Pharmaceutical/Biotech/Life Sciences.

Overview

Searching for a job in the Pharmaceutical/Biotech/Life Sciences Industry can be challenging but not impossible. It requires a combination of education, skills, experience, and patience as finding the right role will take time. The industry is diverse, and there are various roles, from early development to manufacturing, research to distribution, and regulatory affairs to post market research. Tailor your job search to your interests and strengths within the Pharmaceutical/Biotech/Life Sciences domain. We also recommend that you have an alternate plan as these positions can be quite competitive. Be open to entry-level positions as they can serve as a pathway to more advanced roles within the industry, however, they may be hard to find.

Consider Clinical/Contract Research Organizations (CRO’s) as a place of employment for your first job as the skills are directly transferable to the positions in the industry. This will help you land a role in this field later in your career.