development, clinical trials and toxicological studies.
Analysis and Testing: Analysis and testing go hand in hand with the Pharma industry specially in order to maintain a proper Quality control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA). For the same highly skilled staff is required by companies to handle sensitive analytical dealings and sophisticated equipment.
Production and Manufacturing: the options of working in production and manufacturing are huge. One can start his/ her own venture or work for someone. Professionals for production and manufacturing of drugs and pharmaceuticals, biotechnological products, surgical dressings, medical devices, equipment, traditional medicines, veterinary medicine, etc and are also the requirement for the production of cosmetics, soaps, toiletries and dental products.
Clinical Pharmacists in Corporate Hospitals: Although it might be a trend of the US or Canada, but it is one that seem to be setting in India as well. The pharmacists in the hospitals are the best informed individuals for prescribing a drug. Mostly in western countries, the diagnosis is made by the Doctors but the pharmacists decide the medicines and their dosage. Therefore, Pharmacy professional with PhD in Pharmacy degree have important role and can earn attractive remuneration and can occupy strategic positions.
Regulatory Bodies: There are bodies that control and regulate medicines. FDA is the regulatory body that deals with governing and implementing the rules and regulations for the Drug and Pharmaceutical industry. The post of Drug Inspector, Drug Analysts, Asst. Drug Controller, Deputy Drug Controller and Drug Controller of state and finally Drug Controller of India (D.C.I) is an option one can aspire for.
Education Sector-Teaching in higher Pharmaceutical education systems like colleges and universities as Asst. Professors, Associate Professors and Professors where Ph.D. is minimum requirements to get entry.
Entrepreneurship: Start your own business and provide jobs to others.
