http://abpi-careers.org.uk Explore the multitude of different roles within the industry; each person has their own career perspective and advice to share. Select a career profile... daily 1 2007-07-19T08:38:32Z http://abpi-careers.org.uk/career-profiles/analytical-scientist-1 I studied chemistry, physics and maths A-levels and went on to do a 4 year MChem chemistry degree at Leeds University. No publisher mchung 2008-06-11T08:34:33Z Career Profile http://abpi-careers.org.uk/career-profiles/discovery-chemistry I think, in my company, if someone is keen to learn, and willing to work their way up, it isn’t essential to have experience or higher level qualifications. No publisher mchung 2008-06-10T15:36:56Z Career Profile http://abpi-careers.org.uk/career-profiles/animal-technician After completing A-levels I didn’t want to go to University but did want a rewarding career working with animals No publisher sjones 2008-03-21T14:01:44Z Career Profile http://abpi-careers.org.uk/career-profiles/biomarker-research I am proud of the work I did during my placement year, which I have presented at several internal poster sessions No publisher sjones 2008-06-11T10:05:42Z Career Profile http://abpi-careers.org.uk/career-profiles/preclinical-research-metabolism Post-graduate qualifications aided my early career progression and also meant that I started at a grade higher than fresh graduates No publisher mchung 2008-06-11T10:29:16Z Career Profile http://abpi-careers.org.uk/career-profiles/imaging I was attracted to the industry by the breadth of research involved and the crucial interactions between scientists, clinicians and even lawyers No publisher mchung 2008-06-11T10:16:45Z Career Profile http://abpi-careers.org.uk/career-profiles/manufacturing-and-supply By working in the pharmaceutical industry you are doing something to make people better and improve their quality of life, and that is very important to me. No publisher mchung 2008-06-10T15:15:39Z Career Profile http://abpi-careers.org.uk/career-profiles/preclinical-research-1 My experience of doing a Nuffield Bursary encouraged me to do an MChem degree No publisher admin1 2008-06-11T10:29:38Z Career Profile http://abpi-careers.org.uk/career-profiles/manufacturing Each day is too variable to be typical, which is one reason why I like the job. No publisher mchung 2008-06-10T16:58:56Z Career Profile http://abpi-careers.org.uk/career-profiles/process-research-and-development A research chemist needs to have excellent laboratory skills, an in-depth knowledge and understanding of organic chemistry, and a love for science. No publisher mchung 2008-06-10T17:04:07Z Career Profile http://abpi-careers.org.uk/career-profiles/clinical-research I worked here for this company, in this department, for the industrial placement year of my degree, that’s how I got this job! No publisher Alastair 2008-06-11T09:20:32Z Career Profile http://abpi-careers.org.uk/career-profiles/clinical-research-1 I genuinely hope that everything I do will one day be of huge benefit to patients. No publisher mchung 2008-06-11T09:02:10Z Career Profile http://abpi-careers.org.uk/career-profiles/clinical-data-management-x I’m not just making a living but I’m making a difference, helping to develop new medicines. No publisher mchung 2008-06-11T09:03:20Z Career Profile http://abpi-careers.org.uk/career-profiles/clinical-scientist I was looking for a job with good career prospects and with plenty of future and present opportunities for learning No publisher sjones 2008-06-11T09:18:08Z Career Profile http://abpi-careers.org.uk/career-profiles/clinical-pharmacokineticist I am involved in drug discovery, the early phase of drug development, where a lot of compounds are screened for their properties. No publisher admin 2008-06-19T12:04:15Z Career Profile