-on lab experience.

  • Regulatory Affairs
    Detail orientated documentation roles that deal with the legal, licensing, and regulatory paperwork associated with a medicinal product. Best fit for candidates with a minimum of a BSc in a chemical science and significant pharmaceutical industry experience.

  • Drug Safety Officer
    Responsible for monitoring and reporting the effectiveness and any adverse effects or side effects of pharmaceutical products on the market.

  • Sales & Marketing
    Head-office or field-based roles interacting with healthcare providers. Best fit for candidates with a minimum of a BSc in a chemical science and excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

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