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Analytical Chemist
I studied chemistry, physics and maths A-levels and went on to do a 4 year MChem chemistry degree at Leeds University.
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Analytical Chemist (Discovery)
I think, in my company, if someone is keen to learn, and willing to work their way up, it isn’t essential to have experience or higher level qualifications.
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Animal Technologist
I am responsible for the health and welfare of laboratory animals and for training junior animal technologists.
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Biologist (biomarkers)
I am proud of the work I did during my placement year, which I have presented at several internal poster sessions.
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Biologist (DPMK)
Post-graduate qualifications aided my early career progression and also meant that I started at a grade higher than fresh graduates.
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Biologist (imaging)
I was attracted to the industry by the breadth of research involved and the crucial interactions between scientists, clinicians and even lawyers.
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Biostatistics Manager
I often have many different activities ongoing at the same time and need to be really organised in order stay on top of them all.
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Chemical Engineer
By working in the pharmaceutical industry you are doing something to make people better and improve their quality of life, and that is very important to me.
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Chemist (process)
A research chemist needs to have excellent laboratory skills, an in-depth knowledge and understanding of organic chemistry, and a love for science.
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Clinical Data Manager
I’m not just making a living but I’m making a difference, helping to develop new medicines.
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Clinical Pharmacologist
I am involved in drug discovery, the early phase of drug development, where a lot of compounds are screened for their properties.
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Clinical Research Associate
I worked here for this company, in this department, for the industrial placement year of my degree, that’s how I got this job!
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Clinical Scientist
I was looking for a job with good career prospects and with plenty of future and present opportunities for learning
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Clinical trials supplies
My first experience of the pharmaceutical industry was as a 12-week summer placement at Pfizer in their early formulation department.
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Commercial Director
I have had a wide ranging commercial career in the pharmaceutical industry.
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Drug Safety Officer
Don’t give up looking for a job in industry because when you get one it’s very rewarding.
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Epidemiologist
I look at disease trends, identifying individuals who are at risk and analyse the impact of interventions such as drug and vaccination programmes.
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Geneticist
I have had opportunities to mentor and supervise new starters and am currently supervising an industrial trainee student.
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Graduate Trainee Biologist
I am on a graduate scheme, an 18 month training programme in different therapeutic areas within discovery biology.
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Graduate Trainee Chemist
Choose a degree that will give you the opportunity to undertake a period of industrial experience within a pharmaceutical company.
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Graduate Trainee In Vivo Scientist
I am on a rotation scheme that my company runs for graduates, which involves moving from one therapeutic area to another over a course of 2 years
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Healthcare Manager
I get to travel a lot – I went to the USA twice last year and the year before, and I have also been to lots of different European cities.
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Human Resources Manager
I support the business from the people side of things, employee relations, team building, team events, salary review and talent management.
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Industry Accountant
An understanding and appreciation of your specialisation, coupled with a good work ethic will get you in the door. After that it definitely is what you make of it.
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Manufacturing Operative
If I made a mistake the whole batch of tablets would have to be scrapped, so that’s a million pounds down the drain
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Mathematical Modeller
People with strong mathematical and/or engineering backgrounds would be highly suited to this role.
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Medical Physicist
I am proud of the fact that I can make a difference to patients’ lives.
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Medical Writer
I was not aware of medical writing as a career until I saw a job advertisement – then I immediately knew it was something I would enjoy.
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Medicinal Chemist
I love it, I absolutely love it; you do lots of practical hands-on stuff so it never gets boring.
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Medicinal Chemistry Director
There’s a drug that recently came to market, and I was one of three people who had worked on the program when it started.
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Patent Attorney
What is important in addition to academic qualifications is a good work ethic, enthusiasm, and confident communications skills.
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Pharmaceutical Technologist
I support manufacturing areas by problem solving when pieces of kit go down, and by monitoring the processes involved and raw materials.
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Pharmacist (formulation)
In my pre-registration placement I got a snapshot of the jobs pharmacists can do in industry and I was attracted to work with world class researchers.
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Pharmacist (pre-registration)
I have been surprised by the number of pharmacists I have come across, they are literally everywhere from discovery to marketing.
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Pharmacologist
At school I was very interested in health and disease but I didn’t want to go into medicine and work with patients directly.
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Pharmacovigilance Scientist
The more skills you have the better, you will always be competing against people with similar skills and degrees
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Physical Chemist (discovery)
Every day you have the opportunity to apply your skills to chemical problems that directly contribute to the discovery of potential new drugs.
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Product Manager
My role involves managing the day to day activities of an oncology product, as well as leading the strategic direction for the product in the UK.
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Production Coordinator
Attracted by an advertisement for apprentices I decided to join the company’s work-based degree scheme rather than going straight to university.
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Public Relations Director
This role is often about building bridges between people, both inside and outside the company, so you’ve got to have good interpersonal and leadership skills.
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Public Relations Officer
I started at the company working in technical support – so using my PhD – then moved through a variety of international sales and marketing roles, changing to communications four years ago.
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Quality and compliance
There is no such thing as a typical day – the main feature of my work is the variety – on any particular day, I could be almost anywhere in the world.
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Regulatory Affairs Associate
I did a Masters course at Kings College London, which provided me with a sound foundation in drug discovery, as it was tailored towards a career in the industry.
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Regulatory Affairs Executive
My initial role was a massive learning curve as I got to grips with the industry and the technicalities of a role in regulatory affairs.
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Regulatory Associate
People are very friendly in all departments and because of the interaction with different departments you get to know lots of different people.
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Research Project Leader
The level of responsibility I have has gradually increased with time. I am now accountable for ensuring the success of the project and delivering new lead compounds for clinical testing.
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Research Scientist
My job is a bit like [being] a detective, you are constantly looking at problems and ways to work them out.
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Senior statistician
I have worked in several companies, each has given me different experiences, allowed me to work in different therapeutic areas and clinical trial phases.
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Statistician
A typical day can include discussing trial designs, writing analysis plans and reviewing analyses.
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Synthetic Chemist
To bring medicines forward… we have to be creative, we have to be innovative.
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Toxicologist
During my degree I became interested in toxicology after doing some modules that included aspects of toxicology.
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Toxicology Study Director
As a graduate you are totally unaware of all the opportunities and possibilities that are available within the Pharmaceutical Industry.
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Training Instructor
The pharmaceutical industry offered me everything that I was looking for in a career.
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Veterinary Surgeon
I feel like I’m making a contribution to improving the health of both people and animals... because most of the drugs used in humans are also used in animals.
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