Join over 1500 other people both old and young who have used this course to start a career in pharma without any previous industry experience
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
- Defence 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, you’ll need to complete this conversion course into pharmaceutical manufacturing to retrain for entry-level roles. Here are some of the most common job titles we see advertised on our pharma job boards.
Process Operator – Generally works in a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant. Some companies call this role:
- Cleanroom Operator
- Chemical Process Technician
- BioProcess Technician
- Process Technician
Manufacturing Operator – Generally works in a medical device manufacturing plant. Some companies call this role
- Manufacturing Team Member
- Product Assembler
- Production Technician
- Production Operator
- Manufacturing Technician
Packaging Operators – Works in both pharmaceutical and medical device plants. Some companies call this role:
- Packaging Technician
Entry-level starting salaries – €27,0000 – €39,000 plus overtime, bonuses and allowances. (Based on Irish job data)
Once you’ve got your first job, keep studying to get a university certification, give yourself a competitive edge and earn a higher salary.
STEP 2, then take our AWARD-WINNING 37-week level 7 Certificate in eBioPharmachem program to get more senior jobs with a higher salary and get a university qualification from Technological University Dublin Ireland. Typical roles we see advertised on our jobs board:
- 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 16-Week Program
Module 1 – Manufacturing Safe Medicines and Medical Devices (GMP) (Weeks 1-12)
In this module, you’ll learn about the systems used in pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing and 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 13-16)
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 and Med Device Factories and Jobs Near Me?
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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?
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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 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”
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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 $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