You can get a job in pharma without previous industry experience or a science or engineering qualification
Join over 1,600 other people both old and young including:
- Homemakers
- Self Employed
- Working Parents with (young) kids
- Restaurants/Hospitality – Chef, Cook, Restaurant Manager, etc
- Healthcare – Nurse, Healthcare Assistant, Caregiver, etc
- Manufacturing – Production Operator, Assembler, Packaging, etc
- Meat Processing – Operator, Butcher, etc
- Defense Force/Military – Army, Navy, Air Force, Air Corps, etc
- Construction – Electrician, Carpenter/Joiner, Foreman, General Operative
- Warehouse – All Warehouse Workers
- Sales/Business – Retail Sales, Pharma Sales, Business, Accountants, Finance, etc
- Other – Farmers, Designers, Architects, Airline Staff, Beauty/Hair Saloon etc
What Starter Level Roles Could I Retrain For?
STEP 1, Take this “Conversion Course” to retrain for the following roles.
- Process Operator – Works in a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant. Some companies call this role:
- Cleanroom Operator
- BioProcess Operator
- Process Technician
- Chemical Process Technician
- BioProcess Technician
- Manufacturing Operator – Works in a medical device manufacturing plant. Some companies call this role:
- Manufacturing Team Member
- Product Assembler
- Production Operator
- Manufacturing Technician
- Production Technician
- Packaging Operator – Works in both pharmaceutical and medical device plants. Some companies call this role:
- Packaging Technician
Entry-level salaries €30,0000 – €41,000 plus overtime, bonuses and allowances.
(Based on Irish job data)
STEP 2, Once you’ve got your first job, take our AWARD-WINNING 37-week level 7 Certificate in eBioPharmachem program to give yourself a competitive edge, get more senior jobs with a higher salary and get a university qualification from Technological University Dublin Ireland. Typical roles:
- Quality Assurance Specialist
- Documentation Specialist
- Validation Technician
- CQV Technician
And with experience
- Production Supervisor
This 2-module program will teach you exactly what you need to get your first job
Module 1 – Manufacturing Safe Medicines and Medical Devices (GMP) (Weeks 1-12)
After you complete this module:
- You’ll be able to talk to employers with confidence about the systems and processes used in pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing and about the rules and regulations that you need to follow.
- You’ll have enough technical knowledge and understanding of the quality culture necessary to work in this environment.
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You’ll have the written communications skills to write reports and reference source material in a manner consistent with the professional norms of this industry.
Module 2 – Advanced Career Coaching For the Pharma Industry (Weeks 13-16)
After you complete this module:
- You’ll know about your local BioPharma/MedTech manufacturing industry in detail and where the jobs are.
- You’ll know which jobs you’d be perfect for and where to find them.
- You’ll be able to assess your own skill set and know how to sell that to employers.
- You’ll know what employers expect from your application and from a job interview.
- You’ll be able to follow a step by step process to find, apply and successfully interview for your first job in this industry.
There are over 205 Pharma and Med Device Factories in Ireland employing 69,000 people
Use these tools to check just how many you can easily commute to.
Check out over 205 pharma and med device factories overlaid on a Google Map to see what factories are near you.
Check out this table of over 205 pharmaceutical and medical device factories sorted by county for all of Ireland and see what factories are located near your home.
Are there Pharma and Med Device Factories and Jobs Near Me?
View UK’s largest pharmaceutical and Med device jobs board to see the latest job openings in the UK.
Find out what pharma and med device factories are near you – check out this factory locator for the UK to see what factories are within a commutable distance for you
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Common Questions About the BioPharma/MedTech Industry
Why Choose a Pharmaceutical Career?
Job Descriptions and Salaries
Common Questions About the BioPharma/MedTech Industry
Why Choose a Pharmaceutical Career?
Job Descriptions and Salaries
Hear From People Who’ve Found a Job in Pharma After Taking This Program
Bharvi Soni
“I found the course interesting, challenging, rewarding and valuable”
“The course material was very relevant and the course coordinator was flexible and always approachable for any queries. I found the course interesting, challenging, rewarding, and valuable. After attending it, I managed to find a job in the pharmaceutical/medical device industry straight away. I am starting to apply the skills that I learnt from the course which will be a great contributor to my career. I already have, and will, recommend this course to others.”
Sean McLaughlin
“I have a new confidence going into the future”
“I really enjoyed the course, it gave me great confidence and taught me new skills, and most importantly, I am now working in a manufacturing facility. This is an excellent course not just for the insight into the biopharmaceutical industry, but it also gives you a great idea of who you are, and updating your CV and getting involved with social media, betters your chance of finding employment. This programme was hard at times but the help was there whenever it was required.”
Fergal O’Doherty
“This is an excellent course”
“The course gave me an understanding of key pharmaceutical concepts, document traceability and the science behind pharmaceutical products
This is an excellent course for those wishing to work in the pharmaceutical sector.
The online course was very enjoyable and has helped me on a day-to-day basis in my career”
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Price & Start Dates
For 4 months
Or €2299 in Advance
Price Includes:
- End of week progress checks by us to MAKE SURE you finish the program
- Delivered online so you can learn from home (or anywhere) on your own schedule
- Robust job hunting program that will help you find a job
- Regular & ongoing access to a dedicated career coaching counsellor
No Hidden Fees
- No application fees
- No registration fees
- No resource/book fees
- No certificate fees
For 4 months
Or $2299 in Advance
Price Includes:
- End of week progress checks by us to MAKE SURE you finish the program
- Delivered online so you can learn from home (or anywhere) on your own schedule
- Robust job hunting program that will help you find a job
- Regular & ongoing access to a dedicated career coaching counsellor
No Hidden Fees
- No application fees
- No registration fees
- No resource/book fees
- No certificate fees
For 4 months
Or £1999 in Advance
Price Includes:
- End of week progress checks by us to MAKE SURE you finish the program
- Delivered online so you can learn from home (or anywhere) on your own schedule
- Robust job hunting program that will help you find a job
- Regular & ongoing access to a dedicated career coaching counsellor
No Hidden Fees
- No application fees
- No registration fees
- No resource/book fees
- No certificate fees
Price & Start Dates
Or $599/month for 4 months.
Price Includes:
- End of week progress checks by us to MAKE SURE you finish the program
- Delivered online so you can learn from home (or anywhere) on your own schedule
- Robust job hunting program that will help you find a job
- Regular & ongoing access to a dedicated career coaching counsellor
No Hidden Fees
- No application fees
- No registration fees
- No resource/book fees
- No certificate fees
Or €599/month for 4 months.
Price Includes:
- End of week progress checks by us to MAKE SURE you finish the program
- Delivered online so you can learn from home (or anywhere) on your own schedule
- Robust job hunting program that will help you find a job
- Regular & ongoing access to a dedicated career coaching counsellor
No Hidden Fees
- No application fees
- No registration fees
- No resource/book fees
- No certificate fees
Or £499/month for 4 months.
Price Includes:
- End of week progress checks by us to MAKE SURE you finish the program
- Delivered online so you can learn from home (or anywhere) on your own schedule
- Robust job hunting program that will help you find a job
- Regular & ongoing access to a dedicated career coaching counsellor
No Hidden Fees
- No application fees
- No registration fees
- No resource/book fees
- No certificate fees
Price & Start Dates
Or £499/month for 4 months.
Price Includes:
- End of week progress checks by us to MAKE SURE you finish the program
- Delivered online so you can learn from home (or anywhere) on your own schedule
- Robust job hunting program that will help you find a job
- Regular & ongoing access to a dedicated career coaching counsellor
No Hidden Fees
- No application fees
- No registration fees
- No resource/book fees
- No certificate fees
Or €599/month for 4 months.
Price Includes:
- End of week progress checks by us to MAKE SURE you finish the program
- Delivered online so you can learn from home (or anywhere) on your own schedule
- Robust job hunting program that will help you find a job
- Regular & ongoing access to a dedicated career coaching counsellor
No Hidden Fees
- No application fees
- No registration fees
- No resource/book fees
- No certificate fees
Or $599/month for 4 months.
Price Includes:
- End of week progress checks by us to MAKE SURE you finish the program
- Delivered online so you can learn from home (or anywhere) on your own schedule
- Robust job hunting program that will help you find a job
- Regular & ongoing access to a dedicated career coaching counsellor
No Hidden Fees
- No application fees
- No registration fees
- No resource/book fees
- No certificate fees
Application Deadline: Wednesday 30th November
Program Starts: 8th December
Mihaela Olariu
“Highly recommended to anyone. This course was excellent”
“I found the course was run very professionally. The course notes and videos supplied were excellent, the notes tied in very efficiently and accurately with the videos.
Highly recommended to anyone. This course was excellent.”
