Pharmaceutical Researcher
いやくひんけんきゅうしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Researchers
- Minor : Natural Science Researchers
Summary
Research position involving compound exploration, synthesis, evaluation, and safety testing for new pharmaceutical development and improvement.
Description
Pharmaceutical researchers are responsible for creating new drug candidates through elucidating disease mechanisms, target exploration, candidate compound synthesis, pharmacological activity evaluation, toxicity testing, safety and ADME testing, and more. In R&D departments of pharmaceutical companies or research institutions, they advance projects using specialized knowledge in chemistry, biology, pharmacology, etc., and important tasks include statistical analysis of experimental data and preparation of research result reports.
Future Outlook
Drug discovery research remains important due to diversifying pharmaceutical needs from aging society and emerging infectious diseases. Adoption of advanced technologies using AI and big data is accelerating, demanding the construction of efficient R&D processes.
Personality Traits
Curious and inquisitive / Good team player / Logical thinking / Patient and persevering
Work Style
Collaborative Research / Laboratory Work / Pharmaceutical Company R&D / University Research Institute
Career Path
Researcher (Associate) → Senior Researcher → Research Leader / Project Manager → Department Leader / Director → CSO (Chief Scientific Officer)
Required Skills
Cell Experiments / Chemical Analysis Equipment Operation / Data Analysis / Organic Synthetic Chemistry / Pharmacology and Toxicology Experiments
Recommended Skills
Bioinformatics / English Paper Reading and Writing / GMP Knowledge / Robot Experiment Platform
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Required for structural analysis of compounds and data interpretation. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Experimental accuracy directly impacts results. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Required for generating ideas for new drug candidates. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Continuous acquisition of new technologies and knowledge is required. |
| Problem Solving | Essential for investigating causes of experimental issues and implementing countermeasures. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly indoor lab work and desk work. |
Related Qualifications
- Pharmacist
- Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Handler
Aliases
- Drug Discovery Researcher
- Drug Formulation Researcher
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