There is growing interest among pharmacists in pharmaceutical industry jobs. That’s because some pharmacists are overworked and burned out. In addition, there is a decrease in the job outlook for pharmacists as retail pharmacies go online. Over recent years, there has been a rampant expansion in the number of pharmacy schools leading to a very competitive environment for pharmacy positions. The pharmaceutical industry offers a non-traditional career path for PharmD graduates. Here, we answer some common questions about pharmaceutical industry jobs for pharmacists. These include what type of work pharmacists do, and importantly, how to get a position.
