It’s one of the first questions that many prospective students ask us. And it’s one we’re happy to answer. We can be this confident in our response because we’ve seen so many former students go on to start careers in the pharma industry. Many of them do this before they even finish their course. [...]
Working In Ireland’s BioPharma/MedTech Industry? Now’s the Time to Negotiate
Ireland’s BioPharma/MedTech manufacturing industry is extremely strong right now. Arguably, the strongest it has ever been. All the signs of continued growth are extremely positive (just check out the graph above showing steadily rising job vacancy numbers since 2015). If you’re already working in the industry, there might never be a better time to: [...]
Applying for jobs but it’s just “not working”? Here are 10 possible reasons why
Are you sick of all the waiting? Waiting for the right job in the jobs adverts… waiting to hear back when you send your CV in… waiting to get feedback from an interview… it’s all too easy to feel like your job hunt just “isn’t working”. Now there are definitely some things that might [...]
5 Key Takeaways from NIBRT’s “Careers in Biopharma” Event
Last Saturday, 11 top pharmaceutical companies and over 500+ prospective employees attended NIBRT’s annual Careers in Biopharma event in Dublin.Now in its 6th year, this is the number 1 pharma careers fair in Ireland.The day consisted of presentations from companies and an exhibition where job hunters could talk directly to staff members.We chatted to all [...]
What Types of Jobs are there in the Pharmaceutical Industry?
Departments Before we consider specific roles, we should first discuss the departments typically found within a pharmaceutical manufacturing company: Production (Manufacturing) - operate the machinery and systems that actually produce the pharmaceutical product. (Approx 50% of total staff) Validation - assess and document all equipment and processes to ensure that an action, process or system [...]
15 Top LinkedIn Groups for CSV Professionals
Computer System Validation professionals are often part of a small team. Sometimes they're the only person with CSV responsibilities within their company. This means that networking with other professionals in similar roles can be difficult, but extremely important. LinkedIn is the "professional" social network. As such, it's a great place to start networking. There [...]
9 Top “Soft” Skills that CSV Job Adverts Want
There are 4 main areas to consider when you’re analysing your suitability for a job: Education Employment history Technical Skills "Soft" (or Transferable) Skills It’s usually pretty easy to see if you stack up against the first 3. But what about soft skills? That’s not always so clear cut. So whether you’re considering CSV [...]
7 Mistakes Of Career Change Job Hunting
One Of The Biggest Challenges With Career Change Job Hunting... ... is that everyone thinks they already know what they're doing. Because who doesn't know how to write a CV, right? Firstly, everyone thinks they know how to write a CV… they often don’t. And secondly, a successful modern-day career change job hunting is [...]
What Challenges Will I Face Finding A Job?
One concern we often hear from people considering a move into pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing is not knowing how difficult will it be to get a job. Of course answering that is very difficult since it will depend on a whole host of factors - your previous experience, how good your job hunting [...]
What Practical Help Will You Give Me To Find A Job?
“Will I definitely get a job?” is one of the most common questions we get asked. First up, let us be clear, we won’t find you a job, an internship or a work placement. What we WILL do is give you all the training you need to be job ready. And we are serious [...]
How Long Will a Successful Career Change to Pharma Manufacturing Take?
Before we take a closer look at exactly how long a career change into pharmaceutical manufacturing will take you, you might want to check out our article on the minimum requirements needed to make this change, to see if you are suitable. How Long Does A Career Change Take? The short [...]
Your Ultimate Guide to a Pharmaceutical Career
On this page you'll find: What is pharmaceutical manufacturing? Closely related industries What types of jobs are there in the pharmaceutical industry? How much can I earn in pharmaceutical manufacturing? What qualifications do I need to work in the pharmaceutical industry? What are typical pharmaceutical industry career paths? Why should I consider reskilling into [...]