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Careers in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Pharmaceutical company employees are all focused on a single task – delivering effective medicines to patients. Industry 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. ABPI, the trade association representing the pharmaceutical industry, has developed this website to highlight the opportunities available within the industry.

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

Research Project leader

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

 

Areas of work

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation and Benefits

You would be expected to have a high degree of analytical competence for such a role.

 

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)