What's New
Just Launched! Pharmaceutical Industry Essentials (PIE) Course
Designed as a foundational "101" level program, PIE aims to guide experienced pharmacists interested in pursuing a career in the pharmaceutical industry. The course's primary objective is to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of the various functional areas within the industry where pharmacists play critical roles. This knowledge will enable individuals to identify specific areas that best align with their unique interests, experiences, and skill sets, preparing them to be more competitive candidates. Learn More!
Career Opportunities for Practicing Pharmacists
Exploring a Transition to the Pharmaceutical Industry
Many practicing pharmacists are exploring alternatives to traditional pharmacy careers. Since pharmacists working in the pharmaceutical industry hold challenging roles and have a high degree of job satisfaction, it is no surprise that industry has become a popular pathway. But breaking into industry isn’t easy!
IPhO is here to help you determine if the pharmaceutical industry is the right path for you! And if it is, we offer a comprehensive set of benefits and services to help you get there.
Below is a carefully curated set of resources to guide you as you evaluate your future in the pharmaceutical industry. Good luck!
Pharmaceutical Industry Essentials (PIE) Course
Designed as a foundational "101" level program, PIE aims to guide experienced pharmacists interested in pursuing a career in
the pharmaceutical industry. The course's primary objective is to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of
the various functional areas within the industry where pharmacists play critical roles. This knowledge will enable individuals
to identify specific areas that best align with their unique interests, experiences, and skill sets, preparing them to be more competitive candidates.
Learn More!
Entry-Level Industry Jobs for PharmDs
IPhO is pleased to provide you with a list of direct-to-industry, entry-level job opportunities, updated frequently! Here, you can search by company and/or position name and view recent postings to optimize your chances of applying early and securing a role. Be sure to sign up for alert emails to be notified each day when new positions are added!
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Industry Career Coaching
IPhO Career Coaches have spent the past 10 years working with over 1,000 clients, including many practicing pharmacists looking to break into the pharmaceutical industry. Coaches can help you develop and evaluate your industry CV, prepare for your interviews, evaluate functional areas, and much more. Meet our coaches and learn more!
Meet Our Coaches
Paths to Industry Stories
One of the best ways to learn how to break into industry is by hearing how others did it! These stories were all submitted by pharmacists who secured a direct-to-industry role, and they provide key information about how they prepared, who they reached out to, and what transferable skills/experiences they highlighted during their application process.
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Industry Pathfinder
Industry Pathfinder is a unique set of resources to support pharmacists who are looking to break into industry and advance their career. It includes descriptions/videos of key functional areas in industry for PharmDs, skills necessary to excel in industry, and even sample job descriptions!
Find Your Path
CAREERxcel Web Series: Industry CVs
Presented by the IPhO Diversity Team, the National Pharmaceutical Association, and Howard University Fellowship Program with support from Young Black Pharma, CAREERxcel will help aspiring industry pharmacists develop a stand-out CV and the interviewing skills needed to succeed.
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CAREERxcel Web Series: Industry Interviews
Presented by the IPhO Diversity Team, the National Pharmaceutical Association, and Howard University Fellowship Program with support from Young Black Pharma, CAREERxcel will help aspiring industry pharmacists develop a stand-out CV and the interviewing skills needed to succeed.
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Industry Q&A
If you are a paid IPhO member and you have a question about preparing for the industry application process, just ask us! A member of the IPhO leadership team will respond to your question, so you know you are getting a reputable, experienced answer!
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Breaking Into Industry Webinar
Several recent PharmD graduates share their personal journeys on how they successfully secured an industry role. This event was co-hosted by the local IPhO Chapters at the University of Florida and Mercer University.
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Pharmaceutical Industry Essentials (PIE) Course
According to an IPhO study, nearly 80% of industry pharmacist participants reported a high degree of career satisfaction. If you're hungry for an industry career of your own, IPhO is serving the PIE.
Land Your Dream MSL Role
Aspire MSL is a comprehensive professional development course created by MSL recruiters, to help practicing pharmacists and industry Fellows position themselves as ideal candidates for competitive roles. Learn from recruiters who hire MSLs for a living, and who know exactly what skills, qualities, and experiences lead to job offers.
Complimentary Dual IPhO/MAPS Membership!
IPhO and the Medical Affairs Professional Society (MAPS) have teamed up to offer you a "2 for 1" membership plan. IPhO paid members interested in Medical Affairs can now automatically become MAPS members.
New Publication on Pharmacist Job Satisfaction and Burnout
This compendium summarizes recent pharmacist job satisfaction and burnout data to help undergraduates, student pharmacists, and experienced pharmacists make informed career choices. For academic and professional pharmacy organization stakeholders, this compendium is intended to provide an additional resource for use in advocating for professional change.
Entry-Level Jobs Secured by 2022 Graduates
View a list of actual industry jobs that were secured by Class of 2022 PharmD graduates who did not complete a fellowship. You can browse by employer and functional area.
