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Careers in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Pharmaceutical company employees are all focused on a single task – delivering effective medicines to patients. Our scientists and engineers work at the cutting edge of science and technology, using state of the art techniques to deliver the medicines of the future.

New career poster

Some of the jobs scientists do in the pharmaceutical industry are highlighted in our new poster. The poster links to the many case studies on this site. Career advisors and teachers can order the poster here.

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This could be you

Industry Accountant

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.

 

Areas of work

Archives and Records Management

Archives and Records Management

As there's a shortage of qualified archivists it's a secure career and promotion opportunities are good.

 

Did you know?

The industry is global

The industry is global

The value of UK pharmaceutical exports was £13.8 billion in 2006, more than £230,000 per employee.

 
 

Information provided by the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI)