Industrial pharmacist - Salary and Career
Pharmaceuticals

Industrial pharmacist - Career description, activities, functions and salary

They carry out specific actions for dispensing pharmaceutical products and services. They can produce these products and services on a masterful, industrial scale. They also carry out quality control actions for pharmaceutical products and services, managing the storage, distribution and transport of these products. They develop pharmaceutical products and services, can coordinate pharmaceutical assistance policies and act in the regulation and inspection of pharmaceutical establishments, products and services. They perform clinical, toxicological, physical-chemical, biological, microbiological and bromatological analyses. They may conduct research on the effects of drugs and other substances on organs, tissues and vital functions of humans and animals.

How much does an Industrial pharmacist earn

A Industrial pharmacist earns between $3.016 and $14.159 per month, with an average monthly salary of $6.016 and a median salary of $5.000 according to an Averwage.com salary survey along with to data of professionals hired and fired by companies in the labor market.

Our research is based on the salaries of 1.640 professionals hired and dismissed by the period from 06/2021 to 05/2022 (last year).


Salary ranges for the Industrial pharmacist

Monthly Salary Annual Salary Salary Per Week Hourly Salary
Average wage 6.016 72.195 1.504 30
1º Quartile 3.016 36.187 754 15
Median Salary 5.000 60.000 1.250 25
3º Quartile 10.798 129.578 2.700 54
Higher Salary 14.159 169.907 3.540 70


Professional job categories

  • Science and arts professionals
    • professionals of biological sciences, health
      • medical professionals, health
        • pharmaceuticals

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Main workplaces

Pharmaceuticals they work in public or private institutions, in pharmacies and drug distribution networks, in the pharmaceutical and related products industries, in the food and cosmetics industries, among others. Most work with a formal contract, but can also work on their own or as an employer.


What does it take to work in the field of Pharmaceuticals

The exercise of the profession of Pharmaceuticals requires a degree in Pharmacy. Currently, the training is unique, replacing the two previous training courses: pharmacy and biochemistry.


Functions and activities of Industrial pharmacist

Pharmaceuticals must:

  • demonstrate personal skills;
  • dispense pharmaceutical products and services;
  • manage storage, distribution and transport of pharmaceuticals;
  • produce pharmaceutical products on an industrial and masterful scale;
  • acting in the regulation and inspection of pharmaceutical establishments, products and services;
  • perform analyzes (clinical, toxicological, physical-chemical, biological, microbiological and bromatological);
  • produce on an industrial and masterful scale pharmaceutical products;
  • provide pharmaceutical services;
  • perform technical-scientific research;
  • control quality of pharmaceutical products and services;
  • develop pharmaceutical products and services;
  • produce in industrial and masterful scale pharmaceutical products;
  • dispensing pharmaceutical products and services;
  • act in the regulation and inspection of pharmaceutical establishments, products and services;
  • perform analyzes (clinical, toxicological, physicochemical, biological, microbiological and bromatological);
  • perform analysis (clinical, toxicological, physical-chemical, biological, microbiological and bromatological);
  • coordinate pharmaceutical assistance policy;
  • perform analyzes (clinical, toxicological, physical-chemical, biological, microbiological and bromatological);
  • manage pharmaceutical establishments;
  • manage storage, distribution and transport of pharmaceutical products;

  • Activities

    • inspecting establishments, products and services;
    • develop medication lists;
    • issue report of analysis results;
    • correct procedures;
    • participate in the licensing of pharmaceutical establishments;
    • determine industrial production procedures;
    • capture resources;
    • perform waste management;
    • perform acupuncture services;
    • perform pharmaceutical consultation;
    • perform critical analysis of the results;
    • provide advice and consultancy;
    • operate equipment;
    • provide technical information for product registration;
    • indicate over-the-counter medicines;
    • develop production methods and procedures;
    • schedule masterful process;
    • check biochemical parameters;
    • participate in the registration of pharmaceutical products;
    • work with biosafety;
    • supervise the production process;
    • choose a method of analyze;
    • select suppliers;
    • institute inspection rules;
    • define distribution logistics;
    • specify storage conditions;
    • plan pharmaceutical assistance actions;
    • perform post-marketing surveillance on pharmaceutical products;
    • participate in the discussion of public health policies;
    • participate in health policy actions;
    • manipulate medicines;
    • work as a team;
    • work as a team;
    • participate in the preparation of medication use protocol;
    • demonstrate analytical technical ability;
    • coordinate pharmaceutical assistance actions;
    • determine handling procedures;
    • elaborate projects;
    • handle food and cosmetics;
    • implement pharmaceutical service policy;
    • perform home visits;
    • participate in clinical research;
    • choose medicines, immunobiologicals, cosmetics, food and health products;
    • determine product disposal;
    • participate in the elaboration of treatment protocols;
    • define technical specifications for raw materials, packaging, materials, equipment and facilities;
    • guide the collection of samples;
    • interact with prescriber and health team;
    • perform a product stability study;
    • overcoming adverse situations;
    • pack products;
    • program masterful process;
    • develop analytical and bioanalytical method;
    • collect samples;
    • produce inputs and raw materials;
    • demonstrate ability to pay attention to detail;
    • check blood pressure;
    • demonstrate technical analytical ability;
    • analyze results;
    • prepare reagents, equipment and glassware;
    • supervise production process;
    • evaluate prescription;
    • fraction products;
    • collect data;
    • perform product stability study;
    • check official balances of controlled products;
    • participate in the elaboration of drug policies;
    • issuing inspection rules;
    • develop forms and technical standards;
    • implement drug surveillance actions;
    • show leadership ability;
    • monitor processes;
    • evaluate conformity of products and equipment;
    • check body temperature;
    • manage documentation;
    • evaluate compliance of physical facilities (certify area);
    • analyze quality indicators;
    • manage human, financial and material resources;
    • participate in the promotion of the rational use of medication;
    • drill earlobe;
    • structuring protocol;
    • perform analysis;
    • guiding patients, caregivers and clients;
    • perform pharmacotherapeutic follow-up;
    • interacting with prescriber and health team;
    • define technical specifications of raw material, packaging, materials, equipment and facilities;
    • acquire raw materials, materials and equipment;
    • demonstrate manual dexterity;
    • develop standard formula;
    • supervise filling, packaging and packaging;
    • diagnose areas of interest;
    • participate in epidemiological surveillance actions;
    • assemble a team;
    • demonstrate credibility;
    • notify deviations in the quality of products and services ;
    • define quality indicators;
    • validate products, processes, areas and equipment;
    • register data in medical records;
    • guidance in compliance with the rules;
    • participate in the development of treatment protocols;
    • participate in health promotion and disease prevention actions;
    • issuing a report of analysis results;
    • develop standard operating procedure;
    • cultivate microorganisms;
    • prove product origin;
    • capture resources;
    • demonstrate communication skills;
    • indicate food, cosmetics and health products;
    • make decisions;
    • participate in the elaboration of the pharmaceutical service policy;
    • identify adverse reactions and drug interactions;
    • establish product expiration date;
    • qualify suppliers;
    • establish criteria and dispensing systems;
    • prepare samples;
    • perform small dressings;
    • schedule industrial production;
    • participate in the investigation of complaints;
    • pack products;
    • demonstrate organizational skills;
    • write official books and balance sheets of controlled products;
    • suggest process change;
    • participate in technical committees;
    • define packaging specifications;
    • coordinate pharmaceutical assistance programs;
    • disclose pharmaceutical products and services;
    • validate method of analysis;
    • elaborate drug lists;
    • provide inhalation therapy services;
    • demonstrate empathy;
    • perform phytotherapy services;
    • disseminate pharmaceutical products and services;
    • demonstrate creativity;
    • participate in a research ethics committee/commission;
    • issue a report of analysis results;
    • coordinate drug and toxicological information centers;
    • issue reports, opinions and reports;
    • apply injectables;
    • manage inventory;
    • study research feasibility;


    Sectors that hire Industrial pharmacist the most in the job market

    • manufacture of allopathic medicines for human use
    • wholesale of medicines and drugs for human use
    • trade representatives and trade agents for medicines, cosmetics and perfumery products
    • manufacture of medicines for veterinary use
    • temporary labor lease
    • road transport of cargo, except dangerous goods and removals, intercity, interstate and international
    • experimental research and development in physical and natural sciences
    • tests and technical analysis
    • combined office and administrative support services
    • manufacture of cosmetics, perfumery and personal hygiene products




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