You can make this change even if you have no previous industry experience or a science or engineering qualification
Join over 1200 other people who have used this course to start a career in pharma, including:
- Homemakers
- Self Employed
- Unemployed
- Restaurants – Chef, Cook, Restaurant Manager, etc
- Healthcare – Nurse, Healthcare Assistant, Caregiver, etc
- Manufacturing – Production Operator, Toolmaker, Fitter/Turner
- Meat Processing – Operator, Butcher, etc
- Military – Army, Navy, Air Force, 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, you take this conversion course to retrain for entry-level roles. Here are some of the most common job titles we see advertised:
Process Operator. Some companies call this role:
- Cleanroom Operator
- Chemical Process Technician
- BioProcess Technician
- Process Technician
Manufacturing Operator. Some companies call this role
- Manufacturing Team Member
- Product Assembler
- Production Technician
- Production Operator
- Manufacturing Technician
Packaging Operators. Some companies call this role:
- Packaging Technician
Entry-level starting salaries – €27,0000 – €38,000 (Based on Irish job data).
STEP 2, take our Certificate in eBioPharmachem program to move your career beyond an entry-level role and beyond, get a level 7 university qualification from Technological University Dublin, Ireland and better jobs with a higher salary. Typical roles;
- Quality Assurance Specialist
- Documentation Specialist
- Validation Technician
- Validation Team Member
And with experience
- Production Supervisor
Why You Should Switch to Pharma
What You’ll Learn – There Are 2 Modules in This 15-Week Program
Module 1 – Manufacturing Safe Medicines and Medical Devices (GMP) (Weeks 1-10)
In this module, you’ll learn about the systems used in pharmaceutical manufacturing. You’ll learn about the rules and regulations such as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) that you need to follow. And you’ll learn enough technical information to get you talking to employers.
Module 2 – Advanced Career Coaching (Weeks 11-15)
This is the career bit. In this module, you’ll navigate your way, step by step, through the job hunting process. We specifically designed and built this module for the pharma and med device sector. By the end of it, you’ll know which jobs you’d be perfect for, where to find them, and how to make applications to give yourself the best chance at success.
Are there Pharma Factories and Jobs Near Me?
Check out Ireland’s Largest Pharmaceutical Jobs Board to see the latest job openings in Ireland.
Check out 190 Pharma Factories overlaid on a Google Map to see what factories are near you.
Check out this table of 190 pharmaceutical and medical device factories sorted by county for all Ireland and see what factories are located near your home.
Are there Pharma Factories and Jobs Near Me?
Check out UK’s Largest Pharmaceutical Jobs Board to see the latest job openings in the UK.
Find out what pharma factories are near you – check out this Factory locator for the UK to see what factories are within a commutable distance for you
Check out this list of 250 pharmaceutical and medical device companies
Are there Pharma Factories and Jobs Near Me?
Check out the Top 10 Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Industry Hubs in the USA
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 Taken This Course
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 the course I managed to find a job in a 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 through 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”
We’ve got lots more success stories like these. Read ‘em, or try GetReskilled and see the difference yourself.
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 seriously 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 seriously 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 seriously 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 seriously 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 seriously 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 seriously 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 €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 $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
Application Deadline: Wednesday 8th September 2021
Program Starts: 16th September
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.”
Ines Doksa Grabrovec
“It is a 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.”
Edel Harkins
“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!”
We’ve got lots more success stories like these. Read ‘em, or try GetReskilled and see the difference yourself.
If you’re spending money on an education program, make sure you choose one you’ll finish!
With every GetReskilled ONLINE program;
- We use one centralized platform (Moodle) where you can log into your classroom. There you can get assignments and interact with faculty. Each week, you’ll complete a series of videos, quizzes, interactive activities, and projects through our online platform, available to access 24/7.
- We release only one week’s worth of material at a time and then MANUALLY check your activity logs at the end of every week to make sure that you are keeping up with your workload
- You’ll have a dedicated course leader who will email or telephone you if it looks like you’re starting to fall behind.
This helps us to spot any potential issues early and helps you completely finish the program.
Meet Your Online Classroom Support Team
We have a team of in-house experts to provide guidance and support, whenever you need it.
Lecturers
Meet Dr. Joe Brady who delivers the program video lectures where you will learn the systems, protocols, tools, vocabulary, and best practices.
Course Leaders & Coordinators
Your Course Leaders & Coordinators 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!
Career Coaching
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.
Application Deadline: Wednesday 8th September 2021
Talk To Our Team
USA/World
Call Geraldine: +1 (617) 901 9268
Ireland
Call Sinead: +353 (0)21 2409016
Delivered by a Practicing Industry Expert
Dr. Joe Brady
Full-Time Validation Lead
Lecturer, Technological University Dublin
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.
Your 15-Week Class Schedule
Your Class Director is going to check your study logs at the end of every week and will only release the following week’s materials to you if you have been regularly logging in and completed the previous week’s activities.
And she or he will email or telephone you to keep you on track.