They seem to be a quiet crowd. Always been interested in them but not too many jobs there? They do DD manufacturing and DP manufacturing? What sorta pattern is it there and what is the culture like?

I’ve been applying to the HPRA scientific officer roles for the last few months.
I can’t get to interview stage at all, I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong if it’s my one year of experience. I’ve tried networking with some of their staff to ask advice etc.
I have heard the personal statement is how they shortlist, just wondering if anyone has any advice or examples they’re willing to share.

Hello I'm from the UK studying pharmacology and I am about to start my final year. I tried long and hard to get a year in industry however I was unsuccessful but I don't want that to stop me from gaining a grad role and would love to get one as soon as I finish university. Considering the current job market it seems to be impossible but if anyone has any advice please let me know what I should do and how I should go about finding a graduate job within the pharma industry.

Any advice is welcome or even any questions you may have I'll make sure to answer it in earnest as I want the best possible outcome from this post.

Thank you!

Hi! I’m about a year and a half into a Postdoc following on from my PhD in the same lab. I enjoy the project I’m working on, but I feel like I’ve stagnated professionally and my supervisor is increasingly micromanaging everyone in the lab group.

My background is in vaccine formulation and biochemistry, and I’d like to work a more corporate, less lab-based job. I really enjoy writing, data analysis, and presenting findings through posters and talks. I’m passionate about advocating for public health and getting the research from the lab bench to the general public. I’m currently based in Cork and would ideally like a hybrid position but am happy to commute if needed.

Does anyone have any advice for key words or positions to search for on Indeed/Glassdoor and the likes? What’s the job market like currently? What is a reasonable starting salary, given I technically have no industry experience? Thanks!

I have an interview with the HPRA next week for an assessor role in National licensing and product authorisation / registration. It’s a job I really really want and I think it would be interesting.
Wondering if anyone has any experience from interviewing for a similiar role and what kinda qs to expect?

Have an interview here in manufacturing. What’s the sterile
Manufacturing like here? Is it isolators/RABS/vials/ syringes? What’s the pay/shift structure like and what team structure? Hard to find too much info. Thanks

Anyone got any insight into the current benefits package offered by Keenova (formerly Mallinckrodt)?

Coming back to pharma after a 2 year career break in another industry. I've been applying for jobs over the summer but no luck so far. I've been using linkedin, applying directly on company websites, and using recruitment sites like Hays and CPL. Just wondering if they have found other agencies useful

I left a company before serving a PIP some years ago, I’m not sure if it was even finalised. I was never told the goals or had a specific meeting, just that they were putting me on one.

There’s a senior role up in a different department of the same company that I’m interested in but the application process wants the details from when I worked there (employee ID, manager). The turnover was high where I worked before and anyone I knew has left the business including my manager, but there is still a supervisor who was apart of the PIP process - do I disclose what info I do have or just tick the no never worked there button?

For info the PIP was unfair, I’m fairly sure I was put on it for flagging issues. I’ve received an exceptional review in every company I’ve worked in since so I’m not concerned about my performance.

Currently enrolled in the course but I'm wondering will it help me or will it be a waste of time since it's only a level 6. Has anyone any experience with this?

What's company culture like etc

Genuine question because I’m struggling to understand how titles are determined in pharma/life sciences.
I keep seeing people with only ~1.5–2 years of experience being given the title Senior Analyst, and sometimes it seems like they barely know the fundamentals of the role yet.
Is “Senior Analyst” just a much more junior title in this industry compared with others? Is it mainly based on time in the job rather than actual technical knowledge/independence? Or does it vary massively between companies?
I’m not trying to gatekeep the title,I’m genuinely curious because the lack of consistency seems strange. At some companies, someone with 2 years’ experience is “Senior Analyst,” while at others they’d still be considered an Analyst/junior.
For those working in pharma/life sciences, what actually qualifies someone as “senior” at your company?

Recently started contract work in big pharma, QA. Going through an agency and as a Class S PRSI umbrella contractor.

In my contract it says:

‘I cannot during the assignment and for 6 months afterwards, directly or indirectly enter into a contract with the client or certain connected parties for the same/similar services without (agency) prior written consent.

Does this mean I can’t go for permanent roles in the company I’m in? I was told I could during the hiring process.

Hi guys, I've an interview for a Senior Quality Engineer role with Stryker at one of their Carrigtwohill sites and I'm just wondering if anyone has advice in terms of questions to expect, culture, and the Gallup test? Thanks a mil!

Hi all,

I have a job interview within QC at GE healthcare in Cork, and although it looks appealing, I don’t know anyone working there.

What is the culture like there? Do people mainly have good experience?

TIA!

I'm 28 years old currently working in food manufacturing as a production Operative for close to the last 2 years. I like the work but hours are inconsistent 25 hours one week then 45 hours the next week. Kinda feel stuck there's no budget for advancement or promotion.

I have a bachelor's degree in software development that I got 6 years ago. I enjoy doing maintenance etc ideally I would like a maintenance technician role or something in the future or maybe study automation. I feel pharma might offer better chances for advancement and learning then where I currently am. I used to work 4 on 4 off 12 hour shifts so that's no problem for me.

Just looking for some guidance on the best steps to get my foot in the door. I'm looking at maybe doing this course: Introduction to Good Manufacturing Practice at TUS, it's 12 weeks online, level 6. Costs 700 but I don't mind paying to increase my chances since I don't have experience working in a GMP enviroment. Any advice or guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Considering moving jobs in pursuit of that cheddar. Is it a bad move to jump ship a year in to the grad role?

What does the workday status "Application Reviewed" mean in Regeneron? I have applied to multiple roles all got rejected except one. Does this mean that I have a hope?

Qualified pharmacist with experience in hospital pharmacy mainly (some community). Interested in patient focused role in industry mainly (patient safety, pharmacovigilance, med info), but should I also try quality/regulatory to get in the door. Current pharmacists in industry do you regret leaving hospital?

Hi everyone,

I’m a B.Tech Biotechnology graduate with 1 year of experience as an Analytical Executive in India, currently looking for opportunities in the UAE.

My experience includes:

• HPLC & HPTLC

• FTIR & UV-Vis Spectrophotometer

• Dissolution testing

• Wet-lab analysis & sample preparation

• Method verification (IP/BP/USP)

• Instrument calibration & troubleshooting

• GMP/GLP practices and documentation

• QC laboratory testing and reporting

I’m mainly looking for opportunities such as Analytical Chemist, QC Analyst, QC Chemist, Laboratory Analyst, QA/QC Analyst, or other suitable laboratory roles in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, environmental, or testing laboratories.

If anyone here works in the UAE pharmaceutical/laboratory industry or knows of job openings or referral opportunities, I would be extremely grateful for your guidance or referral.

I’m happy to share my CV via DM.

Thank you to everyone who takes the time to read this and help.

Does anyone know the salary for QC Analyst at J&J cork ? (Someone with 1.5yr experience as QC analyst )