Pharmaceutical Management Pharmacist (Pharmaceutical Wholesaling)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Physicians, Dentists, Veterinarians, and Pharmacists
- Minor : Pharmacists
Summary
A specialized professional who utilizes a pharmacist license at a pharmaceutical wholesaler company to oversee operations from procurement to storage, inventory management, quality control, and shipping of pharmaceuticals, ensuring regulatory compliance and safety.
Description
Pharmaceutical Management Pharmacist (Pharmaceutical Wholesaling) belongs to a wholesaler and handles tasks from procurement and incoming inspection of pharmaceuticals to storage, inventory management, quality control, and shipping arrangements. Complies with related laws and regulations starting with the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act (PMD Act), and ensures temperature management and traceability to support safe and stable pharmaceutical supply to medical institutions and pharmacies. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to build appropriate logistics systems and optimize inventory, while conducting investigations and countermeasures in the event of quality abnormalities.
Future Outlook
In an aging society, the pharmaceutical market is on an expansion trend, and with strengthening regulations and traceability requirements, demand will increase for management pharmacists with inventory and quality management capabilities utilizing IT.
Personality Traits
Emphasizes accuracy / Excellent communication skills / Good cooperativeness / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Pharmaceutical Management Pharmacist → Management Pharmacist → Quality Management Section Chief → Logistics Management Supervisor → Department Manager → Head Office Executive
Required Skills
Inventory Management System Operation / PMD Act / Quality Management Techniques
Recommended Skills
GMP/GDP Training / Inventory Management System / Temperature Control Equipment Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because mistakes in drug storage and distribution pose significant risks. |
| Communication Skills | To collaborate and coordinate with customers, medical institutions, and internal/external parties. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | To respond to updates in laws, regulations, and product information. |
| Planning & Organization | To properly manage inventory and plan distribution for a wide variety of pharmaceuticals. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Business operations are conducted based on regulations and procedures, so there is little need for novel ideas. |
Related Qualifications
- Pharmacist License
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