Pharmaceutical Researcher
やくがくけんきゅうしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Researchers
- Minor : Natural Science Researchers
Summary
Research position using specialized knowledge in pharmacy for drug discovery, formulation development, and safety evaluation of pharmaceuticals.
Description
Pharmaceutical researchers apply basic chemical theories and biological knowledge to explore and design new drug candidate compounds, optimize formulation technologies, and evaluate safety and efficacy. They advance the drug discovery process from preclinical trials to clinical development in laboratories or teams, undertaking comprehensive research and development including regulatory compliance and quality assurance.
Future Outlook
Demand for research positions remains high due to increasing pharmaceutical needs from population aging and the rise of biopharmaceuticals. Specialized fields will expand with advances in AI and drug discovery platform technologies.
Personality Traits
Has curiosity or inquisitiveness / Has strong sense of responsibility / Pays attention to details
Work Style
Collaborative Research / Flexitime / Industry-Academia Collaboration / Pharmaceutical Companies / University Research Institutions
Career Path
Researcher → Senior Researcher → Project Leader → Lab Head → R&D Manager
Required Skills
Analytical Instrument Operation / Cell Culture / Experimental Design / Spectroscopic Analysis / Statistical Analysis
Recommended Skills
English Paper Reading / GMP Knowledge / Patent and IP Basics / Team Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Essential for analyzing experimental data and reviewing papers. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High precision is required in trace analysis and experimental procedures. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Helpful for generating ideas for new drugs. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Necessary to continuously learn the latest research results and technologies. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Necessary for statistical analysis of experimental data. |
| Problem Solving | Necessary to address unexpected experimental results or problems. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because collaborative work in research teams is common. |
Related Qualifications
- Pharmacist
Aliases
- Drug Discovery Researcher
- Drug Researcher
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Researcher
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