In the early stages of a medicine's development, research involving animals is vital.
As there's a shortage of qualified archivists it's a secure career and promotion opportunities are good.
Biological Archiving is a field in which early responsibility and rapid promotion are common.
A career in chemical compound archiving can give you a real sense of ownership and wide ranging influence.
Work includes the transfer of medicinal products from the laboratory to the manufacturing plant.
Chemical technology is about making large numbers of similar compounds to test as possible medicines.
Data managers are responsible for seeing that information is consistent and complete, and of a high quality.
The clinical research associate (CRA) will be involved in all the activities necessary to set up, monitor and complete trials.