Drug Information Officer (DI: Pharmacist)
いやくひんじょうほうたんとうしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Physicians, Dentists, Veterinarians, and Pharmacists
- Minor : Pharmacists
Summary
Pharmacy duties involving collecting and analyzing drug-related information and providing accurate and appropriate information to healthcare professionals and patients.
Description
Drug Information Officers (DI: Pharmacists) collect and evaluate domestic and international drug information and respond to inquiries from medical sites. They conduct literature reviews, check package inserts, organize safety information including adverse event reports, create materials and guidelines for healthcare professionals, and collaborate with the company's drug safety management department and medical affairs department to carry out their duties. They are specialists who promote the proper use of drugs and contribute to patient safety.
Future Outlook
With the globalization of drugs and increasing emphasis on safety, the demand for specialized information provision is growing, and stable demand is expected in the future.
Personality Traits
Emphasizes Accuracy / Good Team Player / Good at Explaining / High Ethical Standards / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Business Trips / Flex Time / Pharmaceutical Company Employment / Remote / Team System
Career Path
DI Officer (Pharmacist) → DI Manager → Medical Affairs → Safety Management Department Leader → Affairs Director
Required Skills
Literature Search / Office Software / Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy Knowledge / Reading English Pharmaceutical Literature
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (Medical Professional Interaction) / EDC / GCP / Presentation Skills / Reading English Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Required due to the need to accurately analyze and evaluate clinical data and literature. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is extremely important because errors in information can directly affect patient safety. |
| Communication Skills | Required due to the need to accurately convey and coordinate information with healthcare professionals and internal/external stakeholders. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Required because knowledge and guidelines related to drugs are constantly updated. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- DI Certified Pharmacist
- Pharmacist License
Aliases
- DI Pharmacist
- Medical Information DI Officer
- Pharmacist DI
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