Jobs and Careers Summer 2023 - 303

" I'm constantly learning new skills
and expanding my knowledge "
Marcus Collins is a Talent Acquisition/Reporting
& Data Analytics specialist at biopharmaceutical
solutions provider Syneos Health
I was attracted to Syneos Health because it's an industry leader within
the life sciences industry. I was initially hired as a Talent Acquisition
Manager for a cell and gene therapy biopharma customer, and I'm
currently working within the Reporting and Data Analytics team.
My role allows me to expand on what I enjoyed in recruiting: creating detailed
reports, performing market analysis, consulting stakeholders with data requests
they may have, and developing and managing ATS (applicant tracking system)
initiatives internally and with our customers. I enjoy the challenge. I'm constantly
learning new skills and expanding my knowledge, and it gives me the satisfaction
of helping others to the best of my ability.
My current challenge is learning how to set appropriate expectations. I prefer
to be accurate, and I like to complete tasks in a timely fashion, but we can't
predict when new requests will arrive in Reporting & Data Analytics, so we have
to manage priorities with an emphasis on data integrity.
Being neurodiverse means, for me, that I multitask, " spread myself
thin " , and fixate on projects I'm interested in. Syneos Health has given
me opportunities to expand my skill set and broaden my experience
with their rotation program, allowing me to explore other opportunities.
Quality assurance
managers
Working closely with operations
managers, quality assurance (QA)
managers work to ensure a high level
of product and packaging quality and
compliance, in accordance with
government guidelines. You'll write and
revise control procedures, review batch
records and carry out audits.
What skills and qualifications do I need?
Most roles require you to have a degree
in pharmacy or a related discipline.
A thorough knowledge of regulatory
requirements is an advantage.
How much can I earn? An average salary
is around £43,000, rising to £60,000 for
the most experienced QA managers.
Pharmacy technician
Under the supervision of a pharmacist,
technicians supply prescription and
over-the-counter medicines, as well
as information to patients and other
healthcare professionals.
What skills and qualifications do I need?
A trainee position or apprenticeship
is a common way into this role. For an
advanced apprenticeship, you'll need
five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) or
equivalent, including English and maths.
How much can I earn? Average salaries
range between £20,300 and £31,500.
Pharmacy buyer
Responsible for sourcing and purchasing
pharmaceutical products to be sold in a
pharmacy, you'll negotiate prices with
suppliers. Inventory control will also
fall under your remit.
What skills and qualifications do I need?
As well as a degree in pharmacology, you
may also need hands-on experience as a
pharmacy technician.
How much can I earn? An entry level
salary is around £30,700, rising to
£52,500 at a senior level.
Medical sales rep
As prescription medicines can't be
advertised to the general public in
the UK, they are promoted directly to
doctors. Medical reps visit doctors on
a regular basis to tell them about their
company's new products, provide samples
and answer questions. It's a competitive
and lucrative business.
What skills and qualifications do I need?
A degree in pharmacy or a relevant
science subject, or previous experience
in a clinical setting or as a medical
professional, is usually required. You'll
also need great communication skills and
a gift for selling. Many new sales reps
study for Association of the British
Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) exams.
How much can I earn? Starting salaries
are around £25,000, rising to £29,000
with two years' experience. Chartered/
senior-level professionals can expect
salaries around £45,000 or more.
Find out more
* Association of the British
Pharmaceutical Industry
abpi.org.uk
* Association of Medical
Research Charities
amrc.org.uk
* Pharmiweb
pharmiweb.jobs
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