Deep Dive Series: Understanding the Pharmaceutical Industry - What Do Pharmaceutical Companies Do?

Have you ever imagined how the world would be without medication? From body pain to chronic diseases, medications are developed to cure and improve the quality of people’s lives. 

Pharmaceutical companies play an indispensable role in public health. They take part in many aspects of medication, including Research and Development (R&D), drug manufacturing, regulatory affairs, clinical trials, marketing sales and more. They are also crucially important in the healthcare system with their significant impacts on public health. This varies from the advancement of medical science, disease prevention, response and support to healthcare crises and more. Pharmaceutical research leads to breakthroughs in understanding diseases and treatments that can cure or manage conditions previously thought to be untreatable. Innovations from pharmaceutical companies have transformed the medical landscape, bringing new hope to patients with diseases such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, and rare genetic disorders.

Leading pharmaceutical companies have a significant impact worldwide, contributing to medical advancements and public health improvements. Whether you have previously considered a career in the pharmaceutical industry or not, there well may be the perfect role for you, such as:

• Research and Development: Scientists, researchers, and laboratory technicians.
• Clinical Trials: Clinical research associates, data managers, and biostatisticians.
• Regulatory Affairs: Specialists who ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manufacturing: Engineers, quality control analysts, and production managers.
• Sales and Marketing: Sales representatives, marketing managers, and product specialists.

Our next Deep Dive article covers different entry-level job openings in the pharmaceutical industry. Stay tuned for the next one!