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.
