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Core Skills Needed to Work in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Pharmaceutical Industry

It's not surprising that the pharmaceutical industry is such a key focus for many of those in pursuit of the most desirable science jobs, given the ever-evolving nature of the sector amid continually high demand for new and improved medications and therapeutics.

As a pharmaceutical worker, you may be involved in anything from the dispensing of drugs and the labelling of medication to the writing of reports about experiments and the research itself that could have significant implications for an entire population of patients.

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An entry-level pharmaceutical role could land you a salary of around £18,000 per annum, rising to as much as £150,000 or higher if you eventually become an executive or specialist at a leading firm. But what are the core skills that are required to thrive in this stimulating and rewarding field?

The skills that make all the difference

Pharmaceutical workers are expected to possess a wide range of core skills, with the exact requirements depending on your specific field and level of responsibility.

Key proficiencies include good interpersonal skills and an ability to explain information to the public in a way that's easy to understand.

Good employees in this industry also tend to be highly organised, methodical and accurate, also having good maths and IT skills. They should be able to work both alone and as part of a team, prioritise projects and even apply a certain level of business knowledge, if applicable.

 

From project planning to managerial skills

An ability to plan ahead projects well is key in the pharmaceutical field, given the ever-present need to identify tasks, allocate resources and estimate costs.

Your ability to work as part of a team is likely to be routinely tested during your time as a pharmaceutical worker, with any prior experience in team building invaluable for suitably understanding and dealing with the distinct group dynamics and group development that apply to this sector.

As in virtually every other job role - certainly any that would be within the scope of a science recruitment agency - communication and presentation skills are also essential for pharmaceutical staffers, who need to be able to understand the relationship between their own communication style and skills and their all-round effectiveness in their role.

Should you rise to a managerial role in this highly performance-oriented sector, you will also need to be skilled at delivering constructive feedback and resolving conflicts.

Talk to Hyper Recruitment Solutions about your pharmaceutical career

From risk analysis and time management to decision making and delegation, there are many other core skills that will serve you well in the pharmaceutical industry, but the aforementioned make good starting points for further investigations of the right roles in this field for you.

Remember that here at Hyper Recruitment Solutions, one of the most acclaimed science recruitment agencies active today, we can cater for a wide range of specialist skill sets in the pharmaceutical sector, including - but not restricted to - regulatory affairs, quality assurance, research and development, engineering, clinical research and consumer insight.

Browse our latest pharmaceutical jobs and apply online today!

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