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