Retrain ONLINE for a Higher-Paying Job in the Pharma Manufacturing Industry in 10-Weeks

Why Switch to Pharma?

• You DON’T need industry experience or a science qualification to get your first entry-level job.

• Starter salaries €31,000 – €41,000 plus overtime, bonuses and allowances. (Based on Irish job data)

• The industry is growing – 8,800 MORE jobs expected by 2026.

• Stable and secure jobs free from the ups and downs in the economy.

• Application Deadline: Wednesday 19th July

You Don’t Need Previous Industry Experience

Course Price

You can make this change even if you have no previous industry experience or a science or engineering qualification

Step 1: Take this “Conversion Course” to retrain for the following roles.

• Process Operator – Works in a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant. Some companies call this role:
  • BioProcess Operator
  • BioProcess Manufacturing Operator
  • Chemical Process Operator
  • Cleanroom Operator

• Manufacturing Operator – Works in a medical device manufacturing plant. Some companies call this role:
  • Manufacturing Team Member
  • Manufacturing Operative
  • Product Assembler
  • Production Operator
  • Production Operative
  • Production Team Member

• Packaging Operator – Works in both pharmaceutical and medical device plants. Some companies call this role:
  • Packaging Operative
  • Warehouse Operator

Entry-level salaries  €31,0000 – €41,000 plus overtime, bonuses and allowances.
(Based on Irish job data)

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Step 2: Take our AWARD-WINNING 37-week Level 7 Certificate in eBioPharmachem program to give yourself a competitive edge, get more senior jobs with a higher salary and get a university qualification from Technological University Dublin Ireland.

Typical roles:

• Process Technician
• BioProcess Technician
• BioProcess Associate
• Manufacturing Technician

And with more experience

• Quality Assurance Specialist
• Documentation Specialist
• Validation Technician
• CQV Technician
• Production Supervisor

Module 1 – Manufacturing Safe Medicines and Medical Devices  (GMP) (Weeks 1 – 6)

After you complete this module:

• You’ll be able to talk to employers with confidence about the systems and processes used in pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing and about the rules and regulations that you need to follow.
• You’ll have enough technical knowledge and understanding of the quality culture necessary to work in this environment.

• You’ll have the written communications skills to write reports and reference source material in a manner consistent with the professional norms of this industry.

Module 2 – Advanced Job Hunting For the Pharma Industry (Weeks 7-10)

After you complete this module:

• You’ll know about your local BioPharma/MedTech manufacturing industry in detail and where the jobs are.
• You’ll know which jobs you’d be perfect for and where to find them.
• You’ll be able to assess your own skill set and know how to sell that to employers.
• You’ll know what employers expect from your application and from a job interview.
• You’ll be able to follow a step-by-step process to find, apply and successfully interview for your first job in this industry.

Common Questions About the BioPharma/MedTech Industry

Why Choose a Pharmaceutical Career?
Job Descriptions and Salaries

“The course material was very relevant and the course coordinator was flexible and always approachable for any queries. I found the course interesting, challenging, rewarding, and valuable. After attending it, I managed to find a job in the pharmaceutical/medical device industry straight away. I am starting to apply the skills that I learnt from the course which will be a great contributor to my career. I already have, and will, recommend this course to others.”

“I really enjoyed the course, it gave me great confidence and taught me new skills, and most importantly, I am now working in a manufacturing facility. This is an excellent course not just for the insight into the biopharmaceutical industry, but it also gives you a great idea of who you are, and updating your CV and getting involved with social media, betters your chance of finding employment. This programme was hard at times but the help was there whenever it was required.”

“The course gave me an understanding of key pharmaceutical concepts, document traceability and the science behind pharmaceutical products

This is an excellent course for those wishing to work in the pharmaceutical sector.

The online course was very enjoyable and has helped me on a day-to-day basis in my career”