Retrain for a Higher-Paying Career in Ireland’s Pharma Manufacturing Industry – 10 Week Online Programme

Retrain for a Higher-Paying Career in the Pharma Manufacturing Industry – 10 Week Online Programme

No Previous Industry Experience or Science Degree Required

Take our part-time “Conversion Course into Pharmaceutical Manufacturing”. We’ll train you for entry-level roles and teach you to find jobs with companies like Pfizer, J&J, MSD, Abbott, AbbVie, Lilly, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, Stryker, and more.

Highly job-focused programme: training is reverse-engineered from entry-level pharma job roles.

Why Switch to Pharma?

  • You DON’T need industry experience or a science qualification to get your first job

  • Starter salaries €32,000 – €42,000 plus overtime, bonuses and shift allowances (based on Irish Job data).

  • The industry is growing – 6,000 more jobs expected by 2028

  • You DON’T need industry experience or a science qualification to get your first job.

  • Starter salaries $39k to $59k plus overtime, bonuses and allowances. (Based on US job data)

  • You DON’T need industry experience or a science qualification to get your first job.

  • Starter salaries £23k to £30k plus overtime, bonuses and allowances. (Based on UK job data)

  • Application Deadline: Wednesday 23rd July

  • Length: 14 hrs/week for 10 weeks
  • Study Format: Part-time online, (flexible schedule)
  • Materials: Available 24/7, no Zoom classes

NOTE: We only accept 5 students per intake to provide individual support. You’ll have a dedicated course coordinator who will check your progress every week, offer support if you are struggling, and is your single point of contact for any questions or concerns.

Live chat support – Monday to Friday during working hours.

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Apply Now and take the first steps to a well-paid career in pharma →

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Contact Details For This Course

Geraldine Creaner

+353 (0)21 240 9016

+1 (617) 901 9268

+44 078 0237 0554

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Retrain for a Higher-Paying Career in Ireland’s Pharma Manufacturing Industry – 10 Week Online Programme

Retrain for a Higher-Paying Career in the Pharma Manufacturing Industry – 10 Week Online Programme

No Previous Industry Experience or Science Degree Required

Take our part-time “Conversion Course into Pharmaceutical Manufacturing”. We’ll train you for entry-level roles with companies like Pfizer, J&J, MSD, Abbott, Lilly, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, Stryker, and more.

Highly job-focused programme: training is reverse-engineered from entry-level pharma job roles.

Conversion Course into Pharma

Why Switch to Pharma?

  • You DON’T need industry experience or a science qualification to get your first job

  • Starter salaries €32,000 – €42,000 plus overtime, bonuses and shift allowances (based on Irish Job data).

  • The industry is growing – 6,000 more jobs expected by 2028

  • You DON’T need industry experience or a science qualification to get your first job

  • Starter salaries $35k to $65k plus overtime, bonuses and allowances. (Based on US job data)

  • You DON’T need industry experience or a science qualification to get your first job

  • Starter salaries £23k to £30k plus overtime, bonuses and allowances. (Based on UK job data)

  • Course Price – £ 1,999 or £499/month for 4 months

  • Application Deadline: Wednesday 23rd July

  • Length: 14 hrs/week for 10 weeks
  • Study Format: Part-time online, (flexible schedule)
  • Materials: Available 24/7, no Zoom classes

NOTE: We only accept 5 students per intake to provide individual support. You’ll have a dedicated course coordinator who will check your progress every week, offer support if you are struggling, and is your single point of contact for any questions or concerns.

Live chat support – Monday to Friday during working hours.

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Apply Now and take the first steps to a well-paid career in pharma →

Don’t settle with your current job and salary

Contact Details For This Course

Geraldine Creaner

+353 (0)21 240 9016

+1 (617) 901 9268

+44 078 0237 0554


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Join over 2,000 people from all walks of life who have retrained with us and entered this industry

Past students include:

  • Homemakers
  • Self-Employed
  • Early School Leavers – you don’t need a Leaving Cert or A Levels if you have work experience
  • Working Parents – with young kids
  • Restaurants/Hospitality – Chef, Cook, Restaurant Manager
  • Healthcare – Nurse, Healthcare Assistant, Caregiver, etc.)
  • Manufacturing – Production Operator, Assembler, Packaging, etc.
  • Meat Processing – Operator, Butcher, etc.
  • Defense Force – Army, Navy, Air Corps,
  • Construction – Electrician, Carpenter/Joiner, Foreman, General Operative
  • Warehouse – All Warehouse Workers
  • Sales/Business – Retail Sales, Pharma Sales, Business, etc.
  • Other – Farmers, Designers, Beauty/Hair Salon, etc

Our graduates work for the world’s biggest pharma and medical device companies

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Our graduates work for the world’s biggest pharma and medical device companies

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What starter level jobs could I retrain for?

  • Process Operator – Works in a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant such as Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Lilly, Abbvie, MSD, etc. Other names for this role are:
    • BioProcess Operator
    • BioProcess Manufacturing Operator
    • Chemical Process Operator
    • Cleanroom Operator
  • Manufacturing Operator – Works in a medical device manufacturing plant such as Stryker, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, etc. Other names for this role are:
    • Manufacturing Team Member
    • Manufacturing Operative
    • Product Assembler
    • Production Operator
    • Production Operative
    • Production Team Member
  • Packaging Operator – Works in both pharmaceutical and medical device plants. Some companies call this role:
    • Packaging Operative
    • Warehouse Operator

Estimated salaries from €32,000 – €42,000 with potential overtime, bonuses and shift allowances (Based on Irish job data).

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For more senior jobs and a higher salary

Step 2: Take our award-winning Level 7 University Certificate in eBioPharmachem 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:

Estimated salaries from  €45,0000 – €70,000 with potential overtime, bonuses and shift allowances (Based on Irish job data).

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There are over 213 Pharma and Med Device Factories in Ireland employing 77,500 people

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Common Questions About the BioPharma/MedTech Industry

Common Questions About the BioPharma/MedTech Industry

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Your 10-Week Class Syllabus

This programme includes:

      • ✅ Fixed weekly structure
      • ✅ Weekly content release
      • ✅ Progress monitoring
      • ✅ Weekly deliverables
      • ✅ End of module assignments
      • ✅ Accountability coach

Module 1 – Manufacturing Safe Medicines and Medical Devices (GMP) (Weeks 1-6)

Week 1 – Industry Regulations & Guidelines

  • Topic-1 Finished Medicinal Products
    In this lesson, we learn about medical products and the various ways drug products are administered.
  • Topic-2 Focus on Patient Safety and Product Quality
    In this lesson, we will develop a deeper understanding of the importance of patient safety and product quality for medicines and medical devices.
  • Topic-3 ISO9001:2008 and ISO 9001:2015
    This lesson is about the key requirements of a quality management system.
  • Topic-4 Product Quality and Current Good Manufacturing Practices [ cGMP ]
    In this lesson, we learn how to scientifically define product quality. This lesson also gives an insight into the high-level principles of current good manufacturing practices (cGMP).
  • Topic-5 API Regulatory Guidelines
    In this lesson, we describe the characteristics of a GMP that can be followed to manufacture an API.
  • Topic-6 ISO-9001 ‘Continual Improvement’ & ICH Q10 Pharmaceutical Quality System
    This lesson explains the concept of ‘continual improvement’ as part of a company’s quality management system and describes an effective corrective action process and a preventive action process (CAPA). It also gives details on the product lifecycle for a pharmaceutical product and describes the monitoring of process performance and product quality.
  • Topic-7  FDA Medical Device Rules-CFR820
    In this lesson, we look at how the FDA classifies medical devices and explore the basis of that classification system.
  • Topic-8 Quality Systems Approach to Pharmaceutical cGMP Regulations-The Quality Systems Mode
    In this lesson, we describe a quality system model in accordance with management responsibilities, resources, manufacturing operations, and evaluation activities.

Deliverables

  • Complete a question booklet that will summarise what you have learnt for the week and help ensure you retain and understand the information.

  • Topic-1 ASTME2500 – Standard Guide for Specification, Design and Verification
    In this lesson, we will describe a specification, design, and verification approach for equipment systems associated with the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and medical device industries.
  • Topic-2 PQ,OQ and IQ
    In this lesson, we are going to define the terms installation qualification (IQ), operational qualification (OQ) and performance qualification (PQ), and we will also list what typical project design documents are required to prepare such testing protocols.
  • Topic-3 Process Validation
    In this lesson, we will learn about the various definitions of ‘validation’, as well as for ‘commissioning’, ‘qualification’ and ‘verification.
  • Topic-4 Engineering Aspects of Cleaning, and Cleaning Equipment
    This class discusses how to clean and decontaminate surfaces using CIP (clean-in-place), agitated Immersion, static Immersion (Soaking), and automated parts washers, ultrasonic cleaning, high-pressure spraying, and manual cleaning.
  • Topic-5 Chemistry Aspects of Cleaning
    This lesson explores chemistry aspects of cleaning in terms of solubility, solubilisation, emulsification, dispersion, wetting, hydrolysis, oxidation and physical removal.
  • Topic-6 Cleaning Validation
    This class takes a high-level look at a typical cleaning validation sequence. It looks at how to determine the basis for quantification limits and explains how to determine cleanliness levels on the basis of the analytical testing of representative samples. Sampling is described in terms of sampling-equipment, sampling -locations, and sampling –procedures.
  • Topic-7 Steam Sterilization in Place
    In this lesson, we look at the mechanism behind the sterilization of process equipment using saturated steam.
  • Topic-8 Introduction to Quality Risk Management (QRM)
    In this lesson, we will develop an understanding of the history and the crucial importance of risk management as well as the basic steps involved in its application.

Deliverables

  • Complete a question booklet that will summarise what you have learnt for the week and help ensure you retain and understand the information.

  • Topic-1 Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) – Step 4 ‘Workshop’ exercise
    In this lesson, we learn about the risk management tool ‘Fault Tree Analysis’ and see an example of where and how we can use it.
  • Topic-2 Failure Mode, Effects (and Criticality) Analysis (FMEA / FMEAC) – Step 4 ‘Workshop’ exercise
  • This presentation shows an example of the main steps in performing a ‘Failure Mode, Effects Analysis’ (FMEA) and describes how this risk management technique summarizes the important modes of (a) failure, (b) factors causing these failures, and (c) the likely effects of these failures.
  • Topic-3 Documenting the Quality Risk Management Process
    In this lesson, we take a practical look at managing a complete risk management process in terms of identifying risk, analyzing risk, evaluating risk, and controlling risk.
  • Topic-4 Batch Organic Chemical Synthesis
    In this lesson, we describe the typical equipment and process stages of the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) using batch organic chemistry synthesis
  • Topic-5 Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing, Upstream, Fermentation
    This lesson describes a conventional biotechnological process and introduces the following process sequences:

    • Stage-I – Upstream Processing
    • Stage-II – Fermentation / Bio-reaction
    • Stage-III – Downstream Processing
  • Topic-6 Tablet Manufacturing
    In this lesson, we will explore the critical process parameters and quality attributes associated with the manufacture of medicinal tablets.
  • Topic-7 Aseptic & Sterile Manufacturing
    In this lesson, we look at critical process parameters and quality attributes associated with aseptic processing and terminal sterilization products for parenteral products.

Deliverables

  • Complete two workshops on Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) and Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA)
  • Complete a question booklet that will summarise what you have learnt for the week and help ensure you retain and understand the information.

  • Topic-1 Aseptic & Sterile Manufacturing
    In this lesson, we look at critical process parameters and quality attributes associated with aseptic processing and terminal sterilization products for parenteral products.
  • Topic-2 HVAC Requirements for Non-Sterile API Manufacturing
    In this lesson, we look at how to use airflow direction as a means of a containment barrier between
    operational areas in a non-sterile multi-product active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing facility
  • Topic-3 Purified Water (PUW) Generation, Storage and Distribution
    In these presentations we look at methodologies to generate, store and distribute pharmacopeia-grade purified water (PUW).
  • Topic-4 WFI Storage and Distribution
    In this lesson, we take a look at a process for the storage and distribution of pharmacopeia-grade water for injection (WFI) and how to maintain its specification
  • Topic-5 Cleanroom Layout
    In these presentations, we take a high-level look at a common cleanroom configuration and discuss items such as airflow direction, filter arrangements, cleanroom garments, and personnel and material flows. Another objective of this lesson is to also gain an understanding of personnel and material flows in a controlled airflow environment designed to contain high-potency chemicals.
  • Topic-6 Area Classification Protection
    In this lesson, we observe a range of airlock configurations typically used in combination with safety under operational conditions to maintain the specification of critical environmental zones, such as those used in open processing, that have a major impact on product quality and patient.
  • Topic-7 Cleanroom Gowning
    In this lesson, we describe clothing that will minimize dispersion from skin and clothing for personnel working within a cleanroom environment
  • Topic-8 What’s Next?
    In this lesson, we look at what is next after you’ve finished Manufacturing Safe Medicines and Medical Devices.

Deliverables

  • Complete a question booklet that will summarise what you have learnt for the week and help ensure you retain and understand the information.

Write a 4-5 page essay, which you could present at a job interview to clearly demonstrate your Technical Knowledge and Understanding of the Quality Culture necessary to work in a GMP regulated manufacturing environment. It will confirm your understanding of how to Manufacture Safe Medicines and Medical Devices in a GMP regulated environment and will include the following topics:

  • The key requirements of a quality management system
  • The manufacturing responsibilities for quality systems
  • The cleaning validation sequence and how to determine cleanliness levels
  • The documentation of a complete risk management process in terms of identify risk, analyzing risk, evaluating risk and controlling risk.
  • The typical equipment and process stages used in the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients
  • The critical process parameters and quality attributes associated with the manufacture of tablets.
  • The generation, storage and distribution of pharmacopeia grade Purified Water (PUW).
  • The common cleanroom configuration and airflow direction that governs personnel and material flows in a biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment

Now you will start the Advanced Career Coaching elements of this course to develop the skills you will need to find a job in this industry.

Module 2 – Advanced Job Hunting (Weeks 7-10)

Week 7 – Learn about the BioPharma/MedTech Industry and figure out jobs you can do

  • Learn about your local BioPharma/MedTech manufacturing industry in detail
  • Understanding pharma industry jargon.
  • How to find the roles that are right for you

  • How to job hunt when you already have a job
  • Assessing your own skill set and how to sell that to employers
  • What employers expect from your application
  • CV and cover letter writing skills that are highly tailored to a job advert with personalized feedback

  • Develop a list of appropriate companies and people for speculative job applications
  • Practice writing speculative applications
  • How to make successful speculative applications

  • Network effectively both on and offline
  • How to use social media in your job hunt
  • Interview preparation
  • How to deal with psychometric testing

Complete a 9-step application process simulation for a BioPharma/MedTech job, using the relevant tools and techniques you have learned, including the following;

  • Discuss your local BioPharma/MedTech manufacturing industry
  • List the departments and job roles where your skills are best suited
  • Understand your current skill set and how to discuss that with employers
  • Network effectively both on and offline
  • Write a CV and a cover letter that are highly tailored to a job advert
  • Write a speculative application and have a list of local companies appropriate for such an application
  • Prepare for an interview

You will receive an end of course certificate from GetReskilled upon the succesful completion of all assessments and assignments.

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Pharma Job Success Stories at GetReskilled

Bharvi Soni

Previous Background:
Event Management

“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.”

Pharma Job Success Stories at GetReskilled

Sean McLaughlin

Previous Background:
Operator (Pepsi)

“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.”

Pharma Job Success Stories at GetReskilled

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”

Jessa Reid

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Ross Miller
14:49 25 Jun 25
I really enjoyed the GetReskilled course, the content was practical, clearly delivered, and easy to follow alongside full-time work. It gave me a solid understanding of GMP and pharmaceutical manufacturing, and most importantly, it allowed me to progress in my career. Shortly after completing the course, I was able to secure a better role internally, and the qualification played a key part in that move. I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking to transition into pharma or upskill in the industry.

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Nandini Jambunathan
14:14 23 Jun 25
GetReskilled helped me successfully transition into biopharmaceuticals from a food technology background! I took the conversion course into quality roles in the pharmaceutical industry and it equipped me with practical, industry-relevant training which gave me a strong foundation to confidently apply for roles in this sector. The coursework is a well-balanced combination of videos, articles and assignments, offering the flexibility I needed while working a full time job. A big thank you to the team of GetReskilled for their consistent support throughout the entire process. I would definetly recommend the course to anyone who is looking to make a similar transition!
Ryan Meanwell
11:52 22 May 25
Informative course and great support in finding a new job during career change process.
David Iroaganachi
13:11 06 Jan 25
I attended an e-Biochem online course with GetReskilled, and it was an excellent experience. Their approach to online learning was incredibly effective and truly ahead of its time. I highly recommend GetReskilled to anyone looking to enhance their skills through well-structured and impactful online courses
drosostalida100
08:58 21 Oct 24
The program was extraordinary. It was easy to follow and comprehend as it was well-organized, yet also rather flexible. I found elements like quizzes to be quite useful as they supported my learning. The support from instructors was invaluable, which helped in the creation of motivational environment. Overall, it was a comprehensive and rewarding experience that expanded my knowledge, broadened my horizons and sharpened my skills. It’s been a rewarding journey that has prepared me well for the future.
Violeta T.
19:20 17 Sep 24
I was initially sceptical and nervous about starting this program because my background is not in the pharmaceutical field. However, the program is very well presented, with both video content and reading materials. The course tutor, Sinead, is incredibly supportive and always available to help when needed.

I won't lie, it wasn’t easy for me to study—English is my second language, so I often had to translate words to better understand the content. It was challenging, but once I created a routine for myself, I became more organized, and that really helped.

In addition to pharmaceutical topics, we had an intensive Job Hunting module, which will be very useful for finding a job later on.

I highly recommend this course and the GetReskilleld program overall.
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Price & Start Dates

€ 599/month

For 4 months

Or €2399 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
  • Advanced job hunting program that will help you find your first job in pharma
  • 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
$ 699/month

For 4 months

Or $2699 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
  • Advanced job hunting program that will help you find your first job in pharma
  • 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
£ 499/month

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
  • Advanced job hunting program that will help you find your first job in pharma
  • 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

$ 2,699

Or $699/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

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  • No registration fees
  • No resource/book fees
  • No certificate fees
€ 2,399

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
£ 1,999

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

£ 1,999

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
€ 2,399

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
$ 2,699

Or $699/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

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  2. Speak to a course advisor - they will let you know if you're a good fit for the program and answer any questions you have.
  3. Complete the registration form - you'll be sent this by email after you've spoken to a course advisor
  4. Make payment - successful applicants will then make payment. It is only at this stage that a place on the course is secured. Payments can be made in full or set up as monthly instalments to fit your budget.
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Pharma Job Success Stories at GetReskilled

Mihaela Olariu

Previous Background:
Operator (Cadbury)

"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.”

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Ines Doksa Grabrovec

Previous Background:
Supervisor (Fast Food Restaurant)

"It is hard work but it’s worth it"

“I’m a foreign person in this country with huge experience from my own country but somehow employers just did not recognise my qualifications. However, upon completing this course I finally feel more recognised.”

Manufacturing Safe Medicines

Edel Harkins

Previous Background:
Career Break (Full-time parenting)

"Highly recommended to anyone who has been out of the industry for a period of time"

“I would highly recommend anyone in my situation who has been out of the industry for a period of time to do these courses. They have contributed to my new found confidence in my existing and new qualifications, my improved interview skills and my new job!”

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How We Deliver Our Online Courses without ZOOM Classes

With every GetReskilled ONLINE program;

  1. Centralized Platform: We use one platform (Moodle) where you can log into your classroom anytime. Each week, you’ll watch videos and complete quizzes, tests, interactive activities, and projects. The course materials are available 24/7, so you don’t have to be online at a specific time. There are No Zoom Classes. Study anywhere, anytime, such as after the kids are in bed or on the weekend.
  2. Flexible Schedule: Your working schedule may be unpredictable, so we offer flexible delivery. You can slow down, speed up, or pause the program as needed.
  3. Progress Checks: We release one week’s worth of material at a time and manually check your activity logs at the end of each week to ensure you are keeping up with your work.
  4. Dedicated Course Leader: Your course leader will:
    • Help you create a weekly study plan
    • Answer any questions
    • Check your progress every Monday
    • Follow up regularly to support you until the end of the course.

This all helps us to spot any potential issues early and helps you completely finish the program.

So let’s get started….

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Contact Details For This Course

Geraldine Creaner

+353 (0)21 2409016

+1 (617) 901 9268

+44 078 0237 0554

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Senior Associate, GetReskilled

Dr. Joe Brady is a full-time practicing Validation Lead and an assistant lecturer with Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin), in the School of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Joe is a certified trainer and highly experienced in competency-based training. He designs and prepares educational modules and full academic programs ranging from MSc, MEngSc. BSc, to Certificate level, for a range of academic institutions.

He is also a supervisor for MSc/MEngSc and Ph.D. theses. Joe has over twenty years of project experience in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and medical device industries in Ireland, Singapore, China, The Netherlands, France and the USA.

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We have a team of in-house experts to provide guidance and support, whenever you need it.

Career Coaching – I will teach you to find a job

Safe Medicine Course Director

Meet Claire who runs GetReskilled’s Advanced Career Coaching Programme – our specially devised job hunting course that helps our trainees take that final step into employment by leading them through the job hunting process.

Course Leaders, Coordinators and Classroom Support 

Safe Medicine Course Coordinators

Your Course Leaders, Coordinators, and members of the Classroom Support Team are here to provide you with answers, tips, and are going to check your progress weekly to keep you on track and will reach out to you by email or even by phone if you fall behind!

Earn a Certificate of Award in the "Manufacturing Safe Medicines and Medical Devices (GMP)"

Earn the certificate by successfully completing two written end-of-module assignments and meeting all course deadlines in a timely manner.

Add details of your certificate to your CV/Resume or your LinkedIn profile.

Manufacturing Safe Medicines

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16 Frequently Asked Questions

We release only one week's worth of material at a time on our lesson management system (Moodle) and then check your activity logs weekly to make sure that you’re managing to keep up with your workload. This helps us to spot any potential issues early. There is a "Progress Bar "on your course which is helpful to you and us to know how you are doing.

You have a dedicated course leader who will follow up with you if it looks like you’re starting to fall behind. She’ll also be in touch weekly to let you know when new content is open for you.

This all sounds to good to be true. What's the catch?

Pharma and med device jobs are stable, secure and well-paid and hence there can be a lot of competition for these jobs. In addition, the recruitment processes for many companies in this sector is generally multistep, rigorous and slow. It can often takes months.

Most people drastically underestimate the number of job applications and interviews required, along with the waiting time and persistence needed to find a job. This is especially true if you are coming from the construction or service sector where you can often get hired quickly or even on the spot.

If you don't live in an area where there are a large amount of pharmaceutical or medical device factories located within commuter distance, you may need to move to find work.

Yes, it's enough to get you the job. However, once you start work, you can expect months of detailed on the job training (6 months is not uncommon) before being left to work unsupervised on the factory floor. As a matter of fact, it doesn’t matter what your technical background is. Every company has different standard operating procedures (SOPs) so all new employees irrespective of their experience have to undergo some form of on the job training.

Yes, this program is delivered fully online.

Each week of online content typically includes 6-10 topics.

Each topic includes:

  • A set of course notes – these provide additional depth to the video content.
  • Warm-up self-assessment question – to recap or activate any relevant prior learning.
  • A video – these are typically 5-10 minutes long and deliver 80% of the course content.
  • Post video self-assessment questions to check how well you can recall this new material from memory. If you can't answer these questions, you should revisit that topic’s learning materials.
  • Any follow up assessments or assignments.

Most students report between 8-14 hours per week.

No you don’t. The online classroom is open 24 hours a day so you do not have to login at any particular time. We will give you a Username and Password on the day the program starts and this allows you 24 hours a day access.

Yes.

Yes, you can speed up or slow down the rate of delivery to suit your requirements. The most important thing is communication between you and your course coordinator. If you are taking a break or are busy at work and do not have time to study you need to tell her or him. Similarly, if you want to study at a faster rate, then just email in good time and ask for more course content.

Yes, you can take it from anywhere you have a decent Internet connection.

Yes for 6 months.

No, we can't. But we can guarantee you that the average wages are at least 25% above average.

No, it doesn't but it does include our advanced career coaching module to help you find a job.

Yes, this course is relevant to both the pharmaceutical and medical device industries.

Yes, you can study all the way to a Degree.

STEP 1,  this conversion program is a stepping-stone to our follow-on specialisation, Certificate in eBioPharmaChem. Take this Certificate to get a level 7 university qualification from Technological University Dublin, Ireland to get a more interesting job with a higher salary

STEP 2, then take our Certificate in Validation to move into a validation role.

STEP 3, Finally, if you have completed our Certificate in eBioPharmaChem and Certificate in Validation which are standalone programs, you are already halfway to a level 7 Degree. Take 6 more modules to get a degree in Degree in Manufacture of Medicinal Products (DT 291)

No, we provide certificates in PDF form only. Each certificate will have a unique reference number for traceability.

So let’s get started….

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Contact Details For This Course

Geraldine Creaner

+353 (0)21 2409016

+1 (617) 901 9268

+44 078 0237 0554

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    This 2- module program will teach you what you need to get your first job

    Module 1 - Manufacturing Safe Medicines and Medical Devices  (GMP) (Weeks 1 - 6)

    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 to work in this environment.
    • You’ll be able to write reports and reference materials in a manner consistent with the professional norms of this industry.

    Module 2 - Advanced Job Hunting For the Pharma Industry (Weeks 7-10)

    After you complete this module:

    • You’ll know about your local BioPharma/MedTech manufacturing industry 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 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.

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    We do more than anyone to help people actually find jobs in pharma

    Most universities and colleges hand you a certificate and wish you luck.

    We didn’t think that was good enough.  So we spent 10 years and thousands of hours building the most complete set of pharma job-hunting tools in Ireland.

    More than every other university and college. Combined.

    For example:

    ✅ A live, constantly updated pharma job board
    ✅ 40+ downloadable tools: pharma job CV templates, networking templates, interview prep
    ✅ A Google map of 213 pharmaceutical and med device factories in Ireland
    ✅ Table of 213 factories in Ireland segmented by county
    ✅ Guides to speculative job applications, factory outreach, and more

    No other education provider comes close. If you’re serious about getting into this industry, we’ve built the clearest path for you to follow.